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Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad

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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.

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Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
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Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
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Salad
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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

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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.

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Homemade Granola
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Homemade Granola
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  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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Green Smoothie Bowl

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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.

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Green Smoothie Bowl
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Green Smoothie Bowl
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  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

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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
Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl
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  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
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Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola
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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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Apple Peach Crumble in Just 25 Minutes

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I adore making desserts with my kids….it's one of my favorite things to do. They of course have their favorites, and this one happens to be one for my 8-year-old son.

This Apple Peach Crumble is dairy-free and gluten-free, making it a guilt-free dessert that's easy on the tummy. It's also fun to make and done in less than 30 minutes (a must for keeping the kids involved and interested).

Watch the video below to see the easy how-to steps for making the Apple Peach Crumble.

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Apple Peach Crumble
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Apple Peach Crumble
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Filling
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. For the filling: In a medium bowl, combine sliced apples, cubed peaches, flour, sugar, cinnamon and water and mix until combined and fruit is thoroughly coated.
  3. For the crumble topping: Place oats, sugar, almonds, coconut oil, water and vanilla in a food processor and pulse until mixed well.
  4. Divide the filling evenly into two oven-safe ramekins. Bake the filling for 10 minutes. Remove the ramekins after 10 minutes, top with the crumble mixture and put back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
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Wheat-Free Decadent Chocolate Cake in 8 Easy Steps

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When I have some free time to explore new recipes, I often find myself creating a healthy sweet treat. There is no denying that I am a chocoholic. This dessert is wheat free, but is so decadent and yummy!

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As you can see from the video, the cake is made so easily and quickly. For more videos like this, visit (and subscribe) to my YouTube channel. And for the full recipe, see below.

Wheat-Free Decadent Chocolate Cake
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Wheat-Free Decadent Chocolate Cake
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  1. Divide ingredients into two ramekins. Whisk until all ingredients are combined. Place ramekins in microwave and heat on high for 1 minute. (Or, if you prefer, mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl and divide evenly into two ramekins before microwaving.)
  2. Optional: top chocolate cake with a tablespoon of yogurt.
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