My Very Awesome Veggie Burger!

Look at this colour! Seriously… no filter!

I really get way too excited about food! But look at these colours straight from nature!

I have been on a quest to create a yummy veggie burger for a very long time. Some have been good, some… well… not so good😝!

After a long journey with beans, veggies and herbs I have created what I think is a super yummy and aesthetically pleasing vegan veggie burger! Whilst the latter is not really that important, it IS a bonus!

The Ah-mazing colour of My Very Awesome Veggie Burger comes from beets. beet roots are packed with vitamin C, help fight inflammation and are high in fibre.

Chick peas pack an awesome plant based protein punch along with fibre and folate. The Quinoa added to these babies is another plant based protein power house and all of these flavours come together so beautifully! Add in a little more fibre and protein from the almond meal and we are ready to rock nutritionally!

I like that this veggie burger looks a little different and tastes a little different to your average veggie burger. The spices marry so nicely into the family of texture and colour from the beets, chick peas and quinoa.

I have been obsessed with them and served them a few different ways.

Over salad, topped with avocado with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus.
On a bun, more traditional style with fries.
In a wrap with coleslaw… really yummy!
Broken atop Creamy Cashew Cauliflower soup!

I also put the extras in the freezer for future. Awesome right? Future Very Awesome Veggie Burgers on hand.

Okey doke my friends, let’s move on to the recipe:

My Very Awesome Veggie Burger

1 Beet Root peeled and chopped into cubes

1 Can chick peas drained and well rinsed

1 1/4 Cup cooked Quinoa (I like to cook in Veggie broth for this recipe)

1/2 Cup almond flour

3 Tbsp chopped onion

1-2 Cloves of garlic chopped or pressed

1-2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp vegetable broth

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 1/2 Tbsp tamari

1 Tsp turmeric

1 Tsp cumin

1/2 Tsp salt

Sprinkle of cayenne

Fresh cilantro

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sautée onion in the olive oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
Add crushed garlic and sautée for 2-3 minutes longer. Remove from heat and set to the side.
In a food processor add beat root, chick peas, lemon juice, vegetable broth and tamari. Process until smooth.
Add almond flour, onions and garlic. Pulse until combined.
Add all dry spices and blend until well mixed.
Transfer beautiful pink mixture into a mixing bowl and add cooked Quinoa and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix until well blended.
Using a large spoon, scoop the mixture onto prepared baking sheet and shape. Usually around clementine to orange sized rounds depending on the size you would like them to be.
Press down slightly.
Bake for 20 minutes then flip and bake for 15-20 minutes. Check after 15.

I prefer my veggie burgers moist but some prefer them a little more well done so if you are like me take them out tender, if not just keep an eye on them.

Serve as your mood suits and enjoy My Very Awesome Veggie Burger plant based protein blast of goodness and beauty.

Let me know what you think! I ❤️❤️ hearing from you!

❤️, April

10 Days Clean!

9 / 23 / 17

Are you ready to shake off the last of that summer bloat??

Are you ready to feel great, look great, have more energy and better sleep??

10 Day Clean Eating Challenge!

This 10 day Clean Eating Challenge is designed to set you up for success on your journey to optimal health and wellness!

It is easy, delicious and fun!

You receive:

A whole foods plant based menu, clearly laid out and easy to follow.
All of the awesomely delicious recipes that you need.
Shopping list to make preparation easy.
Yoga recommendations.
Daily mantras and breathing exercises to help you through.
Tips for success.
Full support via our private Facebook group page.

Join our inspired and empowered community of people striving to find focus and clarity through food. Wellness warriors committed to feeling their best and loving their bodies through food in the healthiest way!

This is perfect for people just starting on this journey or for people who need to get back on track. Mind, body and soul. A holistic approach to remembering how amazing clean foods can be!

The cost is $67.00

It can be paid via PayPal, credit card or in Bermuda by bank transfer.

Beautiful right?? Together we will be eating the rainbow and thriving!

Contact me to sign up or for more info:

agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com

Yes! These are on the menu! Find out just how satisfying and delicious clean can be!

You can start this program any time on your own or with friends or you can join our group starting the 1st of October! This is for you, you decide what feels best!
Looking forward to working with you my sweet, simple and delicious friends!

