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Super Seeds Chocolate Smoothie
By devogirl
Chia and hemp seeds add omega-3 fats, protein, and fiber to this rich, chocolaty treat
- 3/4 cup chia seeds
- 4 cups plain, vanilla, or chocolate almond milk
- 1 large banana
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 3/4 cup (4 scoops) unflavored or vanilla hemp protein
- 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbs. cocoa nibs, optional
- 1 Tbs. coconut sugar, optional
Cappuccino Punch
By devogirl
When I tried this punch at a friend's wedding shower, I had to have the recipe
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup instant coffee granules
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 cups milk
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
Braised Root Vegetables and Chicken Thighs
By devogirl
Winter is the peak season for rutabagas, turnips, and parsnips
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skinned
- 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled rutabaga
- 2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled turnip (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash
- 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices parsnip
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Chicken Pesto Panini
By devogirl
Pesto is a mealtime lifesaver
- 4 tsp basil
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
Pumpkin Muffins
By devogirl
Preheat oven to 350*F. Place cupcake liners into muffin pan
- 12 standard-cupcake liners
- 2 medium - carrot
- 15 ounce - pumpkin, canned
- 2 large - egg
- 1 teaspoon - vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup - powdered milk
- 3/8 cup - flour, whole wheat
- 1 teaspoon - cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon - baking soda
- 1 teaspoon - baking powder
- 5 tablespoon - brown sugar
Hummus (+chickpea?) Avocado Sandwich
By devogirl
I call this the "power sandwich"
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 2 Tbsp hummus
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- (could add basil or lettuce...or any veggie they like!)
- (you could even mash up avocado and chickpea together!)
Creamy Lime Chiller
By devogirl
This frosty refresher hits the spot
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup lime sherbet
- 1/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate
Chicken Tortilla Soup
By devogirl
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 x 6-inch corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 x 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes with jalapeño
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 pound diced cooked chicken breast (about 3 cups)
- 1 ounce shredded reduced-fat cheddar (about 1/4 cup)
Beet Salad with Watercress Drizzle
By devogirl
Total Time: 55 min Prep 10 min Cook 45 min Yield: 4 servings Level: Easy Put the beets into a steamer b...
- 4 medium beets, with root and about 1 inch of the green attached, if possible
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces
- 4 cup watercress, washed well and dried
- 3 ounces reduced-fat soft goat cheese
- 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper