The Perfect Green Smoothie

This recipe was graciously submitted by @Mona Faulkner, whose entire family loves to make this for breakfast.

The Perfect Green Smoothie

Big handful of kale

1 tablespoon of vegan protein powder

2 tablespoons of flax seed powder

1/2 to 3/4 cup of frozen cherries

1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

Put in blender. Pour. Enjoy!

Ayurvedic Tridoshic Almond Cookies

Recipe Courtesy www.DoshaGuru.com



A Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipe that is great for ALL dosha types... 

Firstly, I wanted to share one of my most favorite cookie recipes with you. I usually make these for social gatherings or when I teach a workshop. They are Tridoshic (balancing to all three doshas), extremely easy to make and they taste fantastic!

Tridoshic Almond Cookies
makes approximately 15 cookies
1-cup organic dry roasted almonds
1/4 cup organic maple syrup (grade b)
1/4 teaspoon organic ground cardamom
2 teaspoons water

In a food processor, chop the almonds until fine, then add the cardamom, maple syrup and water and blend together for 2-3 minutes.

Drop the batter in half-teaspoonful amounts onto a well-oiled baking sheet (using ghee or olive oil), leaving about 1-2 inches between them (as they will spread).

Bake at 300F for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Spaghetti Squash with Garbanzo Beans

This Recipe was graciously provided by Sonal Tilva Subramanium of Sugar Land, Texas

Recipe - 100% Plant Based Version

Recipe with Cheese Garnish

INGREDIENTS

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (can substitute coconut oil or ghee)
• Good sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bunch kale, leaves chopped
• 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated (you can add more if you love garlic)
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes or more to taste (optional)
• Parmesan Reggiano cheese shaved on top (optional)

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.  Arrange cut-side down on a shallow baking sheet filled with about an inch of water.  Bake for 25 minutes until tender.  Or follow directions on the squash.  You can put the whole squash in the microwave for up to 2 minutes to help cut it in half.  You will find this is the hardest step in cooking spaghetti squash!
2.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium.  Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.  Add chili flakes (if using), stir for a few seconds and add chopped kale with a few pinches of sea salt.  Sauté kale until the leaves are bright green, about 5 minutes.  Add the chickpeas and cook until warmed through.  Remove from heat.
3. Remove squash from oven when it is cooked through and tender.  Using a fork, pull the strands of squash from the peel so that it resembles spaghetti!   Add to the kale-chickpea mixture. Toss to combine and taste for seasoning.  Since spaghetti squash is rather bland, you will need to add plenty of salt and pepper.  Garnish with cheese if desired.