Recipes
Key Lime Coconut Bites
Let the summer dessert frenzy commence! Talk about having your cake and eating it too, these raw key lime bites are yummy. Raw desserts are an awesome way to get your dessert fix without consuming processed sugars. They’re fresh, crisp and energizing! Once you have your first taste of raw desserts, you may never go…
Read MoreRoasted Corn & Avocado Salad
Summer is officially flying by! It’s that time of year when fresh corn starts making its appearance at the local farmers markets. I don’t know about you, but I always look forward to that first batch of sweet corn. Grilled, boiled, or thrown into a salad, it’s hard to be beat! So today, I have…
Read MoreS’mores Bars
Last weekend my kids begged for s’mores as we sat around the fire pit. For those of you that don’t know what a s’more is, it’s basically a popular campfire treat that consists of a roasted marshmallow and a chunk of chocolate (usually Hershey’s) sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. The roasted marshmallow melts…
Read MoreBlack Bean, Mango & Quinoa Salad
where has this quinoa salad been all my life? My recent mission: select a recipe for a potluck that can be made in advance. One that can sit around for a while before the meal is served and still satisfy and please my hungry (vegan and non-vegan) friends. this one is a no-brainer for summer…
Read MoreFlat Belly Smoothie
Ahhh! Summer is here! Let’s be honest. No one needs the threat of another bathing suit season to get serious about slimming down. though, it certainly does motivate… That being said, if you are ready to get down to business, this flat belly smoothie will whip you right into shape. Making this simple smoothie can…
Read MoreMy Favorite 5-Minute Dessert – Raw Berry Crisp
Today I have a little treat for you! You like raw desserts right? I thought so. Raw Berry Crumble is the perfect seasonal dessert! It’s indulgent without being heavy, and it’s laughably simple to make. Desserts don’t have to be complicated. This recipe is super easy, as is any raw crumble but the best part…
Read MoreKale Caeser Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons
Oh my goodness! You’ve never had salad like this! Kale has been the hot super food for a while now and I am completely on board. If you love Kale as much as I do, it’s difficult not to imagine it coated in a creamy Caesar dressing. There’s something so comforting about a classic Caesar…
Read MorePotato Salad with Arugula, Red Onions & Almonds
Potato salad is a “goes-with-everything” summer dish. Yet, the classic versions of potato salad can easily derail your diet with extra calories and fat. I love this mayo-free version that is made fun and unique with the addition of arugula. Arugula offers twice as much fiber as other greens, and it’s packed with disease-fighting antioxidants,…
Read MoreWhite Bean, Tomato & Kale Quesadillas
Like most people, I love a good quesadilla. Yet as much as I love quesadillas, all that cheese doesn’t make me feel so great. I can’t handle the subsequent belly bloat and waking up the next day looking puffier than Joan Rivers. I just can’t. So I apologize that there is nothing “queso” about these…
Read MoreKale Chips
Cheers to another delicious and healthy alternative! Growing up, the “everything” bagel was my go-to sandwich bread. I don’t eat those bagels anymore, not even the gluten-free variety, so I bring to you an alternative that is beyond good! The tried and true everything spice mix (that includes kosher salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, granulated…
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