Summer treats come in all shapes and sizes. Philosophie Babe, Monette created these tasty, simple and hydrating gummy snacks that are perfect for long days poolside, at the beach, or just after a workout! They feature our newest obsession, Hydrating Dream for replenishment and an energizing boost.

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I had so much fun sharing my delicious Philosophie superfood truffles with everyone at the three events this past weekend. Since then, I have received tons of requests for the recipe, so here are the super simple instructions for making a post-workout or anytime treat that is just as delicious as it is nutritious!

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I am so honored to be doing a guest post here on Philosophie. I surely adore Sophie, she is a constant inspiration to me as a woman + a mama! Since I am obsessed with Sophie's products, I thought it'd be great to give you one of my favorite superfood smoothie recipes. I love to put either berry bliss or (and!) green dream in this one.

BLUE GREEN ENVY SMOOTHIE

I hope you enjoy this yummy smoothie! If you're a mama, check out the next MODERN MAMA eCourse that starts May 4. It's a 5-week eCourse for the mama wanting to lead a blissful life in today's busy world. It is filled with inspirational material on healthy living + nutrition + natural parenting + self-love + eco-living. I share all my secrets on how I efficiently maintain a blissful life for myself + my family on the daily. 

 

Shaksouka is a traditional Israeli breakfast dish that we usually have as a brunch over the holidays or on a weekend. We usually serve it with pita + hummus, dipping the pita in the sauce. If you’re gluten-free, any gluten-free toast would be awesome with this! Or just omit: the dish on it’s own is glorious. 

DID YOU KNOW? A large egg packs 6 g of high-quality protein, which could be why at least one study has found that eating them in the morning may help you lose weight. They’re also full of healthy omega-3 fats, essential vitamins, and antioxidants, which may actually help cut your risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer. 

S H A K S O U K A

(makes 4 servings) 

• 1 T olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 T tomato paste
• 2 t ground cumin
• 1 clove, crushed
• 1 t smoked paprika
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes (including the juice)
• 8 large eggs
• 1/4 C cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish
• 1/4 C parsley leaves, chopped for garnish
• 1 t Green Dream Powder

{ DO THIS }

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add onion and cook until softened, 5-8 min. 
2. Add tomato paste and cook until it darkens slightly, about 2 min. Stir in cumin, garlic, paprika, and cayenne and cook for about 30 sec. Add red peppers and tomatoes with juice. Simmer about 2 min and add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Using the back of a spoon, make 8 indentations in the tomato sauce and crack 1 egg into each. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until egg whites are set but yolks are still soft, about 5 min. (cook about 7 min if you want the yolks to set)
4. Sprinkle with Green Dream, cilantro and parsley to garnish.
5. Share your pretty picture on IG or twitter tagging us: @philosophiemama! 

This recipe evolved because I wanted to eat those amazing (zero nutrients) macaroons I had during the holidays from Trader Joes but didn't want the junk, empty calories + sugar rush/crash.

GATHER: 

• 2 C brazilnuts OR a mix of brazil nuts, hazelnuts + pecans
• 3 T Maca
• 3-4 Dates
• 3 prunes
• 4 drops vanilla stevia
• 2 T water (maybe more)
• 2 C coconut shreds (unsweetened) and extra for the topping
• 3 T Green Dream powder

DO THIS:

1. mix all dry ingredients in a food processor
2. add wet ingredients
3. roll into balls, add coconut shreds + flatten into a cookie
4. put into fridge for at least 30 minutes
5. EAT!!!!! share your beauty-full photos with us by tagging @philosophiemama! xo

I gave little bites of these to Leo when he was 7 months old and He LOVED them! Kai has been having 2-3 as a snack after his nap with a large bottle of Kevita--our favorite non-dairy probiotic drink! It's made with coconut water and tastes amazing! We love the plain coconut flavor but they have amazing others--sold at most Whole Foods and grocery stores nationwide.

To joyful eating!

-Sophie

It's so nice to make your own bars + be prepared for the week ahead with snack ammo. These are slightly sweet with no added sugar. If you want to make them a wee bit sweeter you could add 2 tablespoons of agave or honey. yum!

{If you do more goji berries and add a tablespoon of Berry Bliss, this would be the perfect bar for valentines day! Use a heart cookie cutter to make them beautiful little hearts! Great gift for kiddos to give their friends since you could omit the cashews and they would be nut free/gluten-free!}

• 1/4 C + 1 t coconut oil
• 1 C [packed] Medjool dates, pits removed
• 1 T vanilla extract 
• 1 T green dream powder
• 1 T cacao magic powder
• 1 1/2 C gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 C coconut flour
• 1 handful raw cashews [optional]
• 1/4 C coconut milk or any dairy-free milk
• 3/4 t baking soda
• 1/3 C hemp seeds
• 1/2 t sea salt [i used pink Himalayan]
• 1/4 C cacao nibs [optional]
• 1/4 C goji berries [optional]

Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 t coconut oil, or use parchment paper. 

