Green Mint Smoothie

One of our go-to green smoothies is this minty treat. The peppermint extract and cacao nibs really make this smoothie taste like a mint chocolate shake from an ice cream parlor. However, unlike that mint chocolate shake, this smoothie is low in sugar and packed with nutrient rich ingredients.

Not only will you love it , so will your kids!

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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup Almond milk
- 1 tbsp Lakanto monk fruit
- 1 Banana
- 2 cups Power greens
- 2 drops Peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp Hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp Cacoa nibs

***you can use any nut milk or sweetener of your choice.

Chickpea and Lentil Pasta

This Mediterranean inspired chickpea and lentil pasta is one of my favorite dishes to make, especially for meal prep!  All of the ingredients in this recipe are simple, fresh, and extremely nutritious.  As the weather warms up this pasta will be the perfect spring and summer dish to share with friends and family! 

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Ingredients:
- 1 package of Chickpea pasta
- 1 cucumber
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 1 can of lentils
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp dill
- 1 tbsp lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Directions:
- add water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- boil chickpea pasta for about 5 mins,
until tender.
- chop all fresh ingredients and place into a
large mixing bowl.
- rinse and strain canned chickpeas and
lentils.
- rinse and strain chickpea pasta.
- combine all items with the fresh ingredients
in the large mixing bowl.
- add dry seasonings and wet dressing
ingredients and mix to combine.