makes 26

1 cup hazelnut flour
3/4 cup brown rice flour
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/2 cup coconut palm sugar or sucanat
1/3 cup raw cacao nibs
1/4 cup mesquite pod powder
1 cup raw chopped walnuts
Pinch of sea salt
3 large organic eggs, beaten
1/4 cup almond milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/3 cup extra virgin coconut oil, softened
Olive oil spray

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flours, oats, coconut, hemp seeds, sucanat, cacao nibs, mesquite, walnuts and sea salt and mix well. In a separate mixing bowl, combine eggs, almond milk, maple syrup and coconut oil, whisk well. Pour wet mixture over the dry mixture and stir until well combined. Use a measuring spoon as a guide to form balls (2-tablespoons worth) and place on a cookie sheet sprayed with olive oil spray. You may need two cookie sheets. Bake for 10-14 minutes depending on your oven. They will firm up and set as they cool, so be careful not to over-cook them. When they come out of the oven, you can use a fork to gently press them flat. Hold the edges gently with your fingers so they don’t crumble. Cool for 10 minutes before devouring!! You can find most of the superfoods at Navitasnaturals.com

Give them a try and let me know what you think! M

Makes 2 cups

1/4 cup dried goji berries
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup almond or hemp milk
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries

In a small bowl, combine goji berries, chia seeds and water; soak for 10 minutes. In a blender, add banana, milk, strawberries and blueberries. The goji berries and chia seeds should be soft, having absorbed the water. Add them to the blender with the soaking water and blend on high until smooth.

If I recently talked you into goji berries or chia seeds here is a quick and delicious way to get these superfoods into your diet! MMM

Superfood Snowballs
Makes 22 balls

1 cup pitted dates, chopped
½ cup raw pumpkins seeds
1/8 cup hemp seeds
1/8 cup chia seeds
1/8 cup raw cacao powder
¼ cup cashew or almond butter
½ teaspoon maca root powder
1 tablespoon mesquite powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
1/8 cup maple syrup
½ cup almond or hazelnut flour
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for coating

In a food processor, combine above ingredients, except coconut. Blend until well combined and scrape edges down if needed. Spread coconut onto a plate and place “batter” into a medium sized bowl. Use a tablespoon as a guide and create balls by rolling one tablespoons worth between your palms. Then press into shredded coconut and gently roll to coat and set aside on a clean plate. Repeat process until finished. Place the plate, covered in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 minutes before storing or freezing. These delicious, coconut crusted truffle-like snacks are great for biking, hiking or skiing as well as an addictive yet healthy sweet-treat.

4 cups kale, chopped
2 cups maitake mushrooms, tough ends trimmed & chopped
1 tablespoon tamari
2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
4 medium eggs, beaten
Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Olive oil spray
Shredded Parmesan cheese, topping
Paprika, for garnish

Preheat oven to 425. Place kale in a medium sized bowl and pour hot water over the top. Set aside and allow to soak for 5-10 minutes.

In a separate medium sized bowl, toss mushrooms with tamari and garlic.

Remove kale from the hot water and place in a strainer to drain. Use your hands to squeeze the excess moisture from the kale. Chop the kale one more time for a finer consistency and add to the marinated mushrooms.

Add well beaten eggs, salt and pepper and divide between two well oiled ramekins.

Cover ramekins loosely with foil and place on a small baking sheet. Bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove cover and add Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted and eggs are firm.

Mini Maitake-Kale Quiche

Garnish with paprika and serve hot. Maitake mushrooms have superfood qualities with the ability to activate the immune system with anti-tumor agents. they are an adaptogen and tonic, helping to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight.  they contain beta glucan, which aids cell communication. As a polysaccharide, this glucan activates the white blood cells, called macrophages, which devour microorganisms that produce disease, as well as tumors. Studies found that maitake decreases cancer cells and prevents them from occurring elsewhere in the body and increases cellular immunity to cancer. Maitake positively affects the glucose/insulin balance and prevent age-related diseases and improves glucose/insulin metabolism in insulin-resistant mice. Kale is an excellent source of blood building iron, bone building calcium, alkalizing and detoxifying chlorophyl. These are a super-cute, tasty breakfast!

