Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts

If you haven't eaten Brussels  sprouts recently, it's time to give them a try- they're full of vitamins and minerals as well as potent anti-cancer nutrients. Miso is a fermented soybean paste found in the refrigerated section at the health food store. It's delicious and gives this recipe a wonderful and unexpected savory flavor.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 pound Brussels sprouts
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon low sodium tamari or soy sauce
½ teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)

See the entire recipe and directions at The Foodie Physician. 

 

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Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake (GF)

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I am all about microwave mug cooking.  I won't pretend it's the most gourmet way to bake, but you just can't beat a single serving dessert that's ready in five minutes or less from start to finish.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons coconut flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 egg
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1.5 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

See the entire recipe and directions at Leelalicious.

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Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal Cups

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These are simple to put together and make a great, quick fall breakfast. They store well too!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats (use certified gluten-free, if necessary)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix (or use 1 teaspoon cinnamon,  3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves)
  • 1 cup milk (I use unsweetened almond milk, but most milks should work)
  • 3/4 cup plain canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup honey

Optional add-in ideas:  white chocolate chips, regular chocolate chips, raisins, chopped walnuts

See the entire recipe and directions at Happy Healthy Mama.

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte

This recipe makes a delicious, low sugar pumpkin spice latte that can be enjoyed at home!  It's a wonderful taste of fall!

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces brewed coffee (or 1-2 shots of espresso)
  • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 3 Tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2-3 drops of liquid stevia (or sweetener of choice)
  • a sprinkle of cinnamon

See the entire recipe and directions at Eating Bird Food.

Naturally Fermented Pickles

If you've not tried fermented pickles, or "sour" pickles, you're in for a treat!  These pickles do not use vinegar, but salt water and the natural fermentation process of the cucumbers.  They're rich in probiotics and are absolutely delicious!  For those not interesting in recipes, we have Bubbies fermented pickles for sale at the store, which are seriously delicious (I ate a whole jar in one sitting- just saying).

Ingredients:

  • 24 (or so) small 4"-5" pickling cucumbers
  • 6 cloves garlic, ends removed and smashed
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 2 1/2 tbls pickling spice (cloves, coriander, allspice, pepper, mustard seeds)
  • Fresh Dill
  • 6 tbls large granule sea salt (kosher salt)

Read the full recipe and directions at My Humble Kitchen.,

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Quinoa Salad with Grilled Vegetables

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This salad is the most gorgeous thing ever, and is fantastic for end of summer barbecues! Grilling the vegetables gives them such a delicious, smoky flavor, and quinoa is a wonderful, high protein grain.

Ingredients:

1 large red onion, peeled, trimmed, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced
1 large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise
1 medium eggplant, trimmed, sliced
2 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed
1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
2 ears of fresh corn, corn silk removed, husks on
3 cups cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
Juice from 1 lemon
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste

Read the entire recipe and directions at The Gluten Free Goddess.

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Dark Leafy Pesto

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This is a fantastic twist on the standard pesto recipe that uses greens rather than basil leaves.  It's also very nutritionally dense and makes a healthy sauce to use on pasta or other grains.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. collard, kale, or mustard greens, tough stems trimmed
  • ¼ cup pecans
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ¼ cup sage leaves
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp. salt, optional
  • ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Read the entire recipe and directions at Vegetarian Times.

This sauce is also a delicious part of this recipe: Penne and Dark Leafy Pesto and Roasted Squash.

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Corn and Summer Vegetable Sauté

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This is a perfect summer dish that uses veggies fresh from the farmer's market!  

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 4)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup sliced fresh okra (about 4 ounces)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1)
1 finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

See the entire recipe and directions at My Recipes.

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Raw Chocolate Smoothie with Avocado and Raw Honey

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This recipe uses cacao powder which is also known as raw chocolate.  It's full of nutrients, and this shake has lots of good fats to keep you satisfied.  It makes a great fast breakfast or a healthy snack.  The avocado gives it such a creaminess, it tastes like an ice cream milkshake!

