Recipes

Gluten Free Blueberry Orange Muffins!
Ingredients: 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons gluten free all purpose flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda  1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 flax eggs (1 Tablespoon of flaxseed...
Simply Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, cored and chopped into florets 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Crushed red pepper flakes Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 F. Add parchment paper to...
Tropical Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen mango 1 cup frozen pineapple 1 cup frozen strawberries 2 cups orange juice 1 cup of coconut yogurt (or yogurt of choice) Instructions: Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth....
Turkey and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 1 pound of 97% lean ground turkey  1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 2 1/2 cups low sodium tomato juice 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 3/4 cups...
Veggie Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil for drizzling 4 red bell peppers 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 lime For Filling: 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapenos, diced 2 scallions, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 1/2 Tablespoons lime...
Sesame Noodle Buddha Bowl
Try this Sesame Noodle Buddha Bowl for a quick and easy lunch! Ingredients: For Dressing: 1 Tablespoon tamari 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup For Bowl: 6...
Homemade Fruit Pops!
Summer is almost here! Try this homemade strawberry mango fruit pop recipe to keep cool! Ingredients: 1 cups of strawberries, chopped 1 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon maple syrup Pinch of salt 1 cups mango, chopped 2 Tablespoons orange juice...
Simple Summer Pasta Primavera
Try this quick and simple pasta primavera recipe for the whole family this summer! Ingredients: 10 ounces of gluten free penne pasta  4 cloves of garlic, sliced 2 Tablespoons olive oil  1 zucchini, sliced into half moons 1 yellow squash,...
Summer Rolls!
 The weathers getting warmer! That calls for something simple and light to make to bring to parties or by the pool!   Ingredients: 16 package of rice paper wraps 1/2 purple cabbage, chopped 2 yellow pepper, sliced Scallions, chopped Mint...
Watermelon Sorbet
At the beginning of the summer, we shared our Homemade Popsicle recipe. But what if you’re craving another sweet treat before the end of summer? Look no further than this simple Watermelon Sorbet! This recipe is easy to make and...
Summer Potato Salad
Potato salad is always a summertime favorite! Did you know that potatoes are complex carbs? That means it takes longer for our digestive system to break them down, which keeps us fuller for longer! Potatoes are also a good source...
Peach Salsa
Ahh, peaches a staple of summer. Have you ever tried a peach salsa recipe? If not, you’re in for a treat!  This blend of sweet juicy peaches and spicy red onions is not only delicious, but it’s versatile! You can...
Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
  Salads are a great way to incorporate variety into your daily routine by switching up the ingredients and always keeping things interesting! Here is a salad recipe that includes cauliflower as one of its main ingredients. Use this recipe...
Grilled Veggie Kabobs
Kabobs are a fun way to make use of the grill in the summer. Even better, it’s a great way to make eating veggies a fun experience! There are different ways you can season your kabobs to give you different...
Collard Green Wraps
  Wraps are a fun meal option that can be packed for lunch or as a great dinner! A fun veggie twist on wrap sandwiches is collard green wraps. Collard greens are a leafy green that is packed with nutrients...
Gazpacho
Soup isn’t usually considered a summer food, but it’s time for that perception to change. Gazpacho is a cool and refreshing dish that is also packed full of vegetables like tomatoes, which provide a number of vitamins and minerals like...
Homemade Popsicles
Homemade Popsicles  What could be a better refreshing, summer treat than homemade ice pops! It’s fun to get the kids involved and have the whole family enjoy these on those warm summer afternoons. Keep reading as we go over some ice pop 101 and...
No Cook Zucchini Noodle Pesto Pasta
Looking for an easy and delicious summertime dinner, but not interested in turning on the stove in this heat? Not a problem! This delicious No Cook Zoodle (Zucchini Noodle) Pesto Pasta uses common ingredients and is ready in no time.   Zucchinis are a great source of vitamin C, B-6,...
Soba Noodle Salad with Pesto and Grilled Eggplant
  Have you heard about Soba Noodles? We LOVE them here at Nutrition for Longevity. Soba noodles are popular in Japanese cuisine and have a similar shape to spaghetti. These noodles can be eaten hot or cold and have a...
Grilled Melon Salad
 Did you know that both honeydew and watermelon are made up of 90% water. These two fruits are a simple and easy way to help keep hydrated to during the hot summer months. Watermelon contains an abundance of vitamins and...
Vegan Strawberry Coconut Cream Pie
Have you heard of Medjool dates?  They’re affectionately known as nature’s candy because of their soft, chewy texture and rich, caramel-like flavor. The common date, Deglet Noor, is typically firmer in texture and a sweet, delicate flavor. Using dates in...