Fun, Easy, Healthy Recipes!

Simple Guacamole
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1. Using a fork, mash the avocados in a small bowl.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
3. Cover and chill.
Serves four


Black Bean Hummus
1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas
6 tbsp reserve liquid
1 can black beans, drained (organic if possible)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil

Optional Flavoring:
Salt
Pepper
Cumin
Garlic
Parsley
Roaster Red Pepper

1. In a food processor, blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve immediately with tortilla, tortilla chips, or veggies.


Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers
5 medium ripe bananas
1 tbs. all natural creamy peanut butter
2 oz. non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt (low sugar)

1. Peel 1 banana and mash it with yougurt and peanut butter. Set it aside.
2. Peel another four bananas and slice into 1/2 in. thick slices.  Smear mixture on half of the banana slices and top with other halves. Place on a wooden cutting board or plate and freeze for at least two hours.

Ranch Dip/ Dressing
1 1/2 cup cashews or macademia nuts
1/2 cup water
3 tsp fresh lemon juice
1-2 cloves garlic
1-2 tsp celtic sea salt
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp dried basil (or 2 fresh leaves)
1 stalk celery

Mix all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Tahini Salad Dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup flax or extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/4 cup distilled water
celtic sea salt to taste

Combine all ingredients in a blender.

Orange-Berry Smoothie
2 naval oranges (peel and pith removed, cut into chunks)
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen raspberries

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth