Frozen bananas dipped in chocolate takes me right back to my childhood. My mom and I used to make these in the summer time, and I remember being so anxious for the bananas to freeze. This is such a simple and delicious treat, it barely needs a recipe at all. These super easy chocolate and … Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Dipped Frozen Banana Pops (Vegan)
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8 Healthy, Plant-Based, Mexican-Inspired Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Happy Cinco de Mayo! At our house, we don't need any excuse to eat more Mexican-inspired meals. We enjoy tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, nachos, or some other yummy south of the border treat at least once or twice a week. While many traditional Mexican-style recipes are loaded up with dairy and meat, there are … Continue reading 8 Healthy, Plant-Based, Mexican-Inspired Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Raw Walnut Taco Filling – Two Ways (gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, oil-free, vegan)
It's Taco Tuesday, and in light of that fact, I have a delicious plant-based and raw taco filling that is going to change the way you eat tacos forever. Just 2 or 3 main ingredients, plus a few spices thrown into your food processor for a minute, and you've got some of the tastiest and … Continue reading Raw Walnut Taco Filling – Two Ways (gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, oil-free, vegan)
Healthy Banana Bread Donuts with Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Glaze (vegan, gluten-free)
Soft, light, fluffy, baked banana bread flavored donuts are dipped into a rich chocolate-y ganache and sprinkled with nuts and coconut chips for a scrumptious, but healthier, start to your day. My daughter and I went a little crazy over these donuts. Can you blame us? While I wouldn't go so far as to say … Continue reading Healthy Banana Bread Donuts with Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Glaze (vegan, gluten-free)
Celebrate Earth Day with a New Vegan Recipe App
As a passionate plant-based foodie, animal advocate, and concerned resident of our one-and-only home, planet earth, I can think of no better way to celebrate Earth Day than adopting a vegan diet. Not only will you reap health and beauty benefits galore, you will help out our planet and all of its inhabitants by reducing … Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with a New Vegan Recipe App
Simple Coconut Lemongrass Soup (Vegan)
You may have noticed things have been a little quiet around the blog. I spontaneously decided to take a week off from posting on the blog, taking some time to relax and visit family, as well as simply clearing my mind from all the little imaginary pressures I put on myself. By doing so, ended … Continue reading Simple Coconut Lemongrass Soup (Vegan)
Baked Lemon Cheesecake (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free)
Cheesecake. Baked Cheesecake. There's nothing quite like it. Irresistibly rich, dense, creamy, and delightfully sweet with a hint of tangy cheese flavor. If you've recently switched to a whole food plant-based diet, you may have thought your baked cheesecake days were over. I'm here to tell you the fun has just begun, folks. This lemony … Continue reading Baked Lemon Cheesecake (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free)
Carrot Raisin Apple Oat Bran Muffin-Doughnuts (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Need a little extra incentive to get out of bed now that the mornings are darker? Hearty, soft, and subtly sweet doughnut shaped muffins made with carrots, apples, raisins, pecans, oat bran and gluten free flour are topped with creamy whipped yogurt and cashew cream. If this doesn't make you feel peppy (despite the time … Continue reading Carrot Raisin Apple Oat Bran Muffin-Doughnuts (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Peanut Butter Cookie Raw Buckwheat Smoothie
If you've never tried a raw buckwheat smoothie or porridge, or buckwheat in any form for that matter, this yummy recipe is the perfect way for raw buckwheat to make it's debut in your kitchen. This smoothie bowl is thick, creamy, satisfying, and tastes like a peanut butter cookie. It's also loaded with heart healthy … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookie Raw Buckwheat Smoothie
Blueberry Muffin Raw Energy Bites (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free)
I love easy snacks. Especially the kind where you just throw everything into your food processor, grind, and roll. No baking required! I think that's one of the reasons I like raw foods, especially raw desserts and snacks; it's a pretty easy way of cooking. Or noncooking. I love that you can satisfy your craving … Continue reading Blueberry Muffin Raw Energy Bites (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free)