I realize that's a pretty bold statement. The best peanut butter, ever? I mean, how could anyone even know that? Trust me, when you taste it, you'll know. You also might be wondering just what is so special about this peanut butter? Isn't peanut butter just peanuts ground up? It can't possibly be that much … Continue reading The Best Homemade Peanut Butter, Ever
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Starfruit Green Smoothie
My third and final smoothie in this series features a fruit I've never tried in a smoothie before. Starfruit. I've often overlooked this uniquely shaped produce in the grocery store. Other than as a garnish in a fruit bowl, I was never quite sure what to do with it. After hearing the sad news last … Continue reading Starfruit Green Smoothie
Vegan Coconut Milk French Toast with Fried Plaintains
This post is coming at you on such a whim. I really wasn't planning on posting this today. It was just an idea that's been floating around my head for the last couple of days that I finally decided to just make already! To my surprise and delight it came out perfectly! This french toast … Continue reading Vegan Coconut Milk French Toast with Fried Plaintains
Easy Homemade Coconut Yogurt, No Yogurt Maker Required – Vegan, Paleo, Sugar-Free
I love dairy-free yogurt. Especially with fruit. Especially with fruit all layered up in a parfait. Yum, yum, yum. It's creamy, tangy, and comforting. Plus it's super healthy for you and is loaded with immune boosting and gut flora flourishing probiotics. Right? Well, maybe. Many conventional yogurts, both dairy and dairy-free, have plenty of added … Continue reading Easy Homemade Coconut Yogurt, No Yogurt Maker Required – Vegan, Paleo, Sugar-Free
Easy Baked Plums with Coconut Cream and Ginger Cardamom Syrup (vegan, refined sugar-free)
This dessert is so simple, I hesitated to post it as a "recipe." It was so delicious, however, that I decided I needed to share it with you. Plus, I thought it might be nice to throw in a non-pumpkin or non-apple recipe, every once in a while... you know, to mix things up a … Continue reading Easy Baked Plums with Coconut Cream and Ginger Cardamom Syrup (vegan, refined sugar-free)
Soft and Chewy Coconut-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies (a.k.a. Pantry Cookies) – vegan and gluten-free
Sometimes, you just have to have a warm, melt-in-your mouth chocolate chip cookie. This is the perfect healthy vegan and gluten free cookie recipe to have on hand for when you gotta have chocolate chip cookies, but you're running low on ingredients. No dates, bananas, nut butter, or almond milk? No problem. One evening last week, … Continue reading Soft and Chewy Coconut-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies (a.k.a. Pantry Cookies) – vegan and gluten-free
Coconut Tahini Cacao Energy Bites with Dried Cherries (No Food Processor Required!)
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere I look. The snow has finally melted, ambitious little green shoots are sprouting up, and I've been digging through my closet, banishing every last wool/heavy/dark/drab item from my wardrobe. Yes, spring is here, and it's the perfect time for spring cleaning, new beginnings, and finally getting around to … Continue reading Coconut Tahini Cacao Energy Bites with Dried Cherries (No Food Processor Required!)
Coconut-Buckwheat-Oat Banana Bread with Whipped Lime Coconut Spread (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. I am soooooo excited to share this recipe with you all! Is it weird to be this pumped over banana bread? If it was your average, run of the mill, standard banana bread, then I'd say yes, it probably is a bit weird. But this is no … Continue reading Coconut-Buckwheat-Oat Banana Bread with Whipped Lime Coconut Spread (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Winter Hair Help! My Top Product Picks and Tips for Shiny, Glossy Hair
I still have one more tropically-inspired recipe that I'm really excited to share with you, but before I do that, I thought I'd pop in to share some fabulous finds for dry winter hair. These products and treatments actually fit in perfectly with my recent island theme/obsession, as they all feature coconut or cocoa butter. These … Continue reading Winter Hair Help! My Top Product Picks and Tips for Shiny, Glossy Hair
Coconut Sweet Potato Rounds with Creamy Avocado-Lime Dip
I'm not sure what's going on, but lately every meal I eat has to involve at least one of the following: coconut, lime, avocado, banana, or sweet potatoes. These flavors have just sounded so good to me, and I want to use these foods in everything! Could it be that I'm pining for trade winds and tropical aqua waters? That I'm trying to … Continue reading Coconut Sweet Potato Rounds with Creamy Avocado-Lime Dip