April Recipe of the Month: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Plus a Healthy Comfort Food

Breakfast: Coconut Berry Smoothie

1/4 cup coconut milk
1 cup berries
1 scoop protein powder (pea, rice, egg or whey)
1 tbsp flaxmeal

1/4 tsp cinnamon

Lunch: Greek Salad

1 sliced chicken breast
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 tomato sliced
1 oz goat cheese
1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Dinner: Organic Meat (bison burger, salmon, chicken)
6-8oz organic meat
1 serving sautéed kale

1 serving sautéed broccoli

They key is to have protein, fiber and healthy fat at every meal. Also, when consuming carbohydrates like fruit, it’s better to have them in the morning and around workouts.

HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD:
Warm “Vegveeta” Cheese Dip

Yield: 1.5 cups

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (or 1/8 cup pine nuts)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup + 1-3 tablespoons plain unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (little scant) paprika
  • 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (for color)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral-flavored oil
  • Optional: 1 1/2-2 tablespoon nutritional yeast

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until very, very smooth (start with 1 cup + 1 tablespoon milk).

2. Transfer mixture to a small/medium saucepan, and heat over low/low-medium heat for 5-8 minutes, until mixture is starting to slowly bubble and thicken (stir frequently through heating).

3. To thin sauce slightly, stir in another 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Avoid thickening sauce over high heat (or increasing heat too quickly), since this sauce can scorch easily.

4. Once sauce has thickened, transfer to a serving dish and get dipping!

                                      -by Dreena Burton