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Cravings-Buster Smoothie

CRAVINGS-BUSTER SMOOTHIE - Send your cravings backing with this jewel-toned nutrition-packed powerhouse of a smoothie. Creamy, dreamy, ice-cold and packed full of everything you could ever ask for in a delicious-but-healthy frozen treat. Yogurt, frozen berries, banana, greens, chia seeds to the rescue. | anotherroot.com

Say goodbye cravings with this yummy, nutrition-packed powerhouse of a smoothie. It’s creamy, dreamy, ice-cold and packed full of everything you could ever ask for in a delicious-but-healthy frozen treat. Yogurt, frozen berries, banana, greens, chia seeds to the rescue.

Whether you’re trying to eat less added sugars after a bit too much indulgence around the holidays, or looking for ways to sneak more fruits and veggies into your life – a smoothie truly is your best friend. 

I took this jewel-toned concoction to the next level with a few more ingredients to help keep the hunger pangs, and ultimately cravings at bay. What’s not to love. It’s incredibly creamy and silky-smooth, with a good amount of thickness like any good smoothie should be. And whenever I have it for breakfast or a mid-morning boost, I feel a million times better about my day, having started off with it’s fruit-and-veggie-packed, protein-filled goodness.

Breakfast and snack time has never been so good.

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7-Ingredient Coconut Curry

7-INGREDIENT COCONUT CURRY | Soft sweet potato and cauliflower add a comfortingly rich texture to this coconut curry while packing in the nutrition, after simmering away with fragrant onion, garlic and tender, perfectly-browned chunks of beef. | anotherroot.com

Eating good-for-you whole foods is easy when they taste this delicious. It’s seriously crazy how quickly a couple spoons of curry paste and a bit of coconut milk can transform basic pantry ingredients into a creamy, dreamy crave-able meal that will have you going back for seconds – maybe even thirds. Hey, I’m not judging 😉

Soft sweet potato and cauliflower add a comfortingly rich texture to this coconut curry while packing in the nutrition, after simmering away with fragrant onion, garlic and tender, perfectly-browned chunks of beef.

Serve it up over a bowl of fluffy rice, and don’t forget to dip back into the pan for that extra splash of coconut curry sauce. Top with a handful of cilantro, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime to see your food dreams come to life.

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Soul-Warming Detox Lentil Soup

SOUL-WARMING DETOX LENTIL SOUP: In this creamy lentil soup, powerhouse veggies like butternut squash and kale are spiced with smoky cumin, bright turmeric and fresh cilantro for a sneakily cleansing, detoxifying boost that will fill you up without filling you out. | anotherroot.com

Looking for recipes to help you stick to your new year goals? Look no further. This creamy lentil soup is what winter foodie dreams are made of. Hearty but oh-so good for you, and soul-warming without weighing you down. The perfect antidote to the deep freeze we’ve been experiencing these last few weeks (and which is scheduled to return this weekend, brrrrrr). Because when it’s cold and blustery outside, hot soup > cold salad any day. Amiright?

Powerhouse veggies like butternut squash and kale are spiced with smoky cumin, bright turmeric and fresh cilantro for a sneakily cleansing, detoxifying boost that will fill you up without filling you out (yes, plz) and keep your blood sugar stable, helping you say a convincing “no thank you” to the cookies people are still bringing into the office.

Did I mention it’s an Instant Pot miracle? Start to finish in about 20 minutes, including time for the pot to pressurize. Seriously delicious + sneakily healthy + quick and easy to prepare is the quintessential win-win-win in my book. This is good food made for real life, with pantry-staple ingredients. …

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Overnight Oats Seven Ways

Overnight Oats Seven Ways @AnotherRoot

This is by far the most popular post here on Another Root, and for good reason! Overnight oats is hands-down my favorite breakfast invention. Whoever came up with the concept deserves a huge hug for saving me countless hours getting a healthy breakfast ready over the last few years, especially on busy mornings when I need something I can grab on the way out the door.

Cold straight outta the fridge or heated up with a bit of extra almond milk – either way is oatmeal heaven. And this ‘recipe’ is less a recipe and more a ‘formula’. Start with an oatmeal base + add your mix ins of choice + refrigerate. That’s all there is to it. And my favorite part – you can let it set up overnight in the fridge, but it only needs 30 minutes minimum if you’re using quick oats.

So throw together one of the yummy, filling, protein-and-fiber-packed recipes below, and then get ready for work, put your feet up, or do whatever you want with that 30 minutes – it’s yours!…

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Winter Glow Bowls

I don’t know about you, but after a day (well, a week if we’re being honest) packed with every indulgence – mouthwatering stuffings, creamy mashed potatoes, marshmallow-topped sweet potato casseroles, fluffy handmade rolls, and buttery flaky pie crusts – I think our tummies deserve a little rest and something extra glow-inducing before the holiday party season is upon us.

Enter my new go-to quick meal, the Glow Bowl. What exactly is a glow bowl, you ask? Well, it’s less a recipe and more a formula: roasted veggies + lean protein + whole grains + greens + tasty sauce, all playing together in a big delicious bowl that will pack a healthy punch and have you glowing from the inside out….

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Spicy Turkey Burritos (Make Ahead)

Spicy Turkey Burritos (Make Ahead)

These make ahead spicy turkey burritos are a total lifesaver. In the last three weeks, I’ve made two batches, 16 burritos in total which have disappeared and now I’m contemplating making more. Just 30 minutes to prep these protein, vitamin and flavor-packed meals and get them into the freezer, ready to be reheated in a snap for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Top with your favorite burrito toppings (cilantro, sour cream, lime and lots of avocado for me, please and thank you), and you’ve got a complete meal ready to go in minutes. Perfect for keeping you from calling for takeout on those days that are just a little too hectic.

SPICY TURKEY BURRITOS DETAILS:

  • Lean, protein-packed ground turkey cooked up with diced onions until golden brown.
  • Tons of chopped veggies pump up the vitamin and flavor content — my favs are butternut squash, red bell pepper and kale, but really whatever you have on hand that you need to use up will be perfect.
  • Cumin, oregano and chili powder for a spicy, smoky flavor.
  • All wrapped up in a pillowy flour tortilla and left to chill out in the freezer until you’re ready to heat ’em up.

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