❤️,

April

10 Days Clean!

9 / 23 / 17

Are you ready to shake off the last of that summer bloat??

Are you ready to feel great, look great, have more energy and better sleep??

10 Day Clean Eating Challenge!

This 10 day Clean Eating Challenge is designed to set you up for success on your journey to optimal health and wellness!

It is easy, delicious and fun!

You receive:

A whole foods plant based menu, clearly laid out and easy to follow.
All of the awesomely delicious recipes that you need.
Shopping list to make preparation easy.
Yoga recommendations.
Daily mantras and breathing exercises to help you through.
Tips for success.
Full support via our private Facebook group page.

This is perfect for people just starting on this journey or for people who need to get back on track. Mind, body and soul. A holistic approach to remembering how amazing clean foods can be!

The cost is $67.00

It can be paid via PayPal, credit card or in Bermuda by bank transfer.

Beautiful right?? Together we will be eating the rainbow and thriving!

Contact me to sign up or for more info:

agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com

Yes! These are on the menu! Find out just how satisfying and delicious clean can be!

❤️,

April

10 Days Clean!

9 / 23 / 17

Are you ready to shake off the last of that summer bloat??

Are you ready to feel great, look great, have more energy and better sleep??

10 Day Clean Eating Challenge!

This 10 day Clean Eating Challenge is designed to set you up for success on your journey to optimal health and wellness!

It is easy, delicious and fun!

You receive:

A whole foods plant based menu, clearly laid out and easy to follow.
All of the awesomely delicious recipes that you need.
Shopping list to make preparation easy.
Yoga recommendations.
Daily mantras and breathing exercises to help you through.
Tips for success.
Full support via our private Facebook group page.

This is perfect for people just starting on this journey or for people who need to get back on track. Mind, body and soul. A holistic approach to remembering how amazing clean foods can be!

The cost is $67.00

It can be paid via PayPal, credit card or in Bermuda by bank transfer.

Beautiful right?? Together we will be eating the rainbow and thriving!

Contact me to sign up or for more info:

agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com

Yes! These are on the menu! Find out just how satisfying and delicious clean can be!

❤️,

April

Curried Cauliflower “Couscous” with Cranberries and Toasted Pistatios!

9 / 18 / 17

Oh my goodness, I love it when I taste something and the words “This is kick-ass!” come out of my mouth… out loud… in my kitchen… with no one else around! That is exactly what happened when I tasted the Cashew Coconut Milk Curry Sauce for this dish!

Eat the rainbow my friends! This dish is totally a clean foods “eat the rainbow” experience. I have used purple Cauliflower here (you do know that purple is the new green, right??) but you can use any color of Cauliflower that you would like!

There are so many colors, flavors and textures in this super easy, super delicious, protein packed vegan and naturally gluten-free dish.

This is an 8 minute meal at its finest! 👊🏼Great for when time is tight! It is packed with micronutrients to keep energized but not feeling heavy. The chic peas add a power punch of plant based protein as well as all of the nuts and nut butter boosting the protein content and then there is the cilantro… well, everything is better with a healthy dose of fresh cilantro!

This dish can be served hot or cold, as a main or a side, you can mix the dressing in or drizzle over the top! So many options! I love it!

I will skip straight to the recipe because my wee ones are about to get off the school bus and if I do not finish before then this little slice of deliciousness may never make it to your kitchen!

Cauliflower Couscous

One head of Cauliflower

1 cup of chic peas, drained and very well rinsed

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup lightly toasted pistatios

2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

A handful of chopped fresh cilantro

Salt to taste

One raw beet root

One cucumber

Rinse and chop the Cauliflower into chunks then add to a food Processor.
Pulse Cauliflower until it is the consistency of rice.
In a skillet, add 2 Tbsp of olive oil and heat, add the Cauliflower Couscous and sautée on medium tossing lightly for about 5 minutes. You just want to take the raw crunch out of the cauliflower.
Add cranberries and chic peas.
Sautée for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to serving dish.
Add toasted pistatios and fresh cilantro.
Toss together lightly.
Julienne or spriralize the beet root and the cucumber. Put to the side to use as garnish later.
Top with the yummy sauce that you are just about to make!
Garnish with the cucumber and beets.
Really beautiful!

