Persimmon Smoothie Bowl Recipe →

Persimmon Season is here!  Much like avocados, enjoying a perfectly ripe persimmon requires vigilance and patience.  But the payoff of this waiting game is a fruit that is unmatched in its subtle sophistication and perfect sweetness. Persimmons have a sweetness a bit honey- like and and a taste most akin to apricot. Plus there is a bonus, they are very high in fiber, nearly twice as much fiber as an apple. 

Technically a berry, Persimmons are native to China, and grown in Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Spain and in the USA (California).  There are two main varieties Fuyu and Hachiyas. Fuyus are smaller and squatter in shape than Hachiyas and tend to also ripen faster. Fuyus stay firm when ripe, making them easy to slice and common addition to fall and winter salads. In contrast, the Hachiyas variety soften as they reach peak ripeness, taste a lot more tannic and are more often used for purees and winter steamed puddings.

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Persimmons set this smoothie bowl ahead of others.  This persimmon smoothie bowl is quick and simple to blend with bananas, and the milk of your choice.  Spice it up just a little with vanilla, cinnamon and a touch of fresh lemon juice!   Yum, yum!!  Fall never tasted so good!

Recipe created by the talented chef and food photographer, Melissa of thequeenship.com

Persimmon Smoothie Bowl by @the_queenship

Gluten Free + Vegan (if using non-dairy milk)

Ingredients:

2 medium Fuyu persimmons
2 large frozen bananas
1/4 c milk of choice 
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Toppings:
Victory Dance Foods® Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola®

Steps:
Add the above ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.

Add to a bowl and top with Victory Dance® Carrot Turmeric Granola

Grab a spoon and enjoy!

Matcha Energy Bites

Matcha, Matcha, Matcha! We’ve got your matcha craving covered with this latest recipe.   Find Matcha in our Kale Matcha Garden Granola® AND Matcha added to the mix plus a finishing Matcha dusting on the bites!

Peanut butter, pistachios, superfood chia give them a protein boost and Medjool dates delicious on their own but so much better when mixed into these dynamite bites!

These green beauties are so delicious! So take bite and fall in love!

Created by super talented chef and photographer, Melissa of thequeenship.com | @the_queenship

MATCHA ENERGY BITES | Gluten Free + Vegan

Ingredients

4-6 Medjool dates, pitted
1 bag Victory Dance Foods Kale Matcha Garden Granola®
1/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c pistachios, shelled
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 c maple syrup or agave
2 tbsp matcha powder (I used @vitalproteins matcha collagen, I’ve also used organic (vegan) ceremonial matcha in this recipe.)
1/2 tsp sea salt

 Instructions

Add the above ingredients (reserving 1 tbsp of the matcha) to a food processor and pulse until it starts to come together easily. It should be pretty sticky and should be able to form a ball easily.

 Using a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough, and shape into balls.

 Roll the balls into the reserved 1 tbsp matcha powder, place on a parchment lined baking sheet, and add to an airtight container and store in the fridge.

Recipe and photography by Melissa @the_queenship | www.thequeenship.com

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Tahini Smoothie Bowl by @the_queenship →

Tahini takes this smoothie bowl from ordinary to extraordinary. Tahini made from ground sesames, sets this smoothie bowl apart and makes it luxuriously smooth and creamy. It is a rich and satisfying treat, the perfect mix of healthy and a little decadence.  
It’s sweetened naturally with frozen bananas and one Medjool date, while Maca powder and hemp hearts give it a superfood nutrient powerhouse boost! And don’t forget the toppings! Blackberries, blueberries and figs add just the right natural sweetness, with a little hint of fresh mint, and cocoa nib crunch and our #veggiepowered Garden Granola® Kale Matcha gives this smoothie bowl just the right finishing touch.  Smoothie perfection! Grab a spoon and dive in!

This wonderful Recipe and photography were created by the Melissa of the thequeenship.com and on social @the_queenship.

