LIKE THE BEST EVER. RAW. AWESOMENESS. Pre or post workout. Fricken phenomenal.
Cacao Maca Power Smoothie
1c almond or cashew nut milk
1T hemp seed
2t raw agave or raw local honey
1T raw coconut oil
1T Maca powder
1t lucuma powder
1T tocos
2T cacao powder
1T golden flax seeds
1t vanilla
1cscoop protein powder
Pinch salt
1c ice
Blend all ingredients together except the ice and process until smooth- taste and adjust if needed
Add the ice and blend just until smooth.
This dressing is to DIE FOR! Sooooooooo fricken yummy and easy to make. Tahini offers more protein than milk and plenty of calcium to boot. The ginger has been used in eastern medicine as a natural anti inflammatory and pain killer so after a killer HERO WOD this morning this was the perfect outfit to dress my salad up in. You can feel free to omit or add other flavors to this, I love it on the lemony side. Served over fresh salad greens with avocado is my favorite but it would be delicious as a sauce for steamed veggies or for GF buckwheat soba noodles as well.
Sesame Tahini Ginger Dressing
1/2c raw tahini
1/2c water
1 clove garlic, smashed
1t raw agave or honey
1T rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1T shoyu (raw) or tamari (GF)
2T extra virgin olive oil
1/4t pink salt or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
2T sesame seeds
1” piece of fresh ginger
1t hot sesame oil
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2T black or white sesame seeds- to be added to dressing after-*optional
In a blender, process all ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasonings for taste. This will set up in the fridge, you can thin it out by adding a bit more water and or lemon juice.
Chipotle Tempeh
8oz or 1 package tempeh (I used Flax), sliced in ½ and then thin slices
2T coconut or olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1t pink salt
1t chipotle powder
1/4t black pepper
2T nutritional yeast
In a large skillet or cast iron pan that has been heated over medium to high heat, add the oil and garlic. Add the tempeh slices and pan fry until golden brown and then flip, about 3-5 minutes per side, lower the heat if necessary. Remove all contents of the pan into a small-ish bowl and toss with the salt, peppers, and nutritional yeast. Serve immediately or cold.
Delicious over fresh salad greens.
This is an amazing recovery smoothie- reminiscent of an Orange Julius (remember those???) but filled with omega 3’s and healthy fats and proteins.
Blood Orange Creamsicle Power Smoothie
1c nut milk- cashew or almond
1T hemp seeds
2 small blood oranges, peeled and quartered
2t raw agave or raw local honey
1T coconut manna
1T flax seeds
1t vanilla
1 scoop protein powder
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1c ice
Blend all ingredients and process until smooth- taste and adjust if needed.
Add the ice and blend just until smooth.
These are an amazingly delicious crunchy sweet and satisfying snack. Everything is raw and it is SO easy to put together. The hemp adds protein and omega 3’s while the coconut and cacao add vitamins, minerals and energy. Y U M. So delicious.
RAW CACAO COCONUT HEMP POWER CRUNCH CHIPS
2-1/2c raw coconut chips or shreds
1/2c hemp seeds
1/4c raw cacao powder
1/4c coconut sugar
1T raw agave
Pinch pink salt
1/2t vanilla
1/2c filtered water
In a bowl, toss all of the ingredients together, being sure to coat the coconut-hemp mixture thoroughly.
On a dehydrating sheet, thinly spread the coconut love all over the sheet. Place in the dehydrator for 15-20 hours. Remove and let the chips come to room temp before storing in an air proof container. You can break into small or larger pieces as you wish.
A mix of fresh, raw and wholesome, nutrient dense cooked yum in a bowl. Feel free to add more crisp vegetables like sprouts, grated carrots, snow peas, fresh mushrooms etc. Fast, quick, easy and uncomplicated, this dish packs a filling, nutritious bite in no time at all.
Noodles
1 Pound of 100% buckwheat soba
1 zucchini squash- spirulized ( you will need a spirulizer for this!
