Tahini Banana Oat Cookies - Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free (Date Sweetened)

Tahini Banana Oat Cookies

Hello hello, my friends! I hope you've all been well? I have a really healthy and delicious treat for you today. Soft, hearty, and nourishing enough to eat for breakfast, these date-sweetened, oil-free, and gluten free cookies are a breeze to make and guaranteed to brighten up the gloomiest of days. Has anyone else had … Continue reading Tahini Banana Oat Cookies

White Bean Chili – Vegan and Oil Free

Our weather has been a bit indecisive lately. Do I want to rain, or do I want to snow? Do I want to be -10 degrees or a rather balmy 36. It decided to be the latter yesterday, right before it rained for several hours. Luckily, before that happened, my daughter and I snuck in … Continue reading White Bean Chili – Vegan and Oil Free

The “Smoothie, Salad, Soup” Jump-Start Plant-Based Eating Plan

It's January. We all know what that means. Resolutions! Eating healthier! Joining the gym! Getting reeeeealllly psyched up and spending a fortune at the health food store in a frantic attempt to completely overhaul your kitchen. Believe me, I understand. In the past I used to create complicated resolution-inspired meal plans for myself that involved … Continue reading The “Smoothie, Salad, Soup” Jump-Start Plant-Based Eating Plan

16 Best Recipes of 2016

Hi, hi, hello! How has everyone enjoyed the holidays? We had a very busy weekend last week, and we're coming up on another weekend of traveling. My nephew is getting married this weekend, which pretty much blows my mind (and makes me feel very, uhm, mature), especially since I still think he is a toothy-grinned … Continue reading 16 Best Recipes of 2016

Raw White Chocolate Lemon Macaroons - Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free

Raw White Chocolate Lemon Macaroons

Hello my friends! I'm sharing one more, just one more little recipe before I sign off from the blog for several days (you can still catch up with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest). These yummy nummy raw macaroons are just too tasty to wait until after the holidays to share with you. The best … Continue reading Raw White Chocolate Lemon Macaroons

Gingerbread Man and Vegan Nog Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches (vegan and gluten free)

Gingerbread Man and Nog Nice Cream Sandwiches (Vegan and Gluten Free)

  What could be better than soft and tender homemade gingerbread men cookies? How about gingerbread cookies sandwiching a thick layer of soft-serve vegan nog nice cream? I've had this idea of making gingerbread cookies and vegan "egg"nog ice cream sandwiches for some time. These little treats remind me of a treat I can remember … Continue reading Gingerbread Man and Nog Nice Cream Sandwiches (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Vegan Matcha Nog

Three Matcha Recipes for the Holidays – Basic Latte, Peppermint White Hot Chocolate, and Nog (Dairy Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free)

You guys already know I love all things matcha. Whether it's cheesecake, raw oreos, popsicles, or coconut butter dark chocolate cups, the bright green, superfood powdered tea is always finding a way into my recipes. I thought today I would show you how I make my basic matcha latte (with some options for holiday pizzazz) … Continue reading Three Matcha Recipes for the Holidays – Basic Latte, Peppermint White Hot Chocolate, and Nog (Dairy Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free)

Soft Gingerbread Cookies - Vegan, Gluten Free, Oil Free

Soft Gingerbread Cookies – Vegan, Gluten Free, Oil Free

Who else loves gingerbread cookies? They are probably my favorite holiday cookie. Nothing says the holidays like a that delectable blend of spice and molasses.I've been meaning to create a go-to gingerbread cookie for the blog for quite some time now. Last year around this time, I tested a raw gingerbread cookie, and decided against … Continue reading Soft Gingerbread Cookies – Vegan, Gluten Free, Oil Free

Superfood Hot Chocolate Oatmeal Mug - Vegan, refined sugar free, gluten free

Superfood Hot Chocolate Oatmeal Mug – Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free

Your favorite winter beverage and winter breakfast collide in this yummy, chocolatey mug. Welcome to your new favorite cold weather breakfast! Oh the weather outside is frightful, my dears. It's only mid-December, and in my neck of the woods we've got a "feels like" reading of -4 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. Ouch. Literally. This is … Continue reading Superfood Hot Chocolate Oatmeal Mug – Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free

The Best Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies - Vegan, Gluten Free, Oil Free

The Best Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies – One Bowl and Only 4 Ingredients! Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Oil Free

Soft and chewy thick peanut butter cookies that are slightly crispy on the outside and fudgy on the inside! Only one bowl and four common ingredients needed to make this quick recipe. The last 7 days have been a whirlwind of thoughts, emotions, new opportunities, and changes on the horizon. All week I've wanted to … Continue reading The Best Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies – One Bowl and Only 4 Ingredients! Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Oil Free