CHOCOLATE AVOCADO COOKIES by Marie Tower at Marietower.com

Chocolate Avocado Cookies

By Marie | July 20, 2018

PrintChocolate Avocado CookiesPrep 10 minsCook 10 minsTotal 20 minsYield 12 Cookies Don’t let the word avocado scare you here – they just replace butter (or margarine), and add a whole lot of yumminess and nutrients! My 5-year-old told me that these are the “best cookies in the whole wide world” when I made them. Try…

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Vegetable Fried Quinoa by Marie Tower at MarieTower.com

Vegetable-Fried Quinoa

By Marie | July 17, 2018

PrintVegetable-Fried QuinoaPrep 10 minsCook 10 minsTotal 20 minsYield 4 Servings If you like Chinese Food, you will love this one – full of hormone-loving veggies, fiber, and protein. My 5-year old couldn’t get enough! Ingredients2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, divided2 Eggs, seasoned with salt and pepper and beaten1 Small Onion, chopped2 Carrots, grated1-2 Heads Baby Bok Choy, thinly sliced, keep stems…

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad by Marie Tower at MarieTower.com

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

By Marie | July 14, 2018

PrintMediterranean Quinoa SaladPrep 10 minsCook 20 minsTotal 30 minsYield 4 Servings This is a great lunch to have at home or take to work with you! Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups water 2 diced tomatoes 1 cup diced bell peppers 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup chopped olives (Kalamatra, or other) 1/4 cup chopped green onion For the Lemon Oregano Dressing 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil…

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Wild Rice Burrito Bowls by Marie Tower at MarieTower.com

Wild Rice Burrito Bowl

By Marie | July 10, 2018

PrintWild Rice Burrito BowlPrep 15 minsCook 25 minsTotal 40 minsYield 1 Bowl This is a delicious, easy supper you can throw together on a nice warm summer night. IngredientsFor the burrito bowl1½ heaping cups iceberg lettuce, chopped½ cup cooked wild riceOptional Toppings:2 tbsp salsa2 tbsp corn2 tbsp refried beans¼ avocado, sliced or dicedroasted chickpeasroasted sweet…

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Superfood Quinoa Bowl by Marie Tower at MarieTower.com

Superfood Quinoa Bowl

By Marie | July 7, 2018

PrintSuperfood Quinoa BowlPrep 15 minsCook 20 minsTotal 35 minsYield 2-4 Servings The picture definitely doesn’t do it justice, but this bowl was quick, easy and very good! I used whatever veggies I happened to have in the fridge, including cabbage to create even happier hormones. 🙂 Ingredients1 cup dry mixed colored quinoa I like the…

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Banana Rhubarb Bread by Marie Tower at MarieTower.com

Banana Rhubarb Bread

By Marie | June 28, 2018

PrintBanana Rhubarb BreadPrep 15 minsCook 50 minsTotal 1 hour, 5 minsYield 1 Loaf This is a fun, and yummy spin on the classic banana bread – and it was a huge hit in my house!  Ingredients1½ cups whole wheat flour spelt flour 1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon¼ teaspoon all spice2 large eggs1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract3 large bananas mashed (this should be over 1 cup)⅓ cup honey or maple syrup1 cup finely…

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Thai Quinoa Salad

By Marie | June 8, 2018

PrintThai Quinoa SaladPrep 15 minsCook 20 minsTotal 35 minsYield 6 Servings A delicious lunch or dinner, I make this one often in my house! Ingredients¾ cup uncooked quinoa1 heaping cup red cabbage , shredded1 red bell pepper , diced1/4 cup red onion , chopped1 cup carrots , shredded1 cup edamame , shelled½ cup cilantro , chopped2 green onions , chopped½ cup cashew halvesFor the dressing:¼ cup peanut butter , crunchy or smooth2 tsp freshly grated ginger3 Tbsp tamari sauce1 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp red wine vinegar1 tsp sesame oil1 tsp olive oil1 tsp sriracha hot sauce (optional)Water…

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Sweet Potato Taco Bowl

By Marie | June 5, 2018

PrintSweet Potato Taco BowlPrep 15 minsCook 20 minsTotal 35 minsYield 4 Servings After running my power bowl program recently for the 4th year in a row, I am even more addicted to having my meals in a bowl. Nothing beats it, and this recipe was a hit with my whole family! Ingredients2 tbsp chili powder1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika (feel…

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Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Bread

By Marie | May 29, 2018

PrintGluten Free Chocolate Banana BreadPrep 15 minsCook 65 minsTotal 1 hour, 20 minsYield 1 Loaf Ok, honestly this is probably THE BEST banana bread I’ve ever had – and it’s gluten free!  Give it a try and let me know what you think. Ingredients1 tablespoon ground flaxseed3 tablespoons water1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1…

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Detox Quinoa Salad

By Marie | May 11, 2018

PrintDetox Quinoa SaladPrep 15 minsCook 15 minsInactive 30 minsTotal 60 minsYield 6 Servings This salad is quick & easy, plus it tastes great! It’s made with whole foods that also just happen to be good at helping your body detox after the long winter.  Ingredients1 cup quinoa thoroughly rinsed2 cups water3-4 ounces spinach, stems removed and coarsely chopped1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained and rinsed1 can (15…

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