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Recipes

These recipes come from the masterful cookbook of Kate, Velasquez, or on IG you may know her as @shescookininbrooklyn. Her recipes are straightforward, always satiating and most importantly, are designed to keep your digestive tract and microbiome balanced and aligned. You can find more of her delicious recipes at betterbodyformula.com.


05/05/2022

Baked Sesame Orange Cauliflower

Baked Sesame Orange Cauliflower Ingredients Cauliflower florets 3 chicken breasts, cut to similar size as cauliflower 4…

05/05/2022

Golden Milk

Golden milk is rightly named for its wonderful yellow color from turmeric. There are many variations of golden milk, but…

10/25/2022

Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

This is a protein smoothie that is anything but boring or bland. Blitz this up after a workout and replenish yourself with…

12/19/2022

Swiss Chard & Golden Beet Salad

This salad is PACKED with antioxidants. Swiss chard is an excellent source of magnesium which supports muscle and nerve…

12/19/2022

Down N Dirty Kale Salad

This is a kale salad that actually eats like a meal. The healthy fats in the tahini, avocado, almond butter, and walnuts…

12/19/2022

Roasted Butternut Squash + Pomegranate Salad

This is a hearty salad worthy of being the main course and presents beautifully for entertaining as well.

12/19/2022

Turkey Nourish Bowl

Nourish bowls can seem like a lot of work to pull together, but for this one, I used some leftover ground turkey from taco…

12/19/2022

Meal Prep Egg Bite Muffins

Meal prep these easy egg-bite muffins to have a yummy breakfast all week! They’re dairy-free too, but you can definitely…

12/19/2022

Creamy Overnight Oats

Prep for 10 minutes and have delicious creamy overnight oats the whole week that you can customize the toppings with every…

12/19/2022

Sheet Pan Buffalo Cauliflower

This is an extremely healthy recipe that doesn’t taste like it! Buffalo cauliflower is sneaky like that. Replace chicken…

12/19/2022

Fish en Papillote

En papillote, French for “in paper,” refers to a cooking technique that uses built-up steam inside a folded piece of…

12/19/2022

Gluten-Free Crispy Salmon Bites

Salmon skin is super good for you (it has lots of those omega-3 fatty acids that your body can’t make on its own), but…

12/19/2022

Air Fryer Miso Salmon

This salmon recipe is done in minutes, and you’ll reap the benefits of fermented miso and the good omega-3 fats in grass-fed…

12/19/2022

Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms with Sage

This creamy chicken and mushrooms dish is inspired by the oh so talented Feasting at Home.

12/19/2022

Creamy Miso Coleslaw

Make this side dish a staple for better gut health. The cabbage contains glutamine, which is great for improving your gut…

12/19/2022

Tangy Tofu Stir Fry

Chop the vegetables in advance and this tangy tofu stir fry is the perfect quick + healthy weeknight dinner. It’s also…

12/19/2022

Spicy Dairy-Free Vodka Sauce Pasta

Cashews and nutritional yeast make this vodka sauce dairy-free, creamy, filling, and full of protein and healthy fats. If…

12/19/2022

Lemon Blueberry Energy Bites

If you haven't tried these energy bites out yet, you must! A staple snack recipe. They’re plant-based, gluten-free, super…

12/19/2022

Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip

It doesn’t have to be Superbowl Sunday to make this delicious buffalo chicken dip. This is a crowd-pleasing appetizer…

12/19/2022

Smoky Coconut Trail Mix

The best snack! This smoky coconut trail mix is all you need for a hearty snack on the go. Recipe inspired by Dr. Mark Hyman!

12/19/2022

Salted Caramel Chocolate Covered Dates

Did someone say salted caramel chocolate covered dates? These speak for themselves…

12/19/2022

Matcha Latte

I love to drink matcha if I need a little afternoon pick-me-up. Matcha has a much gentler boost of caffeine than a cup of…

12/19/2022

Plant-based Chocolate Mousse Pie

You would NEVER know this chocolate mousse pie is made from silken tofu. Tofu really is a flavor sponge. This recipe is…

12/19/2022

Stuffed Peppers

Got leftover ground turkey from Taco Tuesday? This is a great, quick way to reinvent whatever you have on hand into a delicious,…

12/19/2022

Lemon Butter Chicken

Buttery breaded chicken that’s also gluten and dairy-free?! YUM. This recipe has it all. Pair it with your favorite veggies…

12/19/2022

Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

Once you have the simmer sauce this tikka masala comes together in a snap in the slow cooker. It’s bursting with flavor…

12/20/2022

Homemade Chicken & Rice Soup

We are loving soup season in this house. Prep a big batch of this chicken and rice soup to have healthy, hearty lunches…

12/19/2022

Lemon & Garlic Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

Garlic lovers unite! And who doesn’t love a sheet pan meal?! Feel free to pair the chicken thighs with whatever veggies…

01/27/2023

Gut Healing Roasted Red Pepper Soup

This recipe is super flavorful and nutrient-dense! Eat this on its own with crackers or crusty sourdough bread or pair it…

01/27/2023

Kelp Noodle Pad Thai

Kelp noodles have a wonderful crunch that I just love and unlike rice noodles, they are vitamin and mineral-rich. You’ll…

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