At the heart of this healthy cheesecake smoothie is Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in protein, probiotics, and essential nutrients. It has a creamy, tangy base that mimics the cream cheese you’ll find in traditional cheesecakes but with fewer calories and saturated fats.

To make this smoothie, all you need to do is blend Greek yogurt with a combination of the following.

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Fresh Berries

Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, adding fresh berries will add natural sweetness, antioxidants, and vitamins to your smoothies.

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Oats

Rolled oats bring a filling, cookie-crust-like texture and a dose of fiber to help keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Honey or Maple Syrup

Since you’re already adding berries, you don’t need much extra sweeteners. But a few teaspoons of honey or maple syrup will add a nice depth of flavor. 

Vanilla Extract

Finally, a dash of pure vanilla extract will give your smoothy that classic cheesecake smell and flavor. 

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Enjoy!

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Looking to make a simple salad that is healthy, quick, and sure to impress? Check out this recipe for a five-ingredient salad that you can make in under 10 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spinach
• 1 medium-sized tomato
• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Start off by washing your spinach thoroughly in cold water. After this, place it on a paper towel, pat to dry, and set aside.
2. Next, take your tomato and avocado and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces. You’ll want to be sure that they are about an inch in size.
3. Once you’ve done this, place the spinach, tomato, and avocado into a large bowl. Toss gently, but thoroughly, to ensure that all of the three vegetable ingredients are mixed together.
4. Now, put the olive oil and balsamic vinegar into a small tupperware container. Shake them together thoroughly to emulsify the ingredients of this “salad dressing.”
5. Drizzle on top of the salad, mix gently, and voila! You are finished. Enjoy this tasty five-ingredient salad!

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Ingredients

This soup only needs carrots, onions, garlic, and ginger. You can either boil everything in water or stock, whatever you have time to do. In terms of spices, you really can just use salt and pepper, but if you want something more exciting, add in cumin or curry powder.

Instructions

1. Roughly chop onions and saute them in oil for a few minutes until they start to become translucent.
2. Dice garlic and ginger and add that into the pot as well.
3. Slice up carrots any size you want, however, if you want them to cook faster, cut them thin and small.
4. Add the carrots to the pot for just a few minutes to get them cooking and then cover everything in about 1-2 inches of liquid and bring to a boil.
5. Once the carrots are fork-tender, blend it all with an immersion blender and serve!

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Ingreidents

The recipe is so basic that the only thing you need is 3 cups of almonds, or about one pound. They should be unsalted.

Instructions

To prepare the almond butter, you will need a food blender or a processor. Put the almonds in the oven and cook them for 10 minutes at a temperature of 350 F degrees.

Put the almonds in a processor or blender. Use an “S”- shaped blade to turn them into a creamy consistency.

You will notice the almonds turning into a flour-like consistency, and when you continue blending, you will get the wanted butter. It will take some time, but don’t quit, you’ll get there. The whole process can take up to half an hour.

When you get that almond butter you can put it in a jar. The best place to keep it is in the fridge. It can actually last up up to a month.

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Pico de gallo is one of the tastiest and most well-known salsas, known for its versatility and reliance on fresh ingredients.

This salsa stands out for being flavorful, but for having a mild spice level that allows anyone to enjoy it. Here’s a step-by-step guide for making your own delicious pico de gallo.

Ingredients

• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium red onion
• 1/2 an avocado
• 2 sprigs of fresh cilantro
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt, to taste

Begin by dicing the tomatoes, the avocado, and the red onion into small pieces. The diced pieces should be small enough to have several fit comfortably on a tortilla chip.

Deseed the jalapeño pepper and dice it into very small pieces.

Add all of the diced vegetables into a serving bowl.

Chop up the leafy parts of the two springs of cilantro. If you prefer to have more or less of this herb’s flavor present in the salsa, you can add more or less. Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl of diced veggies.

Finish the mixture by adding the small quantities of lime and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spoon. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

This can be served with tortilla chips, tacos, or quesadillas. Enjoy!

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The best thing about couscous is that you can actually eat it and make it on the go so easily. Just follow these steps, and you can have yourself a healthy meal wherever you go.

