Made with almond flour, these pancakes deliver more protein that the usual grain-based breakfast treat. Tapioca starch bind the almond flour, keeping the pancakes from crumbling. They need to cook for a bit longer, and the result is pleasantly crispy with delicious depth of flavor. Sweetened with applesauce, vanilla and a touch of maple syrup,…
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Strawberry Macadamia Bowl
Bursting with the lusciousness of ripe strawberries, this bowl offers creamy texture and plenty of good fats in the form of chia seeds and crunchy macadamias. Make it the night before for an easy breakfast on a busy morning. You can also sub n other seasonal fruits such as raspberries, blueberries or peaches. Strawberry Macadamia…
Super Seaweed Slaw
Seaweeds are an excellent, natural source of iodine, and precious few natural foods contain iodine. Iodine is essential for the proper functioning of your thyroid. It also benefits healthy hair and nails, improves energy and stamina, boosts immunity and detoxifies. However, they tend to be forgotten in Western diets. The biggest problem is, how the…
Lemony Kale Pasta
Bright,green, easy and healthy! This pasta is a cinch to put together for a lunch or quick dinner. And, on it’s own, it yields 7 grams of plant based protein per serving. It’s also dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan. Kale is one of my favorite greens to grow in the garden and to have on hand…
Homemade Hummus: Cheap and Easy
This is an easy recipe for homemade hummus, using pantry staples. I’ve omitted the tahini because I don’t have any on hand and because I am sensitive to sesame seeds. But boosting the garlic makes this dip outstanding and you won’t miss the sesame one bit. One can of chickpeas, rinsed off and drained well,…
Healthy Homemade Dog Treats
I have been making treats for our two dogs for quite some time and I thought it might be fun to share the recipe I use. These treats are wheat-free since I think commercially grown wheat is a questionable food. I use oat flour instead, which is easily and inexpensively made by simply blending oats…
Pesto Quinoa Pizza
This may qualify as a flatbread more than a pizza, but I enjoy it as a pizza since that’s something I don’t indulge in very often. This recipe is gluten-free, and unusual in that it used whole, uncooked quinoa grains as the base for the crust. The grains are soaked overnight instead, keeping all nutrients…
Caring for your Immune System
In light of recent news that seems to be flooding our devices and inboxes, I feel called to write about how incredible our immune systems are, how many built-in defenses we have evolved, and what we can do to further support ourselves during times of stress and viral infection. First off, know that you are…
Samoa Smoothie Bowl
Coconut…chocolate…caramel! Those cookies that can create such a cravings, yet are full of restricted ingredients for many people. Can a smoothie this decadent possibly be good for you? Yes! Unsweetened shredded coconut and coconut milk are full of healthy saturated fats. The caramel-like sweetness of dates merges with deep chocolate protein powder to create that…
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Crunch Smoothie
Maybe the name is a bit much but this smoothie bowl really does have it all! It will totally satisfy any cravings you have for peanut butter cup ice cream – but it’s incredibly healthy with no dairy, no refined sugar, no gluten! It also contains a good dose of plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and…
The Wisdom Ranch 