clean eating recipes • Nikki Kuban Minton

Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins

Nikki — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000

It’s National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day!! I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or pretty much anything made with peanut butter. These peanut butter and jelly muffins are a great way to celebrate today’s national day. The recipe suggests using berry preserves but if grape is your favorite that would work, too. Don’t forget the streusel topping though… it makes the day that much sweeter!!

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/peanut-butter-jelly-recipes?slide=b5cfd48f-7068-4c01-95d1-20bdb5e5501a#b5cfd48f-7068-4c01-95d1-20bdb5e5501a

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15 Delicious Recipes for Pastry Lovers

Nikki — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:00:21 +0000

Anyone else feeling the sugar coma from the holidays? Now that the holidays are over, and a new year has started, it’s time to start some clean eating!! With that said, clean eating doesn’t mean all sweets have to be cut out of your diet. Clean eating means to “consume more whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains and healthy fats — and limit highly processed snack foods, sweets and other packaged foods.” There are a lot of healthy recipes out there with sweet treats that are good for you and made with all-natural ingredients. The following link contains 15 baked good recipes that any pastry lover would go crazy for!!

15 Delicious Recipes for Pastry Lovers

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Tropical Strawberry Hurricane

Nikki — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:00:24 +0000

If you aren’t able to travel this year, then I have a way to bring the tropics to you. Tropical Strawberry Hurricane is a frozen delight on a hot summer day, especially when you’re stuck at home!! “You don’t need to travel all the way to the Big Easy to enjoy the flavors of a hurricane.”

Ingredients

¾ cup water

¼ cup 100% orange juice

1 cup ice

1 scoop Tropical Strawberry Shakeology

½ cup frozen pineapple

Instructions

Place water, orange juice, ice, Shakeology, and pineapple in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

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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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Dark Chocolate Superfood Bites

Nikki — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:00:52 +0000

The holidays have passed, but you are still craving all those sweet treats and want to get back on track? How about some dark chocolate superfood bites that are delicious, simple to make, and look like pieces of art!! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and toppings can be substituted for other nuts and dried fruits that you prefer.

Ingredients

8 oz. dark chocolate chopped

12 Tbsp. raw pistachio pieces

12 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

12 Tbsp. unsweetened dried cranberries

1 tsp. coarse sea salt

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place chocolate in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave for 60 seconds on 50%; stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds on 50%; stir until chocolate is completely melted. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds on 50%. Do not overcook. Chocolate will melt as you stir it.
Use a spoon to make twenty four small rounds of chocolate onto the parchment paper.
Working while chocolate is still warm, sprinkle chocolate rounds evenly with nuts, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and salt (if desired).
Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or put the bites in the refrigerator to speed things up.

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Ayurveda Shakeology

Nikki — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:00:42 +0000

A simple Shakeology recipe that really packs a punch with flavor. No-blender Ayurveda Shakeology is a creamy shake that contains fall spices and doesn’t even require a blender. Check out the recipe below and get ready to shake, shake, shake!!

Ingredients

½ cup cold water

½ cup unsweetened coconut milk

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

2 tsp. ground turmeric

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

½ tsp. ground ginger

½ tsp. ground anise

Instructions

Place water, coconut milk, Shakeology, turmeric, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, and anise in blender bottle; cover. Shake well to combine.

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11 Fall Shakeology Recipes

Nikki — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:15:30 +0000

One of my favorite times of the year is fall. I love the smells, the cooler weather, the decorations, and most of all the fall recipes. Pumpkin is definitely a top fall fav., but there are also a lot of other yummy foods that I like to enjoy during the season. Check out the following link below for 11 Shakeology Smoothies to drink this fall… do you have a fall favorite?

Fall Shakeology Smoothie Recipes

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Shakeology

Nikki — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 20:00:11 +0000

What could be better than a PB&J midday to give a boost… How about a PB&J Shake made with all-natural peanut butter and real red grapes? Check out the recipe below and get excited for a shake that tastes just like the classic sandwich!!!

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

½ cup fresh red grapes

2 tsp. all-natural peanut butter

Instructions

Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, grapes, and peanut butter in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

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29 Shakeology Snacks and Treats

Nikki — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:00:05 +0000

Shakeology shakes are a staple in my meal plan every day, and I love sharing/trying new recipes. Today I’m exploring Shakeology in a different way… 29 Shakeology snacks and treats!! Did you know that Shakeology could be used for so much more than just shakes? The following link is a list of delicious treats that includes ice cream, cookies, protein balls, popsicles, and pie using different flavors of Shakeology as the main ingredient!! These recipes can make great after-school snacks, late-night treats or even a breakfast that will power you through the day.

29 Shakeology Snacks and Treats

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After-School Snack Ideas

Nikki — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:00:57 +0000

Do your kids come home after school starving?? Instead of grabbing unhealthy snacks because that is what is easy and quick, check out these 26 healthy after-school snacks. So if you want the kids to skip those “empty-calorie snacks”, try some of the following options so they want to grab healthy instead of convenient!!

https://www.familycircle.com/recipes/healthy-eating/snacks/after-school-snacks/

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