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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.


01/27/2023

Creamy Vegan Spinach Pesto + Charred Cauliflower

Shockingly vegan and gluten-free, this recipe uses coconut cream to replace dairy which adds a silkiness to the pasta as…

01/27/2023

Coconut Chia Pudding

Chia seeds contain large amounts of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of high-quality protein, and several essential…

01/28/2023

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

This is a dessert that can be made with a few ingredients in a pinch. The hardest part is waiting 20 mins for them to set!…

01/28/2023

Simple Dairy-Free Frittata

Traditional frittatas call for loads of cheese and milk, but not this one! Try this super simple breakfast and you’ll…

01/28/2023

Gut-Healing Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie bowl is nutrient-packed and filling thanks to the healthy fats from the almond butter and hemp seeds.

01/28/2023

Shrimp Cucumber Boats

Row row row your boat! These shrimp cucumber boats are a fun appetizer packed with flavor and crunch.

01/28/2023

Szechuan Salmon Bowl

A wonderful high-protein weeknight recipe that’s bursting with flavor!

01/28/2023

Sole Meunière

Sole meunière (pronounced sowl-moo-nyehr) sounds super fancy but is actually straightforward and pretty quick to get on…

01/28/2023

Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

This is a great low-carb, quick dinner packed with flavor and a little heat!

01/28/2023

Sheet Pan Squash and Turkey Breast

Who loves grill night? Here’s a quick, easy weeknight meal you can prep on a sheet pan and hand off for someone else to…

01/28/2023

Spinach and Lentil Salad

Ounce for ounce, lentils actually have as much protein as steak…surprising, right? They’re inexpensive and simple to…

05/12/2023

Coffee Date Smoothie

It tastes like a frappuccino, but it’s naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and vegan!

05/12/2023

Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie

Just a little banana, almond butter, and protein powder go a long way here! You’ll barely notice the zucchini and kale…

05/12/2023

Dark Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

This dark chocolate cherry smoothie hits the spot, while still keeping it lite. The cherries are packed with anti-inflammatory…

05/12/2023

Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie

The frozen riced cauliflower adds a lot of fiber, but not a lot of flavor. This smoothie is a great way to sneak in some…

05/12/2023

Mint + Cacao Smoothie

We’re harnessing the power of fresh mint to elevate this smoothie and adding ground flax to further promote better digestion…

05/12/2023

Cinnamon Smoothie

Don’t sleep on the cinnamon! It contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects and has prebiotic properties that…

05/12/2023

Vanilla Cranberry Smoothie

Cranberries are one of those excellent ingredients for our overall health but they’re not super palatable. What do we…

05/12/2023

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

If pumpkin spice has no season for you, this is your new favorite post-workout smoothie.

05/12/2023

Almond Butter Cookie Smoothie

It feels like dessert but is actually incredibly nutritious and surprisingly filling thanks to the almond butter.

05/12/2023

Fab 4 Smoothie

When creating a smoothie, it’s smart to include the fabulous four. That’s protein, fat, fiber, and leafy greens. When…

05/12/2023

Tart Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Tart cherries are loaded with anthocyanins, which have been known to improve brain cell function, reduce inflammation, and…

05/12/2023

Red Velvet Smoothie

This smoothie is not only gorgeous due to the bright pink color of the beets, but is super filling and nutrient-packed.…

05/12/2023

Peppermint Patty Smoothie

Fresh mint and apple combined with cocoa and chocolate protein powder makes this smoothie taste like candy! Don’t knock…

05/12/2023

Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Perfect for anyone that loves a good tart flavor!

05/12/2023

Birthday Cake Smoothie

This one is as close you can get a smoothie to tasting like funfetti cake. Top with some coconut whipped cream for a real…

05/12/2023

Raspberry Maca Smoothie

This smoothie is one of my favorites! Maca is an adaptogenic herb with a nutty flavor. Something all adaptogens have in…

05/12/2023

PB&J Smoothie

A childhood favorite all grown up! Try this delicious smoothie for a wave of nostalgia.

05/12/2023

Green Machine Smoothie

Kale is an acquired taste for many. Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t taste it in this smoothie. You could even…

05/12/2023

Cocoa Coffee Smoothie

Ever try drinking your morning coffee in a smoothie? This one will wake you up in the most delicious way.

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