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Easy Smoothies

10/28/2019

 
A variety of smoothies are easy using 
Thrive Life Freeze Dried Fruit.  

Smoothie base is 1 cup of unsweetened plant based almond milk, plant based protein powder, plant based unsweetened yogurt then toss in your favorite Thrive Life Fruit (single or combination, about 1/4 - 1/2 cup total). Add any preferred spices or flavor boosts. Blend and enjoy.

Pictured is an Applesauce smoothie using about 1/4 cup of Thrive Life Applesauce with a flavor boost of Cinnamon.  Also pictured is a strawberry smoothie.  I have add organic raw cocoa powder as a flavor boost to the strawberry smoothie.  Another new combination is the Thrive Life Mangoes and Thrive Life Pineapple with a flavor boost of unsweetened shredded coconut.  Delightful.

Plant Based Pumpkin Smoothie

10/26/2019

 
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Today was a good day for a taste of Pumpkin.  I keep Farmer's Market Organic Pumpkin on hand for just such an occasion.  

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup plant based unsweetened milk
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup of organic pumpkin puree
  • 1 small banana
  • 1/4 cup of plant based unsweetened yogurt 
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of Simply Organic Pumpkin Spice
  • a scoop of plant based protein powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon of Vanilla
  • drizzle with Date Lady Date Syrup to add extra sweetness and nutrients (optional)
​Method:

Blend all ingredients together in a high speed blender.  Pour into a tall glass and top with extra Pumpkin Spice (optional).

Gluten Free Strawberry Chocolate Cookies

10/24/2019

 
What better combination than strawberries and chocolate?  Now it's possible with no refined sugar thanks to Date Lady.  I decided to tweak my favorite cookie recipe and add in Thrive Life freeze dried strawberries (powdered using my Vitamix).  The results - delicious.  Added the chocolate goodness with Date Lady's Chocolate Spread.  These cookies are chewy.  I decided to store them in the refrigerator without the chocolate spread then add it right before serving.

Adapted from https://leelalicious.com/gf-chewy-cinnamon-molasses-cookies-flourless-giveaway/
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Gluten-Free Broccoli Pasta Salad

10/21/2019

 
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This pasta salad is full of surprising flavor.  I think it's the fresh Basil and Balsamic vinegar that is such a delight.  Prepare Simple Mills Artisan Bread by the muffin recipe.  I use two muffins and my trusty Vitamix (dry pitcher) to make the crumbs in a flash.  It's best to work with completely cooled muffins.  The dressing below is a double batch.  Add a splash of Tessemae's Ranch Dressing to the finished dish and toss for an extra punch.

Adapted from 
https://www.aicr.org/health-e-recipes/2014/her-510-pasta-salad-with-tomatoes.html

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