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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

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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
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
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  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

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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.

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
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Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
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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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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.

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
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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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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.

P.S. Want to jump-start cleaner eating? Join me for a quick and simple 5-Day Detox.

Apple Peach Crumble
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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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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad

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Sometimes the hardest part of preparing a lunch or dinner meal is figuring out what you’re in the mood for. When in doubt, my go-to is a quinoa bowl full of my favorite foods. In this case, I put together chickpeas, kidney beans, carrots, and celery. A simple combination that satisfies my craving for a healthy, filling lunch that keeps me happy all afternoon.

To top it off, I put together an easy dressing with ingredients I had on hand. I love balsamic vinegar and with a dash of salt, pepper and oregano, I was able to add just the right amount of flavor.

P.S. Looking to jump start your healthy eating? Join me for a quick and simple 5-Day-Detox.

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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad
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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad
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  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Add the chickpeas, beans, carrots, celery, and sea salt to the quinoa and toss to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and oregano. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine. The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
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Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola

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There's something very satisfying about making homemade granola. For starters, you know exactly what ingredients are going into the mixture, and you can make a big batch that can feed you and your family for days.

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I often make the granola during the weekend in preparation for the coming week's breakfasts. My favorite morning meal at the moment in a Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl (recipe coming later this week) sprinkled with this Cherry Almond Granola. But the possibilities of breakfast combinations are endless.

In addition to breakfast, this granola makes for a great afternoon snack. My kids love enjoying it right after school… the flavor and crunch is always a hit.

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I hope you enjoy this homemade granola…perhaps it'll inspire you to create your very own favorite breakfast bowl combinations.

Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola
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Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola
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  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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