Tasty Freeze Shake

Full credit for this one goes to the Jaroudi Family YouTube Channel.  This is delicious!  I've never had a Wendy's Frosty but this plant-based healthy recipe stand-in for a vanilla or chocolate shake really hits the spot.  Click here to watch the original video for making these tasty treats.  Thank you, Jaroudi family, for what has become one of my go-to healthy shakes after a sweaty work out!

Ingredients for the Vanilla version

1 frozen banana

1 1/2 pitted date (you can change the amount for your own preference)

1/2 cup rolled oats, soaked in water*

*(Place oats in a container covered with water and set aside for 1-2 hrs until soft)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract (you can change the amount for your own preference)

5-6 ice cubes

Directions:

+Make sure you have soaked the rolled oats in water for 1-2 hours before making

+Blend all ingredients until smooth

+Place shake in refrigerate till cold and enjoy!

Oat shake will thicken as it sits.

For the Chocolate version just add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and follow the same directions for the vanilla shake.

YUMMERS!

Cauliflower Soup

I have made this recipe several times and it's a keeper.  Thank you, Dr. Fuhrman (from his "Eat to Live" book).

Without further fanfare, here it is, down and dirty and simple:

Ingredients

1 pkg. frozen cauliflower florets

2-3 large carrots, chopped

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

2 T. no-salt seasoning

7 c. combo of veggie broth and water (add some Mrs. Dash, Turmeric, celery seed, white pepper)

1 small can mushrooms

1/3 c. raw cashews (put in blender and set aside)

5 cups kale or baby spinach (will put this in the bowl right before ladling soup)

*cashew or soy milk (optional)

Bring to simmer all ingredients except cashews and kale/spinach.  Simmer on low until veggies are tender...about 20-25 minutes.

Ladle 2/3 of the soup from pot into the blender with the cashews.  Blend until completely smooth and add back into remaining soup.  Mix thoroughly.

*Can add nut milk at this time for extra creaminess, but not needed.

Ladle hot soup over chopped greens and serve.

Yummers!