In a small saucepan, melt the remaining coconut oil into a warm liquid. Pour the coconut oil into a food processor, add the dates, coconut milk, vanilla extract and Philosophie superfood powders [green dream + cacao magic]. Blend until a smooth paste ha formed, stopping the machine and scraping down the sides when needed. I added a handful of cashews at this point, it's completely optional + the bars will taste awesome without them!

In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, baking soda, salt and hemp seeds. Stir in the date mixture and mix well. Fold in the cacao nibs and goji berries.

Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet with a spatula [or fingers, like me] forming it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the wet dough into about a dozen rectangles or desired shape. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges begin to turn golden brown and are cooked through. Let cool, then separate the rectangles and in-joy! 

I've been really missing my moms chewy, rich, homemade fudge. It was her grandmothers recipe + it left you feeling hung over + depressed because of the sugar rush. This recipe was an attempt to recreate the fudge satisfaction I so long for, without the downsides of having processed sugar + a crash. (bonus of being vegan, raw + gluten-free!)

{gather this}

1 C Cacao Magic powder

1 C cacao butter

1/2 C cashew butter (or almond/peanut)

1 1/2 C liquid sweetener

1/4 t pink sea salt

1 T vanilla extract

1 T hazelnut or almond extract

{GARNISH}

chopped candied hazelnuts, goji berries, cacao nibs and/or candied walnuts

{ DO THIS }

Prepare 9" square cheesecake pan by greasing the sides with coconut oil and lining the bottom with parchment paper.

Blend all ingredients except candied hazelnuts until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Add garnish. Put into freezer until fudge is solid. Serve at room temperature. 

Yields ~ 3 dozen pieces

Green Dream Sweet and Sour Sauce! 

• 2 tablespoons green dream honey
• 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

add to veggies, fish or shrimp!

This recipe is for the most delicious and nutrient-dense protein bars you could ever make.

I've been getting kind of grossed out lately when I eat store bought protein/energy bars. The fact that most of those bars (even the most healthy ones) can sit on a shelf for over a year and not sprout an inch of mold concerns me. That I could save one of the boxes until I'm a grandma and feed it to my grandkids is just not cool. Don't get me wrong, they are GREAT to have on hand in emergencies and I definitely store them in my diaper bag and car, I would just PREFER to feed myself and my family something more fresh and handpick the ingredients myself.

These bars aren't very sweet, in fact, the only thing they are getting any sweetness from is the stevia in the whey protein I use. If you want them a tad sweeter, I would add a local, organic, raw honey from the farmers market. Honey would taste amazing in these!

Gather:

• 1/2 C sunflower seeds
• 1/2 C pumpkin seeds
• 1 C oats
• 1 T green dream powder
• 2 T coconut oil (i like Garden of Life brand)
• 3 T cashew butter (Artisana has a great one)
• 4 T vanilla whey protein powder
• 2 T goji berries
• 1 T berry bliss powder
• optional 1 T honey, agave or coconut sugar
• any baking pan or dish, I used a 9x12 ceramic baking dish.

Combine: (in food processor)

1. Take the oats, sunflower seeds, goji berries and pumpkin seeds and grind in the food processor until they form a powder/flour.
2. add the green dream, berry bliss and vanilla whey protein powder. pulse a few times.
3. add the cashew butter, coconut oil and optional honey and mix until combined.
4. test the consistency. If it's too dry to from into a ball then add 1/2 T cashew butter and 1/2 T coconut oil and mix again. if it's too moist add 1/2 T whey protein powder. When desired consistency is reached, press the mixture into the pan and flatten. Put the dish, uncovered, into the fridge for 30-60 minutes. Remove from fridge, cut into bars. Cover individual bars in foil/wrap or put a couple into plastic baggies. I've been doubling this recipe and making on Sunday's to have for the week for the family. It's the perfect snack on the go! We've been eating it for breakfast with fresh fruit :)

Note: keep the bars in the fridge. Don't remove until just before you're going to eat them. They get really crumbly and melt when they aren't refrigerated! 

Ingredients:

• 1/3 C chia seeds*
• 
1 C unsweetened vanilla almond/coconut milk
• 
2 T Cacao Magic powder*
• 1 T Coconut oil
• 2 pitted dates
• 1/2 Avocado
• 1 t Green Dream powder*
• 1 T Agave, Honey or a few drops of stevia
• 1/2 t vanilla extract or fresh vanilla


Directions:

Combine all ingredients in the food processor or high speed blender. Let sit for 30 minutes in fridge or overnight until mixture has thickened. Stir and enjoy! 

*if you don't use Cacao Magic and Green Dream and are using plain Cacao Powder, add an extra 1/4 C chia seeds since there are chia seeds in both the Philosophie superfood blends.