One of my all-time favorite recipes. It is so easy, versatile and delicious. It takes just a minimum amount of ingredients and the prep is barely 10 minutes if that. The only trouble is you can’t eat it right away.

Delicious over toast points, warmed over baked brie, as a side to pork or over grilled fish.

Fig, Ginger and Lime Jam

Fig, Ginger and Lime Jam

Yield: 4 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh figs, cut into (1/4-inch) pieces (about 6 cups) or combine 1 pound fresh strawberries, halved, stems removed with 1 pound figs
  • 1 1/2 cups raw sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl
Mash fig mixture with your hands or a fork until combined.
Refrigerate, covered for at least an hour.
  2. Scoop into a medium sized saucepan. (Note-use a good saucepan with a heavy bottom to prevent sticking).
  3. Slowly, bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  4. Reduce heat; simmer 20-30 minutes, just until mixture begins to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.
  5. Place into a glass storage container, allow to cool completely before covering then refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

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Buckwheat is not actually a grain although most people think it is, which makes sense since it is often categorized in the grain group and used as a grain. Surprisingly, it is a fruit. Because it is not a grain, it can be enjoyed by populations sensitive to wheat and other grains, including those with celiac disease.

Buckwheat and Blueberry Pancakes

Buckwheat and Blueberry Pancakes

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 
1/4 tsp sea salt or my herbs de provence
  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 large eggs , lightly beaten (organic)
  • 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1 tsp grated orange peel
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided into 1 cup each
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (genuine)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl whisk together dry ingredients: flour/s, baking powder,walnuts, baking soda and salt. Set aside
  2. In a medium bowl, beat buttermilk, almond milk, honey, eggs, orange peel and oil together.
  3. Preheat a large nonstick griddle over a medium flame.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just till combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of berries.
  6. Ladle about a 1/4-cup of batter onto the griddle
  7. Flip the pancake when bubbles have forms just about to the edge of the pancake and the edges are just turning a golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  8. Cook the other side until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  9. Serve with remaining blueberries and the maple syrup.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 700Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 721mgCarbohydrates: 116gFiber: 10gSugar: 41gProtein: 20g

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Oatmeal Almond Protein Smoothie

Oatmeal Almond Protein Smoothie

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 5 ice cubes
  • Up to 8-10 ounces unsweetened almond milk or cold filtered water
  • 
½ cup quick cook oatmeal (Bobs Redmill is a good brand)
  • 2 scoops Arbonne or other high quality protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
  • 5-8 oz fresh spinach stems and all
  • 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen
  • 2 Tablespoons Cacao powder
  • Handful parsley
  • 1/2 small banana (optional)

Instructions

  1. Begin by placing ice & almond milk or water, oatmeal and protein powder in a high powered blender. (I recommend Vita-mix 5200)
  2. Blend 30 secs.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 918Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1018mgCarbohydrates: 101gFiber: 42gSugar: 21gProtein: 77g

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These delicious pancakes are chock full of protein, essential fats and fiber.

A great way to follow up your morning workout.

Chia Coconut Pancakes

Chia Coconut Pancakes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ Cup coconut milk
  • ¼ Cup (plus a little extra in case you need to thin batter a bit) plain unsweetened almond milk
  • 
1 Tbsp. fine baking sugar
  • Dash of vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tsp. canola or grapeseed oil
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Cup sifted AP (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 Tsp My Sage Gourmet Herbs de Provence (or sea salt)
  • 1 Tsp. finely chopped walnuts
  • 
1 Tbsp oil grapeseed (plus a little extra in case you need to coat the pan a bit more between batches) OR use cooking spray
  • 1/2 Cup fresh blueberries (if in season in your area)
  • Real unsalted butter
  • Maple Syrup for topping (as you wish)

Instructions

  1. n medium bowl, combine coconut and almond milks, sugar, vanilla and egg-
  2. Mix well
Add chia seeds, stirring to combine-
  3. Set aside at least 5 minutes to allow chia seeds to become gelatinous.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and walnuts. Stir to combine.
  5. Gently add dry mixture to the wet mixture, using a rubber spatula, mixing only until combined. Do not overmix or you will lose the fluff in your fluffy pancakes.
  6. Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium-high, allowing it to heat up for one minute, Then add oil or cooking spray. NOTE: We use a "Misto." These little gizmos are a great way to use a minimal amount of oil when cooking atop your stove.
  7. Cook pancakes on 1 side until you see little bubbles all around the edges. Flip over and cook over side for another 2-3 minutes depending on how thick your pancakes are. Note: If your pancakes seem a little too dark when you flip them, reduce the heat just a smidge.
  8. Top with blueberries, butter and syrup as you wish
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 456Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 782mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 7g

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