Recipe

1. Start by boiling some water either on the stove or in an electric kettle. If you’re traveling, you can ask for hot water from the flight attendants, and if you’re in a hotel room, you can microwave water.
2. If you’re going to make the couscous on the go, put some powdered stock into 1 cup of couscous so it can flavor the grains. If you’re making it at home, you can add it to the water to dissolve.
3. Pour 1 cup of water into the bowl or container with the couscous and simply cover it with a lid or plate for 10-15 minutes.
4. Then, once it’s done sitting, take off the cover and fluff it slightly.
5. Enjoy it with chickpeas, any sort of protein, or incorporate it into a salad and you have an amazing meal in no time.

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It’s important to pair heavier dishes like grilled meat or burgers with light side dishes, and that’s why this light summer salad is a perfect option.

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 2 Roma tomatoes
• ½ red onion
• White wine vinegar
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

Start off the preparation of your salad by washing the tomatoes and the cucumber. Since you’ll leave the skins of these veggies on, it’s important to be sure that they’re clean!

After you’ve done this, dice the cucumber and the Roma tomatoes into relatively small chunks. Set aside.

Next, peel the red onion and then cut it in half. You’ll want to slice the red onion into thin pieces that are small enough to be bite-sized.

Add the diced and sliced vegetables into a bowl and then add about 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil, or to taste. Make sure that the veggies are coated.

Next, add enough white wine vinegar to cover all of the vegetables as well. The vinegar and olive oil will combine to make the “dressing.”

Once you’ve finished, sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Place in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, and then it’ll be ready to serve.

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They have tons of uses, from being the base of pasta sauces to working great as a side dish for Italian-inspired meals.

Here’s an easy stewed tomatoes recipe that you can use for your meals instead of the boring canned variety.

Ingredients

• 10 large tomatoes or 15 medium-sized Roma tomatoes
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 onion

Start off by bringing a very large pot of water to boil. As the water heats up, prepare an ice bath consisting of cold water and ice cubes in another large bowl.

Once the water is boiling, plunge the tomatoes into the water for 30 seconds. After this time is up, immediately dunk the tomatoes into the ice bath that you’ve prepared.

After they’ve cooled down, peel the skin off of the tomatoes with your fingers. It will come off easily.

Slice the skinned tomatoes into bite-sized chunks and set aside. Dice the onion and set aside.

Place another large pot on the stove and set the heat on a medium level. Place the diced tomatoes and onion into the pot, cover, and allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes.

You can use the stewed tomatoes immediately, freeze them, or even can them. It’s up to you. Enjoy!

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The reason that this salad is so delicious and satisfying is because of the interplay between the pleasant acidity of tomatoes and the creaminess of the avocado. Let’s take a look at how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 1 medium vine-ripened tomato
• 1 ripe avocado
• Baby spinach, to taste
• Olive oil
• Lemon Juice
• Salt
• Pepper

The first step is to slice the tomato and the avocado into bite-sized chunks. Once you’ve done that, place them in a bowl.

After this, drizzle lemon juice to taste on top of the sliced tomato and avocado. If you like a tangy salad, use more, and if you just want a little citrus hint, use less.

Next, add baby spinach to the bowl. Those that love greens or want to make a large salad should use a healthy amount, but if you prefer less, that’s fine too.

After this, drizzle olive oil over top of the salad base, tossing as you do. This will allow the tomato juice and the avocado which has been partially liquefied by the lemon juice to combine into its own delicious dressing.

The final step is to add salt and pepper to taste, putting the perfect final touch on this tasty salad.

It can be eaten as either a side dish or a large, main course salad, depending on your preference. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

These beet chips are literally the easiest snack you’ll ever make. You can use any type of beet that you prefer. For the recipe, you need to get 12 beets, 2 teaspoons celery salt and 1/2 cup olive oil. That’s it, only three simple ingredients.

Instructions:

The first step is to set the oven to preheat on 300 F degrees. You will need baking sheets, covered with parchment paper to place the beet chips on. Wash and peel the beets. A great idea is to mix several different types. Use a slicer to get very thin slices that look like actual chips. Once that’s done, you can get a large bowl and fill it with the slices. Add the olive oil and salt in the bowl and mix the chips very well. If you are using different beats, place them in separate plates. Let the slices in the bowls for 15 to 20 minutes. 

Remove all the liquid from them and you can now set them on the parchment paper. The recommended baking time is between 45 minutes and an hour. Check them out after 45 minutes and if you prefer them ultra-crisp, let the chips inside for extra 15 minutes. 

