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Almond Butter and Banana Rice Cakes

August 13, 2015
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It doesn’t get any simpler than this. It’s almond butter on a rice cake with bananas and pears.

After I’ve come home from a yoga class or run in the park, I want to eat something fast. This snack is easy to throw together and hits the spot every time. What you eat after a workout is important as it serves to supply your body with new energy that it will use to either refill its muscle glycogen stores or to repair the damaged muscle tissues. This snack is a great combination of complex carbohydrates and protein to do just those things.

Almond Butter and Banana + Pear Rice Cakes

Vegan, Gluten-Free

Serves 1

Ingredients:

  • 2 brown rice cakes
  • 2 Tbsp almond butter
  • 1 banana, sliced into pieces
  • 1 pear, sliced
  • drizzle of honey (optional)
  • hemp seeds (optional)

Directions:

  1. Spread almond butter on the rice cake and top with banana, pear, drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of hemp seeds. Devour.

*Additional topping ideas:

  • peanut butter
  • cashew butter
  • sunflower seed butter
  • coconut butter
  • chia seed jam
  • cacao nibs
  • cinnamon
  • strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
  • peaches
  • shredded coconut
  • hummus & veggies
  • avocado

 

Photo credit: my sister, Jenny Norris

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Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce

May 25, 2015
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Today I’m sharing with you a simple recipe you can whip together in less than 20 minutes. This raw avocado sauce is so creamy, rich and satisfying. It also makes for the perfect dish to bring along to impress your friends at any Summer gatherings.

Hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday! My long weekend has consisted of exploring navy ships for Fleet Week in NYC, lounging in the park and lots of rooftop hangs.

Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • whole wheat or gluten-free pasta, enough for two (I used quinoa and spinach gluten-free linguine)
  • 1 whole ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1 small lemon, juice and zest
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt & pepper
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook according to it’s directions.
  2. While you are waiting for the pasta to cook, make the avocado sauce.  Place the avocado, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt into a blender and process until smooth and creamy.
  3. When the pasta is done, strain and place into a large bowl. Pour the avocado sauce over and toss it until it is combined. Garnish with lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes.
  4. It is best served immediately, but it’s also great cold. Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate.

Photo credit: my sister, Jenny.

PS – Happy Memorial Day! I want to thank all of our service men and women and their families. Sending you much love. xx

Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

July 23, 2014
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This summer, NYC is bringing the heat. It has been a hot, humid summer tempered only by an occasional thunderstorm and lots of cold watermelon. With all this sticky humidity, I have to remind myself of all of the great things that the summer brings: farmer’s markets, long days of sunshine, flowers, roof top parties, afternoons spent at the pool, ice pops.

To celebrate summer I made a raw soup. It combines two summertime favorites – avocado and cucumber. This refreshing, delicate soup is a perfect pairing to a sunny day.

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Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

Vegan, Raw, Dairy-free & Gluten-free

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 large cucumbers, roughly chopped
  • 2 avocados, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 4 fresh dill sprigs, to garnish

Directions:

  1. Combine cucumbers, avocado, garlic, lime and salt in a food processor or powerful blender and blend until totally creamy and smooth.
  2. Chill 30 minutes before serving and top with dill to garnish.   

Fourth of July: Recipe Roundup

July 2, 2014

Here are some ideas for healthy dishes to help you stay on track this holiday. I hope these simple, irresistible recipes make your patriotic potluck a breeze! 

melon-salad

Melon Salad

quinoa

Simple Quinoa Salad

cocktail3

White Sangria Sparkler

peach_tostada_2

Peach Tostada

tomato gazpacho

Farmers’ Market Gazpacho

hummus

Raw Hummus

lemon_quinoa_salad_2

Lemon Quinoa Chickpea Salad

popsicle

Gourmet Popsicles

falafel-raw

Baked Pistachio and Herb Falafel

zucchini_salad

Pasta Alla Checca

 beans-avocado

Spicy Kidney Bean Chili 

I’m excited to have a long, full weekend of friends, food and fun in the city. Wishing you a very happy and safe holiday!