Category: Vegan
Healthier French Fries
I love both regular french fries and sweet potato fries, so I created this recipe for healthier french fries to make both at the same time without deep frying.
I used my Breville Oven which has an air fryer, but if you don’t have an air fryer you can use a roasting pan with a wire rack in it. Convection heat is best because it gives the fries more even crispness.
The trick is to start at a lower heat to cook the potatoes, then end on a higher heat to crisp up the outside. Continue reading “Healthier French Fries”
Rockin’ Red Super Smoothie
You can make this versatile super smoothie at home in less than 10 minutes. It’s great for a light meal replacement or a post-workout recovery.
This smoothie is LOADED with super-nutrients. I drank one after a 3-mile run and it kept me sated for about an hour.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
smoothie
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- 1 Tbsp Chia seeds
- 3/4 Cup Coconut water or plain water
- 3/4 Cup Blueberries
- 3/4 Cup Fresh Beets, cooked (leftovers perhaps?)
- 1/4 Cup Red cabbage chopped
- 2 Tbsp Parsley
- 4 oz Applesauce or half an apple, chopped
- 1/8 tsp Turmeric
- 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp (heaping!) Spirulina
- 6 Ice cubes
Ingredients
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- Soak chia seeds in 3 T of water while you prep the smoothie. They should soak for about 7 or 8 minutes, until they get gelatinous.
- Put the remaining ingredients except the ice cubes in your high-speed blender.
- When the chia seeds have formed a gel, add them to the blender, then add the ice cubes on top.
- Blend according to your blender’s instructions.
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If you use an apple instead of applesauce, you can use every part except the stem. Yep, seeds and all. Just make sure you wash the apple before using it to get rid of any remaining pesticide residue.
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If you use too much parsley you will taste it. you want just enough to be beneficial (great for bad breath) so a couple of tablespoons should do it.
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If you have never tried spirulina, I highly recommend it. It is a true superfood. It doesn’t have an appealing taste all by itself, but it is perfect for smoothies.