Thursday, July 27, 2017

Melon Mint Salad



The perfect salty and sweet summer fruit salad! Beautiful and delicious. Make sure melons are extra ripe for best results :)

Melon Mint Salad
Serves 4-6

For recipe, go HERE

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Chia Matcha Delight


I LOVE matcha, which is green tea powder loaded with anti-oxidants and just the right amount of caffeine to start the day. I allow this one to set-up in the fridge for a little while to allow the chia seeds to “gel” before consuming.

Chia Matcha Delight

For recipe, go HERE

Monday, June 19, 2017

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Cocoa Collagen Bars

Dessert-like snack or mini-meal loaded with healthy fat and protein. Boom!

Cocoa Collagen Bars
makes about 6 small bars

½ cup Nutiva coconut butter, soften
1/3 cup Great Lakes Grassfed collagen protein
2 tbs Designs for Health xylitol (or 1 Tbs. raw honey)
1 Tbs. raw Skinny coconut oil
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (or carob powder)
¼ tsp sea salt

1. Line a plate or baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
2. Place all ingredients in bowl and combine thoroughly with a spoon. May take a few minutes!
3. Roll mixture into a “dough ball” and place on parchment paper.
4. Mold mixture into a square and slice into bars.
5. Place in fridge to firm (or freezer for faster firming).
6. Enjoy! Keep bars stored in fridge.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Keto Green Smoothie




I view fruit as more of a treat, and I'm digging this tasty new fruit-free, keto and vegan friendly green smoothie!

Keto Green Smoothie


For recipe, go HERE

Friday, May 12, 2017

Banana Beauty Pops


I love me some tasty popsicles. These pops have a pretty yellow hue from the turmeric and contain healthy fats, clean protein, and beauty boosting ingredients. I purchased my BPA-free popsicle mold on Amazon. Enjoy! xo

Banana Beauty Pops
(makes 6 popsicles)

1-2 frozen bananas
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp stevia or 1 tbs xylitol or raw honey
2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp sea salt

1. Blend all ingredients until well combined. Adjust flavor if desired.
2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
3. Freeze pops for at least 2 hours.
4. Enjoy!

Friday, April 14, 2017

Chocolate Raspberry Pudding



Simple treat perfect for a sweets craving--cocoa and raspberries are always a nice duo :)

Chocolate Raspberry Pudding

1 can full-fat coconut milk
1 12-oz bag frozen raspberries
1/2 c organic cocoa powder
3-4 tbs grass-fed gelatin powder (Great Lakes brand)
1/4 c xylitol (Designs for Health)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp sea salt
Garnish: raw cacao nibs or fresh raspberries

1. Put all ingredients in high-speed blender and combine until smooth. May need to tamper.
2. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set up.
3. Enjoy!