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Kid approved spinach smoothie

Spinach Smoothie! Kid rated 10!

Jump to recipe Want you kids to get more greens in their diet? Here’s a smoothie recipe that is rated a 10+ in this household,

October 17, 2011 13 Comments

Kale and spinach smoothie

Kale & Spinach Smoothie!

Jump to recipe For those of you that want an on-the-go vitamin packed smoothie, here’s my favorite. This kale spinach smoothie is my go-to smoothie.

October 5, 2011 12 Comments

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Let’s create National Flow Day! What is flow day

Let’s create National Flow Day! What is flow day? A flow day is a date with yourself. It’s a day of connecting to yourself and following where your inner self guides you to. It’s a day filled with asking yourself the question “what do you want to do next?” and then following what feels fun, joyful and makes you feel alive. You’re basically on a date with yourself. There’s no agenda. It’s an open day, full of self discovery and self love! You’re playing with life, and feeling like a kid again. Trust me, once you start, you’ll find yourself doing it more and more, and at the same time you will discover what lights you up inside, and life will start feeling like a playground. You will fill up your playground with activities that bring you joy, and you will feel limitless! How do you start? You find and mark a day on the calendar, tell your family/friends you are taking the day for you. You let all the shoulds and to-do’s go away for a day, and you play. You follow your flow! Message me if you do this! Please send this to a friend who may need this. Let’s all do this, and create a National Flow Day! I hope it turns into a monthly thing for you all, but it all starts with one day! Gift yourself the gift of a day with yourself to discover your inner light! Whose going to do this? Comment below! #flowday #nationalflowday #findingyourflow #lifeisaplayground #selflove #selfloveisthebestlove #buyyourselfflowers

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This blackberry chia compote uses just 4 simple in

This blackberry chia compote uses just 4 simple ingredients, frozen blackberries, water, salt and chia seeds, and takes under 15 minutes to make. Are you sold yet? I don’t add sugar or sweetener to this compote because honestly, you don’t need it. Think about fresh berries, they don’t contain added sugar, so why would you add sugar to a compote?
The chia seeds are the thickening agent here, and they also add some fiber, anti-anti-imflamatory omega-3 fatty acids, protein and calcium to boot!
Recipe 👇
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups frozen blackberries, you can also use frozen raspberries, strawberries or blueberries - I ❤️ @stahlbushislandfarms
1/2 cup filtered water
Pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Directions:
Add the frozen blackberries, water and pink Himlayian salt to a saucepan set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until blackberries are softened. Feel free to break up some of the blackberries with a spoon if you want the compote to be smoother.
Carefully pour blackberry compote into a small glass jar (one that has a lid) and add the chia seeds. Give compote a good stir and let sit out until it cools. Once cooled, cover and place in the fridge for up to 5 days. #blackberrycompote #blackberries #blackberries🍇 #quickandeasyfood #refinedsugarfree #sugarfreemom

Recipe below! My favorite 5-minute matcha! This ma

Recipe below! My favorite 5-minute matcha! This matcha warms my soul and brings me joy on a cool afternoon! I’m loving this song by @taylorswift ❤️it makes me happy! Recipe:
1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha - I love @sunlifeorganics matcha
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
Add ingredients to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk to combine and until hot to the touch, but not boiling. Make sure to whisk frequently. Turn off heat, pour into a cup and enjoy!

Add ingredients to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk to combine and until hot to the touch, but not boiling. Make sure to whisk frequently. Turn off heat, pour into a cup and enjoy!
#matcha #homemadematcha #5minuterecipes #quickandeasy #matchalatte

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Just wanted to share what I’m adding to my water

Just wanted to share what I’m adding to my water! @tracemineralsresearch! My naturopath recommend this to me and I’m loving it so far.
It gives our bodies much needed minerals (magnesium, potassium & full spectrum of ionic trace minerals) that we can’t find in modern day food and soil. You all know I eat healthy, but I want to do all I can to maintain optimal health, so I added this to my daily routine. It’s been 2 weeks and I’ve noticed my mood is more stable, I have great consistent energy throughout the day, I’m less anxious, my joints don’t ache as much, I’m sleeping better. You all know I share what I love, and this isn’t sponsored, but just wanted to share with you, as my goal is for all of us to have optimal health! Cheers to all of you! Check out their page and website to learn more. #traceminerals #tracemineralsdrops #minerals #lifehacks #healthhacks

