I don’t normally talk about myself much in blog posts, but since I’m publishing these strawberry chocolates as a Valentine’s Day recipe, it’s time I let you in on some good news: I’m engaged! It’s been about two weeks since the proposal, so needless to say, this Valentine’s Day feels extra special and romantic. Still,…
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Sweet & Smoky Flaxseed Hummus
I’d like to start off this blog post with a warning; this is NOT your average hummus recipe. It’s a “wow, oh my God, what is in this?” recipe. This Sweet & Smoky Flaxseed Hummus is bursting with flavor and packed with texture. Don’t get me wrong, I actually love my plain old “boring” hummus…
Superfood Goji-Cranberry Sauce
Confession: before recipe-testing this goji cranberry sauce, I had never cooked with fresh cranberries in my life. In fact, I don’t think I had ever even touched a fresh cranberry! I have always been intimidated by them, for no good reason. Deciding to make my own sauce this year was totally out of my comfort…
Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats
When I was young, my dad would tell me to be “neither for nor against anything.” As a grown woman, I disagree with this statement except when it comes to one thing: pumpkin spice lattes. It seems like these days you either have to be a PSL fanatic or a PSL hater. I am neither….
Turmeric Ginger Energy Balls
It’s officially fall, and here on Long Island we’ve already had some days that have felt more like winter! Now that the temperatures are starting to drop, I’m reminded of the two-part process it takes to keep warm in my little drafty house. Step one includes my cozy fleece robe and ugly slippers that I…
Blueberry Lavender Ice Pops
If you clicked on this blog post, that means you are probably in need of a nice cold treat. You’re hot, sun-kissed, and ready for something refreshing. Well these Blueberry Lavender Ice Pops are just the thing for those hot summer days. I love these ice pops because they are so easy (my favorite quality…
The Best Damn Pureed Rutabaga
This post was initially titled plain old “Pureed Rutabaga” but I felt like that just doesn’t do it justice. I’ve changed LIVES with this recipe. Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration, but I have changed many minds about rutabaga with this simple, six-ingredient recipe. Many of you reading probably have never cooked with rutabaga, or eaten…
Salted Maple Coconut Butter Cups
As someone who grew up on junky peanut butter cups, I love a good healthy alternative. Over the years I’ve made almond butter cups, cashew butter cups, you name it. This time, I’m making coconut butter cups. Coconut butter is a healthy fat and a great energy source (filled with those trendy MCTs!). It also contains…
Bourbon Cacao Vegan Milk Punch
Boozy. Creamy. Chocolate-y. Nutmeg-y. Holiday-y. Okay, I’m making up words now, but you get the point. This drink has everything you would want in a holiday cocktail, all rolled into one. BOURBON CACAO VEGAN MILK PUNCH. I used to make a vegan Bailey’s for the holidays every year, but since I stopped drinking coffee, I needed…
Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffin Bites
These Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins (or muffin bites if you have a mini cupcake pan) are deliciously moist, naturally sweet, and totally pop-in-your-mouth-able. Totally easy for the non-bakers out there and made with super simple ingredients. I’ve never been much of a baker (savory > sweet any day) but many moons ago, I worked at…
Sweet + Salty Roasted Chickpeas
On the quest for a new snack to have around the house, I’ve been playing around with roasted chickpeas and this combo is out of this world delicious. (It also makes the house smell prettay prettay prettay good.)
For my sweet and salty lovers out there, you are gonna love this one. The maple syrup brings the sweet, while Real Salt brings the salty. I’ve also added dried rosemary for a little savory in there too. I could literally (literally) eat this with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert.
5 Easy Swaps to Get More Nutrients Now
If you’re like me, you’re constantly trying to improve your eating habits and make healthier choices when you shop. With so much conflicting information out there, I thought I’d give you a starting place for a few easy swaps to get more nutrients and minerals in your diet asap. Check out my five recommendations below and get shopping! I’ve made all of these swaps and I hope you will too.
Emerald Energy Elixir
With the weather heating up as we transition into summer, I’ve been craving ice cold drinks in the morning. While I love cold brew coffee or iced tea, I find that I never seem to remember to get them going at night, leaving me with nothing ready to go in the mornings. I love this elixir recipe because it doesn’t require any heating over the stove, meaning I can throw it together in just a few minutes before work in the morning. Throw the ingredients in a blender and you’re done!
Vegan Strawberries & Cream Latte
Hellooo coffee lovers! I love coffee too, but you’ll almost never see me at the coffee shop, and here’s why. As a vegan, I struggle to enjoy drinking coffee out because most places only have soy milk or water-y artificially flavored nut milks as the only non-dairy options. Sure, it’s fun to go out with the girls for a coffee, but the milk options never taste good or blend in coffee, and I have to deal with those weird side-eye looks when the soy milk starts to separate and curdle…(vegans, you know what looks I’m talking about.)