Juice is my go to drink when I need to push the reset button. I really love the combination of cucumbers and apples for juice. I feel like my energy goes way up when drinking cucumber apple juice and I often seem somewhat more productive during the day. With all the amazing health benefits of drinking a […]
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Ingredients to Boost Nutrition in Any Smoothie
Smoothies are all the rave right now and for good reason. They can pack a great nutritional punch with all the right ingredients. Beyond the usual like fruits, nuts and seeds, juices or milk, a variety of ingredients can be blended into a smoothie to make it not only tasty but healthy and filling. I try […]
Health Benefits of Juicing
I am a heavy drinker. I mean a heavy drinker of water, green juices, green tea and kombucha. I always find myself with something to drink in my hand. I am not sure if I subconsciously do this to avoid overeating, but it works for me. Therefore, when I stumbled upon the health benefits of […]
Vanilla Cashew Cream
One of my favorite nuts is cashews, besides almonds of course. They are not only tasty, but just perfect for sweet and not so sweet dips, pies, vegan cheeses, homemade cashew milk and smoothies. I always have them on hand at home. I soak a large batch and after 4 hours, rinse them and pop them in the freezer for future use. So […]
Almond Pulp Bars
You just finished making almond milk or any nut/seed milk for that matter, and are left with the pulp. Please please don’t throw the pulp in the trash. There are so many recipes that you can create using the pulp. These almond pulp bars are a pinch to make and taste great. After making your nut […]
Chocolate Green Smoothie
I am a big green smoothie gal. Sometimes my smoothies are a bright green color and other times, the greens are hidden and you’d never know spinach or kale are on the ingredient list. Usually the latter is a great options for kids—that’s why this chocolate green smoothie recipe is a win win for everyone. […]
Hazelnut Butter Filled Chocolates
These small little chocolates are perfect to curb your sweet tooth craving. The hazelnut filling stays nice and creamy, while the chocolate is firm and crunchy. I am so happy they turned out the way they did. J.P was pleasantly surprised by my chocolate making skills, as was I! I have a few other flavors […]
Mint Balls
I am a big mint and chocolate fan. I think I may have mentioned this before. Have you tried my Mint Chocolate Smoothie or Mini Mint Cookies? All three of these recipes will be making an appearance over the next few weeks. I have never attempted to bake cookies using chickpeas, but since I am in […]