Looking for a simple and quick Valentine’s Day dessert to share with a loved one that’s sure to please? You’ve found one! The big batch I made is already dwindling. No time before Wednesday to cook? Take advantage of Valentine’s Day chocolate sales, and stock up on dark chocolate bars to make this recipe anytime. … More Two ingredient chocolate glazed almonds
No sugar, no flour, just healthy whole ingredients to make this fudgy sweet dessert. Packed full of vitamin A, omega 3’s, and fiber – these brownies are sure to please your palate. Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, chopped into large chunks (about 1.5-2 cups) 1/2 cup walnut butter* 2 large dates 1/2 cup carob powder … More Sweet Potato Carob Brownies
Just in time for the holidays…some chocolate fudge. This rich dessert is delicious, and is healthier then regular fudge. Raw Chocolate Fudge Ingredients: Fudge 2 cups cashews 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 1 cup pitted dates 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup maple syrup Ganache 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/3 cup … More Raw Chocolate Fudge
While putting my flaxseed meal into mason jars for storage, I noticed a muffin recipe on the back of the flax bag. Well clearly I had to try it! Since the recipe wasn’t vegan, I changed a few ingredients around and was happily surprised by the result. They were quite a hit at my Friday … More Carrot & Apple Flax Muffins with Cashew Cream Frosting
Happy belated Valentine’s and President’s Day! I hope everyone had a great weekend filled with love and surrounded by friends and family. I was lucky enough to have abundant sunshine and warm temperatures thrown in. On Sunday I ran a half marathon in San Francisco with a girlfriend, through Golden Gate Park. The course featured … More Blueberry Chia Pudding with Coconut Cream
Chocolate almond butter cups anyone? Peanut butter and chocolate is a delicious combination, as is almond butter and chocolate. Let’s be honest, pretty much anything and chocolate is delightful. This recipe takes almond butter and wraps it in silky smooth chocolate, creating a sweet treat without all the additives and preservatives found in store-bought chocolate … More Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! For my holiday dinner I whipped up a lentil shepherd’s pie and the awesome pumpkin pie bites pictured above. They were quite a hit! I had a hard time getting everyone to believe me when I said there was no added sugar! Only dates being used here to sweeten, and no … More Raw Pumpkin Pie Bites
So the first week of the Eat Local Challenge is over. I’d have to say it was quite successful. I ate lots of local food, biked everywhere, and attended some fun Eat Local events. In addition to the Eat Local Challenge (i.e. eating as much food grown/produced within a 200 mile radius New Orleans), I … More Eat Local Challenge: Week One Recap
Happy New Year blog friends! How are you going to make this year a happy and healthy one? Any big plans on the horizon? My year ended with a bang, traveling from New Orleans to Califoria to New Jersey/New York. Holiday time was spent catching up with friends, with family, and eating LOTS of good … More Chocolate Avocado Pudding to Start off 2015!
In honor of my mother (who just had a birthday this past weekend!), I’ve recreated a treat she used to love getting at Disney World. My parents took me there several times as a child, and I have vivid memories of eating Dole Whip. If you’re unfamiliar with this dessert, it’s pretty much vanilla and … More Healthy “Dole Whip” Smoothie
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Where Diet is a Four Letter Word.
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