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Raspberry Banana Ice Cream

May 29, 2016

Super simple and so creamy and delicious, this Raspberry Banana Ice Cream only has 3 ingredients! Total Time: 5 hrs. 10 min. Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: None Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 medium bananas, cut into chunks ½ cup whole raw cashews 1 cup hot water 3 cups fresh (or unsweetened frozen) raspberries Water (optional) Preparation: 1. […]

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Parmesan and Herb Croutons

May 29, 2016

Instead of tossing out stale bread, use it to make these delicious Parmesan and Herb Croutons. Total Time: 30 min. Prep Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 25 min. Yield: 4 servings, about ⅓ cup each Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 4 slices whole-grain bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tsp. dried parsley (or basil, or oregano) ½ tsp. […]

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Greek Cucumber Salad

May 29, 2016

Simple and refreshing, this quick and easy Greek Cucumber Salad is great for on-the-go or for a summer picnic or BBQ. Total Time: 15 min. Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: None Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: 1 cup sliced cucumber ½ cup sliced red onion 2 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese 5 kalamata olives, pitted ¼ cup chopped fresh dill […]

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Taco Salad

May 29, 2016

Time to give the classic taco salad a makeover!  The ground turkey and fresh veggies make this version lower calorie, much healthier, and a great addition to your #TacoTuesday menu! Total Time: 34 min. Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 19 min. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey 1 Tbsp. Taco […]

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Cashew Queso Sauce

May 18, 2016

I never realized how creamy and delicious sauces made from cashews can be, but just wait till you taste this Cashew Queso Sauce! Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews 3 cups water, divided use 2 Tbsp. tomato paste, no sugar-added 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. smoked paprika ⅓ cup nutritional yeast ¾ tsp. sea salt (or […]

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5 Sweet Treats for a Healthy Valentines Day

February 14, 2014

5 Sweet Treats for a Healthy Valentines Day Indulging on Valentines Day doesn’t mean you have to blow your clean eating plan!  Here’s some decadent treats that look elaborate, taste amazing, and yet are both simple to make and easy on your health.  No need to give up your sweet tooth this Valentines Day! 1. […]

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Citrus Cranberry Gluten Free Scones

September 19, 2013

Fall is coming and for our family, this is our first authentic fall season we’ve experienced in 5 years!  Our little island home in the South Pacific has only one “season” – hot and humid!  So while we’re not too sure how we’ll handle the colder weather, we are looking forward to experiencing the beauties […]

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Pizza Time! Healthy Homemade Pizza Recipe

April 25, 2013

Healthy homemade pizza?  Is it possible?  Yep!  If your family is anything like mine, you probably often hear the plea, “Let’s have pizza tonight!”  Yeah, been hearing that all week at our house.  No problem!  We have pizza about once or twice a month and while it’s still a treat (the ingredients are pretty expensive […]

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Why Go Gluten Free

April 18, 2013

You’d have to pretty much live in a plastic bubble to not have noticed all the hype these days about gluten free diets.  But if you’re anything like me when this all started, you’ve probably asked, “why go gluten free?”  Is this just another “fad diet”? The rise in gluten free products came about as […]

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Why Go Gluten Free

April 18, 2013

You’d have to pretty much live in a plastic bubble to not have noticed all the hype these days about gluten free diets.  But if you’re anything like me when this all started, you’ve probably asked, “why go gluten free?”  Is this just another “fad diet”? The rise in gluten free products came about as […]

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