One of my favorite subjects to research is functional foods. Obviously all plant foods are functional, but I love learning how certain foods can provide that extra boost to our bodies; helping us heal, improving our moods, and even enhancing our workouts. In the last several years, the power of beets and beet juice have … Continue reading Beet Watermelon Grape Juice – The Perfect Pre-Workout Drink (No Juicer Needed)
Thai Peanut Zucchini and Cucumber Noodles (Zoodles and Coodles) – Vegan + Gluten/Grain Free
Happy Tuesday, friends! Today I have one of the easiest, freshest summer recipes that is sure to become on of your favorites. Whether or not you're watching your carbs (I'm not), or just want to pack more veggies into your meal (that's me!) then zucchini noodles, or zoodles, are the perfect substitution for pasta. While … Continue reading Thai Peanut Zucchini and Cucumber Noodles (Zoodles and Coodles) – Vegan + Gluten/Grain Free
Easy Vegan Caramel Sauce (Only 4 Ingredients!)
Mmmm... Caramel Sauce. It's one of those simple pleasures in life. Especially on top of a creamy scoop of (dairy-free) vanilla ice cream. Yum yum yum. I can think of all sorts of things that would taste better with a drizzle of this rich caramel sauce; banana nice cream, oatmeal, dairy-free yogurt, homemade lattes, thick … Continue reading Easy Vegan Caramel Sauce (Only 4 Ingredients!)
Healthy, All-Natural “Slurpees” (no sugar added)
When I was a kid, one of my favorite pastimes was to get a bunch of my friends together, load up on as many sugary foods and drinks as we could buy at the store and head back to my house to generally act insane. It was all under the guise of a "sleepover." My … Continue reading Healthy, All-Natural “Slurpees” (no sugar added)
Homemade Sesame Seed Milk + Why I Gave Up Dairy
If you were to google "reasons to avoid dairy" you'd get several results. Actually, you'd get about 16 million results from that search. I don't need millions of reasons to steer clear of dairy, I have 3 main reasons, and that is more than enough for me. I'll get to those in a minute. It's … Continue reading Homemade Sesame Seed Milk + Why I Gave Up Dairy
Matcha Vanilla Cheesecake with Raw Chocolate Cookie Crust (Vegan, Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
I really think the world could be a happier place if we would all just eat more vegan cheesecake. I mean, talk about a unifying force. Almost everyone loves cheesecake. Post a cheesecake photo on Instagram, and it's like everyone starts smiling... and salivating. You can't not be in a good mood while eating a … Continue reading Matcha Vanilla Cheesecake with Raw Chocolate Cookie Crust (Vegan, Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
Easy Peanut Sauce (gluten-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, no-cook)
Today I'm sharing an easy peasy peanut sauce that I make at least once a week. This is my go-to sauce for drizzling over stir-fries, tossing with noodle dishes, and dipping summer rolls, spring rolls, tofu, and tempeh. If you thought you had to wait until Thai food take-out night to enjoy some delicious peanut … Continue reading Easy Peanut Sauce (gluten-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, no-cook)
Creamy Matcha Green Tea Popsicles – Dairy-Free and Sugar-Free
I'm officially naming this the "Summer of Popsicles" here on the blog. And in my life. Normally I try to post a little variety, so I hesitated on sharing back-to-back popsicle recipes. Also, I have a running list of new dishes and treats on the back-burner right now just waiting impatiently to be added to … Continue reading Creamy Matcha Green Tea Popsicles – Dairy-Free and Sugar-Free
3 Ingredient Vegan Fudge Pops (Homemade Fudgecicles)
Growing up, one of my favorite summertime treats from the freezer aisle were frosty cold and creamy Fudgecicles. For those who aren't familiar with Fudgecicles, they are an ultra-chocolatey popscicle that's not quite ice cream. It's more... fudgey. When I switched to eating plant-based (and mostly processed free) those dairy and high fructose corn syrup … Continue reading 3 Ingredient Vegan Fudge Pops (Homemade Fudgecicles)
4 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Pudding (Low-Fat, Nut-free, Soy-free, Date-sweetened)
One of my all time favorite desserts is chocolate pudding. Silky smooth, rich, and creamy, it's the perfect treat and can be made with simple, nutritious ingredients. Today's recipe is the third chocolate pudding/mousse I've shared on the blog, and I'm sure it won't be the last. While my other two puddings feature a fair … Continue reading 4 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Pudding (Low-Fat, Nut-free, Soy-free, Date-sweetened)
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