Amy VanLiew

Zuchinni Oats

Have you tried Zucchini Oatmeal yet? It’s like zucchini bread in a bowl and a yummy way to eat up your veggies for breakfast!  This makes about 2-3 servings Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 cups water 1/2 to 1 cup shredded zucchini Optional Toppings Banana Berries Coconut Flakes Almond butter Drizzle of honey dark chocolate shavings, optional…

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Southwestern Breakfast Egg Muffins

I found this recipe from Dr Mark Hyman’s 10 Day Detox.   It is so yummy and makes getting a veggie in at breakfast a breeze!   Serving size is 2 Ingredients 8 eggs (organic free range) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper diced…

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Peppermint Chocolate Energy Bites

These are super easy to make and give you a nice minty chocolate treat that you don’t have to feel guilty about.   I found this recipe from www.paleogrubs.com and  it makes about 8, and I usually double it! Ingredients ½ cup raw almonds ¾ cup dates, pitted 2 tbsp. unsweetened dark cacao powder   This is…

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Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are easy to make and are a great healthy snack to have on hand (so you don’t go grabbing the junk food). Ingredients 2 can chickpeas 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil or olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt 2 tbsp dry mustard OPTIONAL:  Use any spice you want –  garam…

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Pumpkin Chili

Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili recipe I got from Whole Foods Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely…

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

I adore butternut squash soup!  Most recipes call for a lot of cream or sugar and you really don’t need it because squash is so sweet on it’s own.    I found this recipe from  https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-butternut-squash-soup/   They are right and the leftover soup tastes even better the next day. Recipe yields about 4 bowls or…

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal Oatmeal is a fall favorite of mine and this recipe uses healthier ingredients to give it that “fall” flavor! INGREDIENTS Optional Toppings INSTRUCTIONS If you’d like some help with your health or fitness journey why not schedule a FREE 30 Minute Wellness Consultation with me. I’d love to help in any…

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Simple Miso Dressing

I’m always on the lookout for healthier options with ingredients that have a nutritional boost!   Miso is one of those ingredients.   Miso is rich in essential minerals and a good source of various B vitamins, vitamins E, K and folic acid. As a fermented food, miso provides the gut with beneficial bacteria that help us…

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How To Create A Healthy Habit

It’s now the middle of September 2020 and I just completed a FREE Back to School – no – wait – Exercise Challenge.  I had been hearing from a lot of members and friends that the summer slump was real and I wanted to help.   My goal for this challenge was to help those…

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Roasted Figs with Balsamic and Goat Cheese

We have a fig tree and have to rush out to get the ripe ones before the birds do.   I love this recipe and it’s so easy to make! INGREDIENTS 4 ripe figs 8 thin slices of goat cheese 1 T good quality balsamic vinegar 1 T honey .  Make sure it’s real honey salt…

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