Need a gift idea for the cook in your house? These

Need a gift idea for the cook in your house? These are 2 of my favorite go-to pans that I use everyday! They are cast iron, so they heat your food evenly, no hot pockets here. They are oven safe, so they can go from stove top to the oven. They also work on induction cooktops! Also, they come in a a wide variety of colors, so they look great sitting out on your cooktop and bring joy when you cook with them. What can I say, I ❤️ these pans from @lecreuset so much!

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Just a reminder to shop and eat the rainbow. 🌈

Just a reminder to shop and eat the rainbow. 🌈 Next time you head to the grocery store, try some new colors, stop getting the same white cauliflower and try purple, or yellow, grab some heirloom carrots rather than the orange ones. Get some diversity in your diet, as different colors offer different nutrients. See what you colors you gravitate towards, maybe your body needs the nutrients that color offers. Make your plate colorful, as eating colorful plates naturally lifts our moods. ❤️🌈 take pictures of your plate and see how colorful you can make them. #eattherainbow #healthylifestyle #healthyeatinghabits #healthyhabits #healthyfood #nutrition #nutritiontips

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Here’s a peek into one of my favorite drawers in the house and why. You might say it’s an obsession, but it’s my cooking hack! It saves me so much time in the kitchen. I use these items at least 4 times a day. #cookinghacks #chefhacks #timesavingtips #timesaving #kitchentips #kitchenhacks

No bake cacao energy balls! These no bake cacao en

No bake cacao energy balls! These no bake cacao energy bombs are one of my favorite “healthyish” snacks to munch on! I would classify them as a Whole Foods version of a brownie. There is nothing processed in these, no refined sugars or flours. They’re DF, GF, vegan, paleo and kid approved! Check out the link in my insta bio for the recipe. #sugarfreedessert #vegandessertrecipes #refinedsugarfree #glutenfreerecipes #sugarfreesnacks #chocolate #cacao #cacaoballs

Warm turmeric golden milk. This is a creamy, sooth

Warm turmeric golden milk. This is a creamy, soothing, dairy-free, warm drink that’s chock full of nutrients and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s the perfect healing afternoon, or nighttime beverage and also perfect for cold season. 🤧 Don't skip on the coconut milk, as turmeric needs a fat to bind to so that's it's more easily absorbed by our gut. If you don't want coconut milk, add a tablespoon of coconut oil or coconut butter or cream.
Recipe:
1/2 cup full fat unsweetened coconut milk - from the can - I love @nativeforestbrand as it has no guars or gums
1/2 cup almond milk - I love @threetreesfoods
1/2 tsp to 1 tsp ground turmeric, start with 1/2 tsp and work towards 1 teaspoon
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
Few twists or pinch of black pepper - (black pepper makes the effects of turmeric more potent, as well as enhances the absorption of the anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric).
Instructions:
Add ingredients to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk to combine and until hot to the touch, but not boiling. Make sure to whisk frequently. Turn off heat, pour into a cup and enjoy! Feel free to top with a bit of nutmeg or cinnamon. Also, if you want it sweeter, then feel free to add some pure maple syrup, or Manuka honey. Also, this is a base recipe, so feel free to add more of any of the above ingredients, or double the recipe! 🤗 cheers! ❤️

Happy Halloween from Toby! He’s obsessed with hi

Happy Halloween from Toby! He’s obsessed with his blanket. #bernedoodle #bernadoodlepuppy #bernadoodles #bernadoodlesofinstagram #puppy #puppylove #puppylife

Part 2 of common pantry staples that contain hidde

Part 2 of common pantry staples that contain hidden sugars! There are so many more items to add, and I may do a part 3, but hopefully this will get you all motivated to start reading and paying attention to ingredient labels. #sugarcleanse #sugardetoxchallenge #sugardetox

