Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies (wheat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free)

For quick and easy cookies, try this recipe!

1 box King Arthur Gluten Free Cookie Mix
1 egg
2 tbsp water
1 stick organic grass-fed butter (for dairy-free, substitute 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Coconut Oil)
1/2 bag Enjoy Life Chocolate Mega Chunks
1 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Extra Thick Rolled Oats

1) Prepare the cookie mix as indicated on the back of the cookie mix box.

2) Add the chocolate chunks and oatmeal. Stir.

3) Drop 1 tbsp rounds onto a cookie sheet and bake.

Your kids will LOVE them! I promise :)

Organic White Bean, Pumpkin & Chicken Soup (wheat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free)

This soup is extremely delicious and will be a staple in our home this Fall! It's quick and easy to prepare and will be on-the-table in 30 minutes.

2 tbsp organic EVOO
1/2 purple onion, finely chopped
1 (15 oz) can organic pumpkin
3 1/2 cups organic free-range chicken broth (substitute vegetable broth for a vegan/vegetarian recipe)
1 (15 oz) can organic Great Northern beans
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice seasoning
1/2 tsp sea salt
Black pepper to season
2 cups cooked organic free range chicken breasts, cubed (optional)

1) In a large pot, sauté the onions in olive oil over low-medium heat
2) Stir in broth, pumpkin, beans, pumpkin pie spice and salt
3) Simmer for 10 minutes
4) Pour mixture in batches into a blender and process until smooth (If using a Blendtec, you can pour entire contents into the blender and blend for 20 seconds on Speed 1)
5) Pour the soup from the blender back into the pot and reheat on low
6) Add chicken cubes (optional) and serve!

*If you opt not to add the chicken, you can blend 2 tbsp of Shaklee Instant Protein Soy to add 16g protein!

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes (wheat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free)

With the Fall weather in full swing, I thought it would be fun to create a recipe for apple cinnamon pancakes. Boy did they turn out well! They were so yummy I could've eaten four! My family thought they were delicious as well.

The recipe is completely organic with no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or fillers. It's also wheat-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free! The Shaklee Instant Protein Soy also adds 32g of protein to the batch!

1/2 cup organic apple cinnamon sauce
1 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten free Pancake mix
2 eggs (free-range, vegetarian fed)
4 tbsp Shaklee Instant Protein Soy (this adds 32g protein and no carbs!)
1 cup organic vanilla soy milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp organic vanilla extract


1. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2. Heat a large skillet to 350 degrees.

3. Grease the skillet with whatever you like to use.

4. Scoop 1/4 cup of the mix and pour onto the skillet.

Makes 10 delicious pancakes! Top with Xagave or maple syrup for added yumminess :).

Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Muffins (wheat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free)

These muffins make a great snack and are loaded with fiber.  Be sure to drink at least 8 oz. of water each time you eat one because water is fiber's best friend! :)

3 ripe bananas
1 tsp organic vanilla extract
4 tbsp organic coconut oil
1 cup water
3/4 cup Xagave (raw agave nectar)
1 1/2 cups organic coconut flour
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips (dairy-free)
1/4 cup raw walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. In a medium bowl, mash bananas and add the vanilla, coconut oil, water, and agave.

2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda.

3. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts.

4. Roll into balls and fill each pocket of a lightly greased muffin pan.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Chocolaty Chocolate Chip Pancakes (wheat-free, dairy-free)

On the weekends, I make pancakes for the family. I thought it would be fun to jazz them up a bit by making chocolaty chocolate chip pancakes. Boy were they excited!!!

I used the following ingredients but feel free to substitute with your preferred oil and milk.

2 cups Namaste Waffle & Pancake Mix
2 organic, vegetarian-fed hen eggs
2 tablespoons organic coconut oil (can use olive oil or grape seed oil)
3/4 cup organic soy milk (can use almond milk or rice milk)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp Shaklee Energizing Soy Protein Creamy Cocoa
1/4 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips

Reserve chips and mix all ingredients with a blender. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour onto preheated, sprayed griddle.

For added sweetness, top with fresh raspberries and Xagave nectar.

Banana Walnut Chocolate Bread (dairy-free)

This bread is a delicious alternative to the traditional banana nut bread.

3 ripe bananas
1 tsp organic vanilla extract
3 tbsp extra virgin organic coconut oil
1/2 cup Xagave (raw agave nectar)
1 1/2 cups organic spelt flour (for gluten-free bread, substitute with gluten-free oat flour)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips (dairy-free, gluten-free)
1/2 cup raw walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. In a medium bowl, mash bananas and add the vanilla, coconut oil, and agave.

2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda.

3. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts.

4. Pour into a lightly greased bread pan.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Blueberry Chia Muffins with Flaxseed (wheat-free, gluten-free)

I thought it would be fun to experiment a little with a blueberry muffin. I cheated by starting with King Arthur's Gluten-Free Muffin Mix and added a bunch of healthy ingredients. They turned out AMAZING!

