Halloween is only a few days away, which means it’s the start to the season of sweets and unhealthy treats all around! Buying packaged candy is simple, but how do you feel after you eat it? Not the best, I’m sure. I hate the feeling so I decided to do a roundup of healthy knock-offs to …
Anti-Inflammatory Roasted Squash Seeds
If you’re carving pumpkins this week, don’t throw out the seeds! I’ve got a tasty way you can use them – make pepitas! The beautiful leaves changing colors is not the only reason to love the fall season, but also the produce that changes with it. Right now squash is one of the
Goji Berry Freezer Cake with Spooky Chocolate Sauce
Vegan cheesecake, or as I like to call them freezer cake, is a simple and healthy dessert that people rave about! That’s why I love making them year round. My latest version are these Goji Berry Freezer Cakes that are perfect for Halloween because they’re orange without any food coloring used!
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Avocado Tomato Eggplant Rounds
If you haven’t tried Avocado Toast yet I have to tell you you’re missing out! I didn’t get the whole craze of it until I finally decided to try it for myself, and I can’t get enough of it. If you follow me on instagram, then you know how much I love this snack.
Goji Berry Date Paste Sweetener
This Goji Berry Date Paste is a perfect sweetener to replace the artificial stuff. It’s great to use in desserts and smoothies, especially if you don’t have a high speed blender like a Vitamix. I’ve been meaning to make date paste for a while now as I use dates to sweeten almost all of my desserts. I’m …
How Healthy Are Raspberries?
We hear so much about how amazing blueberries are for us, which I love, but what about the raspberries? Not only are they one of the prettiest berries, but they contain a wide array of benefits making them one of the healthiest, most delicious candies nature has to offer. I love adding them to desserts like
Fudgy Black Lentil Brownies (Gluten-free, Oil-free, Vegan)
These are possibly the healthiest brownies ever! They’re oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free and most importantly… GUILT-FREE! Don’t think just because they’re healthy they don’t taste good because they are mmm mmm good! I was actually shocked myself at how good they turned out. These incredibly decadent squares are rich, gooey and hit the spot!
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Healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie
Think thin mint cookies, but creamy, cold and doesn’t give you a sugar rush afterwards. This healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie will leave you feeling fantastic after you drink it. It also contains minimal whole food ingredients so you don’t need a special syrup or anything like that to make it. It’s an easy recipe.
Easy Way To Use Old Or Not-So-Great Apples
I don’t know about you, but I like my apples crisp when eating them right off the core. When I get a batch of extra-soft or older apples, they’re not appetizing to me. I’m not a fan of wasting food (because that’s wasting money), so I came up with a way to salvage my fruit…
Why You Should Eat More White Beans
White beans are packed with antioxidants that offer amazing health benefits. They’re also so versatile when it comes to cooking. I love using them in recipes for dips, desserts and more. These cookies are so good, you can fool anyone into eating beans!
Green Mojito From The Blender Girl Smoothies
Attention to all smoothie lovers: Tess Master’s new cookbook, The Blender Girl Smoothies, hit shelves this past week and it has 100 mouthwatering recipes in it! One of my favorites is the Green Mojito, and The Blender Girl is letting me share it exclusively with you! This minty, cocktail-like smoothie
Patriotic Chia Parfaits
With July 4th right around the corner I decided to show the USA some love with a Patriotic Chia Parfait. I mean really how cute is this?! It’s so easy to make and here’s how:
Basil Lemonade
This Basil Lemonade is naturally sweetened and packed full of nutrients. As I’m sure you know, it’s important to stay hydrated and this might become your favorite way to do that. You only need three ingredients to make it from scratch, and it’s a lot healthier than anything you can buy. Basil and lemon are the perfect …
Mexican Hummus
Hummus is a great way to get your beans in especially if you’re not a fan of just eating them. There are so many ways to flavor it too. This Mexican Hummus is flavored mostly
Vanilla Matcha Chia Pudding
Have you gotten on the matcha train yet? It’s packed with antioxidants, helps detox the body, and can even helps calm the nervous system! This Vanilla Matcha pudding is so easy to prepare, and not only does it have loads of benefits from the matcha, but also the chia seeds! This tasty little snack is packed with …
Detox Lemonade
If you’re looking for an easy way to help flush or detox your system this Detox Lemonade is the way to do it. It’s easy to make a big batch of it and drink on it all week long! All you need is three ingredients: Mint, Lemons and Cucumbers.
Mocha Espresso Smoothie
As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t drink coffee in the morning anymore because I replaced it with these, which give me a bigger boost of energy. I still like to drink it just not like I use to… I loved drinking the speciality drinks like frappuccinos and lattes until
Dragon Fruit Chia Cream Parfait
I like to keep my recipes interesting and that’s exactly what I did with these scrumptious Dragon Fruit Chia Cream Parfaits. They’re the perfect balance of fruity, sweet and nutritious. It’s a superfood dessert and can be used as a healthier alternative for
STAY SATISFIED ON THE GO!
Have you ever been stuck in traffic or working late and your hunger levels continue to grow & grow because you only had a light meal 4 hours ago? By the time you get in the presence of food, you grab whatever you can and it’s usually not the healthiest of choices because your hunger …
SUPERFIED SKINNY PESTO ON MINI JICAMA PIZZA
I love coming up with creative recipes that keep me from getting bored with the average dish. Not that pizza needs to be spruced up, but using
Balsamic-Infused Hummus
This Balsamic-Infused Hummus is oil-free, and only requires 6 ingredients! Homemade hummus is cheaper and so much healthier than store-bought. This one takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, plus it goes great on so many things. If you’ve ever checked the ingredients label on hummus you buy from the store, you might be shocked …
Dairy-Free Chocolate Cream Cheesecakes
I really can’t get over these healthy raw Chocolate Cinnamon Cream Cheesecakes. They’re a great healthy alternative to regular cheesecakes. These are made with Cacao, which is chocolate in it’s natural form. That way you can sweeten it without using refined sugar. These make a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to show …
UNPROCESSED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Since Valentine’s Day is next weekend I have a couple dessert recipes I’ll post before then. First up, Cacao Chocolate Cupcakes that are dairy-free, refined sugar-free… yes, they’re vegan and so, so good!
“Feta-Like” Plant-Based Cheese
This feta-like cheese is a delicious plant-based substitute. It goes great on salads, pasta and sandwiches – pretty much anything you’d use regular feta on, this cheese goes well with. It’s easily be made using simple ingredients.