Protein Bites

These little bites pack a big punch as far as protein on the go. Made these for lunches and quick snacks and they are a huge hit.
What you will need-

1 cup of peanut butter
1/2 cup protein powder
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup honey
chocolate chips or coconut flakes (if adding make sure they are a good quality chocolate and unsweetened coconut)

MIX it all together. Now this is a recipe you may have to add a little peanut butter and honey if yours is too dry or if its too wet add a little more almond flour. Roll them into bite size pieces and store in the fridge.

I need your vote! ZOUP! recipe contest....

I am just so excited I have to share that I entered one of my raw and ultra healthy soup recipes in a national contest with the restaurant chain, ZOUP. I actually made it to the top four!! They are holding one week for friends and family to cast votes. There is nothing required of you as far as entering information. Just one click.

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If you want to share please feel free to share with as many as you can. I would be so happy to win this contest and see more people getting to enjoy healthy food while out!!

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Chocolate Sea Salt Dip

The sound of it doesn't sound healthy, but what a treat this was tonight. My little ones have already developed the female love of chocolate and it's up to me that they stay healthy so when they asked if I could make them this dip I was all over it!
It is easy and tastes so great. Slicing up some fruit to go along with it and you have a power packed snack that is incredibly good and good for you! Eating clean and loving it!
So here's the deets.

Chocolate Sea Salt Dip

1 avocado ( peeled and pitted)
6 TBSP organic cacao powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cashew milk (can use almond too)
5 TBSP pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt

Place it all in a food processor or vita mix and blend it up! Process till smooth! 

Minty Madness Organic Green Smoothie

A great new smoothie recipe!! LOVE IT! My kids love it too so we all can celebrate this one!
1 cup frozen pineapple (or fresh)
1 cup mango
2 cups raw organic spinach
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
4-5 fresh mint leaves

Turn on Vita Mix or blender...BLEND it up!! Delicious, quick and packed full of healthy live nutrients!! Mix it up and share some of your own!!

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Green Goodness

Green smoothies are a way to get in a large dose of fruits and veggies in your diet, and they taste yummy so it's worth it!! You can make all kinds of green smoothies. This one is our families favorite. You can add all kinds of fruit but make sure you have a large helping of greens rich in vitamins.

NEEDED:
6 cups fresh organic spinach
1 cup organic strawberries- can be frozen
1 cup organic peaches-can be frozen
2 bananas
2 cups organic orange juice
1 TBSP of chia seed
1 TBSP flax seed
1 TBSP raw honey

Blend in vita mix or blender. Serves 4

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Raw Chocolate Pie

Is there such a thing as a healthy pie? I personally was not aware of such a thing until I made a switch to an all raw diet for a time of cleansing and healing. About two months ago my search began and what I have found has changed my whole life and way of thinking even about "baking." This is a raw, vegan chocolate pie that I think will surprise you. When I first saw and tasted it I could not believe what I was eating was actually healthy and good for me, but it is!

Recipe for Raw/Vegan Chocolate Pie
 CRUST-
In a food processor blend the following ingredients until fine.
1 cup soaked cashews drained (  soaked means you soaked them in cold water at least 6-12 hours in fridge)
6 pitted dates
1 cup flaked raw coconut (not the sweetened)
1 tablespoon of raw cocoa powder
Press into a pie plate and make an even layer at bottom of pan and set aside.
FILLING-
In processor blend the following ingredients until smooth
5 avocados (pit and skin removed)
1/2 cup organic maple syrup
1/2 cup coconut oil
5 tablespoons of raw cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of sea salt

Pour onto the crust and top with shaved coconut flakes. Chill at least 3 hours.