Red, White and Blue Popsicles These colorful popsicles are a fun treat on a hot day, and are festive, too! Layer them, with red, white and blue in one popsicle, or keep them individualized and arrange them festivally in ice. Kids love them! And so do grownups! Moms love that they are are sweetened and colored with
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Chocolate Coconut Balls This is a GREAT after school snack for my kids. And a great protein + omega pick-me-up for me! Great for after a fun or a mid-afternoon healthy snack. I always have a tray of these in the freezer for my kids to grab when they get home from school and enjoy. Ingredients:
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Superfood Strawberry Coconut Milk This is a yummy breakfast or afterschool superfood drink for my kids. They love adding the fresh strawberries from our garden. It’s a simple recipe and also a healthier version from the “Strawberry Quik” that I grew up on. Ingredients: 16 ounces sweetened coconut milk 1 cup fresh strawberries (frozen is okay) 1 scoop
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Berry Omega Breakfast Muffins Muffins are a favorite at our house. We love them for breakfast, and snacks. I always make a double batch and freeze them for later. INGREDIENTS • 1 cups oat flour* • 1 cup spelt flour* • 1/4 cup ground flax • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon
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Date Berry Protein Balls I love protein balls for quick, easy, and deliciously healthy treats! I make a bunch, and freeze them so I always have them on hand when I need a snack. Here is a recipe for one of my favorites for you to enjoy. INGREDIENTS • 2 cups walnuts • 1 cup shredded
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Very Berry Green Smoothie INGREDIENTS • 3 cups filtered water • 2 large leaves kale (with stems) • 3 large handfuls spinach • 2 cups frozen mixed berries (12 oz bag–look for blueberry, blackberry and raspberry blends) • 1 banana (peeled) • 1 scoop vegan protein powder (berry) • 2 T ground flax and 2 mint leaves (4 if
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Cauliflower Rice: I love this recipe! Simple to make and fun to eat! And good for you. Cauliflower Rice Serves 6 4 cups cauliflower, chopped 6 beets, peeled and chopped 6 scallions, chopped 1/2 red onion, chopped 2 teaspoon coconut oil or olive oil 1 cup, chopped parsley Sea salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Steam the
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Show Yourself Some Raw Love Smoothie Ingredients: 2 cups coconut water ½ avocado 1 cup kale or spinach 1 cup frozen strawberries ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 scoop vegan protein powder 1 T ground flax Optional: ice Blend well and enjoy! Live Life Optimally, Kristie
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I love eating clean whole foods. Here is one of my family’s favorite recipes! Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Serves 6 2 pounds Brussels sprouts 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon lemon zest 2 lemons, juiced Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 450°. Directions: Cut off the bottom ends of the Brussels sprouts and discard, cut remaining parts
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“Self-love is the source of all our other loves”–Pierre Corneille. I believe this to be true. If we can’t love ourselves, we can’t truly love others. And if we can’t take proper care of ourselves, we can’t take proper care of others. And Self-love=self-care. This makes Self-care a necessity, and a self-less act of Love-for-You. Your health plays a
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