Ingredients:

1 frozen banana, sliced
1/2 avocado, pitted, chopped
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp raw honey
1 cup raw almond milk

See the entire recipe and directions at Organic Authority.

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Easy No Bake Granola Bars

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This is a recipe simple enough to make with kids and can be made without even turning on the oven. It's easily customizable as well!

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups natural crunchy peanut butter
1 cup ground flaxseed
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup sliced almonds

See the entire recipe and directions at All Recipes.

Veggie Hemp Sushi Salad

If you're looking for something a little different for lunch, this is it!  Plus, hemp seeds are delicious and are a great source of protein and omega 3's!

  • 2 tbsp Hemp Oil
  • 1/2 cup Shelled Hemp Seeds
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Tamari
  • 2 sheets Toasted Nori, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup Green Onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Pickled Ginger, cut into small strips
  • 2 tbsp Hot Pepper Sesame Oil (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated (optional)

Read the entire recipe and directions at Manitoba Harvest.

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Simple German Cucumber Salad

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This salad is light and tasty and is a snap to put together!  It's a welcome addition to any summer meal!

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large cucumbers, peeled, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)

See the entire recipe and directions at Fearless Fresh.

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Quick Matcha Superfood Smoothie

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Matcha is green tea powder that is packed with antioxidants. This is an easy smoothie to put together since it only uses four ingredients, so it's fast to put together on a hectic morning.

  • 1 frozen banana, broken into pieces
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (or almond milk)
  • 2 teaspoons matcha (Japanese green tea) powder

See the entire recipe and directions at Bourbon and Honey.

For more information about the benefits of matcha powder, see this article on our website.

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Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cakes

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This is a fantastic make-ahead recipe for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.  

2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

See the entire recipe and directions at Eating Well.

There's also a quick video on how to make these on Eating Well here.

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Chia Lemon Quinoa Bowl (gluten free and dairy free)

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This recipe is simple, light, and fresh, and perfect for our warmer weather!

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1½ cups almond milk
  • 4½ Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 3 Tbsp. slivered almonds
  • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • pinch fresh lemon zest

See the entire recipe and directions at The Healthy Apple.

To read more about the many benefits of quinoa, see this article.

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Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie

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This amazing smoothie is quick to put together and is a great way to start the morning!

Ingredients

  • 2 handfuls spinach or leafy greens
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 T almond butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne (start light and add as desired)
  • 1 tsp maca powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

Read the entire recipe and directions and Be Whole Be You.

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Zucchini Burrito Boats

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These are low carb and delicious, and are easily made dairy free!

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 large zucchini
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup salsa (use your preferred level of spiciness)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1 jalapeno (or poblano pepper), cored and diced
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar/monterey jack cheese or Daiya shreds for a dairy free option

Read the entire recipe and directions at Make Thyme for Health.

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Cheezy Kale Chips (dairy free)

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These are a fantastic snack and are incredibly healthy! Kale is an amazing superfood, and nutritional yeast is full of B vitamins and gives these kale chips a nice, savory, "cheezy" flavor.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons refined coconut oil or vegetable oil
1/3 cup unsalted, raw cashews
1/2 lemon, juiced
3/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves
1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and broken up into 2-inch pieces

See the entire recipe and directions at Pop Sugar.

 

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Cacao Superfood Smoothie

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One of our customers brought this recipe in, and I liked it so much that I wanted to share it! This is a fantastic shake that's easy to put together.  It's full of nutrient dense foods and is a great energy boost in the morning!

  • 1 c. almond milk
  • 1 banana
  • 1 tbs. bee pollen
  • 1 tbs. raw cacao powder
  • 1 tbs. maca powder
  • 1 tbs. shelled hemp seeds
  • 1 cup ice*
  • raw honey to taste (optional)

 

Note: Instead of the ice, you can use a frozen banana if desired.

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.  Delish!