*Raw Bruschetta*

Who ever said eating healthy was no fun? Thats totally not true. I love that I am able to eat raw very healthy foods and make them taste similar to some of my favorite dishes minus the not so good stuff of course haha. This is a great dish to eat for lunch or as a party favor. Super yummy and loaded with nutrients.  Will list some of the health benefits of some of the ingredients at end of blog. 

Ingredients:

15 organic sugar plum tomatoes
3-4 fresh basil leafs
1-2 crushed fresh garlic clove
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
1+1/2 teaspoon of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
Pinch of garlic powder
Gluten Free Vegan Crackers of choice
Optional:Red pepper flakes (gives a spicy kick pretty tasty)
Optional:Parsley or cilantro(Note:I didnt use any)
Optional: pinch of garlic powder (added nice flavor)

Directions:

1. Rinse your tomatoes+basil

2. Chop your tomatoes up small+cut basil up into tiny strips inside bowl(Note: I used scissors to cut)

3. Add your garlic+ACV+olive oil+all seasonings

4. Mix + Taste to see if you want to add more of any seasoning

  5. Place your bruschetta inside dish + add vegan gluten free crackers

Enjoy this delightful dish! SO YUMMY!

Health benefits:

Basil- Is one amazing herb, it has antibacterial properties that help boost the immune system and fight off illness as well as bacteria. Basil is high in beta carotene, magnesium, essential oils and is very rich in antioxidents which helps promote a healthy heart, cardiovascular health, active blood flow, as well as the healthy skin. 

Tomatoes- Are amazing when it comes to helping the body maintian optimum health. Lycopene found in tomatoes help drastically with fighting off illness especially several forms of cancer including prostate & breast cancers. Tomatoes are also a great source of fiber, beta-carotene,vitamin A & C, which help with fighting off free radicals and premature aging.

Garlic- Is great for its antiviral properties. Consuming garlic will help with fighting off allergies, viral fungal & bacterial infections. Garlic contains ajoene(a sulfar rich molecule) which helps with thinning our blood helping to reduce the possibility of blood clots. It also contain allicin which helps with reducing & controlling  the blood pressure.


Hugs & Happy Health EVERYONE :-)

Shana Nicole,

*Apricot Blueberry Smoothie*

My new nickname is smoothie queen lol. I seriously love making smoothie's, playing around with new fruits, and making fruit filled goodness Yum. You can pack so much nutrition into one drink, I literally have to figure out a way to pack my blender on the plane with me when I travel lol. This is a very tasty super easy smoothie and is loaded with nutrients to fuel your morning or mid-day. Who needs a morning coffee or a toxic filled energy drink when you can actually give your self a dose of energy from the vitamins found in a smoothie.

*Apricots- Are packed with tons of good stuff including vitamin C which helps boost your immune system, fight off illness, and it help's provide heart health find out more here. Vitamin A which forms from beta carotene (which is the orange/red pigment color found in the fruits & veggies we consume) and is super good for vision, helps build a strong immune system, and helps with making your skin beautiful Read More Here. Apricots also contain lycopene which is known to be one of the strongest antioxidants found on earth, meaning it will help fight free radicals,work wonders for your skin, and will help with damaged skin caused by excessive sun exposure.

*Blueberries- Another power house fruit is the blueberry, its so rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The nutrients found in blueberries help provide better brain health, eye sight, anti aging, as well as fight illness. They may be small but hold lots of healing properties inside of each little berry. This is definitely one of those don't judge a book/berry by it cover/look moment's haha.
Blueberries are also so diverse and you can do so many things with them including putting them in a smoothie, inside of fruit infused water, on top of oatmeal(raw unprocessed oats), a fruit salad, or on top of a kale salad. Have fun and do what you have to do to get as much good nutrition into your system as possible.

Ok lets make this *Apricot Blueberry Smoothie*

* Rinse, Pre-slice, and freeze your apricots over night (apricots are small so I would use 4-5 per smoothie depending on how much you want)

*Rinse, freeze your blueberries overnight (12-15 blueberries per serving)

*Add your fruit to blender

*Add 1tablespoon of your favorite sweetener ( 100% maple syrup, raw agave, honey your choice) I use syrup

*Add 1/2 cup of liquid (I used water but feel free to use a nut milk(almond, coconut etc)

*Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of Hempseeds purchase here, Flaxseeds purchase here, or Chia seeds purchase here to blender( or combine 2 of them for a extra dose of nutrition)

*Next Blend together the ingredients, pour in glass and top with Maca Powder purchase here or a seed which ever you prefer. DRINK UP :-) (I topped mine with raisins and maca powder I sneak in nutrition where ever I can haha)

Keep the questions coming! Thanks so much everyone for checking out the blog and leaving amazing feedback you all are amazinggggg! 

