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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

November 2, 2017 by Dawna Stone

I get excited about breakfast. I get even more excited when I have a delicious and nutritious breakfast that is really fast and simple to make like this Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl.

I usually add almond milk when I drink smoothies, but for a smoothie bowl, I leave out the almond milk and use yogurt so it's thicker and easier to eat with a spoon. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

P.S. If you're looking to jump start your healthy eating or even lose a few pounds, check out my quick and simple 5-Day Detox!

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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
  • CourseBreakfast
Servings
1
Servings
1
Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
  • CourseBreakfast
Servings
1
Servings
1
Ingredients
  • 1cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 bananasliced
  • 1tablespoon shaved coconut
  • sliced almonds
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a blender, blend together yogurt and blueberries. Place smoothie in desired bowl and top with banana, coconut, and almonds.
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Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad

October 7, 2017 by Dawna Stone

Roasting vegetables is so satisfying. It's super easy to do and it changes the taste, texture, and look of the veggie to create a completely new version.

Sometimes I roast veggies without knowing what I'm going to do with them. In this case, I had a craving for cauliflower and bought a good looking bunch at the local market. After roasting them for 25 to 30 minutes, I scoured the refrigerator and pantry to see what else I had on hand. I ended up with this delightful spinach salad with carrots, dates, and pine nuts and a simple, homemade dressing.

So satisfying and so healthy.

P.S. If you want to jump start your healthy eating or lose a few pounds, check out my quick and simple 5-Day Detox!

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Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
  • CourseMain Dish, Salad
Servings
2
Servings
2
Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
  • CourseMain Dish, Salad
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
Salad
  • 1head cauliflowercut into bite-size pieces
  • 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2tsp sea salt
  • 2cups spinachstems removed
  • 1 carrotchopped
  • 2 datespitted and chopped
  • 1tbsp pine nuts
Dressing
  • 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2tsp sea salt
  • 1/4tsp pepper
Servings:
Instructions
Roasted Cauliflower
  1. For the roasted cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower, olive oil, and sea salt. Mix until cauliflower is coated. Line the baking pan with parchment paper and spread cauliflower pieces evenly across the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned and tender.
Salad
  1. In two bowls, divide the spinach, carrots, dates and pine nuts evenly. Top with roasted cauliflower.
Dressing
  1. In a jar with a lid, mix together the olive oil and vinegar. Add the salt and pepper, cover with the lid and shake well before serving.
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Homemade Granola

October 4, 2017 by Dawna Stone

Homemade granola with coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds? What more could you need or want? Pair it with your favorite yogurts or smoothie bowls for a picture perfect breakfast.

P.S. If you're looking to jump start your healthy eating or lose a few pounds, join my quick and simple 5-Day Detox!

 

Homemade Granola
  • CourseBreakfast, Snack
Servings
6
Servings
6
Homemade Granola
  • CourseBreakfast, Snack
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1cup organic gluten-free oats
  • 1/4cup coconut flakes
  • 1tbsp sliced almonds
  • 1tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1tsp flax seeds
  • 1tbsp coconut oilmelted
  • 1tbsp honey(or maple syrup for vegan version)
  • 1tsp vanilla
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 15” x 10” baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut flakes, almonds, pumpkins seeds, and flax seeds. Mix well.
  3. In a small bowl, combine coconut oil, honey, and vanilla and mix well. Pour over the oat mixture, stirring well to coat.
  4. Spread the granola in the pan as evenly as possible. Bake, stirring once, for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven. Let the granola cool completely on the pan. Store in an airtight container.
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How My Self-Published Book Earned Me a Book Deal!

September 7, 2017 by Dawna Stone

I spent years dreaming about writing a health and wellness book and I had my heart set on getting a publishing deal with one of the large New York publishing houses. But no matter how hard I tried or how many book proposals I sent out, I couldn’t get a deal. The feedback was always the same. The publishers all commented that the concept wasn’t unique and didn’t have a “hook.” You see, my book was simply a step-by-step guide for eating healthier and losing weight. There was no gimmick, as it wasn’t a quick-fix plan. But without this selling point, it seemed my book wasn’t interesting enough for the large publishers.

