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Thank you #MLK. #mlkday

Thank you #MLK. #mlkday

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#ad Sleep can be so nourishing for your health, such as potentially reducing inflammation and stress. And what you eat or drink can play a helpful role in getting your zzz’s. What’s helpful, you ask?
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You might have heard about the tradition of sipping warm milk to help you sleep. But what if you’re like me and don’t love warm milk? Here’s what I suggest: Whirl up this smoothie! I filled it with snooze-worthy ingredients. And it’s absolutely lovable any time of day, especially in the evening. Hint: For more info on better sleep, be sure to follow @sleep_dot_com.
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So what’s sleep-friendly about this smoothie?
🍒 Tart cherry juice: rich in melatonin – may help you fall asleep faster + wake up less often
🥛 Calcium-fortified oat milk: source of calcium – can help body process melatonin & tryptophan
🍌 Banana: contains potassium & magnesium – may help prevent wakefulness during night
🥝 Kiwi: offers antioxidants & serotonin – may improve sleep onset, duration & efficiency
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Want the recipe? Here you go!
Snoozy Tart Cherry Smoothie
2 medium bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen (about 6.7 ounces banana slices)
1/2 cup no-sugar-added tart cherry juice
1 kiwi fruit, peeled, and sliced
1/4 cup plain unsweetened (calcium-fortified) oat milk
1/2 teaspoon packed grated lemon zest

Add all ingredients to a blender. Cover and puree. Pour into two chilled glasses and enjoy as is—or along with some nuts. Makes 2 servings, 1 cup each. Cheers to 2021!
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Well, at least there was all of this yumminess in

Well, at least there was all of this yumminess in 2020! 😋Wishing you all a bright & shiny 2021 filled with love, an abundance of laughter, positive vibes, memorable food adventures & 365 days of good health! 🥳

If you can support restaurants right now, do it … especially independent restaurants. 🥡 So many are in danger of closing. I was inspired by my good friend @ellie_krieger--along with @beardfoundation and Grace Young (@stirfryguru)--to join in to #savechineserestaurants ... and to spread the word. Hope you join in, too! Simply order from your favorite Chinese restaurant then post a pic on IG with the hashtag: #savechineserestaurants. 📷

And if you’re wondering what’s in this bowl … it’s Snow Pea Shoots from @birdsofafeatherbk – an awesome Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant in Williamsburg. 👏 I get it takeout, pair it with my own sticky short-grain brown rice mixed with hemp hearts (for protein) + a hint of ginger. It’s perfect just like that! But today I was in a spice mode, so I lightly drizzled everything with natural sriracha. 🌶 If you ever see snow pea shoots, just eat them. 🌱 They’re really high-flavored (not bitter at all!) while they provide a 😋 use for greens that might otherwise go to waste! #openforgood #lesswastemoretaste

Whenever I bake up batches of Christmas 🎄cookie

Whenever I bake up batches of Christmas 🎄cookies, I always toss in at least one of my year-round favorites. To be specific...my favorite plant-based chocolate chip cookies🍪 ! While I've shipped all of my cookies off to family that I won't get to see in person this year, I guess the cookies can be an ooey-gooey stand-in for me?!?!
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Want some? See recipe below!
Or click on link in bio
Or go to my website jackienewgent.com & enter "favorite chocolate" in search box
Or go to https://jackienewgent.com/my-favorite-plant-based-chocolate-chip-cookies/
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May your 2021 be filled with plenty of good things…and some cookies!
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my favorite plant-based chocolate chip cookies
Yield: ~20 cookies (depending on how much raw cookie dough you eat!)
Serving Size: 1 cookie

Ingredients
1 Tbsp chia seeds (preferably white)
3 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
150 grams (1 cup + 3 Tbsp) whole-wheat pastry flour or gluten-free baking flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cayenne pepper (optional)
75 grams (1/3 cup) unrefined virgin coconut oil, liquified
275 grams (1 1/4 cups) turbinado sugar
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
50 grams (1/2 cup) old-fashioned oats
170 grams (1 cup) bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (read ingredient label to make sure they’re vegan!)

1. In small bowl, stir together chia seeds, applesauce, and 1 tablespoon water. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets w/unbleached parchment paper.
3. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and, if using, cayenne. Set aside.
4. In large bowl, stir together oil and sugar until combined. Then add chia mixture and vanilla; stir to combine. Add flour mixture; stir to combine. Add oats; stir to combine. Let stand 5 min to allow dough to firm up. Then fold in chocolate chips.
5. Using a 2-Tbsp cookie scoop or a large spoon, drop dough onto baking sheets, 9 to 10 cookies each. Alternatively, form into balls by hand. Bake until browned, about 13 to 15 min, swapping baking sheets halfway thru baking.
6. Remove from oven. Let cookies stand for 15 min on baking sheets to firm. Then transfer cookies directly to racks to cool.

#ad OK, so there’s #TacoTuesday. 🌮 But what

#ad OK, so there’s #TacoTuesday. 🌮 But what day are we supposed to eat burritos? 🌯 Well, my suggestion is that we can eat them any day (or days!) we desire – especially if made with mangos like this one!
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I teamed up with @mangoboard to create this Mango, Black Bean & Caramelized Veggie Burrito that packs in vitamin C superstars since the vitamin is an important nutrient for immune health. Did you know that a 3/4 cup of mango provides 50% of your daily vitamin C? Hooray for that!
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Once you’ve pre-prepped all of the ingredients, the recipe is really easy to make. It’s kind of like a veggified fried rice, but with tropical flair. And then you stuff everything into a whole grain tortilla to transform it into a fun food. Or, if you prefer, serve it bowl-style with the tortilla on the side.
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You’ll especially appreciate the naturally sweet and smoky kick from the chipotle mango stuffed into the burrito. (I do! I do!) Since mangos are available year-round, you can make this dish whenever cravings strike! 🥭
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Grab this Mango, Black Bean & Caramelized Veggie Burrito recipe on my blog @ jackienewgent.com. 🌯 Simply click on link in my bio, then enter “chipotle mango” in the search box. And then enjoy it whatever day (or days!) of the week you wish!
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For more mango recipes visit www.mango.org or head over to @mangoboard IG page. 🥭

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