Fig Bars

With a dash of magical maca, these bars will make you and your taste buds oh-so-happy!  Great for an early-afternoon pick me up snackeroo!  Or a guilt free, healthy, easy and low-cost dessert!

Sweet Apple Slaw

 Michael and I whipped this up for lunch today.  I'm not the biggest coleslaw fan, but this was awesome!!!  Because the sauce is cashew based, and it's packed with veggies, fruit, nuts, and dates, we ate it as a main course.  Add some brown rice or quinoa to get your grains in there too.  Why kohlrabi? We've been getting it in our CSA box and had no clue what to do with it.  Can't find kohlrabi? Use cabbage or broccoli stems instead.  What's so great about kohlrabi?  It has a lovely mild flavor that beautifully complements the apples and is a remarkable source of vitamin C among other vitamins and nutrients!

Chia Goodness

I'll be posting more meal recipes soon, but for now, here's a fun snack that we just discovered: Ruth's Chia Goodness (click here or on the pic to check out their website).  It's a combo of chia, buckwheat, and hemp seeds.  It's quick, satisfying, delicious, and super-hero healthy.  Michael eats it before ultimate frisbee and says he's never felt better or had more energy on the field.  Because I consider snacking a hobby of mine, I'm continuously on a quest for delicious, healthy, and satisfying treats.  The price seems a little hefty at first ($6.99 at WF), but it's so filling that you only need 2 Tbsp per serving so there's actually 10 servings in that little bag! 

I get the original because I prefer to sweeten it myself.  I add almond milk, cinnamon and agave to create a sweet pudding-like breakfast or treat! Michael likes to add a little nutmeg too.  YUMMERS!

Rice Snax - Yes Please!

These are so delish and super addictive.  I could easily eat 3 boxes in one sitting.  They come in four varieties- my favorite is the garlic and onion! If you can't find them in your grocery store, either ask if they'll start carrying them, or order online! You can buy in bulk! Go to the Edward and Sons Website here!
I should be getting paid for this...

Enjoy with some Edamame Hummus for a reallllly yummy snacky snack.

Me and Kris

 A couple days ago, Michael and I went to see Kris Carr at a book signing in Sherman Oaks.  We got there a little late (argh), but were still able to hear her speak for 30 minutes.  She  was so peaceful and knowledgeable and funny, you can't help but be drawn to her.  It was great fun!

Pad Thai

Another new favorite!  This is also from cooking class we took at Cru.  Not gonna lie, I wasn't too excited to try kelp noodles - they just didn't seem that appealing to me.  Once again, I was wrong - they're delish!  This is hands down the easiest meal I've ever made.  Even if you make your almond butter from scratch, it'll only take you about 15 minutes - you could make it for lunch!  I apologize for the less than scrumptious picture - for some reason this dish is very camera shy.

Cabinet Makeover

 One of the first things I did when I began the cleanse, was cleanse my cabinet.  As you can see it was awful - embarrassing, really.  I could never find anything, and half of the stuff would go bad because I'd forget it was there.  Or I'd buy what I already had, or I'd forget what grain was in the bags!  Stressful.  Mason jars are a very cheap solution.  They're about $1.19 each at the craft store so you can go crazy.  Not to mention they're adorable!  They're air tight so no buggies will get in, they don't contain any icky or harmful chemicals that plastic containers have, and you can clearly see what they contain.  I also use them for my green juice.  Ready for the after?