Who doesn’t want to do something special for their significant other on Valentine’s Day? It doesn’t have to be huge or expensive — just a little something that shows you care. Well, skip the jewelry and forget the flowers, because all you need is a healthy treat! Sweets are an essential part of Valentine’s Day,…
With an irresistible combination of coconut and chocolate it’s no wonder that bounty bars have been a classic candy bar for decades. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a version free of refined sugars, oils and additives? Well guess whay??? Now you can with this easy raw, vegan and healthy recipe by Kristy of Southern In-Law. “Southern…
Do you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? I can’t imagine anyone saying “no.” We’ve got a real treat for all of you Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lovers out there. A delicious DIY Peanut Butter Candy that gives Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cups a real run for the money. This delightful and easy treat is a contribution of the…
This Quiche is one of my favorite go-to breakfast/dinners when it is time to mix things up at the house! It is just over-the-top delicious, easy to make, tasty and healthy. Instead of using normal pastry for a crust, I used sweet potatoes which tastes divine, is way healthier and makes this dish gluten-free if you…
These blondies are seriously magic. They’re: Vegan Gluten Free Peanut Butter-y Super moist Full of protein Hearty Wholesome Salty-sweet Healthy Portable Addicting This recipe is a contribution from Rachel over at Little Chef Big Appetite. “Little Chef Big Appetite features my own healthy recipes as well as tidbits from my daily life in Los…
Happy Early Valentines ♥ Today we are celebrating super talented vegan foodie, recipe developer and cookbook author behind Elegantly Vegan (available in AppStore worldwide) Veronica. She gathers her inspiration from all over the world and remakes classic dishes as well as developing new interesting recipes purely made from plant-based ingredients. She blogs on Elegantly Vegan and…
This week we were lucky enough to have Tessa over at Salted Plains contribute this recipe post. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Salted Plains, read on. Created by the talented Tessa Fisher, baking enthusiast and school counselor, adopted a gluten-free diet to eliminate severe migraines. Tessa’s success has inspired her to share her love of gluten-free…
Baked root vegetable chips are a healthy alternative to your average store-bought tortilla or potato chip. It may seem like a lot of work to peel and slice vegetables, but I promise you it’s not such a big deal. Today we have for you Beet Root Chips. Even those who hate beets will love them…
Dragon fruit also known as pitaya, these fun-looking fruits contain around 60 calories each and are rich in vitamin C, B1, B2 and B3, and minerals such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus. And that’s not all. This is definitely one of the best “super fruits” out there. Print Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Servings…
I had a bunch of very ripe bananas hanging in the fruit basket and knew it was time to either use them or freeze them for smoothies. Inspired by my crossfit friends I decided to take the challenge and create paleo friendly banana bread. The mission was to come up with a banana bread using…
Last week I’ve received an early Christmas present – a plant based cookbook “Yum Universe” by Heather Crosby. From the moment I opened it, I was in love. Yes I have a bit of an obsessions with cookbooks however this one totally blew my mind! Yum Universe is so much more then just a cookbook,…
Have you gotten into the Christmas spirit yet? I have yet to start decorating my house, which always makes it feel real to me. There is something so magical about this time of year, especially when the weather is cold and snowy and you can curl up on your couch with a soft blanket and a…
If you plan on making a pumpkin pie this holiday season I highly recommend trying this one out, you won’t regret it! Not only that it’s vegan and gluten free it’s also rich and creamy, and has got the perfect amount of spices. So this year, instead of buying a pumpkin pie, try making one from…
Have you ever tried this exotic fruit? There are two main types of persimmons, the Fuyu and Hachiya. While most recipes will specify which to use, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the difference. Fuyus are squatty, round and crisp and can be eaten like an apple or pear. Hachiyas, on the other…
Hmmm…roasted cauliflower. I find that this recipe turns even cauliflower haters into fans. So what makes this cauliflower “cheesy” but dairy free you may be wondering? No I did not use fake or imitation cheese (yucky). I used nutritional yeast, which is a healthy alternative to cheese that has a delicious nutty cheese flavor that will blow…