A guide to help you become healthier and happier
As summer approaches it is time to start making dinners with fresh summer veggies. Pesto immediately calls my name during this time of year. So what better way than to lather it on some flatbread, toss some veggies on, and sprinkle with a bit of zaatar…yes please!
The light, zesty, and creamy pesto pairs perfectly with the crispy chickpea flatbread. Topped with tender blanched asparagus and peas. Garnished with red pepper flakes, zaatar, and fresh crisp sprouts. …
One of my favorite types of cake is carrot cake, but I try to not make cake too much because 1. It takes a while to make and 2. I never end up eating it all. So what better way to enjoy it then in cupcake form and have it 10x healthier than your traditional carrot cake!
A deliciously moist whole grain muffin embedded with gooey chocolate chips, and shredded carrot. Sweetened with coconut sugar and bound with banana instead of oil. How healthier and enjoyable can that get?! …
I am a major snacker…and sometimes that can be unhealthy depending on what I choose to snack on. That is why I always try to have some type of homemade energy bars or bites stored in my freezer.
Let me tell you. These energy bars are addicting! A chewy and sweet bar embedded with a variety of seeds, such as pumpkin seeds, black and white sesame seeds, and chia seeds. Also some puffed quinoa and sweetness from dates and maple syrup. The secret ingredient that makes it taste 10x better? Tahini! It may sound disgusting, but trust me on this. It will make your world go round. …
One of the very first comments I get when I tell people I am vegan is how do you get all your nutrition? Vitamin D, calcium, iron, B12, and zinc are the common vegan deficiencies, but is a vegan really as deficient in them as people think? You don’t truly know what nutrition you are getting unless you get tested. I have been wanting to get a vegan deficiency test done in ages and I have never been able to find one that is 1. Affordable, 2. Reliable, and 3. Convenient. …
I wasn’t always the biggest fan of eggplant until I went to an Egyptian restaurant recently. First of all, the food was amazing and second of all, I am now an eggplant fan because of them. They had an amazing eggplant dish consisting of a sweet tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, and veggies. It was amazing.
Of course, I had to recreate it at home and there are no complaints…I would dive straight into this dish anytime. Layered with flavorful sweet tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, hearty mushroom and veggie saute and topped with a creamy yogurt-based sauce. …
I don’t know why I haven’t posted this recipe already, because it has got to be one of my favorites. I created this chili about a year ago and I have not stopped making it. It has been a hit with all my friends and family.
Easy meals like this are always so comforting and it makes it even better when it is packed with nutritious vegetables, carbs, protein, and healthy fats! All you could ever need in a meal. The choice of spices elevates it from any old chili. And the variety of carbs makes you feel satisfied after eating a huge bowl!…
Rhubarb season is finally here and I have been constantly getting requests from family members to take advantage of the delicious vegetable.
I am currently trying to do a refined sugar-free week with my dad, and so far so good. I love to bake so I don’t want that restriction to inhibit my ability to bake sweet treats. So this recipe is completely refined sugar-free, gluten-free, but still so delicious!
A juicy, sweet rhubarb filling topped with a nutty and crispy oat crumble. …
Ever crave spaghetti, but really miss enjoying the meatballs? Well, you would if you’re like me who is vegan and doesn’t eat meat. However, you do not need to miss out on food like that when there is an abundance of substitutes out there.
At first, I wanted to make a traditional vegan meatball with black beans and a grain, but I truly wanted it to taste like how I remembered it a few years ago.
You can easily find vegan ground beef at the supermarket. Spruce it up a bit with some fresh herbs and a binder and you got yourself meatballs that take you back before your meat-free days. …
When I was little I was obsessed with strawberry shortcake…and I still am. It is not a typical breakfast food, but when you makeshift it into a stack of pancakes, well I am all over it.
These uber fluffy buttermilk pancakes are topped with a rich & creamy vanilla bean cream & sweet roasted strawberries. It definitely is a treat, but so worth it!…
Mothers day is coming up this Sunday and I am sure most of your moms have a sweet tooth. What better gift than a home-baked dessert. Straight from the heart and absolutely delicious!
Chocolate + berries is truly the perfect combo. This decadent dark chocolate cake is paired with a raspberry-blueberry compote and a creamy cashew cream frosting. Topped with fresh raspberries and more compote. If it is even possible your mom will love you even more after giving her a slice…or two of this mouthwatering cake. …
