This Pumpkin Spice Mix is a healthy way to add the pumpkin flavor to all your favorite holiday dishes! Only 4 ingredients needed and takes less than 2 minutes to make. It’s also cheaper than most store-bought pumpkin spice!
Easy Turmeric Latte
This drink is cozy, comforting and filled with lots of health benefits! It’s perfect for the colder weather because it boosts your immune system and helps keep the body thriving. Turmeric is one of the best things we can add to our diet and this is a sweet way to do it.
Antioxidants in Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices are known to have some of the greatest antioxidant activities. The reason we should eat foods high in antioxidants is because they protect our cells from disease and a host of other problems like depression. Our antioxidant levels can plummet when we get sick, don’t eat well or go through a stressful …
10 Superfood Recipes For Summer
Next weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer so I’ve put together 10 superfood recipes that are perfect for any celebration. Whether you’ll be having outdoor barbecues or indoor parties, sharing great food with family and friends is always the highlight of any event. It’s always good to have healthier options at get-togethers because it will help you …
Dye-Free Healthy Halloween Treats
With Halloween right around the corner I wanted to give you some healthy options that are still yummy and festive. You’ve probably seen a lot of spooky-looking treats, but the main problem with a lot of these treats is that they’re filled with artificial dyes that have been shown to cause a lot of health …
Gluten-Free Baked Superfood Oatmeal
Hello Friends! I’m back after a little blog hiatus, and I’ve got big news – plus a lot of great recipes to share with you. Before I share my news let me tell you about this pan of Gluten-Free Baked Superfood Oatmeal yumminess. Even if you’re not a fan of oatmeal – trust me, you’ll want to …
Skinny Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
For anyone who thought healthy eating didn’t consist of ice cream sandwiches were sadly wrong. These Skinny Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches make the perfect treat that everyone will enjoy. Not only are they healthy, but they’re so simple to make! This recipe is dairy-free, only uses real whole foods and no added sugar.
Jicama Chia Protein Bowl
This recipe is for people who are looking to switch up their traditional breakfast or needing a healthy, but filling snack. This bowl of goodness has 13 grams of protein and over 30 grams of fiber! It’s so easy to make the night before and take on the go. You can eat it hot or cold, plus …
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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7 Reasons To Eat Goji Berries
Goji berries were a hot superfood a couple of years ago, but news of them has dwindled off. In this edition of Foods with Benefits, we’ll revisit just how spectacular these sweet berries are and 7 reasons why we should be eating more of them. I like to incorporate goji berries in desserts because they’re great for sweetening and they …
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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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:
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 …
The Power Of The Cherry
Did you know cherries help reduce pain better than pain relieving pills like Advil? Pretty impressive, right?
Crunchy, Munchy Freeze-Dried Blueberries
If you’ve never had freeze-dried blueberries, I’m here to tell you you’re missing out! It’s got a fresh taste like I’ve never experienced with a blueberry before, along with a nice crunch. They’re the perfect touch of pizazz to add to oatmeal, cereal or trail mix. Freeze-dried fruit makes a great snack on it’s own too as …
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 …
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 …
GOJI MILK
Merry Christmas Eve! Getting ready for Santa to come visit tonight by making a batch of Goji Milk! I’ll be leaving this out for the man in the red suit tonight to give him a boost in antioxidants for his late night! That’s if I don’t drink it all first 🙂
Sweet Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
When I say Brussels Sprouts to people the reaction I get most of the time is “Ew” with a disgusted look on their face. My mother never made them when I was growing up because she is one of those people that despise them. The first time I had them was at a restaurant in …
Dairy-Free Chocolate Milk
Kids and adults find this dairy-free chocolate milk delicious. Most people like to drink it in the morning, but when you’re craving something sweet at night this is the perfect snack. It’s great anytime of the day, but for nighttime purposes
MINT BERRY SLUSHIE
This Mint Berry Slushie is a juice-like drink made in a blender. The main difference between “juicing” with a blender, like a vitamix, than a regular juicer is you keep all the pulp. This is good because you get all the fiber and nutrients. With a juicer you just get the nutrients. It does take …
Benefits Of Adding Fat To Fruit & Veggies
One of the main reasons we eat salads is because they’re so good for us, but what if you’re eating it and not reaping all the benefits?!
BERRY BASIL SMOOTHIE
Believe you will be getting healthier with every sip of this Berry Basil Smoothie – This one is filled with antioxidants & helps detox your body. Dandelion leaves are natural diuretics, helping to remove excess water and toxins from the body. Ginger gets your digestive system moving. Basil has a lot of antioxidants and vitamin …