Vegan Strawberry Cacao Nibs Smoothie

Indulge in the rich and satisfying flavors of this Vegan Strawberry Cacao Nibs Smoothie. It's a delightful combination of sweet strawberries, creamy banana, and the subtle crunch of cacao nibs, all blended together with almond milk for a smooth and luscious treat. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Add the frozen strawberries, banana, cacao nibs, almond milk, maple syrup if desired, and vanilla extract to a blender

Blend until smooth and creamy, usually for about 1-2 minutes

Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if needed

Pour into a glass, garnish with a few cacao nibs or sliced strawberries if you like, and enjoy!

Paleo Slow-Cooker Short Rib Tacos with Homemade Tortillas

Grain-free homemade tortillas are used to make these flavor-filled Paleo Slow-Cooker Short Rib Tacos. This is a tasty and filling Paleo dish that's ideal for a special occasion or family meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef short ribs
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/4 cup water
• Toppings: Guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocado

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine the beef short ribs, diced onion, minced garlic, beef broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the short ribs are tender and can be easily shredded with a fork

While the short ribs are cooking, prepare the homemade tortillas

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt

Add coconut oil and water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms

Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into tortilla shapes between two sheets of parchment paper

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each tortilla for about 2 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned and pliable

Once the short ribs are done, remove them from the slow cooker and shred the meat with a fork

Discard any bones

Serve the shredded short rib meat on the homemade tortillas and top with guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocado

Enjoy your delicious Paleo Slow-Cooker Short Rib Tacos with Grain-free Homemade Tortillas!

Citrus Stripe Cookies

Citrus Stripe Cookies are delectable, buttery treats with a citrus flavor burst. These visually appealing cookies are ideal for special occasions or whenever you crave a zesty-sweet treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons citrus zest lemon, orange, or a mix
• 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Food coloring gels yellow and orange

Instructions:

Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy

Mix the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest into the butter

Mix well until everything is well mixed

Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients little by little

Mix the dough until it holds together

Split the dough into three equal pieces

Leave some of it the way it is

For the second part, add yellow food coloring gel

For the third part, add orange food coloring gel

Work the dough around until the colors are spread out evenly

Use a small piece of each color of dough to make thin strips that are all the same length

The strips will look like stripes if you put them next to each other, gently press them together, and then twist them

Slowly press the ends together to close the twisted strip

Do the same thing with the rest of the dough and place the striped strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Put the dough strips with stripes in the fridge for about 30 minutes

Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up

After the dough strips have been chilled, cut them into cookies of any thickness you like

Place the cookies on a baking sheet, leaving space between them

After the oven is hot, bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet

Then, move them to a wire rack to cool all the way down

Lemon and Thyme Chicken Salad

A tasty and refreshing salad with grilled chicken marinated in tangy lemon and fragrant thyme. It is served on a bed of mixed greens with crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. For a quick and healthy meal, this Lemon and Thyme Chicken Salad is great.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 3 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a marinade

Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them

Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken

Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat

Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center

Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion slices

Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad

Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste

Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients

Serve the Lemon and Thyme Chicken Salad immediately, and enjoy!

Pink Panther Mocktail Recipe

A refreshing and vibrant mocktail with the sweetness of pink lemonade and grenadine syrup balanced by the effervescence of sparkling water.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pink lemonade
• 1 cup sparkling water
• 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions:

Put pink lemonade and sparkling water in a pitcher

Mix in the grenadine syrup

Fill the glasses with ice cubes

Put the mocktail mix on top of the ice

Put lemon slices and fresh mint leaves on top

Enjoy! Serve cold

Pasta Puttanesca with Grilled Tomatoes

This recipe for Pasta Puttanesca with Grilled Tomatoes is a tasty take on a traditional Italian dish. The salty and sour tastes of olives, capers, and anchovies go well with the sweet taste of grilled tomatoes to make a tasty and filling pasta dish.

Ingredients:

• 300g pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 anchovy fillets, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 can 400g diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pitted olives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Chop up some anchovies, mince some garlic, and add some red pepper flakes

After two to three minutes, the garlic should smell good

Put olives, capers, and diced tomatoes in the pan

Add pepper and salt

Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every now and then

Set the grill to medium-high heat while the sauce is simmering

Add a little olive oil, salt, and pepper to the cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half

As soon as the food starts to turn black, take it off the grill

Put the cooked pasta in the pan with the sauce

Add the pasta and toss it so that the sauce covers it all

When you serve the pasta, put grilled cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and grated Parmesan cheese on top of it

Have fun with your grilled tomato pasta puttanesca!

Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes Vegan

Feel free to enjoy these fluffy chocolate chip pumpkin pancakes that are perfect for vegans. With their warm pumpkin and cinnamon flavors and sweet vegan chocolate chips, these pancakes are great for a cozy breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg

In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay

Gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips into the batter

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray

Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through

Serve the fluffy chocolate chip pumpkin pancakes hot with your favorite vegan toppings like maple syrup or vegan whipped cream