This soup is hearty, delicious and so good for you! It is a favorite on chilly fall days and through the cold winter months!
Recipes
Healing Turmeric Ginger Tea
Healing Turmeric Ginger Tea
Due to the high anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, this tea is wonderful for fighting excess inflammation in the body. To learn more about the many health benefits of this wonderful spice check out this article. I like to recommend this tea to anyone dealing with back & joint pain, low immunity and rheumatoid arthritis.
You can drink this tea hot or chilled with ice. Make a big batch and drink daily. It will keep in the fridge for a week.
Recipe courtesy of The Whole Journey.
Herbed Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Fresh Summertime Veggies-the “Greek” Way
There’s just nothing like FRESH tomatoes from the garden, juicy red, full of FLAVOR…YUM!
This salad is so refreshing in the summer. It makes a great addition to a meal and is very refreshing as a snack.
Olive oil is a wonderful healthy fat so drizzling it over your fresh vegetables helps get your fat intake for the day! Fresh oregano tastes amazing on this dish, however you can use dried. (Did you know oregano is the BEST anti-fungal we have on this earth?!)
Smooth Cool Tropical Delight “Ice Cream”
Looking for a cool, delicious summertime treat?!
This one is dairy free, reminds you of a tropical island and is so so refreshing! I made this for guests one evening and it was a hit!
This dish contains NO ADDED sugar making it a great option for a snack or dessert or even a breakfast treat!
Bonus tip: add chia seeds and a handful of greens for extra health benefits! (However if you do add greens, it will loose the pretty color.)
*You can also freeze this in a container to eat later.
RECIPE UPDATE: I used strawberries in place of the pineapple and boy was it good!
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal {Gluten Free}
One of my favorite old time breakfast meals. A twist on the traditional bowl of oatmeal.
I have been loving oats lately. They are a great source of fiber, B vitamins, protein (5-7 grams in 1/2 cup) and antioxidants. Plus it is very filling. I get on my egg and smoothie kick and tend to forget about oatmeal which is a great breakfast choice. (Or a snack like these delicious cookies)
To make this DAIRY FREE:
- replace butter with coconut oil, melted.
- replace raw milk with your favorite dairy alternative: almond, cashew or coconut
*Use CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE OATS
*Avoid using quick oats which are highly processed, loosing vitamins, fiber and minerals. Rolled oats are your best option here.
If you practice food combining, this recipe is still delicious without the blueberries. You can also add bananas as well.
Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins
Nutritious Oatmeal Muffins-Perfect to grab and go!
Who wants something nutritious AND delicious to grab as they are on their way out the door?! Whether you want to eat them for breakfast, or take them to a brunch, or snack on one in the afternoon, whatever your hearts desire may be: These muffins are a wonderful choice!
Rolled oats, ground flax & the applesauce provide an excellent source of fiber which is essential in keeping your digestive system moving. You can change up the flavor by adding different little things to your mixture. Chocolate anyone?
One of the more common things I hear with people is not having/making the time to eat breakfast. Having these in the refrigerator to grab and go is perfect!
Notes:
- These muffins with coconut cream & blueberries on top are yummy!
- Check your oats to make sure they are certified gluten free. Naturally oats are, but they usually are packaged in a facility that also processes wheat and can have some cross contamination.
- Cinnamon sprinkled on top is absolutely delicious.
- If you let these cool in the fridge overnight, they will be less likely to stick to the liner.
- You can add a handful of chocolate chips as a treat. I like this brand.
- I think you could add some protein powder in place of the oats but I have not personally tried this.
Smoothie Cups {Recipe}
“I need an easy, delicious, healthy & quick recipe.” Sound familiar? Smoothie cups to the rescue!
The Greek yogurt in the fridge was needing to be used and my freezer contained no healthy snacks. I decided to combine my Creamy Fruit & Yogurt Bowl recipe with a smoothie to create a frozen yogurt dessert. It turned out delicious!
Chocolate Pudding Made With Real Food Ingredients
I had a craving for chocolate pudding. From scratch. Using real food ingredients. That tasted delicious. I made this recipe, waited patiently for it to cool and sighed with delight when I tasted it! It was wonderful and tasted exactly how I hoped it would. SCORE. Now this recipe is mostly dairy free, minus the butter. However, you probably could replace the butter with coconut oil. I personally have not tried it. If you do, let me know how it turns out!
You can add whipped cream on top (use coconut cream to make it dairy free), berries, mini chocolate chips, granola, or just eat it!
*inspired by http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/
Healthy Fall Apple Crisp {Gluten Free}
Fall time = apple crisp time! 
I absolutely love this apple crisp recipe! No, gluten, no refined sugar and totally a guilt free treat! It doesn’t last long in our house. You can add pears instead of apples and it is DELICIOUS! I may even like it a bit more 🙂 I’ve based this recipe from this one I found at Cookie & Kate. It is close to the same with just a few minor changes.
Note: If you are have Celiac Disease or are very sensitive to gluten, make sure you buy certified gluten free oats. They are usually processed in the same facility as wheat products and can have cross contamination if you buy the regular oats.
*You can add 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans to the crumb mixture. Enjoy!