The Sauce

Cashew Coconut Curry Sauce

1 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup cashews pre-soaked

2 tsp curry powder

1/2 clove of garlic

1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)

1 Tbsp peanut butter

1 tsp sugar

Juice of one lime

Place cashews in a bowl of water and soak over night. Or you can do quick soak by pouring boiling water over the cashews and let sit for 20-30 minutes.
Drain and rinse cashews really well.
Place all ingredients into a food processor.
Blend, purée and blend away!
Easy peasy!
Drizzle over everything 😊

Enjoy!

I hope you like it!!!

Goes great with a glass of red!🍷😉

❤️ April

10 Day Clean Eating Reset!

7 / 19 / 17

10 days of clean eating to look great, feel great, sleep better, have glowing skin and mental clarity! Are you ready??

This is how it works:

You contact me and say “April, I am in!!”

Then we chat about your needs…

Next I send to you the program which includes:

10 day menu
All of the delicious and nutritious, easy to follow recipes that you will need
Full support via our private Facebook group page, awesome for support and accountability!
Tips for success
Daily bonus tips and nutritional information
Exercise recommendations
Daily mantras
And the gift to yourself of feeling great!!

We start the 1st of August, I send you your 10 Day Clean Eating Package via e-mail days in advance so that you have plenty of time to prepare! I will set you up for success!

The cost is $57.00

This can be paid via PayPal or credit card

Contact me to sign up! I cannot wait to work with you! This program has been so fun and successful many people have done it more than once!

Let’s thrive together!❤️

Taking Avocado Toast to the Next Level

7 / 16 / 17

http://thetravelingepicurean.com/super-nutty-seed-bread-aprils/

Check out the show!!

I was lucky enough to have the Traveling Epicurean, Michel Vejar, come to my sweet little kitchen and onto my sweet little deck, to film and share one of my favourite healthy recipes!

Super Nutty Seed Bread with Smashed Chic Pea Guacamole!💃🏻

The recipes are in the link 👆🏼 above!

And check out The Traveling Epicurean’s amazing recipes!! She totally rocks and is completely lovely! I am so grateful for this opportunity to work with you Michel Vejar!

I hope you try it, I hope you love it and as always I LOVE to hear what you have to say!

Enjoy!

❤️ April

10 Days of Clean Eating!

6 / 29 / 17

It is time for a new 10 day clean eating challenge!

We are starting the 15th of July. Perfect timing for detoxing your system from all of the summer and 4th of July parties and BBQ’s.

Are you ready to look great, feel great, sleep better and have glowing skin? Only 10 days and you are on your way!

You will receive:

Daily menu
All of the amazingly delicious and completely nutritious recipes that you will need
Complete support via our private Facebook group page or via text/email
Body changing yoga recommendations
Life changing breathing exercises
Super helpful tips for success
More energy, better sleep and glowing skin!!

Improve your digestion and your mood all whilst enjoying delicious and completely satisfying foods.

Are you ready to Thrive??

Here are some words from people who have done my 10 day clean eating challenge… some more than once!

– I loved it, easy to follow and I was never hungry!

– I would recommend this program, after the first 3 days my energy really picked up! My whole family did it and we will do it again!

– I was afraid I would be left hungry and I never was…

– I lost 3 lbs and feel great!

– I feel so light and energized!

The cost of the program is $57.00

It can be paid via PayPal, credit card or for those in Bermuda via bank transfer.

Contact: agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com
Let’s thrive together!

Super for Summer Cucumber Noodle Salad with Walnut Pesto!

6 / 18 / 178 / 13 / 17

Crisp, clean, delicious and easy to make! That is what summer dishes should be all about!
This salad is perfect for a summer picnic, a pot luck BBQ or an easy dinner at home.

I love this Walnut Pesto on practically everything but it is especially good in this light cucumber (and zucchini) summer salad! Not only is it super yummy but it is packed with super foods! Walnuts, kale, pumpkinseeds… My daughter loves this Pesto and she is a hard sell so I am totally taking her word for it!

