high energy/low sugar RECIPES #healthy

These shakes have it all: good fat, good protein, and good fiber. Use as meal replacement on detox days, or as mini-meal or breakfast anyday!

Two minutes of grilling crispy romaine hearts changes a ho-hum lunch salad into a smoky charred meal!

My kids inspired me to make a healthier “Slurpee” or “Icee” copycat recipe – equally as refreshing, delicious and fun, without all the artificial color, sweeteners and chemicals!

Guacamole is healthy in and of itself, but it’s also one of those calorie-dense foods that can go from a snack to a meal pretty quickly. The blend in this version extends the volume of the dish by 50 percent, while taking down the calories. Serve the guac with cucumber rounds or strips of red or yellow bell pepper for dipping.

Who needs nasty—and unhealthy—food coloring when you can get a beautiful green color naturally? The mint hue in this gelato comes from avocado and spinach—which you’ll never taste—and the real mint adds a coolness and pop of flavor that the faux stuff could never deliver.

This super simple recipe is hugely versatile: It can go savory and replace mayo or cream in a recipe, or go sweet and stand in for the butter or oil in baked goods.

This delicious and versatile green blend can be used in sauces like pesto or eaten on it's own plain or warmed with broth as a soup.