Nourishing Sweet Potato Lentil Stew with Baby Spinach

This hearty stew is packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and warming spices to keep you grounded while fueling your growth.

Ingredients:

2 cups sweet potato, cubed
1 cup cooked lentils
1 can coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Grated cheese ( optional)

Nutritional yeast ( optional)
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add cubed sweet potato, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and a pinch of salt, stirring for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer until the sweet potato is tender.

Add cooked lentils, coconut milk, and spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Add cheese or nutritional yeast if prefered

Pro Tip: Batch cook this stew and freeze portions for an easy, nourishing meal later on.

Sweet Potato Chocolate Brownies

Warm, Gooey, and Full of Goodness!
If you’re craving something sweet but want to keep it healthy, these sweet potato brownies are the perfect treat. They have all the rich, chocolatey goodness of traditional brownies but with a wholesome twist. Sweet potatoes not only add natural sweetness but are also packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. A win-win for your taste buds and your body!

Pro Tip: Sweet potatoes are loaded with beta-carotene, which is great for your skin and supports a healthy immune system.

Ingredients :

1 cup mashed sweet potato (from baked sweet potatoes)
½ cup almond butter
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking powder until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

WBB Pro Tip: For a fun twist, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for an extra Fall flavor boost.

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

This is an easy to prepare, delicious healthy soup that everyone will love! ~

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4 cups of Butternut Squash peeled and chopped

• 2 lg carrots diced

• 2 celery stalks

• 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Small white onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 32 ounces of low-sodium vegetable stock/broth OR use half vegetable stock and half water (about 15 ounces each)

• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme (or more to taste-use dried if you don’t have fresh available)

• 1 tablespoon dried basil ( optional)

• 1/4 can of coconut milk

• 1/2 teaspoon sea-salt (more or less, to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (more or less, to taste)

• 1 tsp toasted pumpkin seeds

To Prepare

• Heat olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed soup pan on medium heat.

• Add onion, garlic, and sauté until translucent. (About 3-5 minutes, make sure not to “burn” onions.)

• Add carrots, squash, and veggie stock.

• Bring to a gentle boil then lower to a simmer.

• Stir occasionally for about 30 minutes.

• Cook until tender

• Add cooked soup carefully in portions to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

• Add a little water or broth if needed.

• Return to pot and whisk in coconut milk.

• Heat again slowly if needed

• Top with fresh toasted Pumpkin seeds, chopped basil, parsley, or cilantro