Tahini Smoothie Bowl | gluten free + vegan

Ingredients

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Smoothie:  

2 large frozen bananas
2 tbsp tahini
1/4 c almond milk
1 Medjool date
1/2 tsp vanilla paste
1 tbsp maca powder
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan salt

Toppings:

Granola - Victory Dance Foods® Kale Matcha Granola 
Mint leaves
fresh figs
blackberries
blueberries
coconut flakes
cacao nibs

Add all of the ingredients for the smoothie bowl in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. I find using a tamper helps with blending - as there is not a lot of liquid to help it blend.

Pour into a bowl and top with the above or your favorite toppings.

Gourmet Fancy Toast 3 Ways by @the_queenship →

These beautiful gourmet toasts were created and photographed by Melissa @the_queenship , our new social media manager. They are the perfect way to shake up your lunch routine or take your brunch game to the next level.  Toast #1 ( left) features caramelized pears, pistachios, our Garden Granola® Kale Matcha on top of a tangy, thick and creamy labneh  (a middle eastern staple that is made by repeatedly straining yogurt until it is the consistency of cream cheese, think yogurt cream cheese). Toast #2 (in the middle) is a grown up take on pb&j that the King himself would approve of and features peanut butter, strawberry preserves, sliced bananas,  topped with our award winning Garden Granola® Beetroot Ginger. And last and certainly not least, Toast #3 (right) combines sweet and silky mascarpone cheese, blood orange medallions and  Garden Granola® Carrot Turmeric. All three toast use a base of sourdough bread. To keep this recipe gluten free use gluten-free sourdough bread and to make this vegan, substitute in you favorite spreadable vegan cheeses.

TOAST #1

Ingredients
2-3 tbsp Labneh
1/2 Pear, carmelized and thinly sliced
1 tsp Pistachios, shelled and chopped
1/2 tsp Honey, maple syrup, or agave
1 Tbsp Victory Dance® Kale Matcha granola
1 slice toasted sourdough bread

Steps
Smooth labneh over toasted sourdough bread.
Top with sliced pears, chopped pistachios, Victory Dance Kale Matcha granola, and a drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or agave.

 TOAST #2

Ingredients
2 -3 tbsp Peanut Butter
1 tbsp Strawberry preserves
3 strawberries, thinly sliced
1/2 small Banana, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp Honey, maple syrup, or agave
Pinch of Maldonado flaky salt
1 tbsp Victory Dance® Beet Ginger granola
1 slice sourdough bread, toasted

Steps
Smooth peanut butter over toasted sourdough bread. 
Spread strawberry preserves over top.
Top with sliced strawberries, bananas, and Victory Dance Beet Ginger granola.
Drizzle honey, maple syrup, or agave over top and a sprinkle of Maldon flaky salt.

TOAST #3

Ingredients
2-3 tbsp Mascarpone
1 small Blood orange, peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp Honey, maple syrup, or agave
1 tbsp Victory Dance Carrot Turmeric granola
1 slice sourdough bread, toasted

Steps
Smooth mascarpone over toasted sourdough bread.
Place sliced blood oranges on top.
Top with Victory Dance Carrot Turmeric granola and a drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or agave.

Sweet Potato Pie Parfait Recipe

These Sweet Potato Pie Parfaits are such a treat for the autumn season! These parfaits make a great dessert for fall gatherings, an alternative to pie, or a sweet addition to brunch. Whether you love Sweet Potato Pie or Pumpkin Pie, this gluten-free recipe will make all your autumn days an extraordinary celebration!

The flavor combination of the silky and smooth, subtly tart Whipped Yogurt and the rich and creamy spiced Sweet Potato Butter layered over top of our crunchy and chewy Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola® paired with nutty pecans is absolute perfection, or as the French say, c'est parfait!

We hope you delight your friends and family with these delicious Parfaits all autumn.

INGREDIENTS

Sweet Potato Butter

• 1 can sweet potato purée (can sub in pumpkin)

• 1/4 C maple syrup

• 1/2 C unsweetened apple juice

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• Heavy pinch of salt (1/16-1/8 teaspoon)

Whipped Yogurt

• 8 oz (1 C) yogurt

• 6 oz (¾ C) heavy cream

• 1/4 C maple syrup

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or paste

• Pinch of sea salt (1/16 to 1/8 teaspoon)

Toppings

• Chopped Pecans as desired

• Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola

Instructions

Sweet Potato Butter

1. Add Sweet Potato Butter ingredients to a saucepan over medium-high heat. 

2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and allow to cook, uncovered for approximately 20 min. 

