Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Bites

A dessert recipe that’s made with only three ingredients and takes minimal prep time? Now that is definitely Miss Alexa approved. This tasty treat is easy to make, made with wholesome ingredients, and most importantly, delicious! Making your own dessert is a great way to avoid refined sugars and processed ingredients, which are usually found in store-bought sweets. Each bite is packed with potassium, vitamin B6, and omega-3 fats from the bananas and peanut butter. Although chocolate is not required, the addition of semi-sweet or dark chocolate adds for a more decadent taste. Enjoy this quick and simple recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth! 

Ingredients:

Serves 1

• 1 banana, sliced into 8 pieces

• 1 tbsp peanut butter

• 1 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

1) Cover a plate with parchment paper and place 4 slices of banana on it.

2) Add ½ tbsp peanut butter on top of each of the four slices.

3) Cover with the other 4 slices, making mini “peanut butter” sandwiches with banana slices.

4) Gently melt chocolate chips over double-boiler.

5) Drizzle melted chocolate on top of mini-sandwiches.

6) Freeze and serve. Enjoy!

Flaxseed Crackers

Flaxseed crackers are a delicious and crunchy snack that you can enjoy by themself or with your favorite dips and toppings! They are very easy to make with only three simple ingredients, and do not include any preservatives or artificial flavorings that most store-bought crackers and chips include. Flaxseed is a very nutritious superfood that provides omega-3 fatty acids as well as many vitamins and minerals to enrich your diet. They are super quick and easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

 Ingredients:

• 1 cup water

• 2 cups of ground golden flaxseed

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• Optional toppings: sesame seeds and whole brown flaxseeds

 Instructions

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2) In a large bowl, combine ground flaxseed, water, and sea salt. Mix until a dough-like consistency forms.

3) Spread dough evenly (¼ inch thick) on a lined baking sheet.

4) Score dough into squares gently and sprinkle with toppings. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the edges are brown and crispy.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to prepare and enjoy. Using healthy and fresh ingredients, my cream of broccoli soup provides you with flavor, nutrients, and a multitude of antioxidants. Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin A, C, and Folic Acid, all of which play critical roles in maintaining a healthy immune response and combating inflammation. This soup also provides healthy fats from coconut oil that are antimicrobial and help in maintaining proper cellular health. You can enjoy this soup as a meal or a side dish and add veggies to your preference!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups broccoli florets

• 4 cups cauliflower florets

• 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk

• 2 teaspoons of coconut oil

• 1 yellow onion, sliced

• Sea Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1) Melt coconut oil in a large soup pot and add sliced onion. Sauté on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until fragrant. Add more oil if necessary.

2) Add cauliflower florets and coconut milk to pot, cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 7-8 minutes.

3) Add in half the broccoli and stir. Pour mixture into blender and puree until smooth.

4) Return mixture to pot and stir in remaining broccoli. Cover and cook for another 8 minutes. Enjoy!

Ginger and Garlic Salmon

Salmon is a wonderful meal that can be prepared in many different ways, due to the variety of ingredients that complement its savory flavor. Ginger and garlic are wonderful seasonings to use when preparing salmon, due to their delicious taste and many health benefits. Ginger has been shown to lower elevated blood sugar levels and contains powerful antioxidants that ward off chronic disease. Garlic offers antimicrobial properties that help keep the gut flora in check and prevent gut infections. When purchasing salmon, always make sure to buy “wild-caught” as it contains higher levels of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the human diet, since they cannot be made by the human body and therefore must be obtained from the food you eat. This meal lets you enjoy the best of both worlds, delicious flavor and stellar nutrition. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 3

• 3 pieces of salmon (5-6 oz pieces)

• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced

• One 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and diced

• 2 ½ tsp coconut aminos

• Fresh Dill

• Black pepper

• Sea Salt

Instructions

1) Place salmon pieces (rinsed and dried) in a medium bowl and rub salmon with ginger and garlic. Add coconut aminos, sea salt and pepper to taste. Make sure salmon is evenly coated with seasonings.

2) Place salmon in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your preference.

3) Place salmon on a pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes at 375 F. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh dill. Enjoy!