If you have never tried black bean brownies, it's time! These Black Bean Brownie Bites are as rich and decadent as any regular brownie recipe, yet they are vegan, gluten-free, and filled with nutrients. A standard brownie cannot make that claim. I dare you to make these black bean brownies and not ...
Vegan Recipes
5-ingredient Blender Muffins-15 Ways
These 5-ingredient flourless blender muffins are like magic! You won't believe how tasty they are and they are made with NO flour, NO oil, and NO refined sugar! When I first heard someone talk about "blender muffins" it sounded too good to be true. You really just put 5 ingredients in a blender, ...
The BEST Vegan Chocolate Cake
Looking for the BEST Vegan Chocolate Cake in all of the land? Look no further because you have found it! Well, kids, today I'm bringing you something amazing you can bake for the one you love on Valentine's Day. Or Saint Patrick's Day. Or Mother's Day. Someone's birthday? Yes, this is the ...
Clean Eating No Bake Brownies
Looking for a healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving? These Clean Eating No Bake Brownies will do the trick! Heads up! This recipe was first published in April 2013. I'm republishing in February 2018 with updated photos and a photo tutorial showing how to make these Clean Eating No Bake ...
Coconut Oil Roasted Beets (AKA Vegetable Candy!)
If you're wondering how to cook beets to make them taste like vegetable candy, you need to know that roasted beets are the BEST. Read on! This post was first published Sept. 2015. Recipe card was updated 2018. So, yes. I put both the words beets and candy in the title of this post. Candy ...
Quinoa Vegetable Stew Recipe
This Quinoa Vegetable Stew is the ultimate healthy comfort food! Vegan, gluten free, and full of nourishing vegetables, it's hearty and filling. Heads up! This post was first published January 2012. Photos have been updated and recipe notes to reflect variations I've made through the years. ...
Detox Smoothie Recipe
Are you feeling lousy and need a reset? This Detox Smoothie Recipe will help naturally flush toxins out of your body! Hey, hey! Before I get to today's post, I want to make sure you know about the Ultimate Healthy Meal Planning Bundle that is on sale this week only! This resource has everything ...
Favorites 2017
Every year, I publish a "Most Popular" post, showing which posts and recipes were the most viewed from the year. The problem is, year after year, the list doesn't change all that much. One or two new recipes may break into the list each year, but it's not that exciting to see a list that barely ...
Lemony Broccoli Salad
This Lemony Broccoli Salad is the perfect way to detox and restart after you've indulged a little too much! Heads up! I originally published the recipe for this Lemony Broccoli Salad in January 2013. Photographs have been updated. It's okay if you feel like you need to hit the restart ...
Root Vegetable and Red Bean Stew
This Root Vegetable and Red Bean Stew makes a nourishing, vegan dinner that's quick enough to make on weeknights! Heads up! This post was originally published December 2010. Pictures were updated 2017. With Christmas quickly approaching, this is an easy, stick-to-your ribs type meal that won't ...
Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe
This Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe is made without refined sugar and is a delicious winter treat! It is cold outside and the snow just keeps coming. I am trying to embrace the season with the classic foods and drinks that scream winter, like soups, meals made with seasonal vegetables, and ...
Chocolate Covered Apple Turkey Pops
These Chocolate Covered Apple Turkey Pops are a fun, healthy, and CUTE Thanksgiving treat for the kids!I have a confession to make. I’m not really a fun food kind of mom. It’s not because I have anything against turning food into something creative. Actually, I see fun food creations and I think, ...