• 2 slices cinnamon raisin bread (I use Ezekiel Bread)
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (could sub any nut butter or sunbutter)
• 2 large strawberries sliced thin

• Spread the peanut butter on the bread. 
• Place the strawberries in a thin layer on one side of the peanut butter.
• Put slices together peanut butter sides together and ENJOY!

• 1 cup non-dairy milk (I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 2 fresh pineapple spears
• 1 scoop whey protein powder (I use Designer Whey Protein Powder)
• 1 tsp honey
• 3-4 ice cubes

• Blend all ingredients and ENJOY!

A glass of spicy lemonade

A small plate with an apple, a pear, and cheddar and smoked gouda cheese cubes

A salad of cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, chia seeds with oregano, red wine vinegar, and olive oil

• 1 cup non-dairy milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (I use Designer Whey Protein)
• 2 tablespoons oats
• 3-4 ice cubes

• Blend all the ingredients in a blender and ENJOY!

• 3 large pineapple spears
• 2 small fuji apples
• 2 small pears
• 2-3 sprigs fresh mint

• Juice everything.
• Mixture will be very thick and frothy.
• Cut with water if desired.

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup dried dates
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 3/4 cup oats
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans (could use walnuts)

• In a food processor, pulverize oats then add remaining ingredients.  Process everything until mixture is well blended and sticky.
• Line a small pan (8 x 8 or smaller) with wax or parchment paper.
• Press mixture into pan and use another sheet of wax paper on top to ensure that mixture is flat and even.  Continue pressing mixture until flat.
• Place bars in the freezer for 5-7 minutes or until firm enough to cut with a knife.
• Cut into bars, shape edges, and ENJOY!

• 2 cups organic baby spinach
• 1 cup organic baby arugula
• 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1/4 cup corn
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon red onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons, cheese of choice

• 2 tablespoons salsa of choice
• 1-2 tablespoons ranch dressing of choice

• Combine all the salad items in a large bowl or on a large plate.
• Mix ingredients for the dressing.
• Toss salad in dressing and ENJOY!

• 1/2 cucumber
• 3 celery ribs
• 1 small apple (I used a fuji)
• 2 cups spinach 
• 3 kale leaves
• handful fresh mint
• 1/2 wheat grass packet

• Juice all the produce and then stir in the wheat grass packet.

• 1 large beet
• 3 large carrots
• 1 orange, peel removed
• 1 small fuji apple

• Juice and ENJOY!

• use them in baking
• make a chia "egg" by mixing 1 tablespoon chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water
• use in place of half the fat/oil called for in a recipe
• mix them into batters (pancakes, cakes, muffins, etc.)
• for breakfast
• sprinkle them on cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt
• blend them in smoothies 
• at lunch
• sprinkle them on salads

• 1 cup mashed butternut squash or sweet potato ( I used a combination of both)
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (about half a 15 oz can)
• 1 cup brown rice, cooked
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, seeds removed and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice
• 4 whole wheat flour tortillas
• spinach or lettuce of choice

• Combine all ingredients except the spinach and tortillas in a large bowl.
• Once all ingredients are thoroughly combined divide mixture into four equal parts.
• Place a small amount of lettuce or spinach on each tortilla.
• Place rice and bean mixture on each tortilla and roll as you would a burrito.
• Heat a skillet or griddle to medium-high heat and add the burritos.
• Cook until golden on each side and remove from pan.

• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved (could use regular tomatoes instead)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 2-3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste

• Combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, and cilantro in a medium size bowl.
• Whisk lime juice and olive oil together, then pour over salad.
• Salt to taste.