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At the heart of this healthy cheesecake smoothie is Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in protein, probiotics, and essential nutrients. It has a creamy, tangy base that mimics the cream cheese you’ll find in traditional cheesecakes but with fewer calories and saturated fats.

To make this smoothie, all you need to do is blend Greek yogurt with a combination of the following.

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Fresh Berries

Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, adding fresh berries will add natural sweetness, antioxidants, and vitamins to your smoothies.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Bali Raspberry (@baliraspberry)

Oats

Rolled oats bring a filling, cookie-crust-like texture and a dose of fiber to help keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Honey or Maple Syrup

Since you’re already adding berries, you don’t need much extra sweeteners. But a few teaspoons of honey or maple syrup will add a nice depth of flavor. 

Vanilla Extract

Finally, a dash of pure vanilla extract will give your smoothy that classic cheesecake smell and flavor. 

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Enjoy!

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Looking to make a simple salad that is healthy, quick, and sure to impress? Check out this recipe for a five-ingredient salad that you can make in under 10 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spinach
• 1 medium-sized tomato
• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Start off by washing your spinach thoroughly in cold water. After this, place it on a paper towel, pat to dry, and set aside.
2. Next, take your tomato and avocado and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces. You’ll want to be sure that they are about an inch in size.
3. Once you’ve done this, place the spinach, tomato, and avocado into a large bowl. Toss gently, but thoroughly, to ensure that all of the three vegetable ingredients are mixed together.
4. Now, put the olive oil and balsamic vinegar into a small tupperware container. Shake them together thoroughly to emulsify the ingredients of this “salad dressing.”
5. Drizzle on top of the salad, mix gently, and voila! You are finished. Enjoy this tasty five-ingredient salad!

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Ingredients

This soup only needs carrots, onions, garlic, and ginger. You can either boil everything in water or stock, whatever you have time to do. In terms of spices, you really can just use salt and pepper, but if you want something more exciting, add in cumin or curry powder.

Instructions

1. Roughly chop onions and saute them in oil for a few minutes until they start to become translucent.
2. Dice garlic and ginger and add that into the pot as well.
3. Slice up carrots any size you want, however, if you want them to cook faster, cut them thin and small.
4. Add the carrots to the pot for just a few minutes to get them cooking and then cover everything in about 1-2 inches of liquid and bring to a boil.
5. Once the carrots are fork-tender, blend it all with an immersion blender and serve!

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Ingreidents

The recipe is so basic that the only thing you need is 3 cups of almonds, or about one pound. They should be unsalted.

Instructions

To prepare the almond butter, you will need a food blender or a processor. Put the almonds in the oven and cook them for 10 minutes at a temperature of 350 F degrees.

Put the almonds in a processor or blender. Use an “S”- shaped blade to turn them into a creamy consistency.

You will notice the almonds turning into a flour-like consistency, and when you continue blending, you will get the wanted butter. It will take some time, but don’t quit, you’ll get there. The whole process can take up to half an hour.

When you get that almond butter you can put it in a jar. The best place to keep it is in the fridge. It can actually last up up to a month.

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Pico de gallo is one of the tastiest and most well-known salsas, known for its versatility and reliance on fresh ingredients.

This salsa stands out for being flavorful, but for having a mild spice level that allows anyone to enjoy it. Here’s a step-by-step guide for making your own delicious pico de gallo.

Ingredients

• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium red onion
• 1/2 an avocado
• 2 sprigs of fresh cilantro
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt, to taste

Begin by dicing the tomatoes, the avocado, and the red onion into small pieces. The diced pieces should be small enough to have several fit comfortably on a tortilla chip.

Deseed the jalapeño pepper and dice it into very small pieces.

Add all of the diced vegetables into a serving bowl.

Chop up the leafy parts of the two springs of cilantro. If you prefer to have more or less of this herb’s flavor present in the salsa, you can add more or less. Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl of diced veggies.

Finish the mixture by adding the small quantities of lime and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spoon. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

This can be served with tortilla chips, tacos, or quesadillas. Enjoy!

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The best thing about couscous is that you can actually eat it and make it on the go so easily. Just follow these steps, and you can have yourself a healthy meal wherever you go.

