Author: Mandy
Posted: February 7, 2011
Do you remember Flintstone push-pops? Well this is it (in drink form). I LOVED those things but this recipe is obviously a LOT better for you and so stinkin’ easy! LOVE IT!! Dreamsicle Delight 1 orange 1/2 C vanilla almond milk (http://eatinginnately.com/2010/02/vanilla-almond-mylk.html) 1/2 C ice Blend it up and enjoy. Yum!
Author: Mandy
Posted: February 2, 2011
Fresh Juice is the best of the best and SUPER easy to make in the vitamix. Most juices are concentrated and packed with sugar so this is a much better alternative. Banana/Carrot/Orange Juice 1/2 banana 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 orange peeled 1/2 C ice 1/2 C water Add all ingredients to the blender and blend to a nice juice consistency. Yum!!
Author: Mandy
Posted: February 2, 2011
TWO posts in one day!! That is what happens when you have a snow day. AND I actually got out of my pj’s, so I thought I could catch up on some recipes I’ve been wanting to post for a while. If it stays snowy you might just get 3 recipes tomorrow 🙂 So I don’t know portions very well for this recipe but I’ll do my best. Salad Dressing: 2 Tbsp coconut aminos or braggs 2 Tbsp vinegar (I used coconut vinegar but sometimes I’ll use apple cider vinegar) 4 Tbsp water 1 C extra virgin olive oil Put […]
Author: Mandy
Posted: February 1, 2011
I know, I know you can’t believe I would post something with coconut…Ha! I found this recipe from Mothering magazine and it has absolutely blessed my house! We already enjoy sweet potatoes but this has taken it to a whole new level. Oh ya, it’s also known as “poo poo pie” in my house because when I first started making it Jude’s way to say sweet potato pie was sw..po po pie, so there you have it! Who needs sweet potato pie when you can have poo poo pie!?! LOVE IT!! Coconut Sweet Potato Pie Crust: 1 C pecans or […]
Author: Mandy
Posted: January 23, 2011
We could all us a little clean up, right? I started this blog so I could provide you guys with healthy recipes to help you along your journey of health, but we are not perfect. The idea is to eat innately as much as possible but we are human and that doesn’t always happen…insert a CLEANSE!! Not only can our body become toxic from bad food, but it can also get that way from other environmental toxins as well. Toxins can hang around in your gallbladder and liver. I am constantly amazed at the number of people who have their […]
Author: Mandy
Posted: January 20, 2011
This is totally easy and super delicious. So nice for a snow day (like today 🙂 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 ribs of celery, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 potato, chopped (optional) 4 cloves of garlic, minced 5 cups of vegetable stock 2 tsp dried thyme 2 bay leaves 1-2 C mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper to taste Heat oil and butter in large pot, add onion and saute over medium heat until soft. Add celery and carrot and saute for 5 more minutes. Add broth, potato, garlic, thyme, bay leaves […]
Author: Mandy
Posted: January 14, 2011
This is SUPER easy to make! It makes a great snack or it can also be used as a spread on wraps. I like adding some fresh red pepper for a nice flavor, but you can add what ever you would like to spice it up 🙂 Red Pepper Hummus 1 large can (25oz) garbanzo beans 1/2 C olive oil 1/4 tahini (sesame seed butter) 1/4 lemon juice 4-5 garlic cloves 1 red pepper, optional salt and pepper pinch of cayenne, optional Place all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth
Author: Mandy
Posted: January 11, 2011
What a day to post an ice cream recipe…when it’s snowing outside! Ha! Well, who doesn’t like ice cream all year round even if it is a bit chilly outside. I’ll have to make my next post something warm:-) Brazil Nut Ice Cream 2/3 cup raw, unsalted Brazil nuts (soak a few hrs or overnight) 4-6 dates, pitted (more if you prefer a sweeter ice cream) 1/2 cup water 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 20 medium-sized ice cubes Blend the Brazil nuts, dates, water, and vanilla together until smooth. Add the ice cubes and blend until smooth.
Author: Mandy
Posted: September 23, 2010
Kale is an amazing superfood. It is LOADED with many nutrients. It can be scary if you have never eaten it before but give it a try with this recipe and I promise you’ll become a fan of the kale club! Kale Chips with Parmesan “parmesan topping” 1/3 C walnuts 1/4 C nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp sea salt Blend in vitamix until it is a powder. Set aside. 1 head of dinosaur kale, destemed Place on dehydrator tray and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle parmesan topping over leaves and place in dehydrator for 4 hours. Eat it all up! Kale […]
Author: Mandy
Posted: August 31, 2010
Homemade Mayo 1 egg 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 lemon, juiced 3/4 C extra virgin olive oil (the quality of the oil makes all the difference so be sure to buy a good brand) Place egg, salt, and lemon juice in blender. Slowly add olive oil until mixture starts to thicken. That is it! Carrot Raisin Salad 3 carrots, shredded (2 1/2 C) 1/2 C raisins 1/2 C homemade mayo (see recipe above) 1 tsp lemon juice Mix all ingredients together and serve on salad greens. Yum!