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I appreciate each and everyone of you;-) Huggies!
Shana Nicole,

*Apple Oat Bites*

Quick, easy breakfast coming right up. I love apples so combining oats made this dish more filling

**Apple Oat Bites**

Ingredients:

3 Fresh Apples
1/4 cup of gluten free rolled organic oats
1/4 cup of almond milk
1 teaspoon of coconut oil
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
3-4 tablespoons of 100% maple syrup (depending on how sweet you prefer your oats)

Directions:

1. Place your oats + cinnamon +nutmeg + almondmilk + maple syrup + coconutoil inside pan on stove

2. Cut heat on med/low setting and allow to cook for 7-10mins until mix is sticking together

3. While your  oat mix is cooking slice the tops off your apples

4. Take a knife and cut a circle inside the apple creating a bowl shape + take spoon and scoop out inside of apple

5. Lay scooped out apples aside to mix inside the oat mix

6. Next slice another fresh apple into tiny slices then add the fresh apples to oat mix

7. Make sure you stir your oat apple mix

8. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes

9. Scoop the entire apple oat mix inside your apple bowls + drizzle maple syrup

10. Enjoy :-)

      

* Cherry Pineapple Sorbet*

Pineapples- Are so good for you loaded with vitamins & minerals including vitamin A, C, fiber, calcuim, mangenese, and potassium. Eating pineapples can help with fighting illness and boosting your immune system, strengthening your bones, they help aid with digestion, and may help with regulating blood sugar. One of my absolute favorite fruits with tons of healthy benefits I definitely see more pineapple recipes coming soon. haha

Cherries- Provide a rich source of antioxidents which help to repair damage caused inside the body by free radicals. Cherries are know to help relieve pain from arthritis, and they help with premature aging. Cherries also contains a natural source of melatonin helping to improve your sleep.

Pineapples & cherries are such healthy fruits combining them makes the ultimate flavor bursting powerhouse combination in the mouth Ahhhhhh.

*Cherry Pineapple Sorbet*

*Ingredients* (Per 1 Serving)

8-10 frozen pineapple chunks
10-12 frozen cherries
2-4 tablespoons of almond milk
2 tablespoons of maple syrup
Optional: Coco Cream + Vegan chocolate chips

*Directions*

1. Place your frozen pineapple inside food processor + add 2 tablespoons of almond milk

2. Process until you have a thick sorbet consistency texture

3. Pour inside one side of your glass + place inside freezer while making cherry sorbet

4. Rinse processor + add your cherries + 1-2 tablespoons of nutmilk + 2 tablespoons maple syrup

5. Process until you have sorbet texture + pour inside other side of glass

6. Top with Coco Cream +fresh raspberries + vegan chocolate chips

Learn how to make Coconut Whip Cream Click here

Enjoy your Sweet Treats thats actually good for you!

I truly appreciate all the support. Im working on some exciting things & will share soon! Hugs to all of you :-)
Shana Nicole,

**Parfait**

Talk about the perfect breakfast vegan parfait is so filling and yummy. Of course they are quick and simple to make. I love to make the most tasty dishes but not have to spend hours in the kitchen. Here is another great treat, I hope you all enjoy as much as I did.

Vegan Parfait

*Ingredients*

*Cinnamon Raisan Granola or homemade granola Purchase Here
*Coconut Vegan Dairy Free Yogurt (I used So delicious Brand) Click Here
*Sliced Fruit (I used strawberries, pomegranate seeds, apples, nectarines)
*Optional: Organic Kamut Flakes Purchase Here

Directions:

1. Start by placing 1/4 cup granola on bottom of glass

2. Place 2 tablespoons of yogurt on top

3. Next add some fruit on top of yogurt

4. If you are eating your parfait right away next add kamut flakes(Note:They will become mushy if you dont eat right away)

5. If not using Kamut flakes sub for granola on top of the first layer of fruit you just created

6. Place 2-3 more tablespoons of yogurt on top of granola or kamut flakes

7.  Top with your favorite fruit & favorite toppings

So filling, quick, and easy to make. Enjoy

Shana Nicole

*Over Night Oats*

I finally made over night cinnamon maple oats and they are so good. Overnight Oats are the perfect on the go quick yet filling tasty breakfast.

Ingredients:
1/3 cup certified gluten-free (raw) oats
1/3 cup of almond milk (Note: Use equal amounts of oats + liquid) 
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
2-3 tablespoons 100% maple syrup (Feel free to use organic cane sugar)
1 Fresh Kiwi
1/2 Banana
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Optional: Add any fresh fruit 
Optional: Chia seeds
Optional: Walnuts, Pecans, Cashews

Directions:

1. Place your GF raw oats + Nutmilk into glass or bowl (Note: Use same amount liquid & oats I have two sizes here just to show the oats & milk side by side)

 2. Add Cinnamon + Vanilla flavoring

3. Let the oats sit in the refrigerator over night.

4. In the morning the oats will soak up all the liquid creating a thick texture

5. Stir oatmeal + add sweetener +add your sliced up fruit inside glass or bowl

Perfect quick filling nutritious breakfast. Enjoy :-)

Hugs to all my Health Nut Friends,


Shana Nicole