Recipe Round-up: 5 Superfood Packed Packable Lunches

The boys are back in school and I’m feeling this major energy shift to get back to hustlin’. This calls for all the potent, nutrient-dense lunches full of all the delicious superfoods I could ever need. Philosophie Babe, Marissa Cohen, scoured our Philosphie recipe database for some of our all-time packable favs.


While we’re still soaking up every last bit of the summer sun, fall is just around the corner. Making the transition back to school, college, and work schedules can be stressful. Packing a nourishing lunch is a great way to fuel your day and give yourself something to look forward to before that mid-afternoon lull. Here are my top 5 packable Philosophie superfood lunches to enjoy all week long.

Monday – Winter Superfood Salad

Start your week off right with this delicious salad. With a hearty mix of veggies, wild rice, eggs, and a delicious Green Dream Superfood + Protein Blend infused balsamic dressing, this salad will keep you satisfied through your busiest afternoons.


Gather This:

FOR THE SALAD

2 cups organic mixed greens

1 cup cooked black wild rice

1 soft boiled egg

4-5 slices of cucumber

1 spoonful of sauerkraut

S + P

FOR THE DRESSING

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon Green Dream Superfood + Protein Powder

S + P


Do This:

Toss all of your salad ingredients into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, gently whisk all of your wet ingredients together until the dressing emulsifies. Add extra salt, pepper, additional olive oil, or vinegar as needed! Toss your salad + dressing, and devour!


Tuesday – Empty the Fridge Curry

Batch cooking is a must for busy weeks. This curry recipe uses whatever you have on hand for a flavorful, wholesome meal. It is perfect lunch as we transition into the cooler autumn months. From an energetic perspective, root vegetables and spices like turmeric and ginger have grounding properties to keep you calm during stressful days at the desk.


Gather This:

4 cans coconut milk

3 sweet potatoes

1 parsnip

2 C carrots

2 C green beans

1 C snap peas

1 medium white onion

3 small squash

S + P

1 ½ tsps crushed garlic

1 inch fresh ginger (chopped)

Pinch of garam masala, tumeric + cumin

Bragg's Sea Kelp Seasoning

Curry leaves

1 tsp Green Dream Superfood + Protein Blend


Do This:

Add all ingredients (vegetables, milk, then spices) to a crockpot and cook on high for approximately 4 hours. After your curry's cooked, add the Green Dream Superfood + Protein Blend, serve up in your favorite bowl, and ENJOY!

Wednesday – Green Dream Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

This one will make your co-workers jealous. Stuffed peppers are simple and delicious. Try making this recipe for dinner one night and bringing the leftovers the next day.


Gather This:

4 bell peppers

4 C quinoa or rice (cooked)

½ C chopped onion

10 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp Green Dream Superfood + Protein Blend (divided)

S + P (to taste)

Cheese (optional)


Do This:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit. Sauté garlic and onions in a splash of olive or coconut oil then mix in the quinoa and add the seasonings to taste. Cut off the top of the bell peppers and remove any seeds. Stuff the bell peppers with quinoa mix, cover with foil and bake for 10 mins. Then uncover and bake for 15 more mins. Add cheese when desired, while baking for golden brown, or immediately after pulling out from oven. Finish with a sprinkle with Green Dream Superfood + Protein Blend.

Thursday – Zoodle Pesto Pasta

Who doesn’t love pasta? This Zoodle Pesto Pasta is full of fiber, plant based protein, and healthy fats, unlike traditional boxed pasta. Get creative and add toppings like hemp seeds, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and tempeh to suit your liking.


Gather This:

2 zucchinis (one per person for zoodles)

1/4 C olive oil

3/4 C cashews

1/2 C pine nuts

1 C basil

2 T water

1 T nutritional yeast

1 tsp Green Dream Superfood + Protein Blend

1 clove of garlic

1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp Bragg's Organic Sea Kelp Delight (optional)

1 tsp hemp seeds for seasoning

 

Do This:

Cut both ends off of the zucchini. Follow the directions for your spiralizer and transform your zucchini into thin ribbons, placing the final product into two large bowls. Mix all of the pesto ingredients in a high-speed blender. If the mixture isn’t incorporating properly, feel free to add more water and/or olive oil to get things moving. Divide the pesto sauce evenly amongst the “pasta” and stir it all together! Optional (but delicious) toppings include: hemp seeds, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and tempeh!