I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I found the multiple rejections to be extremely discouraging. But I wasn’t ready to quit. So rather than giving up on the dream of publishing my book Healthy You, I took a slightly different path.

Instead of shelving the idea, I decided to try my hand at self-publishing. I felt passionate about the book and believed there was an audience for it, so I moved forward on my own. Guess what? My self-published book did so well that the same publishers who initially rejected my idea later expressed major interest in the book. That self-published book landed me a six-figure book deal!

If you want to write a book but can’t find an agent to represent you or a publisher who wants to publish you, why not try your hand at self-publishing?

I could have very easily given up on my dream of getting the book published by a large publishing house; instead, I simply found another road that led me to my end goal. Could self-publishing be your road map to success?

Don’t waste another day “thinking” about writing a book. I believe anyone who wants to write a book, feels passionate about a topic or has knowledge worth sharing should do so.

 

Green Smoothie Bowl

March 10, 2017 by Dawna Stone

I love breakfast. But I found myself eating the same breakfast over and over again, which was getting tedious. With two young kids (8 and 10) to get out the door in the morning, I need a fast and easy (yet yummy) breakfast to get my day started. Smoothie bowls are just that. Here's a Green Smoothie Bowl which I hope will inspire you and your breakfast recipes.

P.S. Want to jump start your healthy eating? Check out my quick and simple 5-Day-Detox.

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Green Smoothie Bowl
  • CourseBreakfast
Servings
1
Servings
1
Green Smoothie Bowl
  • CourseBreakfast
Servings
1
Servings
1
Ingredients
  • 1cup plain yogurt(or vegan option)
  • 1/2cup frozen peachessliced and peeled
  • 1/2cup frozen pineapplecubed
  • 1cup spinachstems removed
  • 1 kiwisliced
  • 1tbsp coconut flakes
  • 1tsp flax seeds
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a blender, blend together yogurt, peaches, pineapple, and spinach. Place green smoothie in desired bowl and top with kiwi, coconut, and flax seeds.
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Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl with Homemade Granola

February 28, 2017 by Dawna Stone

I’ve always loved smoothies especially ones that make me feel healthy and energized. But I’m a creature of habit and often would make the same 2 or 3 recipes every morning. I have however recently spiced things up and tried not only some new recipes but I’ve also replaced my cup and straw for a bowl and spoon.

This dark cherry smoothie bowl with homemade cranberry almond granola, strawberries and dates is one of my new favorites!

If you decide to give this one a try (I highly recommend you do), please share your feedback and photos!

P.S. If you're looking to jump-start your clean eating, check out my quick and simple 5-Day Detox!

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Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl
  • CourseBreakfast
Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl
  • CourseBreakfast
Ingredients
  • 1cup plain yogurt(dairy-free if you want a vegan option)
  • 1/2cup frozen cherries
  • 2tbsp water
  • 4 strawberriescut in half lengthwise
  • 2 datessliced
  • 1/4cup homemade cranberry almond granola
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Place the yogurt in a single serving bowl. In a blender mix the frozen cherries and water. Blend until smooth. Pour the cherry mixture over the yogurt and mix lightly. Top with strawberries, dates and granola. Enjoy!
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Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola
  • CourseBreakfast, Snack
Servings
8
Servings
8
Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola
  • CourseBreakfast, Snack
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 2cups organic gluten-free oats
  • 1tbsp coconut oilmelted
  • 1tbsp honey(or maple syrup for vegan version)
  • 1tbsp almond butter
  • 1tsp vanilla
  • 1tbsp sliced almonds
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl mix together the coconut oil, honey (or syrup), almond butter and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add oats and almonds and mix until completely coated. Spread on a parchment paper lined baking tray and back at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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