Spaghetti Squash

This spaghetti squash recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal to enjoy for lunch or dinner! Spaghetti squash is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is known to support bone health, help fight off free radicals in the body, and promote eye and skin health. Adding in broccoli will provide you with extra antioxidants, calcium, and Vitamin K! Cooking with coconut oil helps strengthen your immune system, lower cholesterol, and promote healthy digestion. Garlic assists with detoxification, boosting your metabolism, and contains anti-microbial properties. Garnish with bacon, green onion, salt, pepper, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Makes about 4-6 one cup servings

•  1 spaghetti squash, cut lengthwise, seeded

• 4 tbsp coconut oil, divided

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 cups broccoli, chopped

• 2 tbsp sliced green onion

• 2 dashes salt & black pepper

• Optional garnish: 2 slices of cooked bacon, chopped

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2) Place spaghetti squash cut upside down on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.

3) Flip over, drizzle each half with 1 tbsp melted coconut oil and bake for another 10 minutes.

4) In frying pan, sauté garlic, broccoli & green onion in 2 tbsp coconut oil for 3-5 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Place broccoli mixture into a larger bowl.

5) Remove squash from oven and carefully scrape out flesh with a fork, adding to a large bowl. Add broccoli mixture and toss together.

6) Turn broiler on, and place broccoli-squash mixture back into the halved squash shell.

7) Broil about 3-4 minutes until slightly brown. Feel free to top with more fresh green onion and cooked bacon. Enjoy!

Oven Roasted Chickpeas

Oven roasted chickpeas are the perfect savory snack to enjoy on the go! Chickpeas are known to help reduce cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. They are a great source of plant-based protein and contain a significant amount of fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and bowel regularity. Coconut oil provides short chain fatty acids for improved liver and brain function while also supplying antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress. The addition of garlic, smoked paprika, and sea salt will be sure to enhance this flavorful snack. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 3-4

• 1 can of chickpeas

• 1 tbsp of coconut oil (melted)

• 1/2 tsp of garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika powder

• 1 tsp of sea salt

 Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2) Drain and dry canned chickpeas by gently rolling them between a paper towel.

3) Mix the chickpeas with melted coconut oil, sea salt, and spices in a bowl.

4) Next, spread the chickpeas on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until nicely roasted.

5) Let cool and enjoy!

Egg and Veggie Casserole

This egg and veggie casserole is the perfect protein-packed meal to enjoy for breakfast! Eggs are known to help raise HDL cholesterol and promote weight loss, brain health, as well as hair and nail growth. The addition of bacon will provide a great source of protein, thiamin, zinc, and selenium which are essential for immune health. Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin B6, potassium, and beta-carotene. Onions help improve digestion, immunity, and reduce inflammation. Add in garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper to enhance this flavorful dish and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 10

• 12 eggs

• 12 pieces of nitrate-free bacon

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced

• 2 cups of broccoli, chopped

• 1 onion, diced

• 1/3 cup of full fat coconut milk

• 1 tbsp of coconut oil

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast (non-fortified)

• 1 tsp of sea salt

• 1 tsp of pepper

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 425 F and grease 9 x 13 dish with coconut oil.

2) Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces and cook in pan or skillet. Stir occasionally until all pieces are evenly crisp.

3) Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli in 1 tbsp of melted coconut oil and salt.

4) Place sweet potatoes on bottom of casserole dish and place broccoli on another pan lined with a baking sheet. Place both dishes in the oven to roast; broccoli should be in the oven for 20 minutes, and sweet potatoes should be in the oven for around 30 minutes.

5) Next, caramelize the onions by heating the pan you cooked the bacon in over medium heat and add in the onions with a dash of salt. Stir occasionally until caramelized. Remove from heat once done.

6) Next, whisk eggs and combine with coconut milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

7) Lower oven heat to 400 F and begin to layer the casserole. Layer broccoli over sweet potatoes in casserole dish. Next, layer caramelized onions over the broccoli. Then, layer the bacon on top. Lastly, pour the egg mixture over the casserole.

8) Bake in oven for 25-28 minutes.

9) Allow to cool before serving and enjoy!

Homemade Healthy Chocolate

Making your own healthy chocolate is one of the best ways to avoid refined sugar and processed fats found in most store-bought dessert items! Cocoa powder helps in maintaining a healthy circulatory system, improves brain health, and lowers high blood pressure. It’s also high in antioxidants, promotes an alkaline pH, and is a good source of magnesium. Shredded coconut is rich in nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is known to boost energy levels, improve thyroid function, and reduce the risk of developing diabetes by improving insulin and blood glucose functions. Adding in maple syrup will sweeten the recipe as well as provide you with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 6

• ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted

• 1 cup cocoa powder

• ¼ tbsp maple syrup

• 4 tbsp shredded coconut, unsweetened

Instructions:

1) Melt coconut oil, and whisk in maple syrup and cocoa powder until well combined.

2) Stir in shredded coconut until evenly distributed.

3) Pour into 12 ice cube tray and freeze.

4) Store in fridge or freezer to avoid melting. Serve & enjoy!