Friday – Brain Boosting Smoothie

On days when you can’t be bothered to chop or roast veggies (we feel you), depend on your blender. Smoothies are a great meal replacement if they have the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats to sustain you. This Brain Boosting Smoothie checks all of the boxes. Chocolate for lunch is perfectly acceptable when it comes from our high-vibe Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Blend. Make it even more delicious with an extra spoonful of one of the Philosophie coconut butters for extra brain power.


Gather This:

1 C nut milk

1 frozen banana

2-3 T chopped walnuts

1 T Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Blend

1 T coconut oil

1 T unsweetened coconut flakes

1 tsp Cacao Bee Honey

1 tsp cinnamon

Two handfuls ice

Organic pomegranate seeds, cacao nibs, or chopped walnuts (for toppings)


Do This:

Add all ingredients (except your toppings) to a high-speed blender and blend until creamy and smooth. If it’s too thick, add a bit more nut milk. Pour into your favorite glass, add your toppings, and enjoy!



We hope these lunch ideas inspire you as much as they excite us. If you make any of these recipes or create your own Philosophie-infused lunchbox meals, be sure to tag us on social media and use #philosophielove!

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Bell Pepper Avocado Superfood Toast

Bell Pepper Green Dream Avo Toast

Enjoy this beautiful toast creation when you need a little more spice in your life. Green Dream Superfood Blend brings out the flavor of the bell pepper, cucumber and smashed avocado. Filled with omega-3 fatty acids and natural vitamin E, avocados are phenomenal for keeping your brain functions in tip top shape and the adaptogens and nutrients from Green Dream give your body the ultimate balance. 


This toast is loaded with superfoods and nutritious toppings making it a perfect breakfast on the go or mid-day snack.

Bell Pepper Avocado Toast

Gather This:

Slice of bread of choice

1 ripe avocado, smashed

1 tsp Green Dream

Red & orange bell peppers, minced

Cucumber, minced

Maldon salt + hemp hearts for garnish

Bell Pepper Avocado Superfood Toast

Do This:

After popping your bread into the toaster, spread the avocado on the toast using a fork then sprinkle with salt + pepper. Add minced bell peppers and cucumber then finish with a sprinkling of Green Dream, Maldon salt & hemp hearts. Enjoy!

Avocado Superfood Toast

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Green Turmeric Milk Latte

Turmeric Milk Latte

While you may be used to only having turmeric in your curries, this anti-inflammatory spice featuring a blend of peppery, bitter, and warm flavor should take a starring role in your next dairy-free latte!

Related to ginger, the golden spice has been hailed for centuries for its potent medicinal properties. It contains an incredible chemical compound called curcumin, which combats free radicals and boosts brain function. Combined with the nutrient-dense properties of Green Dream, you have an energizing, gut healthy sweet latte for that mid-afternoon boost. 

Be sure to bookmark this one for times when you need a ridiculously yummy, super detoxifying pick-me-up!

Green Turmeric Latte

Gather This:

1 cup nut milk
tbsp coconut oil
tbsp honey (we used Cosmic Dream Honey)
tsp freshly grated turmeric
tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp of ground cardamom
1/4 tsp Green Dream Superfood Blend
coconut sugar (optional)
Handful of ice  

    Turmeric Latte Ingrediants

    Do This:

    Warm all ingredients in a small pot. Pour into a high speed blender, and blitz until frothy. Strain the liquid if you’d like a smoother consistency. Serve hot or over ice & sprinkle with coconut sugar for an extra hint of sweetness!

    Turmeric Latte
    Have you tried turmeric in a oh-so-yummy drink? Let us know below!!

    Homemade Mediterranean Flatbread with Green Dream Hummus

    Mediterranean Flatbread

    Food is meant to be enjoyed! We can’t think of anything better than a super delicious, savory veggie-loaded mediterranean flatbread. This simple flatbread crust creates a crispy, crunchy base that is topped with homemade Green Dream and hummus spread, artichoke hearts, bell pepper, zucchini, sun dried tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, and olives.


