Mean Green Juice

1 cucumber
4 celery stalks
2 apples
6-8 leaves kale (Australian tuscan cabbage)
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon ginger

Wash all produce well. Peel the lemon (optional). Juice in a juicer, pour over ice and enjoy.

Chocolate Cranberry Energy Bites

2/3 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup sliced almons
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Mix peanut butter, honey and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix together until even combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Press and form mixture into 1-2 inch balls. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Sassy Water

2 liters water (about 8 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon thinly sliced
12 small spearmint leaves

Combine all ingredients in a large picture and let flavors blend overnight.

Quinoa Breakfast Drink

Makes about 4 one cup servings

1/2 cup Quinoa (thoroughly rinsed before)
3 cups Water
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cloves
2 Apples peeled and cut

Combine all ingredients in pot and bring to a boil. Then cover and simmer on Med-Low for 20 minutes. Once finished take cinnamon sticks and cloves out. Put the rest in a blender and blend for a minute or so. At this point you can add sugar to the desired taste. Blend sugar in, then serve. Can be served hot or cold. You can get creative and add other types of fruit of your choice.