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Mixed Berry-Lime Smoothie Bowl with Banana & Granola

Mixed Berry-Lime Smoothie Bowl with Banana & Granola

Ingredients

4 Servings

  • 2 bananas 1 lime 1 (6 oz) pkg blackberries
  • 4 cup frozen mixed berries 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 1 ⅓ cup granola
  • 8 fl oz (1 cup) whole milk ¼ cup honey

Instructions

Cook time: 15 min

This recipe will make about 6 cups of smoothie. Work in batches to best fit your blender.

  1. Wash and dry the fresh produce.
  2. Peel and thinly slice bananas; set aside.
  3. Zest and juice lime into a blender.
  4. Add frozen mixed berries, yogurt, milk, honey, and cinnamon to the blender.
  5. Blend on high speed until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
  6. To serve, divide smoothie between bowls and top with banana, blackberries, and granola. Enjoy!

Chicken Taco Salad Boats with Black Beans, Tomato, Cheese & Guacamole

Ingredients

4 Servings

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 small bunch green onions (scallions)
  • 1 lime
  • 2 hearts romaine hearts
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans
  • ⅔ cup water 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, Mexican blend
  • 1 cup guacamole

Instructions

Cook time: 20 min

  1. Wash and dry the fresh produce.
  2. Halve tomatoes and place on a plate.
  3. Trim green onions; cut crosswise into ¼-inch pieces and add to the plate with the tomatoes, keeping them separate.
  4. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. While the skillet heats up, cut lime into wedges and add to the plate; set aside.
  6. Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add chicken and cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, drain and rinse beans in a colander.
  8. Add beans, water, and taco seasoning to the skillet with the chicken; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and the meat is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes more. Remove taco filling from the heat.
  9. Meanwhile, trim off and discard the root end of each romaine heart; separate the leaves to use as taco shells and divide between plates.
  10. Divide taco filling between the romaine leaves; top with tomatoes, green onions, and shredded cheese. Serve with guacamole and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!
  11. Meanwhile, trim off and discard the root end of each romaine heart

Chicken Taco Salad Boats with Black Beans, Tomato, Cheese & Guacamole
Vegan Granola "Banana Bread" Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Vegan Granola "Banana Bread" Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Ingredients

4 Servings

  • 1 banana
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup granola, vegan
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 12 fl oz (1 ½ cups) vanilla ice cream, vegan

Instructions

Cook time: 40 min

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Peel banana, break into chunks, and place in a medium bowl.
  3. Add sugar, oil, and vanilla to the bowl with the banana. Crush with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  4. Add granola to the bowl, breaking apart any extra-large pieces with your hands, and stir to combine; set aside.
  5. Place flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; stir to combine.
  6. Add flour mixture to the bowl with the banana and stir to combine the cookie batter.
  7. Using a scant ¼-cup measure, divide batter into 8 portions and place on the baking sheet. Using a silicone spatula or the back of a spoon, spread each cookie into a 2-inch circle.
  8. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake until cookies are golden and slightly firm around the edges, 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  9. Once cool, arrange half of the cookies on a flat surface, bottom-side facing up. Place a scoop of ice cream on top of each, then cover with remaining cookies. Gently press cookies into the ice cream to secure the sandwiches.
  10. To serve, divide ice cream sandwiches between plates and enjoy!

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