Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This creamy soup is cozier than a cable knit sweater. As the days get chillier, this is the perfect comforting soup to snuggle up to. This soup is like a warm hug in a bowl. I think many of us could use some comforting right now. I generally steer way clear of politics on this … Continue reading Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Chili Mocha Brownie Bites – Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free

What do you do with surplus, or "undesirable" Halloween candy? As soon as we wrapped up our trick or treating festivities Monday night, I did a quick and discreet sorting out of my daughter's candy. All the "baddies" were given away, either to neighbors or sent with my husband to his work. I let my … Continue reading Chili Mocha Brownie Bites – Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free

Roasted Pumpkin Quesadillas with Ancho Cashew Cream

Toasty quesadillas are filled with roasted pumpkin, spinach, grilled onions and mushrooms, drizzled with a spiced-up cashew cream. This savory pumpkin dish is so good you'll almost forget about pie. Almost. Hello friends! How are you all doing? Did everyone survive the Halloween treat fest?? I realized when looking through my recent posts, that it's … Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin Quesadillas with Ancho Cashew Cream

Vanilla Lucuma Shake with Pumpkin Spice and Chocolate Espresso Syrup

After a few rainy and cold days, we've got some warm sunshine lighting up the orange and red (ok and brown) leaves quickly accumulating on the ground. Not needing to bundle up in a sweater and a jacket today means that creamy cold smoothies and milkshakes are sounding delicious again. Today's shake is a special Halloween … Continue reading Vanilla Lucuma Shake with Pumpkin Spice and Chocolate Espresso Syrup

Salted Pumpkin Caramel Dark Chocolate Cups – Vegan and Gluten Free

There are plenty of everyday ways to enjoy my recent Salted Pumpkin Caramel Dip recipe, such as a dip for apples, a topping for oatmeal, or even a really tasty addition to a simple banana almond milk smoothie (yes!). With Halloween just around the corner, however, I wanted to share a more decadent way to … Continue reading Salted Pumpkin Caramel Dark Chocolate Cups – Vegan and Gluten Free

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Dip (Vegan, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar Free)

Today's recipe comes from my desire to eat all the autumn foods, all at the same time. I think it became very obvious after sharing this photo on Instagram last week that I've once again emerged myself completely in the flavorful delights of fall. In other words, I'm completely obsessed, and need a daily fix … Continue reading Salted Caramel Pumpkin Dip (Vegan, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar Free)

Spiced Super Berry Smoothie

Today I'm sharing my current favorite fruit smoothie. This blend is perfect for fall; it features fresh apple juice (or cider), tart cranberries, juicy raspberries,blueberries, and spicy cinnamon for a flavor combination that is sure to wake up the senses. It's tart, and sweet, and utterly juicy with a warm hint of spice. Regularly sipping … Continue reading Spiced Super Berry Smoothie

Chili Mocha Maca Smoothie – Vegan

Happy Wednesday, friends! I'm hopping on here real quick today to share a smoothie that I think you will really love. It's a rich mix of chocolate and coffee with a hint of ancho chili and cinnamon.  It's a fun spin on the new Starbuck's mocha flavor, with a lot less calories and sugar. In … Continue reading Chili Mocha Maca Smoothie – Vegan

Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Cool Ranch Celery Slaw (Vegan, Oil Free & Gluten Free)

Like most people I know, my family and I are creatures of habit, especially when it comes to what we eat each week for dinner. I could play with ideas for smoothies, sweet treats, and snacks all day, but by the time 5:00 p.m. rolls around, I go into auto-dinner mode, mentally choosing from one … Continue reading Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Cool Ranch Celery Slaw (Vegan, Oil Free & Gluten Free)

DIY Pumpkin Oat Face Mask (All-Natural and Vegan)

Is it too soon for another pumpkin recipe? How about a pumpkin recipe for your FACE? Because if you love pumpkin as much as I do, you don't want to just eat pumpkin, you want to bathe in it. I'm just kidding. Filling your tub would be much too costly, I've already looked into it. … Continue reading DIY Pumpkin Oat Face Mask (All-Natural and Vegan)