Recipes Galore!

So, Thursday's I never quite know just what to post so I figured I have quite a few recipes I wanted to share so what better day than today?! Hopefully you'll see something that you want to try!!

Sweet Green Smoothie

Makes one generous single serving

8 oz unsweetened almond milk

1 Fuji apple (cored & chopped)

1/2 a banana (preferably frozen)

one large handful of spinach (I take fresh spinach & freeze it as soon as I bring it home from the store & it's been washed & dried)

1 Tablespoon Flaxmeal

Combine all in blender & blend on high until combined. If you want it thicker feel free to add some ice although it may water it down. I blended mine for roughly 3 minutes, I have just a regular old, less than $100 blender...nothing fancy ;)

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal Smoothie

Makes one generous single serving

1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt

1/3 Cup Raw Regular Oats

1 Cup of Strawberries preferably with tops*

1 Tablespoon Flaxmeal

I packet Stevia

1 teaspoon Vanilla

3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

*My strawberries I washed and froze with tops on as soon as I got home from the grocery store. I've recently learned the tops are very high in fiber so I use them as much as possible.

Now, combine all ingredients in blender. Blend for 3-5 minutes. Enjoy this super thick delicious shake!

Decadent Fruit Dip

Makes one snack size portion

1 Tablespoon Nutella

1 Tablespoon Almond butter

Various fruits

Chop fruits you want to use and arrange on plate. In a small bowl combine nutella and almond butter. Enjoy!

Variation: Combine with mini marshmallows for a "s'mores" dip.

Variation: To make a larger size of this dip for a party just combine nutella and almond butter in a 1:1 ration. Other nut butters could be subbed, but I haven't tried them.

Protein Packed Fruit Dip

Yields two single serving dips

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (divided)

4 Tablespoons almond butter (divided)

1 Granny Smith Apple

2 teaspoons maple syrup (divided)

*Note I don't really know how much protein this has in it but it has high protein Greek yogurt & high protein almond butter so I'd assume it's a decent amount.

First, chop apple into small slivers so a little goes a long way. Divide among two small containers. Next place  1/4 cup of yogurt into two small dipping containers similar to those pictured above. Then, place two tablespoons of almond butter over quarter cup of yogurt & top each with a teaspoon of maple syrup. You can go ahead & mix them together or do it when you go to eat it. I do it when I eat it so I can lick the spoon. :P

Popcorn

Feeds two adults

1/3 cup of plain bulk popcorn kernels

Olive oil or melted coconut oil

Nature's Seasons (or your favorite seasoning)

Fresh Grated Mozzarella Cheese

Paper bag & scotch tape

Ok, take the paper bag, open it & dump in 1/3 cup of the popcorn kernels (or if you want a single serving 2 tablespoons). Then, fold the bag over twice & tape down with the scotch tape. Pop as you would regular convenience popcorn in a bag carefully listening for when its done so you don't burn it. When done pour into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil or coconut oil. Top with your favorite seasoning & some shredded mozzarella. Then, stir it up & drizzle with a big more olive or coconut oil and sprinkle with some more seasoning and cheese. Stir it up again and eat!

Variations: There are countless variations here & I can't wait to try different combos. Try adding some chopped pepperoni/bacon or both for a "pizza" effect, some cinnamon sugar for a kettle corn flavor, some chocolate chips or m&ms & peanuts for a trail mix idea.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my recipes! I hope you decide to give them a try!!!

(Especially the smoothies & popcorn...amazing!)