Easy Spinach Pesto Recipe!
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Need a quick night meal?!?! This pesto is going to become your new best friend! Throw it on a pre-made pizza crust with your favorite veggies, drizzle into soup for an extra flair, dollop on a sandwich, toss with pasta or vegetable noodles - the skies the limit! Enjoy :)


Spinach Pesto

• 2 cups baby kale or spinach
• 1 big bunch basil, or 2 small bunches
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup hemp seeds
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/3 cup olive oil, or more for a thinner pesto
• Salt to taste (1/2-3/4 teaspoon)

1. In a food processor or blender combine all ingredients until smooth. Salt to taste.

 
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Breakfast Bowl!
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Check out this healthy + delicious breakfast bowl perfect for Valentine's Day!


Yield: 4 Servings

Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

• 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy vegan yogurt or kefir
• 1 banana
• 2 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Optional garnishes: fresh berries, frozen berries, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, banana slices, raw chocolate sauce (see recipe below)

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth, sweeten to taste.
2. Finish with desired garnishes and a drizzle of raw chocolate sauce



Raw Chocolate Sauce

• 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• Pinch of salt

1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
2. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or tupperware. Store in refrigerator.
3. When ready to use, place chocolate sauce (still in container) in a pot of warm water to re-warm. 

 
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