Mango and Red Pepper Salsa
This vibrant, quick and easy salsa comes together in 5 minutes and is great paired with corn chips or over grilled chicken or fish.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to make a colorful salsa.
Level Ups (optional)
Add in finely chopped jalapenos and a bit of cilantro.
Substitutions (optional)
Substitute diced melon for the mango.
Basic Berry Smoothie
This is a simple smoothie loaded with fiber and phytonutrients. The addition of frozen cauliflower adds a sneaky serving of vegetables. Adding nut butter or a handful of cashews adds fiber, protein and creaminess. Our favorite is a combination of frozen strawberries, raspberries and cherries because the acid in the fruit balances the sweetness but feel free to use any berry you like.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to use vegetables in smoothies.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
You’ll never taste the avocados when spiked with rich cocoa powder. The addition of coconut oil to this raw, vegan pudding will round out the flavors. Note that the pudding will solidify if you refrigerate it (coconut oil liquefies at 75 degrees). For extra flavor, sprinkle orange zest or coconut on top. Serve with ripe berries and/or coconut cream.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to make a pudding without the traditional ingredients such as milk, egg and starch.
Level Ups (optional)
Garnish with fresh berries and/or sliced bananas. Add more fiber and healthy fats with a sprinkling of chopped nuts or hemp seeds. Make it spicy with the addition of ½ tsp cinnamon and ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper. Make it chocolate-mint flavor with the addition of ½ tsp mint extract.
Substitutions (optional)
Substitute agave nectar or honey for the maple syrup. For a low sugar option, use 8-12 drops liquid Stevia + ⅓ cup canned full fat coconut milk.
Loaded Avocado Toast
For breakfast, some prefer savory to sweet. A piece of toast topped with ripe avocado, flavored with a little lemon and topped with sprouts is both a light and nutritious meal option.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to use a healthy fat with fiber as a toast spread.
Level Ups (optional)
Load up this toast with a fried egg, thinly sliced radishes, or tomatoes. Sprinkle on some seeds, herbs and/or spices such as “Everything but the Bagel Seasoning”, sunflower seeds, smoked paprika, thinly sliced basil leaves and more.