Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables
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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables This is a great dish to take to a picnic or other group get together and I received rave reviews from it! Ingredients: 3-4 cups of cooked organic brown rice ¼ c. scallions or red onions 1 small organic red or yellow pepper chopped ½ c chopped organic celery ½ - ¾ c chopped organic carrots ¼ - 1/2 c chopped parsley ¼-1/2 c chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) Vinaigrette Dressing: ½ c Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4-5 T Red Wine Vinegar Ground Black Pepper Preparation: Cook rice with appropriate water or vegetable broth.  I use a mix of ½ broth…

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies The holidays are just around the corner and that makes eating healthy even more difficult. You don't have to skip yummy holiday treats though! When your sweet tooth demands a festive treat, or when you need to take a dish to a holiday get together, consider making my my favorite dessert recipe; Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Not only are these a healthier dessert for holidays but they are also a delicious too! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Note: All ingredients used are organic if available. 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup cane sugar or agave 2 eggs 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree ½ cup…

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Nutty Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats

Nutty Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats are a family favorite and super easy to make. These delicious treats are the healthy version of rice crispy treats. The bonus is they also contain chocolate! They are a healthy source of protein to kick those sugar cravings or to boost your energy.  I use chocolate in mine but if you are not a chocolate fan, you can use vanilla protein powder. I promise not to judge you and think there is something wrong with you for not wanting chocolate.  I will caution you as they are addicting! The first time I made them, I ate way too many and had a bit…

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Chocolate Almond Butter Rice Crispy Treats

These delicious treats are the healthy version of rice crispy treats.  They are a great healthy source of protein to kick those sugar cravings or to boost your energy.  I use chocolate in mine but if you are not a chocolate fan, you can use French Vanilla Juice Plus Complete whole food drink mix.  These are a great source of protein utilizing the Juice Plus Complete powder and your favorite butter.  Caution--they are addicting! 2/3 c of raw honey, pure maple syrup or Agave 2/3 c of organic almond butter 1 c of Juice Plus Complete Whole Food Based Drink Mix (Dutch Chocolate or French Vanilla) 3 c of organic brown rice…

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Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus
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Roasted Garlic Hummus Roasted Garlic Hummus is my absolute favorite recipe because it is easy and tastes great!  If you are in a hurry, you can use raw garlic but roasting has a unique flavor. It is a perfect source of protein and great as a snack with veggies or spread on a whole grain pita with veggies for a healthy wrap.  Enjoy! Roast Garlic: 1 large head garlic ½ c low sodium vegetable broth (optional) 2 Tbls Butter or coconut oil ½ tsp dried thyme (optional) Remove outer peel from garlic and cut tops off of garlic. Place garlic in baking dish, dab with butter or pour coconut oil over.…

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Baked Gingerbread Pancakes

Baked Gingerbread Pancakes My first experience with baked pancakes was at the Firefly Southern Grill in Evansville, IN. I loved them so much that I found this recipe and as always modified it. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! P.S. I have not attempted this with gluten-free flour so let me know if you find it works. Baked Gingerbread Pancake Cook Time:15 min Prep Time: 10 min Pancake: ½ cup plant-based milk ½ cup all-purpose flour ( ¼ cup whole wheat/ ¼ cup white) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 tablespoon cane sugar 1 tablespoon dark molasses ¼…

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Baked Gingerbread Pancake

Baked Gingerbread Pancake My first experience with baked pancakes was at the Firefly Southern Grill here in Evansville, IN. I loved them so much that I found this recipe for a baked gingerbread pancake, modified it a bit, and am now sharing it with all of you. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Baked Gingerbread Pancake Cook Time:15 min Prep Time: 10 min Pancake: ½ cup milk ½ cup all purpose flour ( ¼ cup whole wheat/ ¼ cup white) 2 tablespoons all purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 tablespoon cane sugar 1 tablespoon dark molasses ¼ teaspoon ground ginger…

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Healthy Carrot Muffins

Healthy Carrot Muffins
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Wheat free Carrot Muffins One of my favorite desserts used to be conventional carrot cake.  That was the version full of white flour and sugar!  So when I ran across this recipe in The Great American Detox Diet, I was very excited.  The muffins are made of whole food ingredients, have an outstanding flavor, simple to make and moist! The recipe didn't call for nuts but I think next time I will include.  Also, I didn't have an orange for the zest so I used the Doterra Wild Orange oil which worked great and gave it a lovely zing of orange. Thank you and enjoy these wonderful delicacies. Note: Spelt does…

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Carrot Muffins

Carrot Muffins One of my favorite desserts used to be carrot cake.  That was the version full of white flour and sugar!  So when I ran across this recipe in The Great American Detox Diet, I was very excited.  The muffins are made of whole food ingredients, have an outstanding flavor, simple to make and moist! The recipe didn't call for nuts but I think next time I will include.  Also, I didn't have an orange for the zest so I used the Doterra Wild Orange oil which worked great and really gave it a lovely zing of orange.  I have used this on several occasions in cooking and cold…

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Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Sweet Potato Hash Browns
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Sweet Potato Hash Browns This sweet potato hash browns recipe is a superfood nutrient powerhouse. Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They’re also high in antioxidants that protect your body from free radical damage and help prevent chronic disease. Ingredients (use organic when possible) 2 sweet potatoes, shredded 1/4 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt 2 to 3 large kale leaves, shredded 1/4-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Rinse the shredded potatoes and pat them dry. Mince the garlic. Coat the skillet with coconut oil or organic butter. Over medium-high heat, sauté the potatoes with salt until the potatoes are crisp.…

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