Hearty Crock-Pot Split Pea Soup with Homemade Croutons and Coconut Bacon (Vegan)

You guys, this is exciting. Today's recipe represents a revolution in my kitchen. A discovery of epic proportions. The realization that a pot does not indeed need to be stood over, stirred, and stared into. I've heard tell the wonders of this contraption, but never did I believe it. I myself own not one, but … Continue reading Hearty Crock-Pot Split Pea Soup with Homemade Croutons and Coconut Bacon (Vegan)

Creamy, Velvety, Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheeze (vegan)

Q: What do you call a fake noodle? A: An Impasta Hehehe... 😛 A little food humor for your Monday! I apologize... but I really do love a good second-grade joke. If you thought my joke was cheesy, just wait until you see what I have lined up for you this week. Starting with this oh … Continue reading Creamy, Velvety, Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheeze (vegan)

Easy Garden Veggie Protein Crepes (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free)

Today's recipe was an experiment yesterday that went so well that I felt like it just had to be posted. Right. Now. I had plans for another treat/dessert recipe and was all set to just throw all caution to the wind and make this sweets week! Don't worry I'll bring all the treats to the … Continue reading Easy Garden Veggie Protein Crepes (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free)

Chocolate Hemp Protein Smoothie – Vegan

A day that starts with chocolate is a good day. Lately this has been the motto around our house. We've been enjoying everything from chocolate banana coconut oatmeal (you may have seen my post on instagram), chocolate waffles, and even healthy nutty chocolate brownie-cookies (recipe coming soon!). Chocolate for breakfast never disappoints. I planned to … Continue reading Chocolate Hemp Protein Smoothie – Vegan

Almond Butter Carob Overnight Oats with Bananas and Coconut

                        There are so many mornings when I wake up and think, gee... some overnight oats or chia pudding sure would be good. Too bad I used that extra five minutes perusing endless pancake stacks on Instagram before bed instead of stirring together a … Continue reading Almond Butter Carob Overnight Oats with Bananas and Coconut

Happy Hemp-Strawberry Smoothie – Naturally Protein-Packed

I've been holding onto this smoothie idea for a while now. I believe the first time I whipped up this strawberry shake was last fall. Miraculously, I actually wrote down the ingredients and amounts that I used, and even more amazingly, I managed to save the notebook where I jotted them down. My plan was … Continue reading Happy Hemp-Strawberry Smoothie – Naturally Protein-Packed

Roasted Carrot and Garlic Hummus with Sriracha

This hummus is the result of one of those spur of the moment, unplanned, sort of "stars aligning in the cosmos" sort of recipe creations. I hadn't planned on posting a hummus recipe today, especially since it was just a few weeks ago that I posted my yummy green-hued Spinach and Artichoke hummus recipe. However, after whipping … Continue reading Roasted Carrot and Garlic Hummus with Sriracha

Glowing Green Hummus with Artichoke and Spinach

Things are about to get real. Real green, that is. I thought it might be fun to feature some of my greenest creations over the next week, in honor of St. Patrick's Day.  Starting with this gorgeous, bright-hued hummus. There's just something about this dip that makes me feel like spring.  It doesn't hurt that it's … Continue reading Glowing Green Hummus with Artichoke and Spinach

My Latest Food and Beauty Haul: Old Stand-Bys and New Favorites

Yipeeee!  It's so exciting getting a package in the mail, don't you agree? It feels like Christmas when I finally get to tear into my order and lovingly unwrap each item. Especially when said package is from my favorite online health and beauty shop, Vitacost. I've sung the praises of this amazing "everything under the sun" virtual health … Continue reading My Latest Food and Beauty Haul: Old Stand-Bys and New Favorites

Sleep Challenge Check-In, Lacing Up My Running Sneaks, and a Post-Run Smoothie

So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. Sorry, I'm having a Willie Wonka moment. You could say I've been feeling a bit wonky lately, but good wonky, if that's even a thing. This past week I've had so many ideas popping up in my head, I could barely write them down fast enough. It's like … Continue reading Sleep Challenge Check-In, Lacing Up My Running Sneaks, and a Post-Run Smoothie