Chia Fresca... a natural sports drink!

Serves 1

16 ounces coconut water (fresh or store bought)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup

In a tall glass, combine above ingredients and continue to stir the mixture as you drink.

This is a traditional South American beverage. I cleaned the recipe up by adding coconut water for additional electrolytes, and exchanged the sugar for maple syrup a natural source of energy,  lemon and lime are alkalizing; which is important for decreasing your recovery time.  Chia seeds are a complete protein, also very high in dietary fiber, and a wonderful source of essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are an anti-inflammatory which help decrease recovery time after a workout. This is an excellent replacement for high sugar sports drinks; which most often are filled with unnatural ingredients our bodies don’t recognize as a whole food. My fitness friends and I are hooked on Chia Fresca! The chia seeds look thick and hard to swallow, but they are slippery and flavorless and slide right down. Slurp!

Refreshing Antioxidant & Electrolyte Balancing Slushy

Serves 1

1 cup coconut water
1 cup frozen pomegranate kernels
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 teaspoon raw agave nectar

Combine above ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. This is a simple and refreshing way to rehydrate, cool down, and stave off free radicals all in one fail swoop.

sugar & dairy free pudding

Serves 2

1 ripe avocado, pitted
1 cup coconut milk
8 pitted dates
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons raw agave nectar or maple syrup
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder

Add above ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor and blend until creamy. Separate into two separate serving bowl, cover & chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This is the most amazing, creamy, decadant pudding ever!

Super fruit for a super you!

1 medium banana
1 cup coconut water
1/4 cup ground goji berries, (grind dry berries in a clean coffee grinder)
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup hemp seeds

Place above ingredients and process on high for a few minutes. It will start out a bit slushy, keep going until it is smooth. Pour and enjoy. Then sit back as your cells go to work building a better you!

Goji Berries are high in antioxidants with over 19 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, more beta carotene than carrots, 500 times more vitamin C than oranges, and vitamins B1, B6, and E!

Coconut Water has a natural electrolyte balance, and is low in fat, and calories.

Hemp Seeds have 33% pure digestible protein, they are rich in iron, vitamin E as well as omega-3 and GLA.

What you'll need

Raw cacao powder is a natural source of antioxidants, (723% more antioxidants than typical dark chocolate-according to David Wolfe), amino acid tryptophan (promotes relaxation), phenylethylamine or PEA (stimulates feeling of being in love), fiber, magnesium.

Maca root powder is known for its ability to promote strength and stamina as well as booste the libido. It is also an adaptogen, which helps to regulate body systems.

Lecithin granules are an excellent source of choline and inositol. Choline supports liver, cardiovascular, as well as memory function.

Agave Nectar ia a natural fructose based sweetner which won’t spike your blood sugar.

Macolate milk for stamina, endurance & vitality

Serves 2

2 cups hemp milk
2 teaspoons maca root powder
2 teaspoons lecithin
3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
3 tablespoons agave nectar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-2 cups ice

Place above ingredients in a blender, and whiz the sun-of-a-gun until it looks like chocolate milk. Drink up…. Yum…. Zoom!

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Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes

Slaw:
1 cup watercress, ends trimmed
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup sprouted beans, mung or 3 bean combo
1 cup shredded carrot
Edible flowers, optional

Dressing:
1 tablespoon grated ginger, whole frozen ginger grates best
1 teaspoon barley miso
1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame tahini
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons light agave nectar or honey
Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste

In a large bowl combine the slaw ingredients, set aside. In a small glass bowl combine dressing ingredients, and whisk until creamy. Drizzle the dressing over the slaw and toss. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve cold. This is perfect after a long weekend in New York with all the flying and not so clean food. I make it a point to go straight to the health food store and stock up on fresh organic produce after being away.