PRE-BREAKFAST: Lemon Ginger Morning Tonic

• Using a handheld grater, grate 1 inch of fresh ginger root. Then, squeeze the juice from the grated ginger through your fingers into a small drinking glass.
• Next, add the juice from 1/2 a lemon to the glass. Add some water, stir, and ENJOY!

BREAKFAST: Turkey Sausage Apple Breakfast Hash

For the Turkey Sausage:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until 90% done. **If using ground turkey that’s 90% or more lean, then add in 1 Tbsp of oil.
• Once turkey is 90% done, add in all seasonings and mix until fully combined. Continue to cook until turkey is fully browned. Transfer turkey to a bowl and set aside.

For the Hash:

• Add oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add cubed sweet potatoes and cook with a lid on for about 10 minutes or until soft enough to poke with a fork (but not too soft). Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
• Then, add in the zucchini and apples and continue to cook until fully softened.
• Add in the spices for the hash and stir until everything is combined. Cook for 2-3 more minutes. Then, add the ground turkey back into the skillet with the hash and stir until everything is fully combined. At this point, you can adjust the seasonings and add more, if necessary.
• Transfer this breakfast hash to your meal prep containers and re-heat when ready to serve!

BREAKFAST: Tropical Turmeric Detox Smoothie

• Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

For the Butternut Squash Salmon Patties:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat.
• In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix until fully combined.
• Separate mixture into 10 somewhat equal parts. Roll each part into a ball and then press onto the baking sheet into a patty shape to about 1 inch thick. Repeat this process until all of the mixture is gone.
• Bake patties for 25-30 minutes or until firm.
• Optional Step: Brown the patties in a skillet over medium heat with 1 Tbsp coconut oil.

For the Baked Sweet Potato Fries:

• Peel sweet potatoes then cut into 1/4-1/2 inch thick fries. Optional Step: Soak fries in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes to remove the starch. Rinse and pat the fries dry.
• Add fries to a large mixing bowl along with garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and oil. Toss until all of the fries are coated with the oil and seasonings. Spread fries evenly onto the baking sheet. Bake fries for 15 minutes. Flip fries. Bake another 10-15 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Remove and let cool before transferring to meal prep containers.

DINNER: Comforting Turmeric Golden Soup

• In a large soup pot over medium heat, add the oil and onions. Saute onions for about 10 minutes. Then, add in the carrots and celery and saute another 5 minutes. Add in all of the seasonings. Stir to combine.
• Add in vegetable broth and butternut squash. Bring to a soft boil. Add the dried quinoa and reduce heat to low-medium. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fully cooked and the vegetables have softened.
• Add in the coconut milk. Stir to combine. Then, add in the cooked shredded chicken (optional) and stir to combine. Adjust seasonings to your preference and continue to cook on low for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to marinate.
• This soup will last up to a week in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer. ENJOY!

SNACK: Dairy Free Chocolate Gelatin Pudding

• Add 1/4 C. coconut milk to a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over it and use a fork or small whisk to gently combine this mixture. Allow it 3-5 minutes to bloom (thicken).
• In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, add the rest of the coconut milk and cacao powder. Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. Then, add in the sweetener, vanilla, and sea salt. Continue to whisk until mixture is smooth.
• Once the gelatin mixture has bloomed, add it to the saucepan and whisk until it’s fully mixed into the chocolate mixture.
• Remove chocolate mixture from the heat and pour it into a large bowl or into individual meal prep containers. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to thicken. When ready to serve, add your favorite healthy toppings (i.e. shredded coconut, chopped nuts, etc.) and ENJOY!