Thursday, October 30, 2014

Thirsty Thursday: Apple Pie Smoothie



This smoothie taste like a slice of apple pie in a glass! But much healthier of course. 


Photo credit Michael Theriault & Megan Theriault 


Ingredients:
3/4 cup apple sauce
1 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
1 tsp vanilla 
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbs maple syrup
dash of nutmeg

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Have a happy and healthy Halloween tomorrow everyone! We promise to be around more soon with recipes, updates and video posts. We have been swamped lately trying to finish up our last semester! 


   Yours in Health & Happiness,

     
                                        Lisa and Nichole

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Grain Free Pumpkin Pancakes

Sorry for the lack of posts last week things with school have been crazy for us! This recipe is worth the wait. These pancakes are a great option for anyone who is on a gluten free or grain free diet. They have no added sugar and are full of protein, vitamin A, and bursting with pumpkin flavor. Feel free to add a few tablespoons of maple syrup to the batter if you want a sweeter pancake. 



photo credit to Michael Theriault and Megan Theriault 




Ingredients:
3/4th cup pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 cup almond butter
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions:
1- Blend all ingredients together
2- Heat pan on medium and coat with coconut oil
3- Pour 1/4cup of batter onto skillet 
4- When batter begins to bubble flip pancake
5- Enjoy with ghee, butter or coconut oil and maple syrup


                           Yours in Health & Happiness,

     
                                                Lisa and Nichole

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Chunky Cinnamon Apple Sauce

There is nothing like Fall in New England. One of the most popular fall activities is apple picking. Here is a perfect recipe to use all of those apples that you picked. Homemade apple sauce is super easy, cost effective and the best part is that you can control all of the ingredients that go into it.








Photo credit: Michael Theriault & Megan Theriault



Ingredients: 
1/2 cup water
6 apples
1 tbs cinnamon 

Directions: 
1- Peel apples and core
2- Chop apples into squares
3- In a medium pan combine apples and water
4- Turn on medium and cook covered until apples soften
5- Remove cover and add cinnamon 
6- Mash apples with a potato masher

7- Store in refrigerator to up to a week


                                              Yours in Health & Happiness,

     
                                        Lisa and Nichole

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Thirsty Thursday: Carrot apple ginger juice

The perfect juice for the upcoming cold and flu season. This juice helps support the immune system and makes your skin glow! 






photo credit to Michael Theriault Megan Theriault

Ingredients: 
2 apples
5 carrots 
2 inch of ginger 

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a juicer and enjoy! 


 Yours in Health & Happiness,

     
                                        Lisa and Nichole

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Chocolate Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Hey blog readers! I just wanted to stop by quick with a fun new breakfast recipe for pumpkin season. This is a grain free version of overnight oats. Chia seeds are a great source of vegetarian based Omega 3's in the form of ALA. This is a great breakfast choice for anyone who doesn't have much time in the morning to prepare. This should be made the day before and left in the fridge overnight. You can heat it up the next morning or eat it cold the choice is yours. 






Photo credit: Michael Theriault & Megan Theriault


Ingredients:
1/2 cup nondairy milk
1/3 cup pumpkin
2 tbs chia seeds
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tbs cocoa powder
2 tbs chocolate chips (Enjoy Life)
2 tbs maple syrup 

Directions:
1- Place all ingredients in a glass jar and mix together. 
2- Store in the refrigerator overnight and enjoy for breakfast the next day. 

 Yours in Health & Happiness,

     
                                                         Lisa and Nichole

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Thirsty Thursday: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

And the pumpkin kick continues. I have been completely obsessed with all fall produce lately. I think if I show up to one of my cooking classes with one more squash recipe they may leave. This smoothie tastes just like pumpkin pie with actual pumpkin as one of the ingredients unlike some of the pumpkin drinks available out there. Pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A, potassium and fiber to fill you up and keep you satisfied. The frozen banana provides the smoothie with just enough sweetness. 

Paleo, primal, gluten free, grain-free, soy- free, nut-free 
Serves 1




pumpkin pie smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup milk (whole or nondairy)
1/2 cup pumpkin
1 frozen banana
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth

photo credit Michael Theriault & Megan Theriault

 Yours in Health & Happiness,

     
                                                         Lisa and Nichole