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  • Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

    1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

    1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon maple syrup

    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    1/8 teaspoon salt

    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1/3 cup chia seeds

    Garnish (optional)

    1/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)

    1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped

    1/2 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

    1/2 teaspoon chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
    Dir...
  • Baked Haddock with Thyme

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 filet of fresh haddock

    1/4 cup low-fat milk (or unsweetened coconut, almond milks)

    1/2 cup bread crumbs

    1/8 cup Parmesan cheese

    1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

    Pour milk into a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and thyme. Dip the haddock in the milk, then press into the crumb mixture to coat.

    Place haddock in a glass baking dish.

    Bake o...
  • Green Tea Smoothie

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 cup peaches

    1/2 frozen banana

    1 handful of fresh spinach

    1 teaspoon honey

    1 cup brewed green tea, chilled
    Directions:
    Peel, slice, and freeze half a banana.

    Brew green tea using 1 1/2 cups of water. Let cool to room temperature or in refrigerator.

    Blend peaches, frozen banana, spinach, honey and green tea until desired consistency.

    Drink immediately or freeze and re-blend mixture to enjoy later.
    Yield:
  • Red Lentil Soup With Lemon

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 cups split red lentils, picked over and rinsed well

    1 tablespoon turmeric

    4 tablespoons olive oil

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1 large onion (about 2 cups) diced

    2 teaspoons ground cumin

    1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds

    1 cup chopped cilantro

    Juice of three lemons, or to taste

    1 large bunch of spinach leaves, chopped

    To serve: cooked (warm) brown rice, non-fat plain Greek yogurt
    Directions:
    Put the le...
  • Pumpkin Soup

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 cup leeks, rinsed and chopped

    2 apples, peeled and chopped

    4 cups vegetable broth

    1 medium sweet potato, skinned and chopped

    2 cups pumpkin, roasted (see nutrition tip for how-to) and skinned; or 16 oz. canned pumpkin

    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped

    2 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
    Directions:
    In a large skillet, sauté chopped whites of leek for 5 minutes. Add in ap...
  • Mixed Berry Smoothie

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)

    1 cup diced, peeled, pitted mango (about 1 large)

    1 cup ice cubes

    1/2 cup nonfat milk, organic nonfat milk, unsweetened almond/coconut/rice/soy milk
    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients in blender.

    Purée until very smooth.

    Pour into glasses.
    Yield:
    2 servings
    Nutrition Tip:
    Fresh or frozen berries contain many important nutrients a...
  • Cranberry Apple Oat Muffins

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 cup whole wheat flour

    1 cup oats

    1/4 cup flax seed, ground

    1/3 cup brown sugar

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

    1/2 cup skim milk

    2 tablespoon canola oil

    1 teaspoon vanilla

    1 cup fresh cranberries, washed and stems removed

    2 large apples, peeled, cored and coars...
  • Banana Breakfast Bites

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 very ripe bananas

    1/3 cup canola oil

    1 egg

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    3/4 cup of white whole wheat flour

    1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

    1/4 teaspoon of salt

    1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

    2 cups of rolled oats

    1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

    1/2 cup chocolate chips
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

    In a mixing bowl, add mashed bananas, egg, oil, and vanilla.

    Add dry ingredients an...
  • Oatmeal Energy Bites

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 cup quick oats

    1/2 cup smooth, all-natural peanut butter

    1/2 cup raw chopped pecans

    3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

    2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (plus 1 tablespoon for rolling at end)

    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1 tablespoon maple syrup

    approximately 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl...
  • Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 medium-sized sweet potatoes or yams

    2 teaspoons olive oil

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    1 tablespoon dried minced onion
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 375 F.

    Scrub the potatoes well. Peel the skins, as desired. Slice each potato in half, then slice each half into 4 or 5 lengthwise pieces. They should resemble steak fries.

    Place the potatoes in a bowl and coat with the olive oil.

    In another s...
  • Banana Walnut Bread

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    4 ripe bananas, mashed

    1/2 cup brown sugar

    1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1 egg

    1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

    1/2 cup ground flax seed

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/3 cup walnuts, ...
  • Gazpacho

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 cup diced tomato

    2 ounces minced onion

    3 ounces minced green pepper

    4 ounces minced cucumber

    2 ounces minced celery

    2 tablespoons dry parsley

    1 tablespoon dried chives

    1 teaspoon minced garlic

    1 tablespoon rice vinegar

    2 tablespoons olive oil

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

    2 cups low-sodium V8 juice
    Directions:
    Peel cucumber, s...