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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Warm Winter Chai Smoothie

Chai Smoothie

Enjoy this warm and comforting start to your day with a blend of aromatic chai tea, our energizing and antioxidant-rich Cacao Magic, creamy almond butter, and a sprinkle of warming spices. It’s everything you love about a chai tea latte but with inflammation-fighting antioxidants and a boost of energy, plus almond butter for a great meal replacement when you want something a little lighter first thing in the morning.

Recreate this soul-soothing recipe that will leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the day.

Warm Winter Chai Latte

Gather This:

1 cup warm brewed rooibos chai tea

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp allspice

2 tsp ground ginger (or 1-2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed ginger juice)

½ cup almond or coconut milk

2 tbsp almond butter

Monkfruit, coconut nectar, raw honey, or stevia to taste

1 tbsp Cacao Magic


Do This:

Start by brewing a cup of rooibos chai tea. Allow it to steep until it reaches a warm and comforting temperature.

In a blender, combine the warm brewed chai tea, cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger (or ginger juice), almond or coconut milk, almond butter, and the sweetener of your choice. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences.

Enhance the nutritional profile and flavor of your chai brew by adding 1 tablespoon of Cacao Magic.

Secure the lid on your blender and blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. The rich aroma of chai combined with the decadent flavor of Cacao Magic creates a delightful sensory experience.

For optimal digestion and to relish the warmth, it's best to enjoy your Nourishing Chai Brew before it cools. Pour it into your favorite mug or glass and savor each sip.

Warm Winter Chai Smoothie

 

What cold-weathered treat would you like to see made healthy + healing? Share it with us on Instagram by tagging @philosophielove!

Sweet & Simple Cacao Yogurt Parfait

Cacao Yogurt Parfait

There’s something about a parfait that feels oh-so-decadent. This sweet & simple cacao yogurt parfait recipe is rich, creamy, sweet, and satisfying, but it comes with a twist – it's loaded with superfoods. Mixing Philosophie Superfood Blends into your snacks is a great way to get extra proteins and nutrients without the added sweeteners or fillers. It’s the perfect treat to keep you feeling light and energized!


All you need is a nourishing yogurt (regular or dairy-free, your choice!), plus the Cacao Magic Superfood Blend, Cosmic Elixir collagen + adaptogen superfood blend, almond butter, and chocolate. For toppings, add your favorite nuts and sprinkle on pink salt making a picture-perfect parfait!

Cacao Parfait

Gather This:

½ cup coconut yogurt

¼ cup almond butter

1 tbsp Cacao Magic Superfood Blend

1 tbsp Cosmic Elixir or collagen of choice

¼ cup melted chocolate

Sprinkle of chopped pistachios + pink salt

Superfood Parfait

Do This:

Mix the coconut yogurt, Cacao Magic and collagen in a bowl. In a clear cup of your choice, layer half the coconut yogurt mixture then add a layer of almond butter followed by the rest of the coconut yogurt mixture. Top with a layer of melted chocolate and top with chopped pistachios and pink salt. Put in the freezer for 15 minutes and ENJOY!

Cacao Yogurt Parfait

Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Honey Maple Mayo

Vegan Cobb Salad

Salads don’t have to be boring! The secret to a savory and tasty salad? A variety of flavors, colors and superfoods! For this vegan cobb salad, we combined a savory take on coconut chips and a homemade Green Dream honey maple mayo dressing that’s a little bit sweet & savory. 


This salad would also be good as a sandwich, in lettuce cups, and pretty much any way you serve it. The crisp coconut chips and the nutrient-rich Green Honey Maple Mayo will turn any “boring” salad into your next lunch go-to. Enjoy every bite, and don't forget to share this recipe with your friends – they'll thank you later!

Salad Prep

Gather This:

FOR THE COCONUT CHIPS -

2 cups coconut chips

¼ cup tamari

¼ cup maple syrup

1 - 2 tsp garlic powder

1-2 tsp smoked paprika

Pinch of cayenne (if you like spice)

Pinch of sea salt

FOR THE GREEN HONEY MAPLE MAYO [makes about 1/2 cup]

Liquid from 1 can of chickpeas

¼ cup of chickpeas

1 tbsp Green Dream 

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp dijon mustard

1 clove of garlic

1 tsp sea salt

½ cup olive oil

FOR THE SALAD

Spring peas

Snap peas

Radishes 

Pistachios 

Avocado 

Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Honey Maple Mayo

Do This:

Make your coconut topping by preheating the oven to 350. Toss coconut with tamari, maple, garlic, paprika, and cayenne if using. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir about halfway through baking so that it doesn't burn. Remove from the oven, and wait a few minutes until it crisps up.

