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[Recipe + Giveaway] Omega Acai Banana Ice Cream Oats

August 25, 2016 by Lindsay Ingalls 13 Comments

The post was created as a part of the #GenesisTodaySuperfoods August Challenge.

I am counting down the days to cool crisp weather, hot chai lattes, scarves, boots and Gilmore Girls. Portland doesn’t help with it’s crazy weather either. We have crispy leaves from too much sun, cool mornings but then as soon as noon time rolls around it’s blazing hot out. So this mornings breakfast seems pretty perfect – hot, cold, creamy and packed with nutrients!

Omega Acai Banana Ice Cream Oats

2016-08-26 05:08:29

Serves 1

Hot, Creamy & Cool

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For the Banana Ice Cream

1.5 frozen bananas
1 oz Genesis Superfood Acai 100
1 Genesis Superfoods Omega Capsule - prick and squeeze out the oil and toss the capsule

Oats

1/2 cup oats
1 cup water

Toppings

berries
banana
coconut
agave, honey, maple syrup

Instructions

Blend the banana and acai together until soft serve consistency.
Cook oats until soft and creamy.
Add both to a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.

By Lindsay Ingalls (@RunWithTongs)

Naturally Lindsay https://www.naturallylindsay.com/

To boost things up a bit I decided to add Genesis Today Omega 3-6-7-9. Omega 3-6-7-9 also delivers unique vegetarian sources of essential fatty acids in the oil taken from sacha inchi seeds and rare omega-7 fatty acids derived from sea buckthorn oil. This plant-based supplement also includes a beautiful blend of goji and açaí berry oils. Among other things Omega 3-6-7-9:

• Supports heart health and cognitive function*
• Supports healthy skin, hair and nails*

I like to call this my beauty bowl because of all the omegas and the acai aka the beauty berry. I know it sounds strange to have oats and banana ice cream together but I am telling you it works! The I like to mix everything together and it is a creamy goal of goodness and fills me right up until lunch.

Today is your lucky day though you don’t have to take my word for it you can try it for yourself by entering this giveaway below!

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Disclaimer: I am blogger ambassador for Genesis Today. I received monetary compensation for this post. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience.

What To Eat When It’s Too Hot To Cook

August 14, 2016 by Lindsay Ingalls 3 Comments

The post was created as a part of the #GenesisTodaySuperfoods August Challenge.
I don’t know about where you live but here in Portland we have hit a heat wave. I’m telling you I can’t even walk out my front door without instantly breaking a sweat. Who knew the PNW could be so dang hot? Anyways all this heat has me avoiding our stove and oven like the plague. So what does one eat in a heat wave? Smoothie Bowls!

This whole idea of smoothie bowls and acai bowls is not new and it’s actually a culinary concept that I resisted for years but here I am blogging about them now because currently they are my life. They are perfect for any meal and are extremely versatile. Below is my current go-to Acai Smoothie Bowl:

Protein Packed Superfood Acai Bowl

2016-08-15 03:28:00

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Base

1 banana
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1oz Genesis Acai 100
1 cup frozen mix berries
1 scoop Genesis Trim Protein Powder
1/2 scoop Genesis Greens Powder

Top

Almond Butter
Berries
Coconut
Banana

Instructions

Blend base until smooth.
Pour into a bowl and top!

By Lindsay Ingalls (@RunWithTongs)

Naturally Lindsay https://www.naturallylindsay.com/

The Trim Protein from Genesis contains a mixture of quinoa, amaranth, chia and other sprouted seeds. It has 16 g of plant-based protein per serving and is packed with superfoods such acai, mangosteen and goji berry. It also contains Garcinia Cambogia a fruit native to Southeast Asia that contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA) which is known to help promote weight loss.

I add the Greens powder because it helps support healthy digestion and daily nutrition. It also contains two of my favorite superfoods spirulina because it contains many essential vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and 18 different amino acids and flax seeds an important source of Omega-3 fatty acids. A bonus that this greens powder 25 Billion probiotics per serving, in other words your gut will thank you.

