This 3-ingredient Hot Chocolate is so decadent and simple to make that you might just become addicted – like I have! It’s healthy as well, containing benefits like helping to reduce stress and cholesterol, improving sleep and more. If you’ve been trying to eat healthier
Festive Grain-Free Cupcakes
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too when you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle? These grain-free cupcakes are made with low glycemic sugar, quinoa flour and pure cacao powder making it a healthy cupcake, but no one will know it! Plus they have a beautiful green, dye-free icing perfect for …
Pre and Post Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Since we’re about to enter a week of indulgence I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes that please without the guilt – plus some detoxifying recipes to help repair any damage afterwards. From a lighter, but still satisfying stuffing to a drink that helps reduce bloat and more!
Sugar Free Cookie Dough Bites
During the holidays, does your sweet tooth seem to get the best of you? I know mine does and that’s why it’s so important to have healthier options on hand like this 5-ingredient edible cookie dough! They’re the perfect thing to have this holiday season because they are only naturally sweetened. No processed or refined …
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 …
Vegan Affogato
If you’re fan of ice cream and coffee, then you’ll want to check out this recipe. Affogatos are a popular dessert from Italy that usually consist of a scoop of vanilla gelato and espresso. Of course, I had to make a version that is healthier by using this one-ingredient “nice cream” making this Affogato
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 …
Grain-Free Snickerdoodle Cookies In 20 Minutes
These easy Snickerdoodle cookies have become my new favorite cookie recipe. It fills your house with a wonderful smell, puts a smile on your face after one bite and brings pure joy to any sweet lover! If you have a grain or gluten allergy, these are for you! No grains used at all. There’s also no …
Valentine’s Day Treats Under 30 Minutes
They say the best way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. So why not impress your Valentine with a sweet treat without spending all day in the kitchen. I’ve put together some of my favorite indulgent recipes from my friends that take less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Healthified Knock-off Candy Roundup
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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
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!
REAL FOOD COLORED ICING
Last weekend we had my niece’s first birthday party. I was in charge of making “healthy” cupcakes. I wanted the icing to be colorful, but didn’t want to use artificial dyes that are so bad for people to consume. They’ve been linked to cause hyperactivity in children as well as affecting their ability to learn so I …