Recipes • Nikki Kuban Minton

Vegetable Lasagna

Nikki — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:00:41 +0000

It’s that time of the year again… gardens are starting to produce some great fruits and veggies!! I’ve started to explore some healthy recipes using fresh produce from my garden, and since today is National Lasagna Day, what better way to celebrate and use fresh garden vegetables than Vegetable Lasagna!! The recipe below is healthy, delicious, full of flavor, and only 242 calories per serving!! The vegetable selection for this recipe is your choice, so feel free to swap out ingredients. This lasagna is also a great option for meal prep or freezing leftovers for a later date!!

Vegetable Lasagna

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Spring Recipes Using Ramps

Nikki — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:00:59 +0000

Ramps can be used in a variety of ways. Their taste is between an onion and garlic so they add a nice flavor to any dish. Ramps are tasty raw, (top your favorite spring salad), or cooked, (grill and add to pizza). Ramps are only available for a short time in the spring so make sure to grab some and check out these recipes in the link below!!

https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/in-season/2013/05/in-season-ramps

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12 Delicious Ways to Eat Fiddlehead Ferns

Nikki — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:00:01 +0000

A springtime veggie that is a great addition to any dish and adds so much nutrition. Fiddlehead ferns have a similar taste to other green springtime veggies like asparagus. Check out the link below for 12 delicious ways to eat fiddlehead ferns… if you haven’t given fiddlehead ferns a thought before, try one of these recipes!!

https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/best-fiddlehead-recipes-for-spring/#!Fiddlehead-Tart-Recipe

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Apple Cinnamon Granola

Nikki — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 19:12:09 +0000

We all love some granola!! Whether it’s in your hot or cold cereal, an addition to your yogurt, or just a handful to munch on… granola is a crunchy, sweet treat. Store-bought can be very expensive and have some unhealthy ingredients added. Making your own granola is actually fairly simple and can be much healthier for you. Apple Cinnamon Granola is a recipe that includes fresh ingredients and “is like fall in a bowl”. The recipe can be changed to include your favorite granola ingredients.

Apple Cinnamon Granola

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Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl

Nikki — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:30:42 +0000

A bowl of Nutella? Don’t mind if I do, but what about a healthy bowl of Nutella? Even better!! Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl is a combination of Chocolate Shakeology, dark chocolate, creamy almond milk, and hazelnuts. It comes pretty close to tasting just like Nutella but with less sugar and higher protein. This makes this meal not only delicious but healthy for you!!

Ingredients

¾ cup unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology

2 Tbsp. chopped raw hazelnuts

1 cup ice

1 ½ tsp. sesame seeds

1 Tbsp. chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

Place almond milk, Shakeology, hazelnuts, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Place smoothie in a medium bowl. Top with coconut, sesame seeds, and chocolate; serve immediately.

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10 Chicory Recipes

Nikki — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:00:29 +0000

If you like chicory or would like to give it a try, check out the following link for 10 Chicory recipes. These recipes are surprisingly easy and a great addition to any dish. Chicory, also known as endive, is available all year long, but spring and summer are when it’s in season.

https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/vegetarian/best-chicory-recipes/

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55 Healthy Spring Recipes

Nikki — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:30:39 +0000

Just because we are quarantined at home, doesn’t mean cooking fresh, healthy, and delicious food is not a possibility!! Check out the following 55 healthy spring recipes from Taste of Home. Although it may take some planning and flexibility (especially if an ingredient is not available), these recipes are easy and a great way to continue clean eating. Make it a family activity… choosing the recipe, making the list, and cooking together!!

55 Healthy Spring Recipes

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Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal

Nikki — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:00:43 +0000

Slow cooker meals don’t have to be just for dinner… How about a slow cooker breakfast? This recipe cooks overnight and is ready for you in the morning. Banana Bread Oatmeal is creamy, delicious, and tastes just like banana bread without all the calories!! This recipe is super simple and only requires a little prep before bedtime. Wake up to the smell of bananas, cinnamon, and maple syrup… you won’t regret this meal in the A.M.!! Add toasted walnuts for a nuttier flavor. Enjoy:-)

Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal

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2B Mindset Coco-Loco Wonder Whip

Nikki — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Looking for something sweet? Instead of grabbing that quart of ice cream calling your name in the freezer, check out this 2B Mindset recipe that is super yummy!! Coco-Loco Wonder Whip is a healthier and cheaper alternative to ice cream. “Just mix creamy, tart Greek yogurt with cacao powder and cacao nibs — hello, chocolatey deliciousness — plus vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and a touch of maple syrup (or honey) for delicate sweetness.”

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt

1 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut

1 Tbsp. cacao nibs

2 tsp. pure cacao powder

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

pure maple syrup

Instructions

Combine yogurt, coconut, cacao nibs, cacao powder, extract, and maple syrup (if desired) in a medium bowl; mix well.

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Ambitious Strawberry Orange Shakeology

Nikki — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:00:58 +0000

“I set high goals for myself and achieve them purposefully” —Barre Blend

Here is the next shake recipe inspired by the I AM Ambitious daily motivational card of Barre Blend. If you are ready to get on the track and kick your old habits, then start the day with the Ambitious Strawberry Orange Shakeology. Set your goals high and reach for the sky!!!

Ingredients

¾ cup unsweetened almond milk

¼ cup 100% orange juice

1 cup ice

1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology

1 cooked medium beet, cut into chunks

½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries

1 Tbsp. finely grated orange peel

Instructions

Place almond milk, orange juice, ice, Shakeology, beet, strawberries, and orange peel in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

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