Ingredients:
1 box King Arthur's Gluten-Free Muffin Mix
6 tbsp organic unsalted butter (melted) OR 6 tbsp organic virgin coconut oil
3 tbsp milled, ground flaxseed
2 tbsp Shaklee Instant Protein Soy
1 cup light vanilla soymilk (instead of cow's milk)
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp chia seeds
1.5 cups blueberries

Follow the instructions on the box.
Add the flaxseed and Instant Protein Soy with the powdered muffin mix.
Add the vanilla extract after the soymilk.
Use a spoon and gently fold in the blueberries and chia seeds.

Organic Oat Flour Biscuits (wheat-free, gluten-free)

Since I just recently learned that I shouldn't consume wheat and certain dairy products, I set out to create healthy biscuits the whole family can enjoy. These were particularly delicious especially if you add homemade strawberry jam.

Recipe:
1 1/4 cup organic oat flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp Shaklee Instant Protein Soy
1/3 cup vanilla soy milk
2 tbsp butter (from grass-fed cows)
1 egg (from free-range chickens)

Mix all dry ingredients together. Cut in the butter and add the rest of ingredients. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 min. Enjoy!

Each biscuit contains:
87 calories
4 grams fat
9 grams carbs
6 grams protein

Organic Strawberry Chia Pie

Whole Wheat Pie Crust

2 ½ cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic Whole Wheat Flour

¼ tsp. Sea Salt

½ cup Organic Coconut Oil (liquefied)

½ cup water

• Stir salt and flour together.
• Make a hole in the dry ingredients.
• Pour in oil and water.

• Mix lightly to form dough and shape into a ball.

• Roll out on floured surface.

• Place your pie dish on top of dough and flip over.

• Press dough into dish and form edges.

• Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
• Let cool.

Strawberry Chia Filling

2 lbs. Organic Strawberries (blended to make 4 cups)

3 cups Organic Strawberries (sliced)

¼ cup Organic Raw Chia Seeds

1 tbsp. Organic Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

½ cup Organic Cane Sugar or Xylitol

¼ cup Organic Agave Nectar

¼ cup water

2 tbsp. Corn Starch

• Blend 2 lbs. strawberries to make 4 cups.

• In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups blended strawberries and ¼ cup Chia Seeds.
• Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

• In a cup, add water and cornstarch.  Mix well and set aside stove.

• In a saucepan, add the remaining 1 cup blended strawberries, sugar, agave, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat to medium and add 1 tbsp. of cornstarch mixture.  Stir well.  Add a second tablespoon of cornstarch mixture.  Stir well.  Add a third tablespoon of cornstarch mixture.  Stir well.  Add a final tablespoon of cornstarch mixture.  Stir well.  Let cool.

• Add 3 cups of sliced strawberries to mixing bowl and stir.

• Add saucepan mixture to mixing bowl.

• Pour strawberry contents from mixing bowl into cooled pie crust.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before eating.

All Natural Strawberry Jam Recipes

Our family went to an organic strawberry farm and picked 35 pounds of strawberries.  We came home, washed them in Basic H, and hulled them.  The next step was to make several varieties of strawberry jam.  I'd like to share the recipes with you so that you can enjoy all natural strawberry jam too!

Strawberry Xylitol Jam

• Use Pomona's Pectin and follow their cooking directions.
• Add 1 cup Xylitol
• 4 cups of blended strawberries = 2 lbs. whole strawberries
• Yields six 8 oz. jelly jars.

Strawberry Honey Jam

• Use Pomona's Pectin and follow their cooking directions.
• Add 1 cup Organic Local Honey
• 4 cups of blended strawberries = 2 lbs. whole strawberries
• Yields six 8 oz. jelly jars.

Organic Strawberry and Cane Sugar Jam

• Use Pomona's Pectin and follow their cooking directions.
• Add 1 cup Organic Cane Sugar (Florida Crystals)
• 4 cups of blended strawberries = 2 lbs. whole strawberries
• Yields six 8 oz. jelly jars.

Organic Strawberry Agave Jam

• Use Pomona's Pectin and follow their cooking directions.
• Add 1 cup Organic Raw Agave
• Add 1/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar (Florida Crystals)
• 4 cups of blended strawberries = 2 lbs. whole strawberries
• Yields six 8 oz. jelly jars.

Strawberry Xylitol and Honey Jam

• Use Pomona's Pectin and follow their cooking directions.
• Add 1 cup Xylitol
• Add 1/4 cup Organic Local Honey
• 4 cups of blended strawberries = 2 lbs. whole strawberries
• Yields six 8 oz. jelly jars.

Organic Strawberry Chia Jam

• 4 cups of blended strawberries = 2 lbs. whole strawberries
• Add 4 tablespoons Organic Raw Chia Seeds
• Add 4 tablespoons water
• Add 1/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar (Florida Crystals)
• Add 4 tablespoons Organic Raw Agave
• Stir and refrigerate
• Yields five 8 oz. jelly jars.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Today's lunch smoothie was so yummy! Even though it's green in color, you'll never taste the spinach!

Ingredients include:

Energizing Soy Protein, Chocolate
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Banana
Spinach
Roasted Almond Butter (optional)
Ice