My last superfood add in is Acai 100 because I love to nourish not only my insides but also my outsides. Acai is known to promote healthy skin. I also can always use the energy boost acai provides especially when it comes to spending my days chasing two littles.

What is your favorite acai or smoothie bowl base and toppings?

Disclaimer: I am blogger ambassador for Genesis Today. I received monetary compensation for this post. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience.

{Recipe} GOJI 100 Lemonade | #GenesisTodaySuperfoods

August 7, 2016 by Lindsay Ingalls Leave a Comment

The post was created as a part of the #GenesisTodaySuperfoods August Challenge.

This month I have the incredibly opportunity to work with Genesis Today. I’ll be working with them to share recipes using their amazing superfood products. I have been using their products for years so working them is a hugely exciting thing.

I’ve been working on a number of recipes but the first one that came to mind was something light, refreshing and oh so Summer – LEMONADE! I love making all kinds of different lemonades so when I saw that GOJI 100 was one of the superfoods I’d be able to share I was thrilled because this stuff is super sweet and delicious. Perfect for pairing with tart lemons.

Goji Berry Lemonade

2016-08-07 23:31:08

Sweet, tart and the perfect amount of mood boosting vibrance.

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Ingredients

1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 oz water
1 oz Genesis Today Goji 100
2-4 teaspoons agave nectar (sweeten to taste)
12 oz glass jar filled with ice

Instructions

Pour the lemon juice, water and agave over the ice, screw on the cover and shake, shake shake.
Remove lid and pour the Goji 100 over.
Add a glass straw and enjoy!

By Lindsay Ingalls (@RunWithTongs)

Naturally Lindsay https://www.naturallylindsay.com/

I made myself a personal size lemonade but I recommend making an entire pitcher of it for your fridge because one glass just won’t be enough. Besides tasting amazing there are so many incredible benefits from the GOJI 100. Goji berries can be found theHimalayan regions of Asia and is known as the ‘Happy Berry’ – what a great name right! So think of this as Happy Berry Lemonade – now who doesn’t want to drink something that could make them a little bit happier!

I personally choose to drink GOJI 100 because it is known to supports a positive mood. There is nothing more in life that I want than to feel relaxed, positive and vibrant. So cheers!

Have you tried #genesistodaysuperfoods? Any favorites?

Disclaimer: I am blogger ambassador for Genesis Today. I received monetary compensation for this post. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience.

Green Chef | Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

July 21, 2016 by Lindsay Ingalls Leave a Comment

Disclaimer: GreenChef sent me my first box free.

I’ve become accustom to having everything delivered straight to my from door. My groceries, my toilet paper, my takeout and now my meals all measured and prepared. Now I know meal subscription boxes are not new but when it comes to a plant-based box there are very few options but I found one that I LOVE.

GreenChef is not a new meal subscription box but their plant-based box is only a few months old and let me tell you they are rocking it. The two person box comes with three meals with all the ingredients portioned out and ready for you to prepare. Basically they cut your meal prep and cook time in half and provide you with some really fun and tasty meals.

As you can see above GreenChef labels all of your ingredients to make things super easy for you. I love that these sauces are made by GreenChef and packaged up and ready to go. I also love the use of products such as the tofu and noodles that I would normally purchase myself. They also do a great job at not only providing your with organic ingredients but also go as far as to use recycled plant fiber to insulate the package.

I know what you really want to know is but how was it to prepare? How did it taste? Well it was incredibly easy to prepare! The directions were clear and easy to follow and the dish turned out just as it was supposed to. It also tasted amazing! It tasted like something I would have purchased out a restaurant but I made it!! The sauces were amazing, the recipe made more than enough food for two people and it was so tasty.

You can check out the recipe for yourself here and you can also recreate it at home!

We also had a really delicious tempeh dish with quinoa and kale salad which I brought to a pot luck. Our third meal was a minestrone soup which tasted fine but I’ll be honest it really fell flat for me especially after the first two dishes were so delicious. I have to say loving two out of three meals is pretty good.

So would I purchase this? YES! I actually have plans to purchase my next box very soon. I should say that’s one of the features I like about GreenChef you can skip weeks based on the menu of the week or if you are out of town, ect. So you can use it every week or just when you feel like it. If you’d like to give it a try you can get 4 free meals via this link.

