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Chocomole

Since it’s a holiday weekend and I know you worked out extra hard this week, you deserve a little treat! Can you guess what the superstar ingredient of this decadent chocolate dessert is? I’ll give you a hint… it’s loaded with 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid.

Avocado!

Yes, this indulgent chocolates creation is made from heart healthy avocado, antioxidant rich cocoa, sweet fiber dense dates, and creamy almond milk! This is the perfect afternoon pick me up to give your body the boost it needs.

Chocomole is so much fun, and so versatile, the possibilities are endless!
Use as:
pudding
spread on a slice of whole grain toast
dip for whole grain pretzels or strawberries
mousse or filling
vegan frosting


Chocomole
makes 4 servings

1 large ripe Hass avocado
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup pitted medjool dates
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

Remove pits from dates. Slice avocado and remove the pit. Using a spoon, scoop the green flesh from the skin. Combine the avocado, dates, and all other ingredients in a food processor or high powered blender and blend until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour and serve.
Note: I like to refrigerate my avocado beforehand.

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Kale Waldorf Salad

This is a healthier updated version of the traditional salad.
Instead of the usual mayonnaise based dressing, we have lightened it up with a healthy mixture of walnuts, Dijon, vinegar, apples, and raisins that keeps it’s classic creamy texture.

 


Kale Waldorf Salad
Serves 4 to 6

4 cups dinosaur kale (packed)
1 large red apple, chopped, divided
1/2 cup walnuts, divided
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp raisins, divided
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup shredded carrots
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/8 tsp ground sea salt

Wash and dry kale. Finely chop into bite-sized pieces. Place kale in a large bowl. After chopping the apple, add to the bowl of kale along with half of the walnuts and ¼ cup of raisins, and celery. Put remaining apple, walnuts, 2 Tbsp of raisins, Dijon, water, vinegar and salt in a blender. Blend until well combined and slightly thick, adding water if needed to thin. Pour dressing over kale salad and toss to combine.

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian

Light & Crispy Pizza

I’m a quarter Italian, so sometimes… I just need my pizza. Here, I have found a guilt free, low carb alternative to your favorite naughty Italian dish: pizza! Your taste buds will love this healthy personal sized crunchy creation. It’s important to never deprive yourself of what you really want, and this is proof that you can eat anything, as long as it’s properly portioned and balanced.


Light & Crispy Pizza
serves 1

½ whole-wheat pita pocket – cut long ways around the outer edges/perimeter
¼ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella
1 vine ripened tomato
1 cup spinach
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preheat over to 450 degrees. Cut the pita in half along the outer edges so that you have two full circles. Place ½ of the pita on a baking sheet (place the other half back in it’s packaging). Coat the pita evenly with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the pita becomes slightly golden and crispy. Remove the pita from the oven. Slice the tomato and place slices over the surface of the pita. Sprinkle mozzarella on top of the tomatoes and place back in the oven. Bake for 5 more minutes or until the cheese starts to melt. Remove from oven, top with spinach, drizzle with balsamic, slice, and enjoy.

The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: tomato & spinach
Whole Grain: pita
Protein: reduced-fat fat mozzarella cheese
Plant Based Fat: olive oil

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Breakfast, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Chocolate Cake Batter Overnight Oats

I love overnight oats. I love how chewy the oats get. The texture is reminiscent of soggy cereal once it has sat in milk for some time. I have realized that some people may not love the texture as much as I do, so I wanted to give my readers another option for eating overnight oats.

I made 2 identical batches of overnight oats but blended one until smooth before refrigerating. I did a taste/texture test the next morning and loved both! The blended oats might as well be called oatmeal without the oats. It was creamy and smooth, and tasted like chocolate cake batter! I really liked both versions, but favor the classic unblended overnight oats because it is chewy and makes me slow down while eating.

Do a taste/texture test and see which way you like your oats!

 

Chocolate Cake Batter Overnight Oats
Serves 1

1/4 cup whole rolled oats
1/4 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/2 ripe banana
1/2 Tbsp chia seeds
1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in a glass jar or container and refrigerate overnight.

The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: banana
Whole Grain: whole rolled oats
Protein: almond milk
Plant Based Fat: chia seeds

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Breakfast, Recipes, Vegetarian

Sophisticated PB&J

Happy National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day!!!

PB&J is not just for kids… In honor of National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day, I had to make something special for the occasion.
A sophisticated take (and twist!) on the traditional PB&J Sandwich: Whole-wheat honey peanut butter pancakes with berry compote.
I am allergic to berries, so I made this batch for my sister, and used cherries for my “jelly!”

Sophisticated PB&J Pancakes
Serves 1

1/4 cup Kodiak whole-wheat oat and honey flapjack mix
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1 cup frozen berries

Cook the berries on the stove over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. In a separate bowl, mix the pancake mix, water, and peanut butter together. Lightly coat a pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter into 4 inch circles and flip once they start to bubble. Place the peanut butter pancakes on a plate and drizzle with berry “jelly” compote. Enjoy warm.
Note: I noticed that the pancakes cooked faster with the addition of peanut butter, so make sure to watch them closely as they cook.
If you use regular whole wheat pancake mix, add 1 tsp of honey to sweeten up your batter.

The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: berries
Whole Grain: whole-wheat pancake mix
Protein: enjoy with a chilled class of milk!
Plant Based Fat: peanut butter

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