Green Dream + Superfoods

This smoothie comes from my friend and the founder of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles. It’s from her new book Make Your Own Rules Diet which features easy recipes to stay healthy and radiate through life. The main thing I love about this smoothie (besides it’s amazing taste!) is how simple it is to prepare. Only 4 ingredients! I added some extra superfoods in there today but trust me, the original is perfect the way it is!

Green Dream + Superfoods

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 banana
• 1 apple
• handful of spinach
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (optional)
• blueberries to top (optional)

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Top with blueberries and enjoy!

“Parmesan” Udon Noodles

Udon noodles and soba noodles are a regular weekday dinner ingredient for me. They cook up in 5 minutes and can be combined with a variety of vegetables.

This dish combines Veggie Parmesan, with tomatoes, arugula, olive oil and crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. 🙂

“Parmesan” Udon Noodles

• 1 cup udon noodles, cooked
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup arugula
• drizzle of olive oil
• sprinkle of Veggie Parmesan
• sprinkle of red chili flakes

Toss all of the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!

Simple Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite winter dinner dishes. It’s really simple to prepare and is a great way to add some extra veggies into your meals.

Simple Spaghetti Squash 

Serves 4

• 1 Spaghetti squash, medium size
• 1 cup portobello mushrooms
• 1/2 cup onion, sliced
• capers
• tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 425. Cut squash in half long ways. Line baking sheet with Aluminum foil and drizzle oil so squash doesn’t stick. Place squash cut side down on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, sauté mushroom and onions until tender, about 5 minutes.

When squash is done, take a fork and scrap the squash out, this should make the squash look like “spaghetti strands”.

Mix squash and tomato sauce together and then top with mushrooms, onions and capers.

Enjoy!

Acai + Guarana Rock Your Morning Smoothie!

Hi Friends,

I’ve been enjoying this smoothie the last few mornings and I’ve noticed that it has really been supplying me with a lot of energy. The main ingredient is an Acai + Guarana Sambazon smoothie pack. If you are unfamiliar with this product you can find it in the frozen foods isle in your grocery store. The best part is that Sambazon pre-packs the serving size so you can just open the pack and transfer it right into your blender. 🙂

If you can’t find Acai + Guarana, using any of their Acai frozen packs will do!

Acai + Guarana Rock Your Morning Smoothie

• 1 cup almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
• 1 Acai + Guarana pack
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 5 raspberries

Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Option to top smoothie with additional raspberries, coconut and raw cacoa nibs.

Enjoy!

Savory Quinoa Flakes (Vegan & Gluten Free)

A few years back I came across quinoa flakes and absolutely fell in love with them. They taste like a creamier version of oatmeal, more of a cream of wheat texture and they are great for a quick breakfast or lunch.

Originally I use to only eat quinoa flakes for breakfast, topping them with almond butter and apples. But this time I wanted to try a savory approach and it really turned out great.  Feel free to experiment with various vegetables and herbs, these flakes really do go with anything. 🙂

Savory Quinoa Flakes

• 1/4 cup quinoa flakes
• 1 cup vegetable broth (low sodium)
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/8 cup chopped parsley
• drizzle of olive oil (optional)
• salt & pepper (optional)

Combine quinoa flakes and broth in a microwave safe bowl twice the volume of the combination and microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. Top with tomatoes, zucchini, parsley, drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper.

Enjoy!