Have you tried a meal subscription box before? What has your experience been?

Seasonal Produce | Winter | Potato

February 5, 2016 by Lindsay Ingalls 2 Comments

Winter is here at least for a few more weeks and while Winter produce isn’t quiet as diverse or exciting as Summer there are still some really great items. The Winter brings us huge varieties of citrus from giant Sumo Mandarins to teeny tiny kumquats; all with their own unique flavor and all super uplifting and refreshing. Other fruit options include kiwi and pomegranates and some varieties of apples.

Winter vegetables are often a bit heavier and grounding and include cauliflower, broccoli, Winter squashes, root vegetables and potatoes. Maybe it’s growing up in North East where Winter seems never ending but these are some of my favorite foods. The thing is they can often become a bit boring and so I’m always looking for ways to make them a bit more exciting with new flavors and sauces.

I was recently reminded of an amazing and simple seasoning for fries just a bit of thyme and super high quality sea salt. My friend Char of Nutritiously Fit shared this idea on her snapchat (follow us on snapchat: @charmcghie and @lindsayingalls) and it brought me back to a trip Neil and I took to Toronto ages ago. During that trip we visited Fresh on Bloor and they had the best fries and they too season theirs with fresh thyme and sea salt. Going a bit further I also decided to attempt to recreate my own version of their green poutine. While my version is a bit different than what you would get at the restaurant it is equally delicious.

Sea Salt & Thyme Fries

4 Yukon Gold Potatoes or your favorite variety of Sweet Potatoes, cut into fries
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
A sprinkle of Maldon Sea Salt Flakes or your favorite high quality sea salt

Preheat oven to 400F. Toss potatoes with olive oil and spread on to a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until browned and crispy. Sprinkle the hot fries with the thyme and sea salt and enjoy! Or head down to the next recipe: Green Poutine.

Green Poutine made with Thyme & Sea Salt Fries

Carrot Gravy:

1 onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons Coconut Aminos
2 Tablespoons Arrowroot
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
2 cups vegetable broth
Salt and Pepper to taste

Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and onion and sautee until soft. Add in the garlic cloves and cook for one minute. Add everything to a blender and process until smooth. Return to the pot and heat over medium until it thickens; make sure to stir often to prevent sticking and/or burning.

Cashew Cheese:

1 cup cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours
1/3-1/2 cup water
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon sweet white miso
salt and pepper, to taste

Place everything in a blender and process until smooth.

Greens:

1 cup shredded Kale
1 cup shredded Swiss Chard
1-2 handfuls Baby Spinach

In a medium saute pan add the greens with a bit of water and cook until wilted.

Assemble:

Base of Fries.
Next Greens.
Next Cashew Cheese.
Next Carrot Gravy.
Finish (optional) with green onions, chives, chili flakes and/or toasted sunflower seeds.

After making these I have wanted to eat these every day. Seriously so delicious! For the sweets I used Japanese Sweet Potato and Garnet Sweet Potatoes and both were really fantastic but I personally enjoy the dryer and sweet but without being too sweet.

What are you favorite types of potatoes? How do you like to enjoy them?

I would like to thank Whole Foods Tanasbourne for providing the ingredients to make these delicious recipes. Join them this month to celebrate their eight year anniversary- check back for more details as to dates and times.

Healthy Snack Ideas for the New Year | Featuring Blue Diamond Almonds

January 4, 2016 by Lindsay Ingalls 4 Comments

This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds.

Happy New Year! I don’t know about you but these past few weeks I have been eating out more, indulging in a few extra sweets and I surely haven’t had enough water. I know it might be a bit cliche but I’m ready to get back on track for the new year. We have so many exciting plans this year from a potential bigger trip, hopefully a new addition to the family (TTC #3) and living a more minimalist and conscious life. For me a big part of living a more conscious life is being more aware of the food I put in my body and eating as healthy as possible but also leaving room for some more indulgent treats and meals along the way.