Part 1 of common grocery staples that contain suga

Part 1 of common grocery staples that contain sugar! In the spirit of our upcoming sugar cleanse, I thought I would share some common pantry staples that contain sugar. I didn’t realize or even think to read labels until I had to do my #candida cleanse last year. I could fit all the items in this reel, so stay tuned for part 2. Let me know if this was helpful! @chosenfoods @primalkitchenfoods are two clean brands I use and love! ❤️#sugarfree #sugarcleanse #sugardetox #sugardetoxchallenge #pantrymakeover

Vegan coconut vanilla chia pudding! This is one of

Vegan coconut vanilla chia pudding! This is one of my favorite healthy grab and go breakfasts to take to the office, or to the gym for a post workout breakfast. It’s ultra easy to make, takes just 5 minutes, and is ready to go in the am. I feel alive after eating this breakfast and don’t feel weighed down.
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk - I love @nativeforest as it has no guar or gums
2 TBL chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract -get one with no added sugar
Pinch pink Himalayan sea salt
*Optional - add some collagen & protein by adding 1 scoop unflavored protein/collagen powder - I love @paleovalley as it’s not chalky and doesn’t change the flavor - use code - marinmamacooks15
Add ingredients to a glass jar with a lid, using a whisk give a good stir to incorporate everything, let it rest for 10 minutes, give it another stir with a whisk to make sure everything is mixed together and there are no chia clumps. Let it rest for 10-20 minutes at room temp if you want to enjoy it now, or refrigerate it overnight. This pudding is best served at room temp or warm, so if refrigerating, heat it up in the microwave for 30 seconds, or you can just take it out of the fridge and let it come to room temp. Top it with your favorite fixings. Enjoy! #veganbreakfastideas #veganrecipes #veganbreakfasts #veganbreakfast #veganbreakfastbowl #chiapuddingrecipe #chiapudding #dairyfree #dairyfreebreakfast

Vegan coconut cacao chia pudding. This is my after

Vegan coconut cacao chia pudding. This is my afternoon “no-sugar” snack, or dessert that tastes like chocolate mousse. If you don’t like the consistency of chia seeds, feel free to blend everything together in a blender.
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk - I love @nativeforest as it has no guar or gums
2 TBL chia seeds @navitasorganics
1 tsp vanilla
1 TBL raw cacao powder @animamundiherbals
Pinch pink Himalayan sea salt
Add ingredients to a glass jar with a lid, using a whisk give a good stir to incorporate everything, let it rest for 10 minutes, give another stir with whisk to make sure everything is mixed together and there are no chia clumps. Let it rest for 10-20 min at room temp if you want to enjoy now, or refrigerate overnight. This pudding is best enjoyed warm or at room temp, so if refrigerating, heat it up in the microwave for 15 -30 seconds, or take out of the fridge and bring it to room temp. Top with your favorite fixings. Enjoy! #cacao #cacaochiapudding #chiapuddingrecipe #nosugarsnack #chocolatechiapudding #veganchiapudding #chiaseeds #breakfast #healthyrecipes #healthybreakfast #veganbreakfast #vegansnacks #vegansnackideas #sugarfreesnacks

Easy chicken kofta meatballs! These are the perfec

Easy chicken kofta meatballs! These are the perfect weeknight meal, as they come together in under 30 minutes. They are kid and hubby approved and gluten-free and dairy-free to boot! You can even make these meatballs up ahead of time, refrigerate them and then cook them up come dinner time. They only take 10 minutes to bake! They are going in our weeknight rotation for sure! Recipe at marinmamacooks.com easy chicken kofta meatballs. #weeknightmeals #weeknightmeal #weeknightdinner #meatballs #dairyfreemeatballs #glutenfreemeatballs #dairyfreerecipes #glutenfreerecipes #chicken #chickenrecipes #chickenmeatballs #quickandeasy #quickandeasymeals

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