Looking to satisfy a sweet tooth? Enjoy a delicious treat, sweetened with bananas, pears and dates. Incredibly moist, you will never believe it is gluten free, dairy free and contains  8 g of protein. So tempting, it is hard not to eat it all in one day!

Ingredients

• 2 small-medium pears sliced
• 1/2-1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 cup of gluten free oat flour (can make your own by grinding rolled oats) (or substitute preferred flour choice-whole wheat, gluten free mix, coconut etc.)
• 1/2 cup brown rice flour (or sub preferred flour choice)
• 1/2 cup quinoa flour (or sub preferred flour choice)
• 3 bananas
• 1 cup pitted medjool dates
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or sub dairy beverage of choice)
• 2 tbsp flax seed powder or chia seeds + 6 tbsps of water (or can sub 1 egg)
• 2 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1 tsp of baking soda

Method

1. ​​Line a bread pan with parchment paper
2. Mix flax/chia seed powder with water and stir well. Set aside
3. Mix pears and maple syrup. Set aside
4. In a bowl mix dry ingredients-flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon
5. Using food processor or blender, blend together dates, almond milk, vanilla. Add bananas, flax/chia mixture and stir well. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients (flour etc. and stir until combined.
6. Arrange pear slices in bread pan.
7. Pour batter over pears. 
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until tooth pick runs clean.
9. Let cool (5-10 minutes).
   
10. Place plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Let bread cool and enjoy.

Delicious, versatile and incredibly easy to make. Chia seeds are a powerhouse superfood. Rich in omega - 3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. A source of antioxidants known to improve digestive health, good for your heart, help treat diabetes, they are anti-aging, can boost your metabolism, help you loose weight and can limit the growth of both cervical and breast cancers. A nutritious snack or on the go breakfast!  

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy/alternative beverage of choice)
• 1 tsp of maple syrup (optional)
• 1 kiwi
• 3 tbsps pomegranate seeds
• cinnamon 
• glass tupperware with a lid

Method

• Combine chia seeds, almond milk and maple syrup in glass tupperware. Stir well. Cover and place in fridge overnight.
• Next morning remove tupperware. Stir mixture well. It will have thickened. If too thick, add a bit of water (I am usually ok without it).
• Add pomegranates and kiwi to pudding. Sprinkle cinnamon on top and enjoy!
• If only using half of the pudding, remove portion from container prior to adding fruit. Cover and place in the fridge for the next morning.  

Brighten up your water! Trade in your flavored water, sugary juices and sodas. Infused water is a simple and delicious way to drink plenty of fluid without the excess calories. Stay hydrated with this refreshing treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup sliced cucumbers
• 2 limes sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Water (or sparkling water)
• 1/2 gallon jar or large pitcher

Directions

• In jar or pitcher, layer the strawberries, cucumbers, limes and mint. Add desired amount of ice and fill with fresh water. Let chill for 1 hour and enjoy!

          Can refrigerate for up to 2 days and refill 2-3 times.

Dinner planning for the week? Salmon is an excellent protein source with numerous health benefits including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. The cumin adds a delightful flavor, improves insulin sensitivity and with it's high antioxidant content you will love the cancer fighting benefit with each bite. The fresh mango salsa is full of vitamin C and fiber, can help lower cholesterol and prevent cancer. A great healthy meal.

Ingredients

Salmon

• 1 tsp ground cumin (more if desired)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 lemon zested and juiced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

Mango Salsa

• 1 mango peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 green onion chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

Salmon

• mix cumin, paprika, lemon, garlic and olive oil together. Paste over salmon. Cover and let stand in refrigerator for 1-3 hours. Place fish on prepared grill skin side down and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 2 minutes.

​Mango Salsa

• while salmon is marinating, mix mango, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, lime juice and lemon juice. Cover and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Spoon over cooked salmon and enjoy.

Grilled vegetables or a garden fresh salad makes an excellent side dish to this delicious meal.

Need an energy boost? Do not be fooled by the name. This sweet and delicious treat is packed with nutrition. It is a great way to start the day, use for an afternoon pick me up or just enjoy anytime. The delectable smoothie is full of antioxidants, soluble fiber, vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, B6, iron, and calcium. It even has cholesterol lowering benefits.  One incredible smoothie that tastes great!

Ingredients

• 1/2 very ripe banana, peeled (prefrozen if desired)
• 6-8 medium fresh strawberries, hulled
• 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and halved (substitute 1/2 small orange if desired)
• 3 cups baby spinach (baby spinach has a milder and sweeter flavor)
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup ice

Directions

• Combine bananas, strawberries, oranges, spinach, water and ice to a blender. Blend until smoothie is well pureed and enjoy. Yields 2 servings.