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)

2 Ingredient Raw Coconut Pudding! Plus Exciting News for Feeding Your Beauty!

Hello, hello, lovely friends! I wasn't planning on posting anything else this weekend, with it being a holiday for us here, and many of you. However, I shared this quick recipe on Instagram the other day, and gabbed about some exciting news on Facebook, and decided I better come back here and share the goods … Continue reading 2 Ingredient Raw Coconut Pudding! Plus Exciting News for Feeding Your Beauty!

Carob Melon Smoothie & A Bonus Recipe for Caffeine-Free + Sugar-Free Frozen Latte!

Today's lucky number is two. Not only am I posting two days in a row, but it's also a two-fer Tuesday special! I know, it's almost too much. If you've ever scrolled through my Recipe page, then it comes as no surprise that I love smoothies. I have more smoothies and milkshake recipes than any … Continue reading Carob Melon Smoothie & A Bonus Recipe for Caffeine-Free + Sugar-Free Frozen Latte!

Toasted Coconut Vanilla Cashew Butter (No Added Oils or Sweeteners)

Looking for a naturally sweet treat with absolutely no added sugar or sweeteners? Have I got a treat for you. Today I introduce you to the most insanely delicious, dreamy, creamy, drippy, "heaven-in-a-jar," homemade nut butter that your taste buds have ever met. Holy Toledo, is this stuff ever good. If it was any better, … Continue reading Toasted Coconut Vanilla Cashew Butter (No Added Oils or Sweeteners)

10 Tips For Giving Up Sugar + Easy Sugar Free Treats

I mentioned in my last post that I'm working on kicking my sweet addiction. If you're reading this right now, chances are good you have an interest in healthy eating and have already heard that sugar is one nasty little shush-your-mouth and contributes to all kinds of problems. Diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and even some types … Continue reading 10 Tips For Giving Up Sugar + Easy Sugar Free Treats

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

It's a rainy, gloomy, kind of morning here in the Great Lakes State. The sort of day that makes you want to pull the blankets over your head and go back to bed. Unfortunately there's a couple of obstacles to this delicious sounding idea, a) my 21-month old, and b) my job. Doh! So, on … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Easy Carob-Banana Chia Pudding (dairy-free, vegan, soy-free, caffeine-free, sugar-free, *can be nut-free)

Looking for a sweet and tasty treat that won't unravel your clean-eating New Year's resolution? Well, I've got one for you! Creamy and delicious pudding.  Easy to make.  Fun to eat.  Healthy ingredients.  Its a win-win-win! Although I haven't pledged to overhaul my diet and drink green juice and raw veggies for an undetermined amount of … Continue reading Easy Carob-Banana Chia Pudding (dairy-free, vegan, soy-free, caffeine-free, sugar-free, *can be nut-free)

Four Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (date sweetened, flourless, vegan)

I can't begin to tell you how difficult it was for me to take these pictures.  Not only because I'm a photography novice and I'm all thumbs when it comes to using my husband's fancy Olympus camera and I'm awkward when it comes to food styling, but because I could not control myself around these … Continue reading Four Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (date sweetened, flourless, vegan)

The BEST Healthy Caramel Dip – Ever! (Raw + Vegan)

As a life long caramel lover, I realize the gravity of the statement above.  One taste of this healthy caramel dip, and you will know that it isn't an overstatement.  Not only is it the best healthy, vegan, dairy-free, refined-sugar free caramel dip I've ever tasted, it is the best caramel dip I've tried, ever!  … Continue reading The BEST Healthy Caramel Dip – Ever! (Raw + Vegan)

Carob-Almond “Candy” Apples (dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, raw*)

  Halloween is just around the corner, and boy do I have a tasty treat for you!  This Carob Almond "Candy" Apple is sweet, nutty, and delicious.  Best of all, it is simple to make and features healthy ingredients like almond butter, carob powder, and coconut oil.  Unlike the traditional version, you won't find any refined sugar or corn … Continue reading Carob-Almond “Candy” Apples (dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, raw*)