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Green Tea Smoothie with KiwiGreen smoothies, fresh fruit, and all of the great benefits of green tea come together in this delightful smoothie. It makes a perfect breakfast or afternoon snack. You’ll be full of energy and ready to take on anything that comes your way.

Ingredients

1 banana (fresh or frozen)
1/4 of a fresh mango
1 fresh kiwi, peeled
2 cups loosely packed kale
1 1/2 cup fresh brewed green tea, cooled
1/2 cup ice
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp chia seeds Continue reading

Slow Cooker Steel Cut OatmealSteel cut oatmeal makes a great breakfast any day of the week. You get a warm and filling meal to get you started right and the fiber will leave you feeling full all of the way until lunch. You can also change the flavorings each time so you won’t get bored!

I love cooking steel cut oatmeal in the slow cooker because the texture ends up great and you can set a timer and have it ready when you wake up!

I just toss everything in before bed and in eight hours I’ve got fresh oatmeal. (No worries if it sits longer, it’ll still taste fine.) Continue reading

Mini Spinach CakesSpinach cheese cakes are great because they’re packed with healthy veggies and protein, they’re portioned in little cakes, and you can make a bunch and reheat them later. They make good side dishes with lunch and dinner and can be packed in a lunch box as well. They also only take a few ingredients!

Ingredients

12 cups of adult spinach (remove the tough stems)
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Continue reading