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Happy Spring! It may or may not feel like Spring w

Happy Spring! It may or may not feel like Spring where you live, but this Spring Roll recipe will have you dreaming of warmer, sunnier and more colorful days ahead!

Mango Veggie Spring Rolls & Almond Butter Dip

1/2 cup Almond Butter (or Peanut Butter)
1 1/3 Lemon (juiced)
1 1/3 tbsps Tamari
1 1/3 Garlic (clove, minced)
2 tsps Ginger (grated)
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/8 tsp Sea Salt
1/3 cup Water
1 1/3 Avocado (peeled and sliced into strips)
2/3 Cucumber (sliced into strips)
1 1/3 Mango (peeled and sliced into strips)
1 1/3 cups Baby Spinach (chopped)
1 1/3 cups Coleslaw Mix
10 Rice Paper Wraps

Create your almond butter dipping sauce by combining almond butter, lemon juice, tamari, garlic, ginger, cayenne, sea salt and water together in a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. (Depending on the original consistency of the almond butter you are using, you may need to add an additional 1 or 2 tbsp of warm water to reach a creamier consistency.) Pour into a bowl and set aside.

Prep all your veggies and mango by slicing them into strips. Add hot water to a shallow skillet. Place a rice paper wrap in the water to soften (about 10 seconds). Do not submerge for too long or the rice paper will become hard to work with. Transfer to a clean surface.

Add avocado, cucumber, mango, spinach and coleslaw mix to one side of the rice wrap. Fold the bottom over the filling and then the top. Now roll the rice paper until completely wrapped.

Serve with a side of almond butter dip.

If you’re looking for a last-minute green appeti

If you’re looking for a last-minute green appetizer to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lots of green goodness, here’s one of my favorite healthy (and pretty) salsa recipes. Let me know what you think!

Kiwi Avocado Salsa

4 Kiwi (peeled and chopped)
2 Avocado (chopped)
1/2 cup Red Onion
1 Lime (large, juiced)
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup Cilantro (chopped)
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
* Makes 4 servings

In a mixing bowl combine the kiwi, avocado, and red onion. Add the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and add more lime juice to taste if needed. Enjoy!

There is a trend these days for zero-proof cocktai

There is a trend these days for zero-proof cocktails. Non-alcoholic bevvies are popping up everywhere and celebrities like #katyperry and #blakelively are getting in on the action.

Since I’m not a big tequila fan (or let’s say its not a fan of mine), I drink this little beauty without the alcohol (but feel free to add some to yours.)

This grapefruit cocktail is my drink of choice lately with pink grapefruit being in high season right now. It’s lower in calories if you squeeze your own grapefruit rather than opting for the store-bought juice version, that’s usually filled with lots of added sugar. Plus it has the benefits of reducing inflammation, boosting your immune system and may even reduce cholesterol levels. So enjoy!

Virgin Grapefruit Margarita

1 Grapefruit (large, juiced)
2 Limes (juiced)
1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup (optional)
1 tsp Sea Salt (for garnish)
10 Ice Cubes
8 fl ozs Soda Water (or more to taste)

Combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and maple syrup in a bowl or large measuring cup.

Place the salt on a plate. Wet the rim of a glass with some water then dip the glass in the salt. Repeat with the remaining glasses. Discard excess salt.

Divide the ice cubes between glasses. Pour the grapefruit mixture over the ice and top with the soda water and stir.

Healthy Snack Hack: Put healthy snacks like nuts,

Healthy Snack Hack: Put healthy snacks like nuts, seeds, whole grain crackers and dark chocolate (at least 70% percent cacao) in clear jars. The whole family will be much more inclined to grab these kinds of snacks when they can see them. Not all of our snacks are healthy. We’re human after all - and we might enjoy the Trader Joe’s Rolled Chili Lime tortilla chips occasionally.) ;) #sorrynotsorry

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