Guacamole

You can use this as a vegetable dip or spread it onto a vegetable sandwich.

Yield: 2 cups

3 avocados, chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

5 vine ripe tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup diced yellow or orange peppers

1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced

1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Juice of 2 limes

1 stevia packet  (or 5 drops of liquid stevia)

Celtic sea salt and black pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and enjoy!

Delicious No Bake Pumpkin Pie

This I can’t believe it’s not cooked recipe will wow your family and friends this Thanksgiving season. We just replaced carrots for pumpkin because they are sweeter raw.

Graham Cracker Crust:

Yield: 2 cups (enough for one 9 inch pie or tart pan)

1 cup raw walnuts (unsoaked)

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut

Pinch of salt

1/4 cup raisins

4 pitted medjool dates

Place the walnuts, coconut, and salt in food processor fitted with the S blade. Process until finely ground. Add the raisins and dates and process until the mixture begins to stick together. Don’t over process.

Place the crust crumbs into the pie pan. Use a light circular motion to distribute the crumbs along the bottom with a rubber spatula to create a 1/4 inch-thick crust.

Pumpkin Pie

Yield: One 9-inch pie (8 servings)

1 1/2 cups water

2 teaspoons agar flakes

2 cups sliced or baby carrots

1/4 cup maple syrup or dark agave nectar

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup mashed avocado (1 whole avocado)

Place 3/4 cup of water and all the agar flakes in a small saucepan on the stove. Let soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.

Place the carrots, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, lemon juice, salt, and remaining 3/4 cup water in a blender and process until smooth. Add avocado and the agar mixture and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into the crust, spreading it evenly with a small offset spatula. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Pumpkin Pie will keep for 5 days wrapped and stored in the refrigerator.

Your Morning Glass of Sunshine

Start every morning with your daily dose of sunshine even in the winter months. This morning green juice will make your body feel good and set you up for a day of healthy choices one meal at a time. Remember, you are what you eat so choose foods that will keep you looking fresh and vibrant!

Morning Green Juice

Makes 1 serving:

1 head celery 5 to 6 stalks kale (any type) 1 green apple 1 lemon 1 inch piece of ginger (optional)

1. Process the vegetables through the juicer by admitting once vegetable at a time through the juicer.

2. Pour into large glass and enjoy!