    This beauty is loaded with tons of health benefits thanks to the addition of Green Dream and plenty of fresh, vibrant veggies. This pizza is PERFECT to make when you’re really in the mood for food, but also wanting to support your body and energy. It feels like comfort food but it's loaded with vegetables! It offers the best of both worlds - cozy, yet filling!

    Flatbread Recipe

    Gather This:

    Flatbread of choice

    3-4 tbsp hummus (homemade or store bought) 

    2 tsp Green Dream

    Assorted olives (we used kalamata & castelvetrano)

    Marinated, quartered artichoke hearts

    Shaved zucchini twists

    Sun dried tomatoes & the oil for garnish

    Roasted red bell pepper strips

    Fresh parsley

    Crumbled goat cheese

    Green Dream Hummus

    Do This:

    Toast the flatbread on a skillet or in the oven. Mix together hummus with Green Dream then spread on crust. Layer with assorted olives, shaved zucchini twists, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted bell pepper strips. Drizzle with the oil of the sun dried tomatoes and sprinkle with parsley and crumbled goat cheese. Cut into pieces and serve.

    Homemade Mediterranean Flatbread with Green Dream Hummus

    Mama Hack: Superfood Sheet Pan Pancakes

    Sheet Pan Superfood Pancakes

    Busy mornings made easier with superfood sheet pan pancakes! They're so easy to make and you can customize them however you'd like.

    They are a DREAM for mamas like me. Mornings around here are wild and chaotic so I’ll take any excuse to simplify. Sometimes I purchase frozen waffles or pancakes so this not only makes it healthier, but less expensive and more nutritious. All three of my kiddos love these pancakes.

    We always buy a giant bag of gluten-free pancake mix, but any pancake mixes would work. I doubled the recipe on the bag but this is the recipe I used, below. You can easily just follow the recipe on the bag, double it, and add Green Dream for extra plant-based protein and all the superfood energy!

    The texture turns out so thick & fluffy and it's legit like cake for breakfast! Add raw butter, superfood honey, and whipped cream!

    Sophie Jaffe making pancakes


    Gather This:
    4 cups pancake mix
    2 eggs & full-fat 1 cup greek yogurt (or you can do 4 eggs or flax eggs instead)
    2 1/2 cups whole milk, dairy-free milk or water
    2 tbsp oil or melted butter
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    Sprinkle of cinnamon & sea salt
    2 tsp Green Dream
    Top with chocolate chips and/or frozen blueberries or whatever you want)

    Green Superfood Sheet Pan Pancakes

    Do This:
    1. Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until smooth.
    3. Pour the mixture onto a greased sheet pan & spread evenly.
    4. Add any toppings you want, I did chocolate chips & frozen blueberries.
    5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden & set in the center.
    6. Cut into squares & enjoy!
    7. I froze them in reusable stasher bags for easy morning breakfasts! Pop in microwave or oven to rewarm.

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    Vegan & Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

    Superfood Lemon Bars

    If you live for zest, you’ll LOVE these dreamy lemon bars. Created with cashews, almonds, oats, coconut, honey, and a whole lotta lemon, this vegan & gluten-free recipe adapted from The Minimalist Baker is a delight to both prepare and eat!  

    Not only are these treats pretty on the plate, they’re also packed with vitamin C, which is a tried-and-true free radical neutralizerthanks to all those lemons and our Philosophie Berry Bee Honey! (You don’t want any pesky radicals hanging around in your body since they can damage blood vessels and alter cholesterol to make it more susceptible to building up in your artery walls.)

    The cashews and almonds add some lovely nuttiness and also make the bar quite filling (so they can double as a guilt-free, dessert-like breakfast bar), while the coconut contributes a luscious velvety texture, along with heart-healthy fats.

    Since these bars do require some time for cashew soaking, baking, cooling (and potentially dehydrating), definitely save this recipe for a day when you can queue up a classic Spotify playlist, light your favorite soy candle, and bliss out in the kitchen with your loved ones.