I have spent the past few weeks evaluating what I eat and how it makes me feel as well as things I could improve upon. I have noticed that I have been doing a lot less snacking which might work for some people but I just end up ravenous come meal time and end up eating a lot larger meals which in the end makes me feel full and a bit tired. To keep my energy levels up so I can chase two little ones I am working on incorporating more snacks and smaller meals into my day.

When it comes to snacking you won’t find me eating a rice cake and three carrot sticks. My requirements for snacks are that they must be satisfying, quick, easy and taste good. One snack I have been really into these days are apple rounds with a spread of nut butter and toppings such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut flakes and chocolate chips. My favorite combo right now is Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds, tart dried cherries and maple vanilla almond butter.

When I am on the go I need quick and easy snacks that I can just toss in a bag and eat while out at a playdate, running errands or on a hike. For me this is often an apple, banana or orange and some nuts. Because I like to have a little chocolate everyday I enjoy incorporating it into a daily snack. Since mandarins are in season right now I have been enjoying a few of those, a handful of lightly salted Blue Diamond Almonds and a square of chocolate. There is something about orange and chocolate that I just absolutely love; reminds me of the chocolate oranges I used to get as a child. I also love a big bowl of berries and almonds during berry season, add a piece of dark chocolate and you’ve got the perfect snack.

Having easy to go to snacks like these have been great lately. I know we are only a few days into the new year but I am already feeling like I am on a healthier path and that 2016 is going to be an amazing year. I am still working on my goals for the new year but plan to share them with you soon. Until then share some of your goals and/or your favorite healthy snacks in the comments below. Would love some additional inspiration!

Two Healthy Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 24, 2015 by Lindsay Ingalls 2 Comments

I don’t know about you but when it comes to Thanksgiving I’m all about the mashed potatoes and gravy, Field Roast, rolls and the pie, oh the pie! While I go ahead and make a batch of roasted veggies or a salad and I have the best intentions to eat them I often find they end up in food storage containers in my fridge.

This year that might happen again but I will be prepared for the day after Thanksgiving with these delicious and healthy recipes. These recipes are honestly perfect for any time not just post Thanksgiving and the salad would actually make a great holiday side dish.

Now I used leftover roasted cauliflower and butternut squash but sweet potato, brussels sprouts, parsnips, rutabaga, basically any roasted veggie would be a perfect substitution.

Roasted Veggies and Dried Cherry Salad

This is a super simple salad that features roasted squash and cauliflower. Feel free to sub your favorite roasted veggies such as parsnips, brussels sprouts and/or sweet potato.

You’ll Need:

Roasted Butternut Squash (delicata would be great as well)
Roasted Cauliflower
Dried Cherries
Hemp seeds, crushed hazelnuts or almond flakes
organicgirl PEPPERGREENS
Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar or Lemon

This is a super easy salad to assemble especially with leftover roasted veggies. Simply toss your roasted veggies, dried cherries and hemp seeds together and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar or lemon; alternatively one of the organicgirl Salad Love dressings would be a great addition.

Roasted Butternut Squash, Cream Cheese & organicgirl PEPPERGREENS Tartine

Give me most anything on toast and I am a happy girl. This is a super easy breakfast, lunch or snack and can easily use up your leftover roasted squash from Thanksgiving. Feeling a bit more ambitious? You can stick the roasted squash and cream cheese in a food processor to make a creamy spread and then top with your greens, a drizzle of lemon or lemon agave dressing and a pinch of chili flakes.

You’ll Need:

A Slice of Your Favorite Bread, toasted
Roasted Butternut Squash
organicgirl PEPPERGREENS or sweetpea
Cream Cheese of your choice – I went with a non-dairy spread
Chili Flakes
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice or organicgirl Salad Love lemon agave
Simply spread the cream cheese on your toast, top it with as much or as little roasted squash as you’d like and then add a handful of greens, a sprinkle of chili flakes and drizzle of lemon or dressing. Easy and so delicious.

What are your favorite ways to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers?

Disclosure: This post was created in collaboration with organicgirl. I am thrilled to be working on a three part series with organicgirl because frankly I have been obsessed with organicgirl for years.

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