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Blue Osa’s Granola Recipe

This subtly sweet granola allows the natural flavors of the nuts and fruit to shine. Sprinkle these crunchy, lightly toasted oats over a large bowl of fresh fruit. Or save a serving for a special snack after yoga. No matter the time of day, this gluten-free and completely vegan granola is a…

Warm up with this nutritious and delicious vegetable soup. Enjoy it by itself or serve alongside of your favorite main course. Perfect for warming up on a chilly night! Hearty Vegetable Soup From the Kitchen at Blue Osa Gluten free, vegan, & sugar-free Ingredients: 2 cups cooked squash 2 cups cooked chayote 2 cups cooked…

A couple of weeks ago a friend sent us a recipe for fudge which we promptly gave to Marie asking if she could make it. The staff always keep a special stash of sweets at Blue Osa for our emergencies. Marie, being Marie, promptly said “Ah Oui!” and Blue Osafied the recipe in her own…

Here on the Osa Peninsula, fresh food feeds our soul. And at Blue Osa, we always add a little local and delicious flavor to the fresh organic farm-to-table salads we serve. This chocolate salad dressing, consistently on the menu at Blue Osa, is the perfect way to bring your experience home with you and remind…

Strawberry Ginger Smoothie

A combination of being active and relaxing is something many of our guests enjoy throughout the day. A highlight is long walks on the beach and upon returning to Blue Osa, want to enjoy a refreshing treat. On your next vacation to Costa Rica, you need to try our famous Strawberry Ginger Smoothie. While refreshing…

Here at Blue Osa flavorful, fun, fruity jams are our JAM! We are so lucky to be living in a part of the world with access to so many exotic fruits. One of the most beloved fruits out here at our beachfront yoga retreat center is characterized by its unique shape. If you don’t have…

This healthy and hearty soup is perfect to curl up with on a rainy day or cool evening. Each creamy spoonful is layered with hints of garlic and basil. This easy to make recipe is also Gluten Free and Vegan so it can be appreciated by all. Enjoy it alone or serve it alongside your…

Traditional Costa Rican Gallo Pinto Recipe

Gallo Pinto. Never heard of it? We forgive you, but will you forgive yourself for living so long without it once you’ve tried it? We don’t know, but you’ll definitely thank yourself. To start, Gallo Pinto is the national dish of Costa Rica. This tico (or local, in Costa Rican Spanish) favorite is a hearty…

Blue Osa’s famous Star Fruit Crisp

Blue Osa’s most infamous and frequently requested dessert, Star Fruit Crisp is both healthy and decadent. Blue Osa is blessed with 3-star fruit, also known as carambola, trees that bear fruit 4 times a year. Star fruit is a low-calorie tropical fruit that’s high in Vitamin-C. In this delicious treat, we layer a savory crumble…

Savory and delicious, this Blue Osa favorite is sugar-free, vegetarian and will leave your mouth watering for more. Packed full of minerals and vitamin A, B and C, eggplants are fat-free and have only 35 calories in a cup. Eggplants make an excellent choice for a healthy and flavorful dinner. From the Kitchen of Blue…

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