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Tag: Maple Syrup

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Blueberry + Mint Lemonade Labor Day has past, but the summer heat continues – especially if you live on the West Coast! Wherever you live, enjoy this refreshing elixir to quench your thirst! Special thank you to wellness expert and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe! Ingredients  1…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Fennel Salad with Maple Vinaigrette  A crisp, refreshing spring salad! Ingredients  1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Salt (to taste) Black Pepper (to taste) 6 ounces Baby Arugula 1 large Fennel Bulb with Fronds 1 large Honey…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chocolate Chia Pudding A sweet treat without the guilt! Ingredients 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (may be substituted for Agave or Honey) 2 cups Milk (unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, cow’s milk, or milk of choice) Berries (*optional)…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chocolate Almond Granola Bites A simple, healthy snack to meet your protein and sweet tooth needs! A special thank you to Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for the recipe. Ingredients 1 ½ cup Old Fashion Rolled Oats 1 cup Roasted Unsalted Almonds (coarsely chopped) 1 ½ cup Medjool Dates (pitted and…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet and Sour Winter Salad Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar (*may be substituted for regular vinegar) 2 tablespoons Whole-Grain Mustard 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup (*may be substituted for honey or brown sugar) 1/2 teaspoon Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce 1 teaspoon Worcester-shire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 2 cups…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet Breakfast Couscous  Simple and quick to prep with a touch of sweetness! Try mixing it up with quinoa, barley, or brown rice! Ingredients 2 cups Fresh Raspberries 1/2 cup Raisins 1/2 cup Coconut (unsweetened, shredded) 1/2 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds (unsalted) 1/4 cup (72 milliliters) Maple Syrup 4 1/2 cups…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chickpea Cookie Dough Ingredients 1 can of Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted recommended) 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup ½ teaspoon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Ground Chia Seeds ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips (mini recommended) Directions Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Low-Carb Chocolate Donuts Splurge on a donut this weekend… without the guilt! Ingredients 1/4 cup Coconut Flour 1/4 cup Cacao Powder 1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 4 Large Eggs 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (melted) 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup Topping (*Optional) 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips 1 tablespoon Palm…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet Potato Pancakes or Waffles You choose! Ingredients 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 Egg 1 cup Low-Fat 1% Milk (or milk of choice) 2 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Canola Oil (may be substituted for coconut oil)…

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    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…