Vegan Pumpkin Chili: The Best Ever!
Fall always calls for warming, cozy recipes, and what says cozy better than chili?! I've been on a non-animal protein kick lately, so I went with a vegan chili. And of course with it being Fall, I had to add a fun twist the pumpkin! What else do you need to create the perfect fall meal? Vegan Chili Done Right! For this chili, I decided to go with Lupini Beans as the main protein source. I love the brand Brami Beans, and I went with the hot chili pepper flavor of course! Always have to add some heat! I love these beans...
Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin season is officially back, even though summer is over (sigh), I'm still ecstatic about this. Pumpkin baking is also ALWAYS something I can get behind! :) Per usual, I was craving a sweet fall treat and wanting everything pumpkin so of course I needed to make a delicious pumpkin cookie. As with a majority of my recipes, this is gluten and grain free, sugar free and dairy free. This can easily be made vegan as well! I'm a firm believer that eating healthy should not only feel good, but taste good too - and these fit the bill on all...
Crunchy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Is there anything better than a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie? For me, it truly takes it out of the park when they're paleo, sugar free, grain free and dairy free - which these are! My sweet tooth is no joke, and these totally fulfill that. Don't get me wrong, I love a chewy chocolate chip cookie, but there's something special about an extra crunchy one too, don't ya think?! Let's get right into it! Paleo Sweetness Done Right Something that is always taken into consideration in my baking is what type of sweetener I'm going to use. In the wellness space,...
Purely Plant Based Proteins!
Lately I've been craving a more plant centric diet, which hasn't ever really been the case for me in the past. I've always loved steak, chicken, fish, etc. That being said, this came as a change for me and I was forced to do some research and look a big deeper into where I could get protein from outside of your typical meat or fish sources. So naturally, I'm sharing all of my knowledge with you! Protein Packed Plants! Obviously I love to get specific with you guys, so I'm going to share with you my favorite sources of plant based protein: Hemp...
Lightened Up Chinese Chicken Salad
"Chickity China the Chinese chicken , you have a drumstick and your brain stops tickin'"...
Low-Carb Chicken Chimichangas
Can you believe it? A HEALTHY chimichanga? Well, ya better. This chimichanga recipe is not only low carb, but they're also down right delicious. Honestly these are just a new staple in our house and the sauce I made with it - don't even get me started! Let's fiesta right on into this recipe!! Chimichangas & Ditching the Deep Fry Traditionally when you think of Chimichangas, you think of the deep fried goodness that comes along with it. Thankfully with modern technology we can now turn to our oil-less air fryer to be the life saver in making everything 100x more tasty. Not...
Better-for-You (Broccoli) Hash Browns
If you're anything like me, then broccoli is probably one of your go-to veggies to prepare, ALWAYS. A bad thing? Not necessarily. Boring? Most likely! Of course there are different seasonings you can prepare your broccoli with, but how about different forms? I was thinking about all the different uses of cauliflower the other day and thought, hey - broccoli probably has those same abilities considering the texture and shape! With this thought, I got experimenting! [gallery type="masonry" columns="2" size="large" ids="2429,2432"] Broccoli, But Better! Especially if you're a mom, I think you will be OBSESSING over this recipe. It's a way for you...
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
It's April which obviously means that Easter (or Passover) is right around the corner! For me, Easter means Carrot Cake - literally one of my favorite items to eat on earth! Carrots in general are one of my favorite foods if I'm being honest. I've been on a real carrot kick lately and I'm not mad about it. Actually, I'm pretty damn excited about it because you guys will LOVE these Carrot Cake Bliss Balls! I love Carrots & I Carrot Lie! On a level of one to cheesy how corny was that title?! LOL. I love a good pun. But...
High Fiber (Low Budget) Seed Crackers
Soooo I have a confession: I've been sightly addicted to Erewhon's selection of seed crackers lately. Why may I feel guilty about this? Considering they're about $8 a bag, that's why. :) I decided that they're such simple ingredients that there's no way I couldn't make these high fiber seed crackers myself. Lucky for you all, I made them and they turned out INSANE! These will definitely be a weekly staple for months to come! Budget Friendly Seeds! One of the best parts about these crackers is how simple they are. Also, they can really be flavored to your liking, but I've...
Better for you (Chipotle) Burrito Bowls
Hands down Nick's favorite meal he ALWAYS wants for lunches or dinner are my healthy for you Chipotle Burrito Bowls. The amazing part? They're SO EASY and make you look like a little Suzie Home Maker! As with everything, a few healthy swaps and you're good to go. I'll walk you through the process, so don't fret! Chipotle Burrito Bowl Swaps Let's start with the base as if we were actually at Chipotle, shall we? They serve you typical rice. If you're in my household, you get a very nourishing, fiber packed Cauliflower rice. With all the seasonings, you would never know...