1/4 red pepper, minced or small dice
Salad Greens
I used red leaf lettuce in chiffonade or thinly sliced
toss with lemon juice
1 t hot sesame oil
salt & pepper
Set aside in serving bowl
Soba Sauce
I make a lot of this and have it in the fridge ready to go at ALL TIMES. Perfect quick toss for noodles or for dipping.
1/2c tamari
1/4c mirin
1″ piece of fresh ginger, grated or thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
2t hot sesame oil
1T water- if needed
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the soba and cook until al dente. Rinse well with fresh water, then drain and set aside.
Spirulize the squash, salt with about 1/2t pink salt and set in a colander in the sink for several minutes to soften.
In a large bowl, toss the cooled buckwheat noodles with the zucchini noodles and add your preference of Soba Sauce (to taste).
In a serving bowl, add the shredded greens (and any other fresh veggies you would like to your noodle bowl!) and the layer on a serving of dressed noodles. Top with the minced red pepper and serve warm or cold. FRICKEN DELICIOUS.
Buckwheat is totally grain free, and gluten free, it’s a fruit seed that is in the rhubarb family! It is an excellent source of protein as well as many other important nutrients which help to regulate blood sugar and keep you feeling full at the same time. This dish is super delicious and fast to prepare- these noodles are good either hot or cold. Don’t over cook them! (taste them along their journey!)
1 pound of 100% buckwheat soba
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1-2 heads of baby bok choy, washed and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
1″ fresh ginger, grated or thinly sliced
1T coconut oil
2t hot sesame oil
fresh scallions and/or fresh jalapeño to taste
1-2T tamari
1T mirin
Salt and pepper to taste
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the soba and cook until al dente. Rinse well with fresh water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat up the coconut oil, sauté the garlic, ginger and hot pepper just until golden. Add the sliced bok choy and sauté just until bright green. Deglaze with mirin, sauté for an additional minute or so and then add in the tamari and hot sesame oil. Toss in the cooked noodles and stir through to combine everything well. Serve hot or cold.
Cheddar Cheesy Broccoli Soup
1 head broccoli, medium dice, florets and stalks separated
1 onion, medium dice
1c cooked brown rice *optional
1t chipotle powder
1/2t smoked salt or pink salt
1/4t fresh black pepper
1T raw agave or maple syrup
1T coconut or olive oil
4c water
Raw Cheddar Cheesy Sauce
1/2c raw cashews
1/4c water
½ red bell pepper
1t chipotle powder
2T nutritional yeast
1T coconut oil or olive oil
1T mellow miso paste
1t brown rice vinegar
1t ume vinegar or lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
In a blender or food processor, place all of the ingredients and blend until smooth. This can be stored as a dip, a spread or as a cream base for soups!
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil (if you should need more water)
Soup Base:
In a large soup pot, add the oil and sauté the onions with the broccoli stalks until golden and soft. Add the salt, black and red pepper, sweetener and rice if using, sautéing for another 4-5 minutes. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, reduce heat and continue to simmer until the broccoli has softened and turned bright green. Turn the heat off. With an immersion blender or in batches in a blender, partially puree the broccoli soup; I like to see some broccoli. Add in desired amount of cheddar cheese cream- 1/4c or more and blend well. Serve immediately with more nutritional yeast.
*Caution: blending hot liquids can be extremely dangerous. Fill the blender only half way and proceed in batches if necessary.
Mango Recovery Power Smoothie- Omega 3’s
1c almond milk
1T hemp seed
1T Golden flax seeds
2t raw agave or raw local honey
1T chia seeds
1 generous cup of mango- or one smallish mango
1t vanilla
1T coconut oil
1 scoop protein powder
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1c ice
Blend all ingredients together except the ice and process until smooth- taste and adjust if needed
Add the ice and blend just until smooth.
*optional 1T bee pollen
Mint Julep Coconut Power Smoothie- Omega 3 Blast
1c almond milk
1T hemp seed
1T Golden flax seeds
2t raw agave or raw local honey
1/2c raw Coconut
1T chia seeds
1/2t peppermint extract
1 generous handful of fresh spinach
1t vanilla
1T coconut oil
1 scoop protein powder
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1c ice
Blend all ingredients together except the ice and process until smooth- taste and adjust if needed
Add the ice and blend just until smooth.
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