Sweet & Sexy Kale Salad

Ingredients:

•  4-6 cups washed, and dried finely chopped Kale

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, (go for mix of red and yellow for extra flavor) sliced in half.

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• 1 green or red apple cut into small strips

• 1/4 cup walnuts broken into pieces or sunflower seeds

• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• Whisk all together in a bowl until creamy

• (OR you can use the oil free option in Dressings)

To Prepare

Mix all together in a roomy salad bowl with clean hands. “Massaging” the kale helps to soften the texture.

Cranberry Almond Bites

Cranberry Almond Bites

This recipe is one of the most requested in my collection of healthy + sweet indulgences. The best part? It's a no-bake wonder AND it’s freezer-friendly…ensuring an “always on hand” wholesome treat for you and your family. Whether you're looking for an oh-so-satisfying snack or a delightful dessert that won’t make you feel guilty, these bites will actually feed your mind, body, and beauty.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup of dried cranberries

• 1 cup of raw almonds

• 1 cup of quick oats (regular oats work too)

• 1/2 cup of shredded coconut

• 1/4 cup of cacao nibs

• 1/2 cup of maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla

• Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a food processor, blend all ingredients until mixture becomes moist and crumbly. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl for an even blend.

Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes. This brief chill makes it easier to roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Using a teaspoon or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into even balls.

STORAGE OPTIONS:

• Refrigerated: Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

• Frozen: To save longer, line the bites on a cookie sheet and place them in the freezer. Once they're frozen through, transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to 2-3 months.

Protein Packed Salad

  A high protein packed meal that will be sure to keep you going for hours.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of well chopped ( massaged) raw curly kale

• ½ cup lightly steamed brussel sprouts ( sliced thin) or raw ( optional)

• ½- 1 cup of organic canned chickpeas

• 1 cup cooked quinoa ( Tricolor or regular )

• ½ cup of your favorite salad greens ( arugula, spring mix, romaine)

• ¼ cup of dried cranberries

• 2 Tbsp dressing of choice ( olive oil, lemon and salt id delicious)

Instructions

1. Mix in a medium-size bowl the kale, quinoa, greens, chickpeas and brussel sprouts. Toss with dressing.

2. Sprinkle the dried cranberries on top.

Enjoy!