healthy diet — Recipe Blog — AngieReneeHartman

This recipe is super simple and you can really make it what you want with whatever ingredients you have on hand at the moment. If you keep the base which is the oats and the honey as the binder you can pretty much throw in anything else you want and it turns out great. I do love a touch of sea salt and cinnamon as well to keep the sweet/savory flavor. However if you want to go all out savory you can add any spice you have in your cabinet. If you want it sweeter sometimes I really love to add mini chocolate chips to change it up if I'm craving chocolate.

Paleo Peach Cobbler

Before I stared this recipe I had no idea how it would turn out. I really was just looking to create a fresh sweet bake with some fresh fruit. Well it turns out it turned out pretty amazing. It was light, filling, tasty and completely guiltless! Very excited to share this recipe with all of you!

Strawberry Lemon Breakfast Bake

This recipe came out of nowhere. I was in the mood for something refreshing like strawberry and lemon combination sounded delightful. I also LOVE bakes so I really wanted to pair something in a form of a bake with these two flavors.

I started looking at a ton of recipes - which I normally do to get inspiration. Then I looked at what ingredients my mom had at her house. I pulled out chia, hemp seeds, bananas, plant protein, oats, honey, coconut oil and she also had some eggs and I picked up fresh strawberries, lemons and eggs. With that I figured I could some up with something so I just started mixing. Meanwhile, my sister decided to sit and watch - with much anticipation I might add as well as some disbelief I could even make this work!

Guilt Free Carrot Cake Bites

One of my favorite cakes ever is carrot cake! I’m not a huge fan of cake but if I’m gonna eat it, its gotta be carrot, or red velvet all the way. I tried this variation to make a cleaner and healthier version of some of my favorites. I happen to love this recipe and it was very fudgy, diary free, gluten free, refined sugar free, vegan and all around wholesome ingredients.

Blackberry Mango Summer Salad

As promised the weekly Summer Salad edition continues and this one takes in all the in-season fruit goodness that is so plentiful in our local supermarkets and farmers market! As I walk through the produce section I get my inspiration from the colors and combinations that sounds taste tempting to me and this one was just that! The mango is so fresh and I added in some crunch with some health warriors - Walnuts!

$V \ GF Lentil & Veggie Stuffed Peppers$

V \ GF Lentil & Veggie Stuffed Peppers

So as I mentioned in my Instagram post, I'm not normally a fan of stuffed peppers. However, it turns out, I really enjoyed this version - as did my husband! Bonus!

I usually start out with a rough plan of what I want to make. Meaning, I had all of the base ingredients such as lentils, peppers, onions, garlic, some other veggies and of course, avocado! However, aside from that, I don't really know what I'm going to make or how it will turn out until I start working in the kitchen. That's just the way I roll. No recipes, or if I do use them, I alter them every time. Its how I express my creativity and I really enjoy the challenge of finding new ways to make healthy foods!

A Host of Health Benefits for Cruciferous Vegetables

Let's talk Cruciferous vegetables. Some of which include (bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower) and dark, leafy greens in this category (collard greens, kale, spinach, Swiss chard) Raw or cooked these vegetables are rich sources of antioxidant compounds like vitamins A and C and flavonoids that help reduce inflammation which as we know is the root cause of most problems in our body.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

I think this is one of my FAVORITE recipes when it comes to a healthy pasta version. Its gluten free, paleo, grain free - you name it! Whole, real food! And it tastes like it!

I love real gnocchi from great restaurants where its prepared from scratch, that day. Otherwise, forget it. I love fresh and real ingredients in my food and this is one way to have your gnocchi and not feel an ounce of guilt! Well, depends on how much you each but as you will find this recipe is VERY filling

Garlic Shrimp & Rice

A cauliflower and brown rice blend to appease my paleo and carb eaters alike. Certainly can go all in on either the cauliflower or brown rice but I really like this blend! So many flavors and so filling! I hope you enjoy!

Mango Turmeric Super Smoothie

I'm always looking for new smoothie ideas and I love the idea of adding turmeric to a smoothie I just wanted to figure out a way to mask the taste without adding loads of sugar! The reason I like to use turmeric is because it is one of many ways to reduce inflammation in the body. And why would one want to do that? Because inflammation is the main cause for most of the problems we have going on in our bodies.

Sweet & Salty Granola Cereal

This granola has the perfect combination of salty and sweet which I love! When I have cravings and don't know which I prefer, this is a great option because it satisfies them all AND its loaded with super foods! As much as I can I try to jam pack everything into bars and granola because its a great way to give the most bang for your buck, or so to speak. This includes pumpkin seeds, chia, cacao and whole grain oats which all are fabulous for an energy boost!

Spicy BBQ Jackfruit Tacos

Jackfruit is absolutely one of a kind tropical fruit recognized for its unique shape, and size. It is rich in energy, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins and free from saturated fats or cholesterol; fitting it into one of the healthy treats to relish! Here are just a few reasons why it should be part of your diet:

Loaded Beet Veggie Burgers

Now regardless of if you like beets or not, you absolutely need to try this recipe! I've made these burgers a couple of different times and typically just make a huge batch of 15 or so burgers and keep a few in the fridge for the week and freeze the rest. They are perfect for on-the-go where you don't have to think about a meal and you know its packed with veggies and nutrients.

Now, what I can say is these things are messy. Its a bit time consuming, especially if you make a double/triple batch like I do. However, know it will save you a lot of time throughout the week.

Lemon Roasted Salmon & Cauliflower

I was majorly craving salmon and veggies today. Its not uncommon for this craving to happen and I ALWAYS have veggies on hand to ensure I'm getting my daily dose. Tonight was no exception and I had some frozen salmon and cauliflower and fresh broccoli florets. I decided I needed both and that would require a little bit of prep.

Get ready to wow your tastebuds with some zing and zang!

Healing Tumeric Latte

You may have or may have not heard of this remedy / health healer Golden Milk AKA Turmeric Milk. It’s become quite popular in recent years and as more and more studies are published on turmeric and its health benefits. There are more ways that are being introduced in which this little superfood is utilized.

Mint Chocolate Vegan Smoothie

I love smoothies and frankly nothing makes me happier than creating something new and smoothies make it so fun and easy to change up the flavor to keep your taste buds guessing. I had a major craving for chocolate – this is nothing new – so rather than just make a plain ole chocolate smoothie I added some kick with a bit of mint and it was exactly I was imagining and sparked some jazz for my taste buds!

NutritionAngie ReneeMarch 20, 2018smothie recipes, smoothie, vegan smoothie, vegan, healthy diet, healthy food, clean eating, eat clean, fit food, whole food, paleoComment

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