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Simple Yogurt Crunch
By ShoDav
In a medium sized bowl mix together the yogurt, 2 teaspoons of the maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla
- 2 cups plain yogurt (we prefer organic whole milk yogurt)
- 4 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup sliced almonds and/or pecans
- A few handfuls of mixed berries (frozen or fresh)
Cajun Shrimp Quinoa Casserole
By ShoDav
Toss the shrimp and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning together, set aside
- 3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 C chopped sweet onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 C cooked quinoa
- 1 C shredded fontina cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Mediterranean Frittata
By ShoDav
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers, drained
- 3 cups cubed Italian bread (or whole wheat bread is fine)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garlic Sweet Potato Mash
By ShoDav
In a large pot boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, drain in a colander
- 2 lbs (4 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 2 tbsp light sour cream
- salt and fresh cracked ground pepper, to taste
Easy Cheesy Crackers
By ShoDav
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into tablespoon size chunks
- 4 oz. or 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese…the sharper the cheese the cheesier the crackers (Yep, that’s it…only 3 simple ingredients!)
Cake Batter Blondies
By ShoDav
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Whole-Wheat Naan
By ShoDav
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and garlic powder until well combined
- 2 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (any type of milk, unsweetened – I used almond milk)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (can also be mixed into the dough)
No Bake Chia Energy Bites
By ShoDav
Mix the oats, nut butter, honey, chocolate chips, chia seeds and vanilla extract together in a bowl until fully com...
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- chocolate chips (optional)
Oats & Banana Protein Smoothie
By ShoDav
Combine all ingredients in blender
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain kefir (plain yogurt or cottage cheese works too)
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1 cup ice
Thai Turkey Zucchini Meatballs - 30 minutes
By ShoDav
In a medium bowl, combine ingredients for meatballs, mix with your hands thoroughly
- Meatballs:
- 2 lbs ground turkey, extra lean
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded & liquid squeezed out
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp basil, finely chopped
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tsp red curry paste
- 2 tbsp coconut milk, light (canned)
- 1/8 tsp hot pepper chill flakes
- Cooking spray (I use Misto)
- Sauce:
- 1 + 1/2 cup coconut milk, light (canned)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1/8 tsp hot pepper chili flakes, or to taste
- 5-6 kaffir lime leaves (optional)