Pinterest Sweet Potato Chilli with Guac

This is one of the best interest recipes I've tried. It's super healthy, filling, warm and the left-overs are amazing. I will post the link, topping with guac of avocado makes it even better! This is crazy good, I'm excited for fall again so I can start making this again...by the way I am a really slow blogger, did you notice? I made this about a month ago :)


http://www.milkfreemom.com/vegan-quinoa-sweet-potato-chili/

Chicken, White Bean, Sweet Potato Soup

I discovered this soup via Pinterest, My family is obsessed with it, usually I find inspiration from recipes then make my own, this I straight followed but I wanted to share it with you all! I did however use coconut oil instead of olive oil, just for health factor and it tasted great!

Here's the recipe: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2012/01/gluten-free-chicken-chili-with-white.html

 I topped it with my guacamole

2 ripe hass avocadoes
1/2 diced red onion
3 cloves minced garlic
sea salt to taste
1 lime juiced
1 diced tomato (seeds removed)
minced cilantro to liking

mix with hands. Oh, and yes, I realize mine's not nearly as pretty :)

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Ok, I realize it's May but I love fall, I am already so excited for October and the other day was rainy so I decided to make the kids and myself a little pumpkin pie smoothie. I sort of winged it, I usually draw inspiration from other recipes but this was all random and it came out great! The kids loved it too, It makes about 3 servings each is about 219 calories, would make a great lunch or breakfast. I have a Vitamix so this texture was perfect I'm curious how other blenders handle it...

1 Banana
3/4 can of organic pumpkin puree
1/2 can full fat coconut milk
2 Tbsp. organic agave
1/2 Tbsp. cinnnamon
1/8 Tsp. nutmeg
1/8 Tsp. cloves
10 or so ice cubes

Blend until smooth. Lots of electrolytes, vitamins, good fats, nutrients and the spices are very healthy too! This smoothie is filling and satisfied my sweet tooth without much added sugar so win-win!

Healthy Vegan, GF Ice (Coconut) Cream.

Make sure to freeze the Ice Cream Maker bowl for several hours before doing this!

1 Can Chilled Full Fat Coconut Milk
1 packet stevia
2 tsp. good vanilla extract
1 cup partially thawed frozen strawberries
1/2 banana

Start by putting a 1/2 banana and 1 cup of partially thawed frozen strawberries in the food processor and puree. Add to bowl with 1 can of full fat coconut milk, 1 packet of raw stevia and about 2 tsp. of vanilla. Mix with a spoon and turn on the ice cream maker for about 20 minutes. Eat immediately, it does not last long and it doesn't freeze well so saving it for later isn't really an option; this is a bummer but it's true. But a no sugar added fruit filled treat is amazing and my kids are obsessed with this. I am going to be trying this with pineapple next: Pina Colada Ice Cream (you could add some rum if you want to be a little bad)! Have fun!

Crazy amazing {and a little bit naughty} salad...

Ok, there's a few steps to this and it's on the 'less' healthy side since I used bread and bacon but this salad is out of control delish.

Step 1:
Heat oven to 400 degrees line a cookie sheet with foil and lay about 4 strips of organic bacon out. Cook about 20 minutes until crispy.

When the bacon is done reduce the heat to 350 and make the chicken. Put two chicken breasts on the same baking sheet same foil and sprinkle with TJ's everyday seasoning, garlic powder and sea salt and bake 35 minutes. When it's done immediately cover with foil and let it sit about 15 minutes.

Step 2:
While the chicken is cooking add a little bit, like a little, little bit like maybe 1 Tbs. or less of vegan butter to a pan. Take a small loaf of ciabiatta or similar bread and cut into 1" cubes and toast in the pan. when done put them on paper towels with the bacon to absorb the extra grease.

Step 3:
Prep the salad, dice an avocado or two, slice 1/2 red onion, quarter grape or cherry tomatoes. Add baby spinach.

Step 4:
Make dressing:

1 Tbs. of Maple Syrup or Honey
1/2 Juice of a lemon
1 Tbs. of Dijon mustard
pinch of sea salt
1 grated clove of garlic

wisk togethter.

Last step: slice chicken, take the salad mix, top with chicken, bacon, croutons, and dressing. Toss. Eat.

Spaghetti Squash with Olive Oil and Herbs

This is so easy it's insane and it was amazing. I absolutely love spaghetti squash so that might be part of the reason I loved this so much. 

Cook the spaghetti squash as directed {pierce about 5 times and microwave about 12 minutes} cut in half scoop out the seeds, just like in a pumpkin and using a fork pull out all the 'spaghetti'. Using a skillet on medium high heat add a few drizzles of extra virgin olive oil and add the squash. Sprinkle with dried or fresh Italian herbs and a pinch of sea salt; sautee until desired texture. Top with parmesan cheese if desired. See, so easy! 

Dairy Free Whip: Fruit Dip

So thank you again to Pinterest I had an option for whip cream even though I am now dairy-free. I had been putting off trying it until I was really craving whip cream. We were going to BBQ with some friends and I was told to bring a side, I really wanted to bring a lot of fruit and something to dip it in so I called my hubby {since I was not home} I told him to take the full-fat can of coconut milk out of the pantry, open it and cover with plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge. He did it, a few hours later I pulled it out and took just the hard top layer and put it in a bowl with a little stevia and vanilla. I got my hand mixer out and started to whip... It turned out to not make very much, I would probably do two cans next time but it was perfect coconut cream!! It was not exactly like whip cream but when the fruit was dipped in it it was really hard to tell the difference! Guilt free fruit and cream dip! Delish! I took the coconut water that was left on the bottom and used it in my morning smoothie, it was wonderful and it's full of electrolytes, remember that instead of sugary gatorade next time you're sick! Anyways, sorry to go off course but try this, it's so awesome!

**In case you can't see, I used strawberries, nectarine, oranges, banana and kiwi. My faves were the nectarines and strawberries, I ate so many!