Grain Free Buffalo Cauliflower
First of all, you just absolutely cannot go wrong with Buffalo anything in my opinion, let alone grain free buffalo cauliflower! My inspiration for this dish was the classic buffalo chicken wrap, but since I'm not eating meat ATM, I wanted to make a cauliflower version and of course a healthier version all around. Read on to learn the deets! Let's Health-ify That! I've been loving sharing how I make a version of anything that will 'love you back' if you catch my drift, so I'm going to do just that. Take you through how my brain works in finding healthy subs...
Black Bean Vegan Enchiladas
Enchiladas are easily one of my favorite ways to enjoy Mexican food, but often I'm only ordering fajitas when I'm out as they're the safest bet ingredient wise at a restaurant. However, the beauty of being in my own kitchen is that I know EVERYTHING that goes into my vegan enchiladas - my favorite part! I'm going to give you a peek inside how my brain works with "healthify-ing" any typical dinner, read on! Vegan Enchiladas Made Healthy! Your typical enchilada will be loaded with cheese, on a typical flour or corn tortilla, and you're not entirely sure what oils and spices...
Granola Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These cookies were actually a beautiful mistake :) don't you love it when that happens?! These Granola Butter Cookies with chocolate chunks are absolutely to die for, clean and super minimal ingredients. Truly, my niece London could make these they're so easy! Healthy Cookie Swaps Whenever you typically hear about cookies, our brains usually go to an unhealthy belief. "There is no way a cookie can taste good and be healthy." But I'm here to debunk that myth! And it also doesn't need to be super complicated either. Here is how I typically go about making any healthy (and better for...
Healthy Tomato Soup
Campbell's Soup has nothing on this healthy tomato soup! I don't know about you, but when I think of a comforting, nostalgic meal my mind immediately goes to tomato soup and grilled cheese. What's not so amazing about Campbell's Tomato Soup? The ingredients! Learn more about those below. Tomato Soup Ingredients When you think of your nostalgic soup, you probably don't think of fake ingredients, right? Which is exactly the reason that this recipe should replace that childhood favorite for you. Here's a peek at the ingredients: Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Wheat Flour, Water, Contains Less Than...
PurelyPope Microwave English Muffin
This recipe was adapted as a quicker, on the go version of my PurelyPope Bagels, which you can find here! But this? It's the easiest, Microwave English Muffin recipe that is both high in fiber and protein, to keep you fueled throughout your busy day! Personally, when I was working in an office, I was always rushing out the door in the AM. I'm a huge fan of my sleep and I cannot sacrifice my healthy eating either. This is the best of BOTH worlds. In the essence of time, let's hop right int it! English Muffin Done Right! When looking at a...
Vegan Pepper Poppers
These vegan pepper poppers are a crowd favorite! And I'm not just saying that, they've been a hit at multiple family parties - filled with family members who don't eat healthy BTW! IMO that's the biggest tell tale of a fool proof recipe. I also take pride in 'health-ifying' classic recipes, and these vegan pepper poppers were no exception! Typically poppers are filled with a heavy saturated fat and not so good for you meet. These are filled with yummy veggies and good for you fats - what's not to love?! Vegan Pepper Poppers Done Right! Most pepper poppers don't actually call for...
Healthy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Shocker alert: I made another pumpkin recipe! To be specific, healthy pumpkin cinnamon rolls! I know you all love it just as much as I do so they will continue to come until December hits in which case my holiday themed dishes will be in full FORCE! Cinnamon rolls have always been a decadent morning treat, one that really has always transported me to the holiday and colder months to be specific. I thought, hmmm why don’t we make these for Thanksgiving morning? But make them healthy so they can count as a nutritious breakfast too? With that, the gluten free,...
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...
Healthy Pumpkin Donuts
Sweets play a huge role in my life, and I typically like to start my day off on a sweet note as well. This fall, I've been craving warm recipes constantly vs. my typical smoothie bowl or greek yogurt bowl. More specifically - PUMPKIN DONUTS! Something about the smell of pumpkin spice donuts through the house makes for an amazing start to the day. Call me basic with all of these pumpkin/fall themed recipes, but I just can't help it! Specifically, I remember always LOVING going pumpkin picking and getting the pumpkin spice donuts as a special treat. One thing I...