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Kiwi Greenie

Congratulations to the winner of my Red Apple Lipstick Giveaway: Katie!
Be sure to check your email to claim your prize, Katie! xoRFFMBT red apple giveaway winner— Winners are chosen using a random number generator : ) —

Today’s recipe is a green smoothie, just in time for this massive heat wave headed our way! It includes tropical flavors of mango and kiwi along with super spinach, and plant based fat from avocado to give a rich creamy texture! Enjoy!

Kiwi Greenie
Kiwi Greenie
Kiwi Greenie
Kiwi Greenie
Serves 1

1 kiwi, peeled
1 cup frozen mango
1 cup frozen spinach (or 2 cups fresh)
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 medium avocado

Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
Note: If you don’t have a high powered blender, start by blending the spinach and almond milk first until spinach is completely smooth. Then add other ingredients.

Kiwi Greenie

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Beauty, Vegan

Red Apple Lipstick Review + Giveaway (CLOSED)

So this giveaway is totally delayed. Ughh, you may have noticed that I had some technical difficulties with my blog last week(end). It was down for a few days, but I’m back in action now! Better late than never, here is that vegan g-free giveaway that I mentioned last week! Since you guys really liked my “What’s in My Makeup Bag” post about natural, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty products, I decided it would be fun to introduce you to a new vegan, gluten-free makeup brand that I am absolutely in love with!

You are going to love this lipstick: here’s why!

Red Apple Lipstick is not your ordinary lipstick company. Sure, they have a wide array of gorgeous colors, but that’s not all. Red Apple Lipsticks and glosses are vegan, and lab tested free of gluten, parabens, toxins, and soy. They are also enriched with a gluten-free source of Vitamin E for awesome, all-day moisture! Red Apple Lipstick delivers natural lip products with long-lasting wearability, vibrant colors, and nourishing ingredients, made in the USA!

Red Apple Lipstick

This is the creamiest mineral lipstick I have ever tried! They really mean what they say by “all-day moisture!” With most drugstore lipsticks my lips get really dry after the first hour and I end up scrubbing the color off and applying a tinted chapstick, but that was not the case with Red Apple Lipstick. I was pleasantly surprised as to how smooth and moisturized my lips felt. Before applying the lip color, I exfoliated my lips with the Lip Exfoliator Stick and applied the Rallye Balm throughout the day. When it came time to do my makeup and apply my lipstick, it glided on like butter and stayed put! I am a huge fan of how opaque and pigmented the color was once applied compared to other mineral-based lipsticks. Most require layers of building color, but Red Apple Lipstick went on perfectly.

Red Apple Lipstick is an excellent choice for anyone who has gluten sensitivity or Celiac Disease.
It’s a fact that ladies with Celiac Disease, or even a mild intolerance to gluten battle dry, chapped lips constantly. No lipstick should do harm to your delicate lips! Did you know your lips are only 4 dermal layers thick… compared to your thigh which is 16 dermal layers? No wonder they chap so easy! And when something upsets the natural balance in your lips, the damage is multiplied!

Red Apple Lipstick 4Red Apple Lipsticks in Vogue and New York followed by the Exfoliator Stick, and Rallye Balm.

Red Apple Lipstick 8
Red Apple Lipstick 2Red Apple Lipstick Gloss in Nude Peppermint.

Red Apple Lipstick 5
Red Apple Lipstick was also kind enough to send me a custom Eyeshadow Palette with Z-Palette Magnetic Eye Shadow Holder and three gorgeous natural browns Champagne E7, Twinkle Taupe E10, and Espresso E6.

Red Apple Lipstick 7Are you a member of the Red Apple Lipstick VIP Club?
Be sure to sign up for the free VIP Club email list to get 20% off codes each month!
That means never paying full price for RAL – EVER!
Your first code will arrive instantly after you sign up : )

Red Apple Lipstick 3Want to try Red Apple Lipstick, but not sure if you’ll love the color? Another thing that I love about RAL is that you can purchase samples of colors to try before buying a full size lipstick!

Red Apple Lipstick in RebelMe wearing Red Apple Lipstick in “Rebel!”

Red Apple Lipstick 9
Here’s your chance to win some Red Apple Lipstick cosmetics (worth $130!).
Red Apple Lipstick prize pack includes: “Vogue” lipstick, “New York” lipstick, “Nude Peppermint” gloss, Exfoliator Stick, Rallye Balm, “Rebel” sample color and applicator brush, and Z-Palette Magnetic Eye Shadow Holder with “Champagne E7,” “Twinkle Taupe E10,” and “Espresso E6” eyeshadows.

For your chance to win:
1. Comment on this post telling me what your favorite natural beauty product or remedy is.

2. Tweet ” Enter to win #glutenfree #vegan @RedAppleLipstic #cosmetics from @EatRabbitFood http://bit.ly/14AOnow ”
– To complete your Twitter entry, leave a separate comment with the url to your tweet!

2. Post a photo on Instagram of your favorite beauty product with the IG handle @RabbitFoodForMyBunnyTeeth and hashtag #RFFMBTredapple
– To complete your Instagram entry, leave a separate comment with the url to your Instagram photo!

This means you can earn up to 3 entries!
Contest ends Tuesday, September 10th at 11:59pm PST.
Winner will be announced Wednesday, September 11th.
Must use a valid email address when entering. Open to U.S. residents only.

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Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian

Mango Avo Smoothie

Motivation Monday: “I can & I will.”

Ok soooo shirts are still not up in the store guys! I thought I could get it done last week, but I’ve been so busy! Five days in, and August has already been a crazy month!

