Optimal Wellness Blog by Kristie

Healthy Vegan PB & Grape Jelly Protein Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup organic kale (stems removed) ½ cup organic red grapes 2 tablespoons organic peanut, almond butter or sunflower butter 1 tablespoon fresh organic mint 2 1/2  cups filtered water 1 scoop vegan protein 2 T brown flax 2 handfuls of ice Preparation 1. Rinse the kale and mint leaves

Raw Vegan Caesar Salad Modified by Emilie McBride   Ingredients for Salad 1 head of Romaine + 2 c spinach + 2 c shredded purple cabbage 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved + 1/2 red onion thinly sliced 1 tablespoon raw dulse or kelp flakes (optional but recommended) Pink himalayan sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Ingredients

Cream of Celery Soup Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted, grass fed butter 12 celery ribs, chopped 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, quartered, and sliced thin 2 onions, chopped 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons dried sage Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour 6 cups vegetable broth 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup coconut creme* *Prepared coconut creme can be purchased

Beets with Lemon and Almonds Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beets, trimmed and halved horizontally 1 1/4 cups water Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar 1 shallot, sliced thin 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Banana-Pineapple & Vanilla Ice Cream Banana-Pineapple & Vanilla Ice Cream 4 frozen bananas + 1 cup frozen pineapple 3/4 c coconut mik 1 T gluten-free vanilla extract 1 tsp pink himalayan sea salt. 1. Add frozen bananas to a high-speed blender with coconut milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt. 2. When blended, add in the frozen pineapple.

Beet Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Orange Ginger Dressing 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, swiss chard, dandelion greens) 2 med. beets peeled and grated 1/4 red onion sliced 1/4 c fresh orange juice 2T fresh lemon Juice 1T grade B maple syrup 1 1/2 t finely grated ginger 1/2 c feta (optional) 1/2 c toasted walnuts 1/4

Green Beans with Caramelized Red Peppers and Onions Ingredients 1 lb. Green Beans 1 T grass fed butter 1 T olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup vegetable broth ½ cup chopped red bell pepper ½ tsp. Sea Salt 1 tsp red pepper flakes Black pepper to taste   Directions: 1. Snap ends of beans.