Whole-Food Recipes to Get Your Energy Back
Creamy Cauliflower Mash
This has become a favorite side dish of mine while trying to heal my gut. Cauliflower mash is a great substitute for mashed potatoes and helps you get in more detox-supporting cruciferous vegetables in an easily digestible form. This dish is pretty simple to make and allows for a lot of flavor variation believe it or not.
Quinoa Stuffing
This recipe came about in looking for healthy, gluten free holiday stuffing alternatives, however it is great any time of the year. I developed it based off a dish that I helped a client create to support their cognitive focus and energy. I’ve come to love this dish as it only takes a few simple tools and ingredients,, super versatile and is done in under 15 minutes.
Gluten Free Banana Muffins
Banana muffins have always been one of my favorite things to bake. They have natural sweetness and moisture from the bananas. They are great eaten as a snack with some butter or for breakfast with some scrambled eggs. So I decided to figure out how to make my favorite recipe gluten free and slightly healthier.
Meatballs with Veggies
This is one of my go-to recipes for making a quick, healthy meal. Meatballs are so versatile and great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can eat them hot or cold with a whole grain, vegetables, or eggs and add all sorts of sauces. I like to make a big batch and freeze half to pull out as I need them for meals or a protein-rich snacks.
Meat Stock
In my journey to heal my gut, I have reaped many benefits from including meat stock in my diet. It contains electrolytes, amino acids, and collagen which are all helpful to rebuild the gut and in turn support immune health. This recipe is based on the GAPS Introduction diet version. A batch of meat stock is very versatile too.
Creamy Carrot and Squash Soup
Pureed soups are a great way to get more vegetables into your diet especially if you have trouble digesting them. This soup is very versatile. The recipe can easily be made vegan with a change in stock. It tastes great hot or cold. You can change the flavor profile using different herbs and squashes. I use ginger and cilantro or oregano for the added spice and anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties for immune and gut health.
Vegan Carrot Cashew Dip
Vegan Carrot Cashew Dip
This is a great versatile dip to help get in your 5 to 7 servings of vegetables and fruits in a day. It works well as a healthy snack, additional flavoring to grain or vegetable dishes, or on a wrap or sandwich. It can be made with fresh or cooked vegetables and is great for parties too!