Cilantro Lime Quinoa

INGREDIENTS 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup quinoa drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic drained and rinsed 1/3 cup cilantro chopped 1 tsp. salt and pepper 1 lime juiced INSTRUCTIONS In a large pot, bring the 2 cups broth to a boil then stir in quinoa. Cook until quinoa is tender and broth is evaporated […]

Southwest Quinoa Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked quinoa cook in broth instead of water for more flavor 1 can black beans 1 red bell pepper diced 4 green onions chopped 1/4 cup cilantro chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 2 freshly squeezed limes 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. salt and pepper INSTRUCTIONS Cook quinoa according to package with low […]

Mini Baked Apple Crumble

    INGREDIENTS 1 apple gala preferred 2 tbs. old fashioned oats 1/2 tbs. butter melted 2 tsp. whole wheat flour 1 tsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp. cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 Combine apples and cinnamon and distribute between two ramekins Combine oats, flour, maple syrup, & melted butter Evenly crumble on top of […]

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

    INGREDIENTS 2 cups old fashioned oats 2.5 scoops Ascent chocolate protein powder 1 egg 1 tbsp vanilla extract 4 tsp semi-sweet chocolate kisses 6 tbsp butter 1 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp agave 2 tsp raw sugar cane 1/4 tsp salt INSTRUCTIONS Preheat 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients. Spoon out 20 cookies. Bake […]

Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

INGREDIENTS 1 ripe avocado 6 oz dark chocolate bar or chips 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. sea salt 2 tbs. cocoa powder for rolling INSTRUCTIONS Combine chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and sea salt together in a double broiler. Melt and stir. In a a small bowl, mash avocado until smooth. Stir avocado into to […]

Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Bites

INGREDIENTS 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1/8 cup rolled oats 3 tbs. nut butter almond or peanut 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 scoops protein powder vanilla or chocolate 1/4 cup pure maple syrup dash sea salt 1 tbs. chia seeds dash almond milk as needed for texture/blending 3 tbs. raw cacao […]

Mediterranean Tofu Pasta Salad

    INGREDIENTS 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed & dried 16 oz dried fusilli or farfalle pasta 1/2 cup red onion diced small 1 large cucumber diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced 1/3 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed 1 can artichoke hearts, rinsed and quartered if large 1/4 cup […]

Nutty Quinoa

INGREDIENTS 1.75 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh 2 teaspoons olive oil 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil pinch kosher salt 3 green onions sliced thin 12 ounces soft tofu INSTRUCTIONS Bring water and quinoa to a boil Bring water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat and […]

Butternut Squash & Four Bean Chili

INGREDIENTS 1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil 3 cups onion chopped 1.5 cups carrots chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth 3 cups butternut squash diced 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 4 15 oz cans beans (black, pinto, cannellini, and red beans) 3 tbs. chili powder 1 tbs. cumin 1 […]

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS 4 bell peppers halved 1.5 tbs. olive oil 1 small onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tbs. chili powder 2 tsp. cumin 2 tsp. paprika 1 15 oz can black beans rinse and drained 3 cups baby spinach chopped 3 cups cooked quinoa 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup cilantro chopped […]