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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
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
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Baked Haddock with Thyme
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
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.
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Green Tea Smoothie
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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, 2026Ingredients:
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...












