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March 2015

Mar 29 2015
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Skinny Greek Yogurt Dip

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Eating great just got more delicious

Snacking and trying to eat healthy can sometimes be a tough challenge, which is why we asked Desi from Unconventional Kitchen  to help us find the perfect balance.  We love the dill weed flavor added and we also love how easy it is to throw together! Once made, this dip can stay delicious and fresh in the fridge for days.

Skinny Greek Yogurt Dip 

  • 1 C Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 C sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp celery seeds
  • 1/8 tsp dill weed

    • Instructions

    1. Mix all of the ingredients together and serve cold with veggies!

    Desi says roasting the vegetables not only makes it a perfect for this dip, but it makes vegetables sweeter. Check out her blog post all about making roasted, shaped veggies for this dip.

    Mar 16 2015
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    Spring into Breakfast: Coconut Cashew Granola

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    Spring is coming and we couldn’t be more excited to dip our toe in some warmer weather.  Color Me Rad is teaming up with Desi from Unconventional Kitchen to bring our readers healthy, delicious recipes that are perfect for any season. Here’s Desi’s coconut cashew granola that is easy to make and easy on your waistline.

    Coconut Cashew Granola 

    • 1/3 C maple syrup
    • 1/3 C packed brown sugar or coconut sugar (I have used both)
    • 4 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 C coconut oil
    • 5 C old-fashioned rolled oats (Quick oats will NOT work in this recipe — you will get mush :).)
    • 1 C shredded unsweetened coconut (This is optional but really good.)
    • 2 C raw nuts (I really like cashews in this recipe, but almonds are good too.)
    • 2 C dried fruit (Dried cherries are amazing in this. Raisins are good too, or really any dried fruit.)

    Instructions

    1.  Preheat oven to 325.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Don’t skip this step, it makes for the easiest clean up.
    3. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt into a medium sauce pan.  Stir over medium heat until the coconut oil is melted and all the ingredients are mixed together.
    4. In a large bowl, add the oats, coconut if using, and nuts.
    5. Dump the sauce over the oat mixture and stir to combine.
    6. Spread the granola into a thin, even layer. Using a spatula (or your hand, covered in waxed paper), press down on the mixture until very compact.
    7. Bake until lightly browned. I bake it for 20 minutes and then rotate the pan and bake for another 10-20 minutes. Watch it at the end so it doesn’t burn. I set the timer because it goes pretty fast at the end and I have burned my fair share of granola!
    8. Remove pan from oven and cool on a wire rack to room temperature, about an hour. Let it cool completely before touching it — so hard I know! But if you do, you will be rewarded with big chunks.
    9. Stir in the dried fruit.

    Desi suggests mixing granola with greek yogurt for a perfectly balanced breakfast.  Check out Unconventional Kitchen for more healthy eating tips and recipe tricks.

    Mar 10 2015
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    Bow Extension Ab Workout

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    Our RAD trainer is working hard to help us get our body right with this summer workout plan. Abs are always a concern after our winter hibernation so Tess has us doing bow extensions; they’ll not only work our abs and obliques, but help tone our lower back and arms. You’ll want to do 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps on each side.

    1. Hold a dumbbell in both hands above your right shoulder and point your left foot out to the side.
    2. bowextension1In one motion, draw your elbows down to lower the weight as you bend your left knee toward your chest. Reverse the movement to return to start. That’s one rep. Perform the suggested number of reps, then switch sides and repeat.

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    Do bow extensions 3 days a week and you’ll be seeing results in no time.