3 ingredient snack Bars

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How To Make 3-Ingredient Energy Bars at Home

Makes 8 large bars or 16 small square-shaped bars

What You Need

Ingredients
1 cup nuts (HW: use sunflower or pumpkin seeds for nut free) 
1 cup dried fruit
1 cup (12-15 whole) pitted dried dates, preferably Medjool (hw: can sub raisins) 

Equipment
Food processor
Plastic wrap or wax paper
Sharp knife

Instructions

1. Roast the nuts (optional). Nuts can be used raw or roasted; roasting will add a toasty, nutty depth to the bars. If desired, roast the nuts at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until fragrant and golden. Allow to cool before using. (See: How to Roast Nuts in the Oven.)
2. Combine the nuts, dried fruit, and dates in a food processor.Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse a few times just to break them up. Separate the dates if they start to clump together.
3. Process continuously for 30 seconds. By this point, the ingredients should all have broken down into crumb-sized pieces. Scrape the edges of the bowl and beneath the blade to make sure nothing is sticking.
4. Process continuously until a ball is formed, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue processing for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the ingredients clump together and gather into a ball.
5. Press into a thick square and chill. Lay a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper on your work surface and dump the dough on top. Press the dough with your hands until it forms a thick square, roughly 8"x8" in size. Wrap and chill for at least an hour or overnight.
6. Divide into bars. Unwrap the chilled dough and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 8 large bars or 16 small squares, as desired. Wrap each bar in plastic wrap or wax paper.
7. Store the bars. Store the bars in the fridge for several weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. The bars can be eaten straight from the fridge or freezer and will be firm, but chewy. Room-temperature bars are perfectly fine to eat and can be kept in a lunch bag or backpack all day, but will be more soft and paste-like.

Additional Notes:

• Energy balls: The dough can also be shaped into small balls. Refrigerate until firm, then wrap in plastic for longer storage.
• Try these combinations! Cherry-almond, apricot-almond, cranberry-pecan, apple-cinnamon-walnut
• Try these add-ins! Shredded coconut, chia seeds, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, cocoa powder, crystalized ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cardamom, lemon zest, lime zest

Ginger,Lime.Mint Sparkling water

Ginger. When we think of this aromatic and spicy rhizome, Asian cuisine comes to mind immediately. Used in many Asian dishes, it imparts fantastic flavor. Ginger has been used for thousands of years and is indigenous to China. It has long been used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory effects, its relief of nausea and gastrointestinal disturbance, and its immune-boosting potential. It is also being studied as a means of preventing colorectal and ovarian cancer.

Ingredients

• 3 ounces ginger, peeled and chopped
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• 1 untreated lime, sliced
• 10 untreated fresh mint leaves
• 6 cups sparkling water (heartweed: like Pierre) 

Directions

In a big pitcher, put the ginger, lime, and mint.

Pour the water and refrigerate for at least three hours. It will taste more if you leave it longer. Cover the pitcher while sitting in the refrigerator.

When ready to serve, put some ice cubes in the pitcher if you want it really cold.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

http://skinnyms.com/roasted-cauliflower-soup-recipe/

Some cruciferous vegetables, like cauliflowers, have high amounts of antioxidant nutrients that help to provide a detoxifying effect. Cauliflower is not only high in antioxidants which fight cancer, keep your heart healthy, and boost your immune system, but it is one of the most fiber-rich veggies you can enjoy. Fiber is an excellent way to aid in a detox, and cauliflowers are brimming with it. Onion and rosemary provide beautiful flavor without excess calories, letting cauliflower take the spotlight in this detoxifying and delicious soup recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 small (about 14-ounce) cauliflower head, florets separated
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup water (to water it down)

Directions

Preheat oven to 395 degrees F.

On a baking pan lined with parchment paper, scatter the cauliflower. Sprinkle with salt & pepper then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, over medium heat, sautè the onions and celery in a saucepan with extra virgin olive oil.

Add the roasted cauliflower then toss for about 5 minutes.

Add the vegetable broth and rosemary and cook for another 15 minutes.

With the immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy in the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper then cook for 5 more minutes.

Serve in mugs then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before servin

Cleanse and Detox Superfood Salad

http://skinnyms.com/cleanse-and-detox-superfood-salad/

Ingredients

• 5 cups baby spinach
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• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 12 raw almonds, sliced (heartweed:cashews or sunflower -organic)
• 2 dates (pitted and diced)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl toss together all of the ingredients. Whisk together oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Flush the Fat Away Vegetable Soup

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Packed with nutritional powerhouses such as sweet potato, spinach, garlic, carrots, and tomatoes, this soup truly flushes the fat away by restoring acid-alkaline and sodium-potassium balance to the body’s organs and glands. It is a warming and deliciously comforting treat that has the added bonus of detoxing your body and adding much needed nutrients.

Ingredients

Heartweed: If your Paleo or do not eat beans I would simply just omit the beans and add in a lb of preferred meat -ground or chopped. 

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
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• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Pinch of salt, more or less to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed (optional, black beans)
• 4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes (no salt added), *this is an optional ingredient
• 4 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, optional, for serving (1/2 teaspoon per serving)

Directions

Add all ingredients, except spinach and olive oil, to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender. Add spinach, stir and continue cooking just until wilted, approximately 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy! (1 Serving Per Night if doing the 3 Day Cleanse & Detox)

Tip: If you prefer a thicker soup, after 5 hours of cooking, simply remove 1 cup of soup, along with ingredients, mash ingredients with a fork, return to the slow cooker, stir and continue cooking 1 to 3 hours. When serving, drizzle a little (optional) olive oil over each bowl of soup.

Note: Olive oil helps the body absorb nutrients more efficiently and supports a healthy digestive system.

Stovetop Method: Follow the same instructions above for prep, cover, and simmer until veggies are tender, approximately 2 hour. Stir every 15 minutes to prevent sticking. Add spinach at the end of cooking time, remove from heat, cover and allow spinach to wilt before serving.

Cleanse and Detox Smoothie

http://skinnyms.com/cleanse-detox-smoothie/

Ingredients

• Recommend organic apple, kale and celery be used for this recipe.
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• 1 organic apple with peeling, cored (Wash away harmful toxins in the body)
• Juice of 1 lemon (This citrus fruit helps boosts the digestive tract)
• 1 cup kale (Chlorophyll kick starts the digestive tract by ridding the body of pesticides and environmental toxins)
• 1 stalk or rib of celery...depending where you live. (Thought to be a great blood cleanser)
• 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley or cilantro (Thought to help rid the body of mercury and other harmful minerals)
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds or chia seeds (Great source of Omega-3's and ridding the body of
• harmful toxins)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 cups chilled water

Directions

If using a juicer: Add all the ingredients and enjoy!

If using a blender: Add all the above ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour over ice. This recipe makes one serving.