Author: qcyogifoodie

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NICU Round Two

After our first born was in the NICU in July of 2021 for 15 days, I knew it may be our reality again for our second baby after I was admitted to the Special Care Unit to be on bedrest at 33.5 weeks for Vasa Previa. The unknown and risk of my pregnancy was worrisome,…

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Almond Flour Breakfast Cookies

A healthy cookie that you can snack on all times of the day! I made these a lot while nursing my baby since I was ALWAYS hungry! Option to add in swap out chia seeds for brewers yeast to make these lactation cookies, but these already have flaxseed which are known to help supply as…

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Energy Bites

Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup nut butter (I love using sunbutter) 1/2 cup flaxseed (OR for lactation bites – 1/4 cup flaxseed, 1/4 cup brewer’s yeast) 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla Instructions: Combine all ingredients together in a bowl, roll into 1″ balls and store in the refrigerator…

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Lemon Tahini

Mix together and drizzle over salmon + quinoa, chicken or any other salad/bowl 1 tsp olive oil 1.5 tsp both salt and pepper 1/3 C tahini 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp-1/4 C water

Sweet & Easy Baked Salmon

I made a variation of this on accident the other day and definitely had to add to the regular list of dinner rotations! Ingredients: 1 lb salmon filets 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon chili powder (I used the chili lime seasoning from Trader Joe’s) 3/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon salt…

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Sofrito Rice

A new favorite rice to serve as a side with tacos, enchiladas or fajitas or use as the base for a taco bowl. It is packed with flavor! Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 Cup yellow onion, chopped 1/4 Cup bell peppers, chopped 3/4 C Jasmine or Basmati Rice 1 1/4 Cups Water 3 Tablespoons…

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Mexican Quinoa

Prep/Cook Time: 25 minutes Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 1 Cup Quinoa, cooked with broth 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable broth (water will work too) 1 15-oz can black beans, drained 1 15-oz can corn, drained 1-2 avocados, diced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup red onion, diced Cilantro Salad Dressing (I love Primal Roots Cilantro…

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Coconut, Pecan, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup Butter (softened) 1 cup Brown Sugar 2/3 cup Sugar 2 large Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 3/4 cups Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Shredded or Flaked Coconut 1 cup Chopped Pecans 1.5-2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing…

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