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Sparkling Orchard Spritz
What can be better than a healthy version of Apple Cider that is great either hot or cold? Enjoy!!
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Nov 71 min read
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Apple Nachos with Caramel Sauce
Looking for a healthy, fun snack? Here is a delicious treat to enjoy. Ingredients: 1 lemon juiced 1 cup cold water 3 apples sliced 18 dates - medjool - pitted 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips 1/4 cup pecans - chopped Juice the lemon and add to medium bowl with water. Slice apples and place in lemon water. Set aside. Soak dates in very hot water for 10 minutes. Keep the water for use later. Place dates in food processor and pulse until it forms
mclillehaugen
Oct 161 min read
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Carrot Cake Protein Snack Balls
1 1/2 cups rolled oats 4 Scoops Vanilla Life Shake 1/2 cup chopped nuts - pecans, walnuts or cashews work well 1 cup dates (pitted) *if...
mclillehaugen
Aug 291 min read
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Homemade Granola
This will be your new favorite granola recipe! It is easy to make, healthy, and delicious all by itself, or as a topping on your...
mclillehaugen
Aug 111 min read
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Watermelon Blueberry Salad
This simple and refreshing salad is a summertime favorite. Ingredients: ¼ cup honey 3 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons fresh mint,...
mclillehaugen
Jun 251 min read
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Mango Cucumber Refresher Life Shake
You can practically taste the goodness of summer!  ½ banana ½ cucumber (peeled) ½ cup of spinach ¼ cup of mango 1 cup of milk of your...
mclillehaugen
Jun 31 min read
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Pina Colada Protein Balls
A healthy treat that tastes like summer. Â Ingredients: 1 cup dried pineapple pieces, soaked in hot water, to soften 1 cup cashews 1/2...
mclillehaugen
May 131 min read
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Pina Colada Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
Here is a delightful way to power up your morning!! Packed with protein, fiber, prebiotics from ancient grains, vitamins and minerals,...
mclillehaugen
May 31 min read
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Triple Berry Angel Food Cake Roll
Ingredients 1 Angel Food Cake mix plus ingredients to prepare 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup powdered sugar divided 8 oz light cream cheese room...
mclillehaugen
Apr 22 min read
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Key Lime Pie Life Shake
This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes! It is healthy, refreshing and oh so good!! 8 oz. ice cold water 2 scoops Life Shake Vanilla...
mclillehaugen
Mar 41 min read
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Broccoli Cheddar Frittata Cups
Delicious quick breakfast
mclillehaugen
Feb 191 min read
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Lemon Chia Seed Blueberry Superhero Muffins
As a Mom of 4 active sons, I was always looking for healthy nutrition packed recipes. This recipe from the Cookbook Rise and Run  by...
mclillehaugen
Feb 182 min read
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Melon Berry Mojito Mocktail
Enjoy this special beverage for Valentines day or any time of the year. It is refreshing!! Melon Berry Mojito Mocktail Ingredients: 1...
mclillehaugen
Jan 281 min read
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Chicken Pozole Soup
This soup is hearty, healthy, loaded with fresh goodness and full of exciting flavors.  1 ½ Tbsp olive oil ½ cup diced yellow or white...
mclillehaugen
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Bulgur Bread
This has become one of my most requested recipes. The original recipe was developed in the summer of 1982 when I was working at Okoboji...
mclillehaugen
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Spiced Pomegranate Spritzer
Besides tasting wonderful and being super healthy for you, this recipe will make your house smell amazing! Â Ingredients: 2 cups whole...
mclillehaugen
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Make Ahead Roast Turkey 101
When you're expecting a large crowd for the holidays, one of the best gifts you can give yourself is the gift of simplicity. We like to...
mclillehaugen
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Cucumber Avocado Shrimp Bites
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, sliced 2 avocados ½ tsp each salt + pepper Juice of ½ lemon 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp...
mclillehaugen
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Greek Salad Skewers
Ingredients: Toothpicks or skewers Pitted olives Cucumbers, diced Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 block feta cheese, cubed Fresh basil leaves  ...
mclillehaugen
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Caesar Salad Bites
Ingredients: 1 pack romaine or butter lettuce, rinsed and dried ½ lb cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves Mini cucumbers, sliced Sourdough...
mclillehaugen
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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