Oatmeal, Cranberry, & Chocolate Energy Bites

Serves: 12-15 balls Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups GF oats 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup nut butter 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp ground flax seed 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1/4 – 1/2 cup chocolate chips Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a medium

Carnitas Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Serves: 8-10 Total Prep Time: 30 minutes, Total Cook Time: 8.5 hours Ingredients: Rub 1 tsp: salt, pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, coriander, cumin 2 tsp: chili powder Carnitas 3 lbs pork (butt or shoulder) or deer roast 2 cups pineapple juice (use canned pineapple 100% juice) 1-2 cups vegetable stock 1 orange 1 onion (sweet

Veggie Loaded Potato

Serves: 4 Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4-5 Potatoes of your choice (russet, sweet, Yukon) 1 can garbanzo beans 4 cups spinach 1 cup chopped green onions 1 cup chopped cliantro 1 cup of your favorite salsa (I love Kirklands organic salsa) 2 avocados Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Cook potatoes based on preference,

Quinoa Kale Salad with Orange, Pistachios & Cranberries

Serves: 4-5 Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 1.5 cups uncooked quinoa 1 cup kale 2 medium oranges 1/2 cup shelled pistachios 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 can garbanzo beans 1/2 cup orange juice Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Measure out quinoa and 3 cups of water in a medium

Veggie Egg Scramble

Serves 4 Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 sweet onion 1/2 red pepper 1 cup spinach 8 eggs 1/8 cup coconut milk (can or carton is fine) Salt & Pepper to taste 1 Tbps olive oil Toppings: 1/2 avocado cilantro Directions: Dice onions and red pepper. Chop spinach into smaller pieces. Add to a small

Blackberry & Clove Smoothie

Serves 1.5 (me & my toddler!) Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 6-7 medium ice cubes 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 1 banana 1 cup spinach 1/4 cup old fashioned oats 1/4 cup coconut milk cream (from can) 1 cup almond or coconut milk (from carton) 2 scoops vanilla protein 1 tsp chia seeds (ground or regular)

Honey Vanilla Granola

10-12 Servings Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup almonds 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper Combine oats, nuts, and pumpkin seeds in a

Vegetable Curry

Single Batch: Serves 8-10 Total Time: 1 Hour Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked brown rice 6-8 russet or Yukon potatoes 5-6 long carrots 32 oz. vegetable broth 2 small sweet onions (or 1.5 large) 1 zucchini 1 Tbps olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp tumeric 1 tsp paprika

7 Tips For The New Stay At Home Mom

I’ve done biological research on Malaria and Influenza and was a director for an Alaska Native STEM camp. Staying at home with my son has BY FAR been the hardest job I’ve ever had. I wish I would have known these 7 things at the very beginning of my stay at home mom career! 1. Make

Immunity Boosting Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

Serves 1 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 6 medium-large ice cubes 6-7 medium-large fresh strawberries 1 medium sized banana 1/4 cup coconut milk (from can) 1/4 unsweetened coconut flakes 2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Powder 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from a carton) 1 tsp ground flax seed 1 tsp chia seeds Optional: 2 tsp

Pea, Chickpea, and Feta Mash with Kale Salad

Single Batch: Serves 4, Double Batch: Serves 8 Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: Pea & chickpea mash 12 oz bag of frozen peas 1 can garbanzo beans 8 oz. feta cheese 1 tsp dill 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Kale salad 1 bunch of fresh kale 1 Tbps olive oil 1

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Single Batch: Serves 6-8, Double Batch: Serves 12-14 Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 16 oz. chickpea pasta 1 lb. cherry tomatoes 1 cup chopped fresh basil 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1, 4 oz. jar pesto 8 oz mozzarella cheese ball 1 lb. shrimp 1 Tbps. olive oil Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Bring

Tuna Salad with Avocado Mayo

Single Batch: Serves 3-4, Double Batch: Serves 6-8 Total Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 24 oz. wild caught tuna (canned) 4 stalks celery 1 cup red or black grapes 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup avocado mayo 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbps dill Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Remove

Chocolate Protein Smoothie with Kale, Avocado and Whole Grains

Single Batch: Serves 1 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 frozen ice cubes unsweetened coconut milk 1 banana 1 heaping spoonful of natural peanut butter 1/4 avocado 1/2 cup kale 1/4 cup oats 1 Tbps cup ground flax seed 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 Tbps cup chia seeds 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (I

From Scratch Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes (Vegetarian Option too!)

Single Batch: Serves 5-6, Double Batch Serves: 10-12 Total Time: 1 Hour Ingredients: 2 Tbps clarified ghee (or olive oil) 1 sweet onion 1 green pepper 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp chili pepper 1 tsp paprika 6 sweet potatoes 6 large or 10 small dates 2 lbs venison (or 100% grass fed beef)* 2,

Loaded Oatmeal

Single Batch: Serves 2, Double Batch: Serves 4 Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes Ingredients: 1.5 cups oatmeal 1/4 cup raw pecans 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 cup blueberries 1/4 cup raw cashews 2 tsp ground flax seed 2 tsp cinnamon 2-4 tsp raw honey (depending on taste) Directions: Cook oatmeal depending on your preference (boil

Quinoa, Lentil, and Spinach Risotto

Single Batch: Serves 3-4, Double Batch: Serves 6-8 Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1/2 cup dried lentils 2 Tbps clarified ghee (or olive oil) 1/2 sweet onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1 cup baby spinach Salt & Pepper to taste Toppings: sliced tomatoes Directions: Add quinoa, lentils, and

Summer Spinach, Pecan & Blueberry Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

Single Batch: Serves 4-5, Double Batch: Serves 8-10 Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: 5 oz. baby spinach 1 carrot 1 red bell pepper 3/4 cup pecans 3/4 cup blueberries Honey Lime Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 large limes 2 Tbps honey Salt & Pepper Directions: Place spinach in large