I haven’t done a smoothie recipe for quite some time and sine the weather is heating up here in Southern California, I thought it was about time. Have you ever tried avocado in a smoothie? Not only does it add a dose of healthy fats, omega-3, vitamins A, C, E, K and B6, along with an enormous amount of potassium, but it adds the perfect creaminess to your morning schmoozie. If you aren’t a fan of avocados, this is a great place to start since the flavor is very mild and almost unrecognizable in this mix of mango and yogurt.

Add some healthy plant-based fats to your morning smoothie with a little dose of avo!

Mango Avo Smoothie
Mango Avo Smoothie
Mango Avo Smoothie
Mango Avo Smoothie
Serves 1

1 cup chopped frozen mango
6 oz Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 medium avocado
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2-3 Tbsp water

Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth. Add water as needed to get the blender going.

The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: mango
Whole Grain: enjoy with 1 slice of whole grain toast. I love Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Low Sodium Bread
Protein: Greek yogurt
Plant Based Fat: avocado

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Dinner, Lunch, Raw, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls

Congratulations to the winner of my ENLIGHTENED Ice cream giveaway: Valerie M!
Be sure to check your email! & Enjoy your cold ice cream during this crazy heat wave!

This week I have been giving my 100% and going to spin everyday. I am so in love with the endorphin rush that it gives me, and the calorie burn isn’t bad either! I hope that you guys have been scoping out some new workout classes to try this weekend. You may just find your new thangggg. I love motivating you guys with personal posts about my fitness progress and body/weight stuff, but I just can’t get myself to post it along with these gorgeous recipe photos! I feel like those kinds of posts need to be separate, so I’ve set some posts aside next week for updates on how everything is going in the workout world! Right now it’s time for some rabbit food!

I absolutely love all of these bright green veggies! Beautiful!

Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Tofu Asparagus Spring Rolls
Serves 1

1 spring roll (rice paper) wrap
1 inch strip of firm tofu
6 spears of asparagus
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 medium avocado
1/4 cup arugula
4-5 mint leafs

Sesame Miso Sauce
*Also pairs well with low sodium soy sauce, or tamari if you don’t feel like making sauce!

2 Tbsp tahini
1 Tbsp white miso paste
1 Tbsp agave nectar
1/2 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger root

Refrigerate all ingredients beforehand. Wash and cut ingredients for inside the spring roll. Fill a bowl or saucepan with warm water. Begin dipping the spring roll wrap in the water and rotate. Continue gently dipping until the rice paper becomes transparent and limp. Lay the pliable wrap on a piece of cheese cloth or clean kitchen towel. Place the ingredients on the top center of the wrap. Fold the sides in over the filling. Then tightly push the ingredients together folding the top corner over, then roll until completely wrapped. Chop in half or into 6 pieces.
Note: I have found that wrapping the spring roll on a towel is the best way to prevent it from sticking and tearing.
Another Note: The spring rolls are much easier to handle if cut in half vs. small pieces!

The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: asparagus, cucumber, arugula, and mint
Whole Grain: complete this meal with 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice!
Protein: tofu
Plant Based Fat: avocado

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Beet Burgers

In celebration of 4th of July I had to keep the tradition going with a veggie burger recipe!

These burgs are seriously filling. Loaded with brown rice, black beans, beets, oat bran, and jalapeños to add a little heat! They’re also gluten-free, vegan, low-fat, and will give your average beef burger a run for its money.

I hope that everyone has a fun and safe holiday!
For all of my international bunnies, happy Thursday to you tomorrow!

Beet Burgers
Beet Burgers
Beet Burgers
Beet Burgers
Beet Burgers
Beet Burgers
Beet Burgers
Beet Burgers
Beet Burgers
Beet burgers
serves 4

1 can low-sodium black beans
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/4 cup finely chopped beets (I used canned)
2 Tbsp diced jalapeños
2 Tbsp oat bran
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp Medjool Date BBQ Sauce or BBQ sauce of your choice

Toppings:
4 slices of Monterey Jack cheese or vegan cheese
1 Tomato, sliced
1 Red onion, sliced
Kale or lettuce

Strain beans but do not rinse. Place beans in a food processor and pulse until mashed but not puréed (you want some texture/chunks in there. Transfer beans to a mixing bowl. Strain beets and place beets in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Measure 1/4 cup and add to the mixing bowl. Add the diced jalapeños, brown rice, oat bran, chili powder, paprika, and salt and fold until well combined. Divide the mixture into four and form patties. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the patties on the foil lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for 1 hour. This is an important step in getting the right consistency. After the patties have been chilled, Preheat oven to 375. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and cook for 30 minutes. Remove the patties from the oven at the half-way mark (15 minutes) and baste with barbecue sauce (do not flip the patties). Place the baking sheet back in the oven and continue baking for the remaining cooking time. If you wish to add cheese, set the oven to broil during the last minute of cooking, place cheese on each patty and broil for about 30 seconds. Serve on a whole grain bun, in a fresh lettuce wrap, or on “grilled portobello buns” and enjoy your holiday!
Note: Make sure to chill the patties in the refrigerator before baking.
Spicy Tip: Beet Burgers aren’t super spicy, but if you want them a little more mild, remove seeds from the  jalapeños or try using green chillies.
Shortcut: I used precooked brown rice and heated it in the microwave before adding to the recipe to save me a few minutes. I also used canned beets and black beans!
Warning: Do not grill on a barbecue, they can fall apart!

Looking for other veggie burger recipes?
Chickpea Patties
Black Bean Burgers

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