Peanut Butter and Banana Buckwheat Muffins (vegan + gluten-free)

Wow, 2016! Five days in, and it still hasn't sunk in yet. I hope you are all starting out the year feeling fresh, vibrant, and ready for all the fabulous things in store. As I sit here writing this, the sun is shining brightly into our house as my little one hops around me stopping … Continue reading Peanut Butter and Banana Buckwheat Muffins (vegan + gluten-free)

Maple Orange Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries

Brussels sprouts, do you love them or hate them? Growing up, we never really had Brussels sprouts, but I just assumed from all the movie and TV references that they must be reaaallly bad. How many times have we seen a kid sitting at the dinner table in a TV show or movie, arms folded … Continue reading Maple Orange Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Creme Filling (vegan & gluten-free)

Another season. Another reason. For makin' whoopeeee. Pies, that is. Whoopie Pies. They are not really pies. They're more like cookies with a filling. Actually the cookies are more like cake than cookies. Kinda. Yeah, I don't know what they are. But I know I like 'em. I had never made whoopie pies until this … Continue reading Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Creme Filling (vegan & gluten-free)

Pumpkin French Toast with a Protein Boost (vegan)

Can you tell I'm scrambling to get in as many fall recipes as I can before it becomes completely taboo to even mention anything stereo-typically autumn? I am sort of wincing right now as I'm sure some of you want to slap me through your computer screen for even mentioning pumpkin again. Well, if you're … Continue reading Pumpkin French Toast with a Protein Boost (vegan)

Kabocha Squash and White Bean Stew with Moroccan Spices

  Temperatures are about to drop here, and a big snowflake is hovering over the predicted forecast for this Saturday. I'm ready. Warm, spicy, slightly exotic, with a touch of sweet... this Moroccan-inspired stew is perfect for a chilly fall day. Kabocha squash is tossed in fragrant spices like smoked paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg and … Continue reading Kabocha Squash and White Bean Stew with Moroccan Spices

Stay-In Meal: Easy Noodles and Spring Rolls

This is the perfect, easy, fresh, tasty meal to make on the weekend, or during the busy work week, when you're craving some yummy take-out and the convenience that comes along with it. This is one of our go-to meals, it's quick and completely customizable. As long as you have some noodles, and rice papers, … Continue reading Stay-In Meal: Easy Noodles and Spring Rolls

Get Gorgeous Giveaway!

It's here, it's finally here! It's the moment we've all been waiting for! Ok, I guess it's just me that's been waiting for it, because you guys didn't even know it was coming. I've been wanting to do a giveaway on the blog for some time now, and what better day than my birthday (woohoo!) … Continue reading Get Gorgeous Giveaway!

Chocolate Hemp Protein Smoothie – Vegan

A day that starts with chocolate is a good day. Lately this has been the motto around our house. We've been enjoying everything from chocolate banana coconut oatmeal (you may have seen my post on instagram), chocolate waffles, and even healthy nutty chocolate brownie-cookies (recipe coming soon!). Chocolate for breakfast never disappoints. I planned to … Continue reading Chocolate Hemp Protein Smoothie – Vegan

DIY Raw Cacao Super Antioxidant Face Mask

If you've ever dreamed of face-planting into a rich, chocolate-y dessert, then have I got a treat for you today. That's right, I'm suggesting you smear chocolate "pudding" all over your face, on purpose. Clear some space on your schedule, friends, it's time for a chocolate spa day! The inspiration for this creamy cacao face mask came … Continue reading DIY Raw Cacao Super Antioxidant Face Mask

One Lovely Blog Award

Wowee wow wow. I am so honored to be nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award, by the gracious and talented Kim over at Learn to Love Food! Kim is a speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding therapy. I'm beyond flattered by her mention because I have been admiring her site for some time, and … Continue reading One Lovely Blog Award