Beverages,
Chia,
Detox,
Family,
Fitness,
Gluten-Free,
Kids,
SuperFoods,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
If you remember reading about our Whole Food of the Month—Chia— then you will recall that citrus, honey, chia and water is a natural energy drink for the Tarahumara People of Mexico. It fuels 50 to 100 mile runs for these super athletes, and many American runners are now incorporating chia into their routine, so maybe you could give it a try too. I’ve created a jazzier version with some fresh mint and hydrating cucumber. It’s delicious, easy to make and a simple way to get some essential omega-3s in. Drink this every day for a month and you will see an amazing difference in your skin and hair. Promise. Read more…
Tags: Beverages, Chia, Detox, Family, Fitness, Gluten-Free, Kids, SuperFoods, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Blender,
Breakfast,
Chia,
Chocolate,
Dessert,
Family,
Gluten-Free,
Kids,
Raw Food,
Snacks,
SuperFoods,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
Contributor Kathy Beymer (also from Merriment Design) and I came up with this recipe together the other night. We wanted a treat without too much time investment and chia puddings are such a delicious, nutrient-rich treat that can be whipped up in 10-15 minutes. I didn’t have raspberries to make my Cardamom Cream Pudding and Kathy was craving chocolate so I thought we could make a remix of my Raw Cacao Avocado Pudding, adding some Mexican spices for a fancy Whole Food of the Month version. We were successful! Feel free to leave out the cinnamon and cayenne if you want a simple chocolate version, or leave out the cinnamon and cayenne and add 1 tsp peppermint extract for a chocolate mint version. Top with bananas or shaved chocolate. And yes, you can have this for breakfast. Yum. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Breakfast, Chia, Chocolate, Dessert, Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Raw Food, Snacks, SuperFoods, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Blender,
Breakfast,
Chia,
Dessert,
Family,
Gluten-Free,
Kids,
Raw Food,
Snacks,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
I think that if you love someone, whether it’s a family member, a friend, or your sweetheart, you should serve them healthy treats for Valentine’s Day. Nothing says “I care” like recipes that promote a long, vibrant life. This delicious Whole Food of the Month recipe takes no time at all to make (love that), but thanks to the exotic flavor of cardamom and the almost heart-shaped and juicy red raspberries, your recipients will be feeling well taken care of this Valentine’s Day. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Breakfast, Chia, Dessert, Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Raw Food, Snacks, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Chia,
Chocolate,
Dinner,
Family,
Gluten-Free,
Lunch,
Soups,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
This is one of those recipes that is delicious right away and just tastes better and better with each day. It’s a perfect make-on-Sunday chili since it does take time to prepare. There are no canned ingredients for this recipe (so no dangerous aluminum) and I’ve worked in our Whole Food of the Month—Chia—as well. All ingredients are prepared for optimal nutritional benefits (ie: soaking) but know that your efforts will yield a large batch of I-can’t believe-it’s-vegan chili that will be a household fave from now on. Serve with Gluten-Free Amaranth Jalapeno Bread if you want to take it to the next level. Try it out on the omnivores in your life without telling them it’s a plant-based recipe. I bet they will never know. Read more…
Tags: Chia, Chocolate, Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Soups, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
In the afternoons, I always crave something healthy but a tad sweet. Something with ample amounts of protein and natural ingredients, but something reminiscent of my days when I used to grab a chewy granola bar (or four). With a little experimentation, here is my take on a protein packed granola bar that takes no time to make. Play with ingredients to see what you like best (and don’t be afraid of the chickpeas—they work perfectly in this recipe). Read more…
Tags: Breakfast, Chocolate, Dessert, Family, Kids, Rea Frey Holguin, Snacks, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food
Baking,
Blender,
Breakfast,
Chia,
Dessert,
Family,
Food Processor,
Gluten-Free,
Kids,
Snacks,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
This is a remix of one of my favorite go-to muffin recipes, but with this version, I cut out the agave nectar that I usually use, and mixed up a few things. These hearty, gluten-free, dairy-free muffins are sweetened naturally with only ripe bananas and Medjool dates. You can make them with mini muffin tins, cupcake tins or just spoon the dough like drop biscuits onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet—all methods are delicious. What’s cool about this recipe is that it uses our Whole Food of the Month—Chia—which acts as an egg replacer in this recipe. So not only are you getting quality protein and a variety of nutrients thanks to whole food ingredients, but you are getting beneficial essential fatty acids and fiber galore thanks to the chia. Say hello to beautiful skin, healthy nails and stronger hair. I recently have increased my chia intake the past few months and when I went to get my haircut a few weeks ago, my stylist was asking me “What are you doing? Your hair feels so thick and healthy.” Thanks chia! Read more…
Tags: Baking, Blender, Breakfast, Chia, Dessert, Family, Food Processor, Gluten-Free, Kids, Snacks, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
This is the last Whole Food of the Month recipe for January, but rest assured, now that YU all love sea veggies and are feeling the benefits—we will keep the recipes comin’. Toasted Sesame Seaweed Snacks are one of my favorite nutrient-powerhouse go-tos. They are easy to make and are great for travel, whether you are going to the office or on vacation far away. They are totally cravable and pretty addicting. My girlfriends and I went through the whole bag I made for us on the plane ride out to California two weeks ago…they didn’t last 10 minutes before they were gone and we were checking eachother for seaweed teeth. Read more…
Tags: Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Sea Veggies, Snacks, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
It’s fun to “gift” goodies, especially post-holidaze when no one is really expecting it. For the new year, show your pals, your family, even your co-workers how easy it can be to make nutrient-rich and delicious breakfast options with this trio of tasty oatmeal recipes (that can be easily made gluten-free if you buy oats from a trusted source for gluten-free oats). I’ve got some free labels that you can print out for the flavor combos below—you just need some sticker stock and some paper or glass containers. Have fun with this one, if you have a dehydrator, you could sprout buckwheat and or quinoa to replace (or add to) the oats. Just share what you come up with (#YUMadeIt)… Read more…
Tags: Breakfast, Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
