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Tag: Almond Milk

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Berry Avocado Power Smoothie *Special thank you to wellness expert, author, and Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Ingredients 1 Banana (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup Spinach or Kale (fresh or frozen) 1/2 Avocado 2 tablespoons Almond Butter (*may substitute with nut butter…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Vegan Cocoa Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk (or milk of choice) 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Agave Syrup (*optional) Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and about 1/2 cup of…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Turmeric Milk Benefits Decreases inflammation, which can relieve heartburn and indigestion Decreases risk of heart attacks, due to the effects of curcumin Slows progression of Type 2 Diabetes Fights cancer Protects the brain, due to the effects of turmerone Decreases joint pain, such as arthritis Improves sleep *Caution:  Turmeric may slow blood clotting, thereby individuals…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Sweet Satisfying Summer Smoothie To Meet Your Protein Needs Ingredients 1 Banana (frozen and sliced) 1/2 cup Mixed Berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries (frozen) 1 cup Spinach (raw) 1-2 scoops dotFIT Pre-Post Workout Formula & Meal Replacement (Strawberry Banana flavor) 1/4-1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (non-fat, plain) 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds 1 tablespoon Honey 1 tablespoon…

  • A Healthy, Refreshing Treat for Your Holiday Weekend!

    As we embrace the last weekend of Summer 2013, here is a healthy and refreshing treat to beat the final hot days! Strawberry Protein Popsicles Ingredients 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk or Almond Milk 1/4 cup Plain, Non-Fat Greek Yogurt 1 scoop of Strawberry-flavored Protein Powder 1 packet of Truvia or Stevia (or another natural sweetener of your choice)…

  • Holiday Recipe #3: Banana and Avocado Pudding

    Who says that a holiday pudding treat needs to be rich in chocolate and high in calories?  Here is a healthy variety to traditional pudding – and it tastes great! Ingredients 1 pitted Avocado  1 pealed Banana Approximately 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 2 tablespoons or 1 scoop Chocolate Hemp Protein Powder 1 tablespoon Green Superfood or…

  • Holiday Recipe #2: Grain-Free, Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

    Round  2 of the holiday baking… Success!  A sweeter – but not too sweet – treat to add to last week’s gluten-free green egg muffins.  A simple recipe with plenty of room to  add your own variations – experiment, have fun, and be healthy in the kitchen! Ingredients 1/2 cup Coconut Flour 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt 1/2…

  • Not Just Your Average Morning Latte… or, “Pick Me Up!”

    Want more in your morning cup of coffee… something that will not only wake you up but also keep you satiated (fill your tummy)? Hate that tummy ache you get when you drink coffee on an empty stomach? The solution?  Whey Protein Powder!  Just 1 – 2 tablespoons of whey protein powder mixed in your coffee along with a splash of milk tastes…