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  • Description: Ingredients:
    3 ounces chicken breast, cubed

    1 cup broccoli

    1/2 cup onion

    1/2 cup yellow pepper

    1/2 cup carrots

    1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

    1/3 cup cooked brown rice
    Directions:
    In a sauté pan, heat 3/4 tablespoon olive oil.

    Add chicken heat until thoroughly cooked.

    Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

    Add remaining oil to pan.

    Add vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.

    Re-add the chicken to pan and heat for a remaining 2 minutes, or until all ingredients are at desired cooked appearance (longer cooking time will result in softer vegetables).

    Place stir-fry over cooked brown rice. Serve.
    Yield:
    1 serving
    Nutrition Tip:
    Making a stir-fry gives you the freedom to be creative and personalize your dish. In this recipe, we use chicken as the main source of protein.

    Vitamin C is found in more than just oranges. Broccoli and peppers are rich in this important antio...
  • Description: 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
    Directions:
    Add 1/4 cup almond milk and cocoa powder in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.

    Add in remaining almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.

    Stir in chia seeds.

    Cover and place in fridge. Stir after 3 hours. Let chill overnight.

    Garnish with raspberries, mint, toasted coconut, and chocolate shavings.
    Preparation Time | Yield:
    20 minutes, plus overnight chilling | 4 servings
    Nutrition Tip:
    Chia seeds are ...
  • Description: 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:
    2 cups, 1 serving
    Nutrition Tip:
    Smoothies are a quick, easy way to enjoy a refreshing, nutrient-rich meal or snack. This snack is light and nutritious. Prepare the smoothie the night before an appointment and re-blend in the morning before heading out.
  • Description: 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 and are also one of the best sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients, including vitamin A/beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium, that help protect the body's healthy cells from damage by free radicals.

    Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries are great sources of antioxidants, and can be included in this smoothie recipe to add beneficial berries to your diet.
  • Description: 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 coarsely chopped
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper muffin cups.

    Combine flour, flax seed, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves in a bowl.

    In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, milk, oil, and vanilla. Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir just until moistened. Gently fold in cranberries and apples just until combined.

    Distribute ...
  • Description: 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 and mix all contents together.

    Roll dough into golf size balls and place on baking sheets.

    Bake in oven until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.

    *If unable to use ripe bananas, soak oats in apple juice for 30 minutes and then rinse in water and pat dry.
    Yield:
    24 Servings
    Nutrition Tip:
    Bananas are one of the most popular fruits and contain a good amount of fiber, antioxidants and nutrients, such as potassium and magnesium. Convenient and versatile, bananas ar...
  • Description: 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, chopped
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a loaf pan.

    In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla, and egg; beat well with a mixer.

    In separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground flax seed, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and beat together until batter is moist. Fold in half of the chopped walnuts.

    Pour batter into light...
  • Description: Ingredients:
    3/4 cup quick oats

    1/2 cup oat flour*

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon baking soda

    1/4 cup sugar

    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional: a pinch pumpkin pie spice as well)

    1/3 cup canned pumpkin (or sweet potato purée)

    2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons milk of choice (dairy, coconut, almond milk, etc.)

    1 tablespoon oil

    1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    Directions:
    *You may make your own oat flour by blending oats in a food processor until they become powder. Measure the flour after blending for the recipe.

    Combine all dry ingredients and stir very well. In a separate bowl, combine all liquid (including pumpkin). Then stir to combine, and form into balls or cookies. Or put in the fridge to firm up a little before forming cookies.
    Yield:
    About 20 cookies
    Nutrition Tip:
    These no-bake cookies can make a great addition to your dessert menu. They're quick to make because they don't require ...
  • Description: Ingredients:
    4 firm apples, cubed with skin

    1 cup roasted black walnuts

    1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    1 cup red bell pepper, chopped

    1/2 cup red onion, minced

    1/2 cup celery, chopped

    1 tablespoon yellow mustard

    2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

    3 cups fresh spinach, washed, wilted, and chopped
    Directions:
    Add all ingredients together in a large bowl.

    Chill for 1 hour and serve.
    Yield:
    12 servings
    Nutrition Tip:
    Popeye ate spinach to build muscles but we now know that spinach is even better for your eyes. This is because spinach is one of the richest sources of lutein a phytonutrient that helps give spinach its color and helps shield it from the sun's harmful rays. In the same way that lutein protects spinach it also helps protect our eyes and other cells from damaging UV light – which can cause macular degeneration. This phytonutrient also helps fight off inherited diseases of the eye such as ...
  • Description: Ingredients:
    1 medium sweet potato, baked and mashed

    2 tablespoons ground flax seed

    1/4 cup skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

    1/4 cup canola oil

    1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    1/2 cup brown sugar

    2 cups whole wheat flour

    3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

    1 teaspoon baking soda

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1 cup rolled oats

    1/2 cup almonds, slivered

    3/4 cup dried cranberries
    Directions:
    Heat oven to 450 F.

    Wash sweet potatoes and pierce with a fork. Bake them for about an hour.

    Cool then slice sweet potatoes in half and scoop flesh into a large bowl and mash.

    Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly grease baking sheets.

    In a large bowl, combine sweet potato purée, ground flax seed, milk, oil, vanilla and brown sugar.

    Sift flour, spices baking soda, and salt and stir until incorporated.

    Fold in oats, almonds, and dried cranberries.

    Scoop onto baking sheet and bake ...
  • Description: Ingredients:
    2 apples, cored and cubed

    2 tablespoons lemon juice

    2 cups rolled oats

    1 cup plain nonfat yogurt

    1/2 teaspoon cardamom

    3/4 cup fresh blueberries

    1 cup skim milk

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 400 F.

    Toss apple cubes with lemon juice and spread over sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes or until soft.

    Meanwhile, stir together all other ingredients. Add roasted apples, then refrigerate for 2+ hours until thickened.

    Top with fresh blueberries and more toasted almonds.
    Yield:
    6 servings (8-ounce portions)
    Nutrition Tip:
    Considered one of the most popular fruits in the world, apples have been around since 6,500 B.C. and date back to present day Kazakhstan. Today, there are 7,500 varieties worldwide, and are most commonly consumed raw as a delicious and filling go-to snack. Try making homemade low-sugar apple sauce, bake th...
  • Description: Ingredients:
    1 cup refrigerated vanilla or chocolate milk

    1/2 cup Greek yogurt

    1 scoop protein powder

    3/4 cup fresh or frozen fruit, such as cherries, berries, or cut-up pieces of peach or melon

    1/2 banana, fresh or frozen
    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients in blender.

    Blend on high speed for two minutes or until all of the ingredients are smooth and creamy. For a thicker shake, add a few ice cubes.
    Yield:
    1 serving
    Nutrition Tip:
    Being tired is common during cancer treatment. Fatigue can make meal preparation exhausting, and when you are finished with preparation, you may not even feel like eating. When you are most fatigued try creating quick and easy nourishing recipes like this smoothie. This yogurt protein smoothie is both refreshing and nutritious. You can even prepare smoothies the night before an appointment and re-blend in the morning before heading out.

    When choosing a protein powder, read the ingr...