And then there are the “noodles” or “zoodles” as we like to call them! Easy as can be! All you need is a cucumber, a zucchini and a spiralizer! You could also just cut the cucumber and zucchini however you would like, in chunks or rounds or even julienne style but the spiralizer seems to make it really fun.

Add in black beans for protein and extra veggies to help get those 10-13 servings of fruit and veggies a day in and you have a beautiful and delicious salad that could be a side or a main dish. I love that!

Walnut Pesto

2 Tbsp chopped walnuts

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

3 cups fresh basil ( I usually measure by handful… 3-5 is beautiful)

A handful of chopped fresh kale

2 cloves of garlic

1 tsp sea salt (add more to taste)

1/4-1/2 cup olive oil

-Place all of the ingredients into the blender. Start with 1/4 cup olive oil and add more to get desired consistency. Blend away!

Cucumber and Zuchini Noodles

1 Large cucumber

1 Zucchini

1 Cup black beans (well rinsed)

1/2 Red Pepper (chopped)

1/2 Orange pepper (chopped)
– Wash your veggies 😊
– Spiralize or chop into chunks the cucumber and zucchini.

– Add a generous amount of Walnut Pesto and toss together.

– Top with black beans and peppers.

– Enjoy!

Let me know what you think! I love hearing from you!

❤️ April

Two Seriously Delicious Snacks Perfect for Summer!

6 / 10 / 176 / 10 / 17

I was lucky enough to be asked to present on Channel 8 CT Style! It was so fun, everyone was so nice and I got to share 2 of my favourite summer-time kid friendly, nutritious, delicious and plant based protein snack recipes!🙌🏽🙌🏽 Summer-time can be filled with so many BBQ’s and parties that it can be difficult to keep your eating clean. I always say that preparation is the key to success and by having some pre-made, home-made, nutrient dense snacks in the freezer for those busy beach days you can sail through the summer with out losing your mind, energy or healthy vibes!
http://wtnh.com/2017/06/09/healthy-summer-snacks-for-the-kids/
👆🏼Above is the link to my segment! Please check it out! I would love to hear from you and if you can “like” it on their page that would be great!!

I altered my Awesome Almond Joy Bites recipe for this occasion. I have been obsessed with the Juice Plus Complete Protein Powder! It tastes amazing and adds a plant based protein punch to these little bites of joy! I also love that it hosts 15 fruits, veggies and whole grains! It is Vegan and Gluten-free and if you are at all interested in trying it, here is a link.
http://agodfrey.juiceplus.com/

It comes in Vanilla and Chocolate and I use it in so many recipes these days to boost the nutritional content for my whole family!

I used the Dutch Chocolate Complete Protein Powder in this new version of Awesome Almond Joy Bites.

Almond Joy Freezer Bites

1/2 cup raw almonds or cashews

1/4 cup almond butter
8-10 medjool dates

1 tsp vanilla (or 1/4-1/2 tsp ground vanilla bean powder, hands down my favorite!)

¼ cup plant based protein powder

2 tbsp chia seeds

1-2 tbsp maple syrup (I have used 1 and 2, both options are great, it just depends how

sweet you would like it)

1 1/2 tbsp cacao powder

1 tbsp room temperature coconut oil

shredded coconut for rolling

– Place all ingredients except for the shredded coconut and blend it… A lot! Scrape down

the sides and blend again as needed, it will take a few minutes but definitely worth the

blending time :o)

– Roll into one inch balls

– Roll through the shredded coconut and put in the freezer for at least 30 minutes

– Enjoy!

“They Will Never Now” Blueberry Blast Smoothie

2 cups of your favourite nut milk or coconut milk

2 cups of Blueberries

Juice of 1 very juicy orange

1 Frozen banana

A large handful of fresh spinach

1 Tbsp ground flax seed

Ice cubes if needed

-Place all of the ingredients in the blender and blend away!

-Makes 2-3 servings depending on the size

– Put the leftover smoothie into popsicle molds and pop in the freezer for a super healthy anytime

snack!

This smoothie also rocks as popsicles!! My two wee ones devoured them! In fact I did not get a photo because they were gone so quickly!☺️
I hope you get a chance to try these yummy recipes and that they keep your summer a little easier and healthier!

Please let me know what you think, I LOVE hearing from you!

Happy start to the summer my friends! ❤️ April