Suggested serving 4-5 pancakes 

Ingredients

1 cup almond meal
1 cup coconut flour
2 scoops vegan protein powder
1/3 cup raw agave, raw coconut nectar or 4 drops stevia
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp ground flax seed or chia seed
1 1/3 cup water

Directions

1. In a measuring cup add the flax or chia seed and water, stir and let sit for 5 minutes.

2. In a mid sized mixing bowl combine the rest of the dry ingredients and fold together.

3. Add the liquid sweetener to the water mix and pour into the dry ingredients, stir until well combined.

This mix should be thicker than normal pancake batter but not like hummus. If your mix is too thick add water until it is more like a thick cake batter.

Serves 2 entrees

Greek Protein Salad

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
1 cup chickpeas
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup kalamata olives, cut in half
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup Daiya Vegan Cheese

Direction

1. Prepare salad by adding all ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
2. Mix all the salad dressing ingredients together in a small jar.Cover with lid and shake until incorporated.
3. Pour half the salad dressing onto the quinoa salad and taste it. If you would like more dressing, add more.

Lemon Oregano Dressing

2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste

RISE Tacos

Ingredients

 SAVORY TACOS

• 1½ cups diced mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• ½ cup diced tomato
• ½ cup chopped spinach or kale

 Sauce:

• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

 SUMMER TACOS

• 1 cup julienned cucumber
• ½ cup shredded carrot
• ½ cup shredded cabbage
• ½ cup quartered baby tomatoes

 Cilantro Sauce:

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp raw coconut or agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

 SWEET TACOS

• 1 cup diced strawberries
• 1 cup diced mango or pineapple
• 1 cup diced avocado
• ¼ cup hemp seeds

 Sauce:

• 1 cup diced strawberries
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

For all taco fillings, cut the vegetables or fruits as described and toss together in a medium bowl. Prepare the tacos by layering the shells with the desired fillings...

Frozen Banana Bites

Suggested serving 4-6 bites.

4 cups ripe banana, cut into 1/4 inch slices (roughly 3 banana) 

11/2 cup chocolate chips (Lily’s is a good dairy free/sugar free option)

1⁄4 cup almond butter, chunky or smooth

1 teaspoon coconut oil 

Directions

1. Cut the banana into 1⁄4 inch slices and set aside on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
2. Spoon 1⁄2 teaspoon almond butter on half of the banana slices on the parchment paper.
3. Top the layered half with the other empty half of the banana slices to make a sandwich.
4. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for two hours. When the banana sandwiches are frozen, prepare the chocolate.
5. Place the chocolate chips in a mid-sized microwave-safe bowl along with the coconut oil.
6. Cover and microwave on low/medium heat in 30 second bursts. Stir in between each round until the chocolate is fully melted. 
7. Prepare another baking sheet with parchment paper. Take the bites one by one out of the freezer and dip them i...

At RISE we focus on keeping wellness simple, and when it comes to food we know it’s essential to have a few strategies that work for your tastebuds and your budget.

So imagine this scenario: you open a fully stocked fridge brimming with delicious and fresh, high-quality foods that are chocked-full of the nutrients you need. And the best part is that it was super affordable and you have cash to spare.

While organic superfoods may cost more than your weekly food budget allows, you can still load up on the good stuff at an affordable price having a few tips in mind. Eating healthy doesn’t necessarily require expensive ingredients and your recipes don’t need to be overly complex. 

If you’re ready to add high-quality ingredients to your diet without breaking the bank, follow these four easy tips...

#1 Keep Your Kitchen Stocked

It makes cooking so much easier if you stock up on canned and dry goods, like tomato puree, tuna, chickpeas, kidney beans, rice, lentils, sweet potatoes and froz...

We’ve just been reading some stats about New Year goals and resolutions. It’s hard to believe, but over 80% of people who make these resolutions ditch them by February. And many don’t even make it until then. 

The good news is that doesn’t need to be you!

Let’s dive into 4 keys to make changes that last…

Dream Big!
It’s essential to take a step back from your life and imagine what significant changes you’d like to create over the next year. If you knew you couldn’t fail, what bigger picture goals would you like to achieve. Once you have a clear target it’s so much easier to create the momentum needed to get there.

Small Steps = Remarkable Results
We know it’s within your reach to increase your energy, improve your mood, lose unwanted weight, strengthen your relationships, and the other goals that mean the most to you. The key here is to take your big picture goals, break them down into bite-sized pieces, small doable steps and calendar when they will happen that week!

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Blueberry Chia Pudding

Makes 4 8 oz. servings.

2 cups almond milk
1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 teaspoons granulated stevia or monk fruit extract
6 tablespoon chia seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut 

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the almond milk, vanilla, blueberries, and stevia.
2. Put 11/2 tablespoons of chia seeds into each of four mason jars. Evenly distribute the blueberry-milk mixture over the top of each and stir or shake well. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or ideally overnight, until thickened.
3. Top each with 1 teaspoon of coconut and berries of your choice and enjoy cold.

This recipe is from our RISE 10-Day Jumpstart collection! Just 1 example of several delicious clean eating recipes participants can pick from during this guided detox program. Learn more about the 10-Day Jumpstart here! Recipe Courtesy of Mareya Ibrahim @eatcleaner

Well it’s a month out from New Year’s Day, and we thought we’d check in to see how things are going with some of your intentions for 2021. Since health and weight loss are typically high on the list of the goals desired, we thought we’d offer some sage advice on practical ways to curb your cravings! 

When stress is high it’s natural for your cravings to increase and for you to look to food to provide extra comfort. Pair that with the addictive nature of many of the processed foods that surround us and finding food freedom can often be a real challenge. 

Bottom line, cravings are real but there are solid strategies to help us break free.  Let’s take a moment to look at some key research from our RISE Expert, Dr. Mark Hyman on 5 key practices that will help to eliminate your cravings and lay the foundation to reach your goals...

The Right Mind Shift to Fight Cravings

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INGREDIENTS

½ cup canned unsweetened full fat coconut milk
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter, for a
nut-free option), at room temperature
2 tablespoons raw coconut oil
2 teaspoons granulated stevia or monkfruit sweetener
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
3 cups quick-cooking oats
½ cup no-sugar-added dark chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS
1) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone mat.
2) In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, ½ cup of the peanut butter, and
½ cup water until smooth. Add the coconut oil, stevia, vanilla, and salt and mix
until smooth.
3) Using a spatula, fold in the oats, making sure all the oats are well soaked. Let sit
for about 10 minutes, until the mixture becomes firm. Fold in the chocolate chips
and mix with a spatula to evenly distribute them.
4) Using an ice cream scoop, portion cookies onto the prepared baking sheet,
spacing them about 2 inches apart, and press down ligh...