Hummus, Avocado and Tomato Toast

I have seen so many  pictures lately of people eating avocado toast and it looks so yummy!  I decided to give it a whirl and I loved it.  However, I wanted to bulk it up a bit so it would be more of a lunch.  I am absolutely in love with this recipe and it is so filling and delicious.

 

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat toast
• 1 tablespoon hummus, regular or flavor of your choice.
• 1/2 avocado, smashed
• Tomato slices
• Splash of balsamic vinegar, regular or white
• salt and pepper, to taste

 

Directions:

1. Toast your bread.
2. Apply Hummus and top with avocado and tomato.
3. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper.

 



Healthy Smoothie

 Along with fresh juice I love healthy smoothies.  I don't juice for lunch because I love bananas, so I smoothie instead.  Yes, that is a new catch phrase.  They are so fast, easy and delicious.  Another drink I am proud to give to my son.  He loves them and I love that he is getting great nutrition.  Anytime he sees me with any type of food or drink in my hand he is running over his mouth wide open ready for some.  It really makes me watch what I eat throughout the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 satsuma or 1/2 orange
• 1/4 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 8 ice cubes
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup water

Directions:  Add all ingredients into blender and liquefy.  Serve immediately.

Superfood Juice!

I love having fresh juice in the morning for so many reasons.  Mainly, because I know I am starting the day of healthy.  I crave less treats throughout the day and I feel fantastic.  Another bonus is my Son loves it and always has his own little cup.  I started out juicing with 60% fruit and 40% veggies and I am now able to do the opposite.  It is kind of an aquired taste but adding an orange or a lemon really offsets the veggie flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 chard stalks, I used green chard
• 1 stalk kale
• 1 handful baby carrotts
• 1 small apple
• 1 small orange, peeled

Directions:  In juicer add chard, kale, carrotts, apple, and finally orange. Stir and serve immedietly.