Almond Joy Bars

Is your sweet tooth nudging you? These little bites of oh so yummy coconut, almonds and chocolate will take care of the cravings you might be having for all the Halloween candy that we see in the stores this time of year. If you are new to raw desserts, you’ve gotta try this one! They…

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Peanut Coconut Sauce

Never underestimate the power of a tasty all-purpose sauce, like this peanut coconut sauce. Some people love ketchup, others love ranch. In our home, this peanut coconut sauce is king. Over the years, I’ve experimented with several peanut sauce recipes and this one is my favorite. It comes together in the whiz of a food processor…

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Summer Veggie Bowl with Honey Mustard Dressing

Fresh veggie bowls are the perfect summer meal. For a light and easy one bowl meal, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, basil, broccoli, corn, quinoa and avocado give this recipe that light summer freshness we all need in the hot weather. Minimal clean up, full of flavors and good for…

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Strawberry Arugula Salad with Lemon Roasted Chickpeas

Salad is always my summer obsession. Variety isn’t just the spice of life, it will also keep you from falling into a food rut. People often tell me that they love salad but get bored with the same old version they always make. When you get bored of garden salads, this salad has it all. …

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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…

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Flat 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…

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My 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…

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Kale 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…

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Potato 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,…

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White 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…

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