Feeling Good Through Food

This is one of our favorite things to eat for lunch. Lately I've been eating this without the bread, it's so delicious either way! I prefer this to chicken salad any day! Recipe modified from simple healthy tasty .  -1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas drained and rinsed -1/4 cup soy-free veganaise or organic mayo -1-2 pickles chopped (we get our pickles from Costco with no food dyes) -1/2 teaspoon pickle juice -1/4 cup cashews -1 tablespoon mustard -1 teaspoon dried parsley -1/2 teaspoon dill -1/4 teaspoon garlic powder -1/4 teaspoon onion powder -dash of salt and pepper Add the chickpeas to a bowl and mash them a bit with a potato masher. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve by itself or like a sandwich with lettuce and tomato if desired.

This is a healthified version of an old family recipe. My kids LOVE these pancakes and ask for them often.You may need to double the recipe if you have a family larger than 4. -1-2 tablespoons coconut oil -1 cup rice or almond milk (unsweetened) -1 cup whole wheat flour -5 organic eggs -pinch of salt Preheat oven to 425, put the coconut oil in a 9x13 pan and place it in the oven as it's preheating. Add the remaining ingredients to your blender and blend (I used the "batters" button on my blendtec). When the oven has preheated take out the hot pan of melted coconut oil and pour the batter in. Carefully place it back into the oven for 15 min. Serve with pure maple or your favorite healthy pancake topping.

This is one of our new favorites, it's so quick, and delicious! The kids love it which means everyone's happy when this dish is served!  For the Black Beans: -2 cans black beans drained and rinsed -2 tablespoons olive oil -2 cloves garlic, diced -1/2 teaspoon chipolte chili powder -1 teaspoon salt In a large pan heat the oil then add the black beans, garlic, chipolte powder, and salt.  Saute for 5 minutes set aside. Everything Else -3-4 cups cooked brown rice -sliced avocados -your favorite salsa, we use this one -tomatoes, corn, or any other things you think would be yummy in a rice bowl.  Add the rice, beans, avocados, and salsa in a bowl and enjoy!! Seriously so easy, healthy, and yummy!

One can never have too many brownie recipes right? This one is surprisingly delicious, completely gluten free, and vegan. I am not even a huge fan of almond butter but I LOVE these brownies!  Recipe from food babe -1 cup almond butter -2 tbsp flaxseed (I use flaxmeal) + 3 tbsp water or 1 organic egg -1/2 tsp sea salt -1/2 tsp baking soda -1/2 cup coconut palm sugar -1/2 tsp vanilla -1/2 cup “Enjoy Life” mega chocolate chunks (these are vegan) Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line bottom of  a small pan (8×8 or 8×6) dish with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients except chocolate chunks until smooth Fold in chocolate chunks and pour batter into pan. Bake brownies until golden dark brown – about 20-25 mins. Careful not to over-bake, they should be slightly gooey and very moist. Cool brownies for at least 10 mins before cutting. 

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I would share a recipe for my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. Yummy pumpkin pie made with Sucanat. Recipe modified from Libbys website   Crust: -1 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/3 cup coconut oil -3-4 tablespoons of cold water Mix flour and salt together; cut in coconut oil with pastry blender or fork till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water at a time over part of mixture.  Gently toss with fork; push to side of bowl.  Form into a ball.  Flatten on lightly floured surface by pressing with edge of hand.  Sprinkle lightly with extra flour.  Roll from center to edge between two sheets of waxed paper till 1/8 inch thick, then press into pie pan. Pie Filling: -3/4 cup Sucanat -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon ground ginger -1/4 teaspoon ground cloves -2 large organic eggs 1 can 15 oz. pumpkin puree 1 1/2...

  This recipe is modified from my blendtec recipe book. It's amazing! I've been making it a few times a week. It reminds me of the salsa you get in a restaurant. It's super delicious, even my two year old can't get enough!  -1 can diced jalapenos -1 tablespoon fresh lime juice -1 clove garlic -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon ground cumin -1 can diced tomatoes -1 chunk onion  -1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional, if you like cilantro) In your blender, add jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin and secure lid. Press "Pulse" 3-5 times. Add tomatoes, onion and cilantro and secure lid. Press "Pulse" 3-5 times and serve.

picture from fam, friends, food This is one of the best pinterest recipes I have ever tried! I've been making this at least once a week! It's really quick and filling and it taste like garlic bread in pasta form!  Recipe from my recipes -1 or 2 slices of your favorite whole wheat bread - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided   -6 garlic cloves, minced -8 ounces whole  wheat spaghetti or linguine -1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley   (or a teaspoon dried) -2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice   -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   Preheat oven to 250. Place bread in blender until coarse crumbs. Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 250° for 30 minutes or until dry. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick s...

This recipe is really delicious! I hope you try it and love it as much as we do!  -2 organic eggs -1/4 cup rice/almond milk -2 tablespoons whole wheat flour -3 tablespoons agave  -1/4 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla -6 or so thick slices of whole wheat bread (I love this recipe ) -coconut oil for pan  Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients except bread and mix well. Dip slices of bread in egg mixture and place on hot coconut oiled griddle. Cook both sides until golden brown and serve with pure maple syrup or your favorite healthy topping. Yum!

Yes, we eat meat sometimes, mainly chicken and salmon! It's expensive to buy organic so we don't eat it often but I thought it was about time to add another non-vegetarian recipe on here. When I was browsing pinterest I knew when I saw this recipe that it would be worth spending the money on, and it was! We had to make a few modifications of course but it turned out great and we will be making it again! -1 large organic preferably certified humane chicken breast, cut into pieces -1/4 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 teaspoon black pepper -1 tablespoon olive oil -1/2 cup coconut aminos or good ingredient soy sauce -4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar -4 tablespoons good ingredient ketchup (whole foods has some sweetened with agave) -2 tablespoons  coconut palm sugar or Sucanat -2 garlic clove, minced -1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger -1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -1/2 cup cashews -Cooked brown rice for serving Combine flour and pepper in large ziplock bag. Add ...

This dish was beyond delicious! I was a little worried because I had to make quite a bit of changes from the original recipes but it turned out amazing! I've already made it twice in one week! Recipes inspired by Our Best Bites cookbook and modified to our liking. Black Bean Taquitos -can black beans drained and rinsed -2 tablespoons of your favorite salsa (we love herdez) -1 garlic clove, minced -1/2 teaspoon cumin -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon pepper -2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (one lime juiced) -a few handfuls fresh spinach -3/4 cup frozen corn -1 can diced green chillies -1 package of corn tortillas (check ingredients, should only be 3 simple ingredients) -olive oil Add 3/4 cup beans in blender or food processor with the salsa, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Put mixture in a medium bowl and add remaining ingredients, (except tortillas), including the rest of the beans, stir. Preheat Oven to 425. Heat corn to...