Nothing makes me feel more shiny, clean, and energized than a glass of freshly pressed fruit and vegetable juice. Especially after a long weekend of eating all the delicious vegan food. Did everyone have a nice Thanksgiving? Ours was a busy one, involving lots of driving, and of course, lots of feasting. This week, all … Continue reading Four Fresh Juices to Keep You Healthy, Happy, and Glowing All Winter Long
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Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas: A Dozen Vegan and Gluten Free Desserts and Sweet Sides
If you're on the look-out for some healthy, plant-based and gluten free sweet sides, appetizers, or desserts that aren't pumpkin pie, look no further! Look, pumpkin pie is a must, but if you are searching for something a little bit different in addition to the Thanksgiving mainstay for the dessert table, here they are! I've … Continue reading Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas: A Dozen Vegan and Gluten Free Desserts and Sweet Sides
Sweet Potato Casserole Cups – Vegan, Gluten Free, and Refined Sugar Free
This is not your mama's sweet potato casserole. These individual casseroles house all the flavor of the classic Thanksgiving dish, in one plant-based, bite-size cup. The crumbly, nutty topping becomes the crust, while a single vegan marshmallow tops the gooey sweet potato filling, so you get the best of both worlds. Sweet potato casserole is, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Casserole Cups – Vegan, Gluten Free, and Refined Sugar Free
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