Give Your Heart a Little TLC
As a life-sustaining organ, your heart is responsible for pumping oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood throughout the body and ultimately your cells. Each of these recipes is rich in one or more of the essential nutrients or phytochemicals needed to support a healthy cardiovascular system. These include minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium which aid in the contraction of the heart muscle; vitamins like B6, B12 and folate to help regulate levels of metabolic by-products; antioxidants which help to prevent arterial plaque build up and fiber which can help to reduce cholesterol and also keep blood vessels and arteries from hardening or plugging up. They’re also naturally low in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium.
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
Makes 1 serving Ingredients: Smoothie bowl: 1.5 cups frozen bananas 1/2 cup steamed and cooled pumpkin (the small ones used for pie) or kabocha squash [...]
Vegan Kid-Friendly Green Franken Smoothie
Before your kids load up on chocolate and candy on Halloween (or the following weeks), here's an easy and delicious breakfast (or lunch!) that's packed [...]
Kid-Friendly Vegan No Bake Pumpkin Spice Balls
These balls are kid-friendly, allergen-friendly, gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, dairy free and the perfect bite-size snack for Halloween! Makes 7-8 balls Ingredients: 3/4 cup oat flour [...]
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes
Makes about 8 pancakes Ingredients: 1 scoop Growing Naturals chocolate pea protein 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup almond milk 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 [...]
Keto Avo Green Smoothie
Ingredients 1/3 ripened hass avocado (frozen preferably) 1 cup or large handful of fresh kale or spinach 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (can substitute with [...]
Roasted Beet Hummus
Beets have an impressive nutritional profile and are incredibly beneficial to health. Not only are they low in calories and rich in essential nutrients, but [...]
Vegan Strawberry Sundae
This dairy-free strawberry sundae is perfectly delicious and nutritious for hot summer days! Coconut milk and banana give it that creamy mouthfeel and the vanilla [...]
Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding
Loaded with healthy fats and fiber, avocados are the base of this nutritious and delicious take on chocolate pudding. This version will keep you satisfied [...]
Coconut Acai Bowl
This classic acai bowl is paired with coconut and powered with 21g plant protein. Acai berries super healthy and loaded with antioxidants to help your [...]
Iced Dairy-Free Golden Turmeric Latte
Also known as golden milk, this deliciously spicy golden latte (which is actually coffee-free) gets its color from turmeric, an ancient spice with major health [...]
Blueberry Breakfast Protein Bars
Makes approximately 12-15 bars Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 scoops Growing Naturals vanilla pea protein 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 tsp [...]
Strawberry Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Makes 2 large smoothies Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt of your choice 2 scoops Growing Naturals Vanilla Blast Pea [...]