Recipe

1. Start by boiling some water either on the stove or in an electric kettle. If you’re traveling, you can ask for hot water from the flight attendants, and if you’re in a hotel room, you can microwave water.
2. If you’re going to make the couscous on the go, put some powdered stock into 1 cup of couscous so it can flavor the grains. If you’re making it at home, you can add it to the water to dissolve.
3. Pour 1 cup of water into the bowl or container with the couscous and simply cover it with a lid or plate for 10-15 minutes.
4. Then, once it’s done sitting, take off the cover and fluff it slightly.
5. Enjoy it with chickpeas, any sort of protein, or incorporate it into a salad and you have an amazing meal in no time.

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It’s important to pair heavier dishes like grilled meat or burgers with light side dishes, and that’s why this light summer salad is a perfect option.

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 2 Roma tomatoes
• ½ red onion
• White wine vinegar
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

Start off the preparation of your salad by washing the tomatoes and the cucumber. Since you’ll leave the skins of these veggies on, it’s important to be sure that they’re clean!

After you’ve done this, dice the cucumber and the Roma tomatoes into relatively small chunks. Set aside.

Next, peel the red onion and then cut it in half. You’ll want to slice the red onion into thin pieces that are small enough to be bite-sized.

Add the diced and sliced vegetables into a bowl and then add about 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil, or to taste. Make sure that the veggies are coated.

Next, add enough white wine vinegar to cover all of the vegetables as well. The vinegar and olive oil will combine to make the “dressing.”

Once you’ve finished, sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Place in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, and then it’ll be ready to serve.

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They have tons of uses, from being the base of pasta sauces to working great as a side dish for Italian-inspired meals.

Here’s an easy stewed tomatoes recipe that you can use for your meals instead of the boring canned variety.

Ingredients

• 10 large tomatoes or 15 medium-sized Roma tomatoes
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 onion

Start off by bringing a very large pot of water to boil. As the water heats up, prepare an ice bath consisting of cold water and ice cubes in another large bowl.

Once the water is boiling, plunge the tomatoes into the water for 30 seconds. After this time is up, immediately dunk the tomatoes into the ice bath that you’ve prepared.

After they’ve cooled down, peel the skin off of the tomatoes with your fingers. It will come off easily.

Slice the skinned tomatoes into bite-sized chunks and set aside. Dice the onion and set aside.

Place another large pot on the stove and set the heat on a medium level. Place the diced tomatoes and onion into the pot, cover, and allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes.

You can use the stewed tomatoes immediately, freeze them, or even can them. It’s up to you. Enjoy!

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The reason that this salad is so delicious and satisfying is because of the interplay between the pleasant acidity of tomatoes and the creaminess of the avocado. Let’s take a look at how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 1 medium vine-ripened tomato
• 1 ripe avocado
• Baby spinach, to taste
• Olive oil
• Lemon Juice
• Salt
• Pepper

The first step is to slice the tomato and the avocado into bite-sized chunks. Once you’ve done that, place them in a bowl.

After this, drizzle lemon juice to taste on top of the sliced tomato and avocado. If you like a tangy salad, use more, and if you just want a little citrus hint, use less.

Next, add baby spinach to the bowl. Those that love greens or want to make a large salad should use a healthy amount, but if you prefer less, that’s fine too.

After this, drizzle olive oil over top of the salad base, tossing as you do. This will allow the tomato juice and the avocado which has been partially liquefied by the lemon juice to combine into its own delicious dressing.

The final step is to add salt and pepper to taste, putting the perfect final touch on this tasty salad.

It can be eaten as either a side dish or a large, main course salad, depending on your preference. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

These beet chips are literally the easiest snack you’ll ever make. You can use any type of beet that you prefer. For the recipe, you need to get 12 beets, 2 teaspoons celery salt and 1/2 cup olive oil. That’s it, only three simple ingredients.

Instructions:

The first step is to set the oven to preheat on 300 F degrees. You will need baking sheets, covered with parchment paper to place the beet chips on. Wash and peel the beets. A great idea is to mix several different types. Use a slicer to get very thin slices that look like actual chips. Once that’s done, you can get a large bowl and fill it with the slices. Add the olive oil and salt in the bowl and mix the chips very well. If you are using different beats, place them in separate plates. Let the slices in the bowls for 15 to 20 minutes. 

Remove all the liquid from them and you can now set them on the parchment paper. The recommended baking time is between 45 minutes and an hour. Check them out after 45 minutes and if you prefer them ultra-crisp, let the chips inside for extra 15 minutes. 

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