Easy Healthy Recipes

Matcha green tea is a premium grade of tea that is imported from Japan. Before harvest, the leaves are carefully shaded from sunlight, which protects their nutritive value. These matcha green tea pancakes are a delicate green color and taste great with your favorite pancake toppings.
Ingredients: Almond milk, brown rice flour, egg, sugar, coconut oil, matcha green tea powder, hemp protein powder, butter, greek yogurt, walnuts, almonds, banana chips, cranberries, golden raisins, maple syrup, cacao powder, baking powder.
Total Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 9-10 pancakes

Lemons are not always thought of for their nutritional properties, but they are an excellent source of vitamin C. These lemon poppy seed pancakes are the perfect morning pick-me-up. They rise beautifully to create an attractive short stack that can be drizzled with maple syrup or agave syrup.
Ingredients: Brown rice flour, coconut flour, almond milk, egg, coconut oil, lemon, sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds.
Total Time: 25 minutes | Yield: 10 pancakes

Most quinoa recipes use the grain in a hearty pilaf or other savory dish. These pancakes turn these typical traditions on their head with an innovative use of the pseudograin. The excellent protein content of quinoa makes these appropriate for a healthy breakfast or a hearty “breakfast for dinner.”
Ingredients: Quinoa, whole wheat pastry flour (or brown rice flour for gluten-free cakes), eggs, milk, maple syrup or honey, raw pecans, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt.
Total Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 7 pancakes

Chia seeds are nutritionally dense and are considered a complete protein, meaning that they contain all of the amino acids your body is incapable of producing itself. When mixed with milk, pumpkin puree, and a bit of maple syrup, chia seeds plump up into a creamy pudding. Its fiber and protein content makes it a great meal to make in the morning before running out the door.
Ingredients: Milk, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, fresh blueberries.
Total Time: 10 minutes | Yield: 4 servings

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is essential to give your body the fuel it needs to start things off right. Not only is oatmeal extremely healthy, but it is also a very fast breakfast food. Moringa powder is a unique topping that adds even more nutrients to this traditionally wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients: Gluten-free rolled oats, almond milk, agave or maple syrup, vanilla extract, moringa powder, pistachios, dried mulberries, unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds.
Total Time: 10 minutes | Yield: 4 servings

A berry bowl that will refresh, satiate and delight- our açaí mix is a smoothie in a bowl that includes a superb source of protein to whet your appetite while it whets your palate. This recipe utilizes a blend of powders and fresh ingredients to pack it with nutrients and fruity flavors without all the unnecessary calories and surplus sugars.
Ingredients: Frozen strawberries, almond milk, whey protein powder, acai powder, banana, fresh fruit toppings

Your liver does a great job of detoxifying your body, but sometimes it can use a little boost. This detox smoothie is full of superfoods, including spirulina and hemp protein powder. Adding a frozen banana makes the smoothie creamy and satisfying. Top it with fresh mint for a refreshing smoothie that will satisfy you when you are short on time.
Ingredients: Almond milk, frozen banana, spirulina, hemp protein powder (optional), fresh mint, chia seeds, hemp hearts.
Total Time: 5 minutes | Yield: 2 servings

This smoothie contains an abundance of antioxidants that will help protect your tissues against oxidative damage. Just two tablespoons of matcha green tea powder provides fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and beneficial minerals. With an almond milk base, this smoothie is vegan and dairy-free.
Ingredients: Almond milk, matcha green tea powder, hemp protein powder, almond flour, dried mulberries, pitted dates, flaxseed meal, ice cubes, stevia powder.
Total Time: 5 minutes | Yield: 4 smoothies

Spirulina is a hot new superfood, but its reputation is well deserved. Spirulina powder is derived from blue-green microalgae. By unit weight, it contains more protein than soybeans, beef, or chicken. Plus, each serving of spirulina gives you all of the essential amino acids you need. This green smoothie is simple to make and is a refreshing protein boost.
Ingredients: Spirulina, banana, fresh spinach, apple juice, crushed ice, lemon juice.
Total Time: 2 minutes | Yield: 2 smoothies

For those with a sweet tooth that love the savor of matcha, this delectable latte is everything you're seeking in a drink. Not only is the formulation free of dairy and other products to offer a completely vegan drink, but the beverage also includes fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for an added health boost!
Ingredients: Matcha green tea powder, sugar, vanilla extract, almond milk, coconut milk, coconut cream.
Total Time: 5 minutes | Yield: 4 servings