Make your Green Honey Maple Mayo by blending all ingredients except olive oil until smooth. Add olive oil and blend until everything is emulsified and creamy.

Toss your salad together and arrange to make it beautifully according to you! 

Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Honey Maple Mayo

Iced Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

Iced Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

Re-create the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte the Philosophie way with superfood blends, adaptogens and healing fall spices that leave with you a sugar crash. This pumpkin chai latte is made with natural ingredients: pumpkin puree, nut milk, maple syrup and spices. 

 

The detoxing honey, grounding fall spices, and mood-supporting ashwagandha blend beautifully with the chai tea, composed of medicinally active herbs. Since this latte has substantially less caffeine than regular ol' java, you can use it as mood + energy booster anytime of day! 

Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte Copycat

Gather This:

1 tea bag of spiced chai (or decaf spiced chai rooibos)

½ cup nut milk of choice

2 tbsp real pumpkin purée

1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (we recommend Fall Vibes Honey!)

1 tsp Fall Vibes

¼ tsp vanilla extract

Tiny dash salt

Optional garnishes: 1 cinnamon stick or star of anise, coconut whipped cream

Iced Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

Do This:

In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup water to a gentle boil. Remove the water from heat, add the tea bag, and let it steep for 4 minutes. Before removing the tea bag, squeeze any water remaining out by pressing the tea bag against the side of the pan with the back of a spoon.

Add the nut milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, Fall Vibes and salt to the pan. Pour the mixture into a stand blender and blend for a minute or two, or whisk until the drink is nice and creamy.

Gently rewarm on the stove, then pour it into a mug. Top with totally optional whipped coconut cream and/or garnish with totally optional cinnamon stick or star of anise. ENJOY!!

Homemade Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

What cold-weathered treat would you like to see made healthy + healing?

Deliciously Spiced Pumpkin Muffins: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

Fall Vibes Pumpkin Muffins

These cozy, tasty pumpkin muffins are not just a delightful treat, they're also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a perfect indulgence anytime of day. They’re more nutritious than they look as they’re made entirely gluten-free and sweetened with real maple syrup. We topped them with dark chocolate which is said to be one of the best sources of antioxidants and can improve blood flow. Plus, they’re made with pumpkin which is actually a superfood!.


Savor the fall flavors, the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, and the delightful combination of pumpkin and spices. No pumpkin muffin is complete without traditional warming spices which is why the Fall Vibes Superfood Blend is PERFECT for these treats that smell & taste just like fall. 


Share these with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself for a little taste of autumn whenever you desire. We won’t tell. ;)

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

Gather This:

2 cups almond flour

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp baking soda

¼ cup oil of choice

¼ cup maple syrup

2 eggs

⅓ cup pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp Philosophie Fall Vibes

½ cup of gluten-free dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs 

Pumpkin Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Muffins

Do This:

Preheat oven to 350℉. 

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Add wet ingredients + mix until well combined.

For that unmistakable pumpkin spice taste, add 2 tablespoons of Philosophie Fall Vibes or your preferred pumpkin spice blend. This is where the magic happens! 

Stir in chocolate chips or cacao nibs and then spoon the batter into paper liners in a cupcake pan. 

Pop your muffin pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-24 minutes. Keep a watchful eye on them – you'll know they're done when the center is set, and a toothpick or fork comes out clean when inserted into the muffin.

Once they're ready, remove your pumpkin spice muffins from the oven and let them sit for about 5 minutes. 

Devour!!

Philosophie Pumpkin Muffins

Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl

Blue Butterfly Bowl

We’re dreaming of a beautiful blue galaxy with this delicious Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter Bowl! Did you know blue is the color of confidence and calmness? It manifests intuition, balance, tranquility and intelligence. So infusing more of your meal with blue foods can really calm and center the mind especially when you load it with nutrients and ingredients that support brain health, energy and mood.


Enjoy this beautiful bowl made with homemade Butterfly Boost cashew butter and topped with blueberries, nut butter and supercharged raw honey. You can have it in the morning with oatmeal, in the afternoon with quinoa or for dessert with rice puffs - whatever you desire!

Philosophie Blue Snack Bowl

Gather This:

FOR THE BUTTERFLY BOOST CASHEW BUTTER

1 cup of cashews

1 tbsp of Butterfly Boost

1 tbsp of Coconut Magic or coconut manna

FOR THE BOWL

1 cup of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal

Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter 

Handful of blueberries

Nut Butter of choice

Drizzle with Berry Bee Honey


Do This:

Combine all ingredients for the Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter in a high speed blender and blender until smooth (add water to create desired consistency). Then in a bowl, start with a layer of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal and top with your Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter, handful of blueberries, nut butter and a drizzle of Berry Bee Honey. ENJOY!

Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl

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