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Smoothie

Combine the following in a blender:

  • Almond Milk (Can use regular milk or even water – almond milk is my preference)
  • Chia or Flax Seed (Optional)
  • Whey or Soy Protein – I use Body by Vi Sweet Cream flavor rather than Chocolate or Vanilla
  • Frozen Fruit – Strawberries, Mango, Blueberries, Blackberries, Pineapple, Peaches, Raspberries, Bananas, Apples, Etc.
  • Keifur Probiotic – Any Flavor (Greek Yogurt is another great option)
  • Coconut Extract – Optional (This really gives it a tropical taste no matter what fruit you put in it)
  • Oli & Ve Flavor Options (About a tablespoon for a 24 oz. smoothie) – Fig Balsamic, Red Apple Balsamic, Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil, Peach  Balsamic(Any fruit flavor or something that would compliment fruit would work perfectly fine)

Blend together and enjoy!  I try and mix up what I put in each of these to change up the flavors.  Spinach and kale are good additions, as well as almond butter (sold at Oli & Ve) and event oatmeal!  The options of what you can put in these are pretty much endless.

Contributed by:  Caitlin Davidson

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Hot Oatmeal & Balsamic

Ingredients:
  Cooked oatmeal (see picture:  Nature’s Path Organic Oatmeal with Flax was used)  
  Fruit of choice (this recipe used fresh bananas and strawberries)
  Cinnamon sugar
  Maple Balsamic (or your choice of balsamic….we have many flavors to choose from)

Preparation:
  Nature’s Path Organic Oatmeal with Flax has individual packets and microwave directions
  Slice fruit and top oatmeal
  Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top
  Drizzle Maple Balsamic (or your choice) over all

Submitted by:  Caitlin Davidson  

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Cranberry and Almond Granola with Lime Olive Oil and Coconut Balsamic

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup Oli+Ve Persian Lime Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup of Oli+Ve Coconut White Balsamic gently reduced by half and cooled.

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic reduction until thoroughly combined
  • In a large bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients except the cranberries. Pour the olive oil balsamic mixture over the oats and mix very well until all the oats and dry ingredients are completely coated with the mixture.
  • Spread the granola out on to a baking sheet covered in parchment and bake for approximately 1 hour until golden brown and fragrant. Cool completely and then mix in the dried cranberries. Store in a sealed container for up to one month. Makes approximately 8 cups of granola!