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Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries

This is a delicious way to eat your Brussels sprouts! Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Sea Salt and Olive Oil. The trick is parboiling them first! They are so tender and flavorful!
We recently had company and they commented it was their first time eating a Brussels sprout! Don’t let that happen! What?? They are really just mini cabbages and have so much nutrition!
For example, they are high in nutrients! Especially bone benefiting Vitamin K. They are RICH in antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress and lower your disease risk, and they are also a great source of fiber.
Try this recipe and let me know! 👇 They aren’t only so good for you, they taste great!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

30 minutes

Yields

2 servings

Ingredients

2 cups Brussels sprouts
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tbsps olive oil
Sea salt, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bring 3 cups water to a boil.
Trim ends and wash Brussels sprouts well.
Parboil for 7–9 minutes or until fork-tender.
Transfer to large mixing bowl.
Chop dried cranberries into small pieces.
Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, dried cherries and salt.
Transfer to baking sheet, ensuring the Brussels sprouts are in one layer, and roast for 15 minutes, or until golden-brown

Healthy Frozen Smoothie Packs – Prep Tips That Save Time, Money, and Help You Stay On Track!

Prepping your smoothies in advance is a real time saver! Have you tried it? I have found it is very convenient, and now when I run out of my pre-made packets, I get bummed. So, I try not to let that happen, because life is busy even when you are prioritizing healthy eating.

Making your own batch of single serve smoothie packets and then popping them in the freezer is cheaper than ordering them pre-made for you, faster than making a smoothie from scratch every day, and you are in control of what is in them so there are no concerns about dietary restrictions or preferences.

Here’s how to make healthy smoothie packs!

Customize the smoothie to your preference. You can really make it your own. This is directions for a base packet with many option ideas for you. The day of just dump the frozen base into your blender, add your liquid of choice and at the end add in collagen and protein powder if you desire. I highly recommend it. I don’t include the protein powder and collagen in the smoothie packs, because it tends to foam if blended too long, so adding it at the end just for a few seconds prevents that and keeps the smoothie nice and creamy.

Healthy Frozen Smoothie Packs

3/4 Cup of Frozen Berries

Greens Powder (Optional)

1 Teaspoon of Cocoa Powder (antioxidant rich)

1 Crystalized Ginger Cube or 1/4 Teaspoon of Ground Ginger (great for digestion)

Dried Figs (calcium and fiber)

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Other Add In Options:

Chia Seeds

Flax Seeds

Banana Chunks

Avocado

Pineapple

Mango

Spinach

Kale

Coco Nibs

Cinnamon

Grapes

Cherries

Turmeric

Having packets made in advance makes it so much easier and convenient. Whenever you want a healthy smoothie it’s prepped, so it makes it easier to stick with your healthy eating plan. You can also prep these in wide mouth mason jars if you prefer.

If you like your smoothies very cold, add ice to the blender along with your liquid. I like to do this.

Fresh fruit on top is always an option if you have some in your refrigerator and want to pamper yourself with a fancy one!