Homemade jams seem like a big project, but they don’t have to be. This blueberry chia seed jam is ready in just 10 minutes, and it will become your new go-to recipe for smearing on whole-wheat bread or pouring over pancakes.
Ingredients: Blueberries, chia seeds, organic agave syrup.
Total Time: 10 minutes | Yield: 1 cup

Isn’t salsa supposed to contain chiles, you ask? Not this version. This pumpkin seed salsa recipe was inspired by an ancient Mayan dish known as sikil p’ak. It is more of a dip than the usual salsas we see in the U.S. Plus, it is a crowd-pleasing recipe that is easy to make. Food processing raw pumpkin seeds releases their monounsaturated fats and gives you 10 grams of protein per serving.
Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, garlic, cayenne pepper, olive oil, cilantro, salt.
Total Time: 10 minutes | Yield: 12 servings

Guacamole gets its creamy richness from avocados, which contain beneficial monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber. This version adds a bit of chlorella for even more nutritional bang for its buck. Chlorella is a type of green algae that contains chlorophyll and essential minerals like iron, magnesium and calcium. All of that nutrition can be yours with just 15 minutes of cooking time.
Ingredients: Avocados, tomato, onion, lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, jalapeno pepper, chlorella powder, salt, crushed pepper.
Total Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 3 cups (10 servings)

Veggie wraps are the very definition of an easy recipe, but they can sometimes feel a bit dull. This wrap adds some Mediterranean flair by beginning with a hearty smear of hummus. Adding spinach and sun-dried tomatoes helps you get your daily servings of vegetables, while quinoa adds protein.
Ingredients: Tortilla wraps, quinoa, hummus, fresh spinach, sun-tomatoes, shredded carrots.
Total Time: 30 minutes | Yield: 4 wraps

Homemade granola bars seem like they could pose an exhausting challenge, but they don’t get more simple than this no bake recipe. These bars come together in just 15 minutes and keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Featuring peanut butter, pistachios, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dried cherries, these bars are far tastier -- and healthier -- than anything you will find in the store.
Ingredients: Gluten-free rolled oats, peanut butter, dried tart cherries, pistachios, flaxseed meal, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, agave syrup. unsweetened applesauce, melted cacao nibs or dark chocolate.
Total Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 8 - 10 servings

Quinoa fritters make for a great weeknight dinner. They taste great, and they are easily repurposed into a lunch for tomorrow. Cooked quinoa is mixed with pureed black beans in this nutritious recipe. Place your fritter into a pita pocket or enjoy on a whole-wheat bun for a protein-rich meal.
Ingredients: Quinoa, black beans, gluten-free rolled oats, egg, cumin powder, salt, cilantro.
Total Time: 25 minutes | Yield: 12 medium-sized fritters

This simple salad serves up a scrumptious selection of seeds, fruits, and greens. Buckwheat offers the perfect base to fill you up without weighing you down and the delectable addition of cranberries creates a sweeter palate that balances our the savory flavors of the dish.
Ingredients: Mixed greens, buckwheat, tomatoes, onion, raw pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper.
Total Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 5 servings

One of the best things about salads is their versatility. There are nearly infinite possibilities for variation. This kale quinoa salad contains two nutritional powerhouses: the superfoods kale and quinoa. Together, these ingredients create a salad that will satiate you until your next meal. Plus, kale is hardy enough that it won’t wilt when dressed with this vinaigrette ahead of time.
Ingredients: Quinoa, fresh baby kale, purple cabbage, carrots, fresh dill, boiled eggs, rice wine, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper.
Total Time: 25 minutes | Yield: 8 servings

Truffles are the perfect dinner party dessert: they feel ultra-fancy but are dead simple to make. These chocolate truffles are 100% gluten-free and vegan, meaning that they will be a hit with nearly everyone. Chewy Medjool dates mixed with chia seeds and cacao powder provide a moist truffle interior. Then, roll your truffles in your favorite coatings. Coconut, cacao powder, or chia seeds make amazing toppings for these healthy yet rich desserts.
Ingredients: Jumbo Mejdool dates, almond flour, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, cacao powder, agave or maple syrup, almond milk, unsweetened shredded coconut.
Total Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 24 truffles

This is one of those versatile recipes that is just as good for a nutritious breakfast as it is for an indulgent dessert. You’ll never believe how simple it is to make. Mixing chia seeds with blueberries creates a thick, naturally sweetened jam that is an amazing counterpoint to the gluten-free almond base.
Ingredients: Raw almonds, gluten-free rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, water, vanilla or almond extract, blueberries, cacao powder, coconut oil.
Total Time: 30 minutes | Yield: 16 mini bars