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Tag: Coconut Milk

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Coconut Chicken Cutlets with Spring Pea Salad A citrusy, two-ingredient sauce prepared in the same pan as the chicken: Fewer dirty dishes, less clean-up, and more time to relax and enjoy! Image source: Women’s Health Magazine Ingredients 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1 teaspoon Lime…

  • 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…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a quick, last minute Christmas gift for a co-worker, friend, or special someone? Gather these ingredients in a jar and make that person extra happy! Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients 3 tablespoons Cacao Powder 1 ounce Cacao Butter (finely chopped) 3 tablespoons Coconut Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Coconut Cauliflower Soup with Ginger and Turmeric Ingredients 2 ½ – 3 lbs. Cauliflower (cut into 1 ½ florets) 1 Yellow Onion (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Carrots (peeled and chopped) 2 Celery Stalks (chopped) 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric 2 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Chicken Butternut Squash Curry Ingredients 3 cups Butternut Squash (diced) 1 lb. Chicken (cooked & diced) ½ cup Red Onion (diced) ½ cup Yellow Onion (diced) 1/3 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced) 1 cup Kale (de-stemmed & chopped) 2 ½ cups Coconut Milk 1 ¼ tablespoon Curry Powder ¼ teaspoon Cardamom…

  • Winter Soup Recipe

    Coconut Acorn Squash & Carrot Soup Ingredients 1 medium Acorn Squash 1 tbsp. Organic Virgin Coconut Oil or Grass-fed Butter 1 cup Shredded or Chopped Carrot 1/2 cup Chopped Onion 1 tbsp. Grated Fresh Ginger or Ginger Powder 1 14-oz. can Unsweetened Coconut Milk 1 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 1/2 cups Water (optional) Directions Cut squash in half…

  • 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…

  • 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)…