2 cups sliced fruit (oranges, grapefruit, apples, pears, strawberries, peaches) 3 tbsp. sugar 1 cup brandy 2 bottles red wine 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup lemon lime soda Place fruit, sugar, and brandy into a 2 to 4 quart pitcher and stir to combine. Let mixture set in fridge for 6-8 hours minimum. When…
Category: Fruit
Simple Fruit Salad
1/2 pound seedless grapes, cut in half 4 cups strawberries, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pineapple, rind and core removed and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 bananas, sliced 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 kiwis, sliced 1 pinch fresh mint leaves to garnish Simply combine everything together…
Easy Strawberry Smoothie
1 cup coconut [or almond] milk 1 cup strawberries 1 banana 1 cup frozen pineapple makes 4 cups Combine all ingredients in the order listed above [liquid on the bottom and frozen on top]. Blend until smooth. recipe and photo – natashaskitchen.com
Hydrating Paleo Smoothie
1 cup frozen mangoes 1 cup, cold 100% coconut water 1 cup 100% pure coconut [or almond] milk 1 orange, peeled 1 cup ice cubes Blend all ingredients until combined. About 1-2 minutes. photo and recipe by oursavorylife.com
Peach Pecan Quinoa Salad
adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 1 peach, sliced 1 cup spinach 1/4 pecans [or walnuts if it’s all you have on hand like me] 1/4 cup quinoa, cooked Combine ingredients in a bowl and toss thoroughly. *Mix 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, juice from one lemon, and a pinch of black pepper to use for dressing.
Coconut Ceviche
adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 1 cup coconut flesh, diced 1/2 cucumber diced 3 tablespoons chopped pineapple 3 tablespoons shredded purple cabbage 3 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped mint 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon sea salt…
Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bar
adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 2 cups uncooked oatmeal 1 cup almonds 2 scoops protein powder 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup pitted and chopped dates 1/2 cup agave or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla pinch of sea salt In food processor, combine one cup oats, almonds, protein powder, and salt. Blend until all…
Perfect Morning Quinoa
adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 1/4 cup quinoa, cooked 1 tablespoon slivered almonds 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 banana mashed 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon organic maple syrup Combine all ingredients in a two quart saucepan. Heat on medium-low, stirring until the quinoa has soaked up the liquid and the dried fruit…
Summer Fruit Salad
1 carton strawberries, chopped 1 carton blueberries 2 peaches, chopped OR 1 mango, diced juice of 1 lime 3 tablespoons honey a few sprigs of mint [optional] Mix all ingredients together well in a bowl and refrigerate. Serve cold.
Fruit Pizza
recipe by Liz Stamm pizza ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 granulated sugar 2/3 cup brown sugar, unpacked 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter 2 large egg whites 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2/3 cup white chocolate chips or chopped…
Detox Smoothie #1
So, I’m trying a few different recipes for green detox smoothies [from the Abe’s Market formula] and this one is a major success! So good and even better for you. a handful [1-2 cups] raw spinach leaves 4-6 pineapple chunks 1/4 cup blueberries 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 cup coconut water a…
Overnight Oats
¼ cup uncooked old fashioned or rolled oats ½ cup skim milk or almond milk 1 tablespoon dried chia seeds 2 teaspoons maple syrup (more or less to taste) ¼ cup blueberries or ½ banana or 3 sliced strawberries [really any combination of fruits you’d like] Put all ingredients together in a pint size mason…