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SERVING: 5 Low-carb spaghetti Bolognese with zoodles is an absolute staple in our house. It can be ready in 20 minutes, start to finish and we always have mince/ground beef and vegetables in the fridge. Directions In a large saucepan. Gently fry the onion and garlic in oil until softened but not overcooked. Add the …
SERVING: 4 Directions Cut the zucchini into “pasta.” If you are using zucchini “pasta” my suggestion is to only serve the sauce on the noodles you will eat that night. The leftover noodles and sauce get a little soggy, so reserve both separate. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until slightly crisp; remove and …
YIELD: 1 SERVING Blueberries are full of antioxidants and lend a beautiful blue hue to this milk shake. And that’s not the only healthy ingredient: it’s sweetened with bananas. Directions Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth. Serve immediately with a thick straw. ________________________________________________________________ Ingredients ½ cup fresh or frozen …
YIELD: 1 SERVING Easier than apple pie, and good for you, too! This “milkshake” makes a perfectly indulgent breakfast or a late afternoon snack. Directions Combine all ingredients into a blender and mix until very smooth. Thin with a little extra apple cider or non-dairy milk if desired. Serve immediately. ________________________________________________________________ Ingredients 1½ bananas, chopped …
YIELD: 2 SERVINGS This hot cocoa will leave you feeling happy and healthy after sipping as it’s sweetened with date sugar and stevia, rather than the usual refined sugar mixture. I like this best made with unsweetened almond milk. Directions In a blender, combine the cocoa powder, date sugar, stevia, vanilla extract, and ½ cup …
YIELD: 2 SERVINGS This tastes so authentic you may expect to feel a bit tipsy while sipping; but, rest assured, this libation is quite good for you. It may even ward off colds with all that pineapple, which is very high in vitamin C! Directions Blend all ingredients until very smooth in a high-speed blender. …
YIELD: 2 SERVINGS Indulge at breakfast time with this delish drink! It boasts the addition of blackstrap molasses, which is chock full of good stuff like copper, iron, calcium, and potassium. Directions Place the first four ingredients in a blender and process until the banana is mostly blended. Add the water, spices, and molasses and …
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS My kids go bananas for these wholesome snacks. I recommend using a dehydrator for best results, but you can also bake them in the oven at 200°F, spread out on a silicone mat, for several hours until dried. Directions Blend the fruit until smooth in a high-speed blender or food processor, scraping …
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS These are perfect for creating other variations! Directions Remove the core from each apple and slice them very thin (about ⅛-inch thickness), using a sharp knife. Arrange on a plate so that each apple has a good amount of surface exposed. Lightly spritz with lemon juice. Melt the peanut butter in a …
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS Did you know that avocado is actually a fruit? That must be why it pairs so well with bananas, strawberries, and pineapple. Try it in this creamy fruit salad and see if you agree that these four were meant to be (along with blueberries and pomegranate seeds!). Directions In a small bowl, …