    Vegan Lemon Bars

    Gather This:

    FOR THE FILLING

    1 cup raw cashews
    1 cup coconut cream (the hardened portion at the top of full fat coconut milk)
    2 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch (optional to thicken)
    ½ cup lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
    1 heaping tbsp lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
    Pinch sea salt
    1/4 cup Berry Bee Honey, plus more to taste (maple syrup or coconut nectar would be good too!)
    2 tbsp organic powdered sugar, for topping (optional)
    dehydrated lemon slices (optional)

      FOR THE CRUST

      1 cup gluten-free oats
      1 cup almonds or almond meal
      1/4 teaspoon sea salt
      2 tbsp coconut sugar or Berry Bee Honey
      4-5 tbsp coconut oil, melted
        Lemon Juice for Lemon Bars

        Do This:

        Add raw cashews to a mixing bowl and cover with boiling hot water. Let rest for 1 hour uncovered, then drain thoroughly. If you have more time, you can also soak overnight in cool filtered water.

        In the meantime, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8”x8” inch baking dish with parchment paper.

        Add oats, almonds, and sea salt to a high-speed blender and mix on high until you have a fine meal.

        Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and add Berry Bee Honey and melted coconut oil, starting with 4 tablespoons and adding more coconut oil, if it's too dry. Stir with a spoon to combine until a loose dough is formed. You should be able to squeeze the mixture between two fingers and form a dough instead of it crumbling. If it’s too dry, add a bit more melted coconut oil.

        Vegan & Gluten Free Lemon Bars

        Transfer mixture to parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly. Then place parchment paper on top and use a flat-bottomed object, such as a drinking glass, to press down firmly until it’s evenly distributed and well-packed.

        Bake for 15 minutes, then increase heat to 375 degrees and bake for 5-8 minutes more, or until the edges are golden brown and there is some browning on the surface. Remove from oven to cool slightly, then reduce oven heat to 350 degrees.

        Once the cashews are soaked and drained, add to a high speed blender with the coconut cream, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, and Berry Bee Honey. Mix on high until very creamy and smooth.

        Taste and adjust flavor as needed. I added a bit more lemon zest! It should be very lemony, and not overly sweet.

        Lemon Bars

        Pour filling over the pre-baked crust and spread into an even layer. Tap on counter to remove any air bubbles.

        Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges look slightly dry and the center appears “giggly” but not liquidy.

        Let rest for 10 minutes, then transfer to refrigerator to let cool completely (uncovered)at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

        To serve, slice and sift with powdered sugar (optional). Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, up to 4 days (though it’s best within the first 2 days!). Add dehydrated lemons when ready to serve.

        Vegan & Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

         

        Berry Beauty Glow Smoothie

        Berry Bliss Glow Smoothie

        This berrylicious smoothie created with rosewater, nut milk, bananas, raspberries, goji berries, and Berry Blisssuperfoods bursting with nutrients that’ll give your skin a natural, beautiful glow!

        Beyond creating that creamy base, bananas are packed with vitamins C and B6, which are essential for skin elasticity. They also contain manganese, a mineral that protects the skin from oxygen free radicals that contribute to premature aging.

        The tangy raspberries are chock-full of antioxidants, which prevent cellular damage, along with anthocyanin, nutrients that help you maintain a youthful, beautiful complexion. The seeds themselves hold Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids that aid in combating skin ailments like psoriasis and eczema.

        And on top of tasting like a fairy’s secret garden, the rosewater hydrates the skin, keeping it plump and radiant!

        Berry Bliss Glow Smoothie Recipe

        Gather This:

        ½ - ¾ cup nut milk
        1 small banana (about 5-6 inches)
        1/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (strawberries are a great substitute!)
        1 tablespoon Berry Bliss Superfood Blend
        1 tablespoon rosewater
        2 teaspoons goji berries
        ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
        ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
        ¼ cup crushed ice

          Do This:

          Blitz all ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth. Add more ice or milk as needed. Either pour in your favorite glass or transform into a smoothie bowl + top with more 'nanas and berries! 

          Berry Bliss Gorgeous Glow Smoothie