3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Whipped Yogurt

1. Add all Whipped Yogurt Ingredients to a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. 

2. Gradually bring speed to high and beat for approximately 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Set aside.

Building the Parfaits

1. Add Garden Granola® Carrot Turmeric and chopped pecans to the bottom of a glass jar. 

2. Layer Sweet Potato Butter, then a dollop or two of Whipped Yogurt. 

3. Garnish with Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola and pecans. 

Garden Granola®, Carrot Turmeric, 8 oz

$10.50

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What: All 3 flavors of Garden Granola® (Beetroot Ginger, Kale Matcha and Carrot Turmeric) are on SALE ! Savings available in-store and online through Amazon WFM delivery/pickup.

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Golden Beet, Mango, Turmeric, Ginger Smoothie Recipe

Start your day on a healthy note with this delicious smoothie that boasts the goodness of golden beets, ripe champagne mangos, zesty ginger, and nourishing turmeric. This refreshing blend is sure to keep you energized and glowing all day long. Hence the name, Rise and shine! It pairs perfectly with our Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola and only takes 5 minutes to make.

Yield 2 Servings
Gluten-Free, Vegan

Prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 0
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

Smoothie

• 1 medium golden beet

• 1 mango (I used a champagne mango)

• 1 frozen banana

• 1/2 inch knob of turmeric

• 1/2 inch knob of ginger

• 1 cup coconut water 

• 1 cup orange juice

• 2 tbsp. hemp hearts

Toppings

• 1 cup of our Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola

• chopped mango pieces (optional)

Directions

1. Add all smoothie ingredients to a high powered-blender.

2. Blend until smooth and transfer contents to two glasses or bowls.

3. Sprinkle on a generous amount of Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola.

4. Enjoy Immediately.

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Overnight Chia Pudding Granola Parfaits, 3 ways! By Melissa @thequeenship →

Make tonight, enjoy tomorrow

Wake up to a rainbow with this healthy, kid tested and approved, meal prep-friendly breakfast Recipe for Chia Pudding prepared 3 different ways by the super talented and lovely Melissa @the_queenship !!!

In addition to being a total feast for the eyes and tastebuds,  these chia pudding + granola parfaits are gluten-free, veggie-powered, full of superfoods AND packed with protein and fiber that will leave you (and your crew) feeling satisfied, satiated and so energized for your day!⁣ 

Fun Fact #ChiaPudding 1 oz of chia pudding, about 2 tablespoons contains 11 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber!!!

Overnight Chia Pudding Granola Parfaits, 3 ways

⁣Make the chia pudding the night before and let it firm up in the fridge for morning.⁣

3 JARS⁣

CLASSIC (EACH JAR)⁣

• 4 tbsp chia seed⁣

• 1 c. coconut almond milk ⁣

• 1 tbsp. Maple syrup ⁣

• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)⁣

• wee pinch of salt⁣

MATCHA ⁣

• Stir in 2 tsp. matcha powder into the chia mixture.⁣

PEANUT BUTTER

• Stir in 1 tbsp of softened peanut butter into the chia mixture.⁣
  

Combine ingredients in jars (make sure there’s enough room for the chia to expand)⁣ and leave in fridge overnight!

⁣Next morning add your favorite toppings. ⁣

These are our 3!⁣

CLASSIC CHIA⁣ (left jar)

• Strawberry ⁣

• Raspberry ⁣

• Coconut flakes⁣

• victorydancefoods beetroot granola (beetroot, pineapple, ginger, lemon, apple)⁣
  

MATCHA CHIA⁣ (center jar)

• Blueberries⁣

• Coconut⁣

• victorydancefoods turmeric granola (carrot, turmeric, ginger, pineapple & mango)⁣
  

PB CHIA⁣ (right jar)

• Drizzle PB⁣

• Bananas⁣

• Cacao nibs ⁣

• victorydancefoods matcha granola (kale, cucumber, pineapple, green apple & ginger)⁣
  

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