When it comes to kid friendly snacks it could be challenging to compete with prepackaged, highly processed, sugary snacks that get so much exposure. However I have a feeling that this tasty snack from “Plant Powered Families -Over 100 Kid-Tested, Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes “ will quickly become your kid’s favorite . “This idea came to…
“I just don’t have the time to make those complicated meals.” Okay, I get it, making a fresh, wholesome plant-based meal every breakfast, lunch and dinner sounds little overwhelming, especially if your life is already packed, you work long hours, you’ve got kids, fitting in regular workouts, etc. So today we are featuring a super quick and nutritious recipe…
Baked apples stuffed with oats, coconut and cinnamon. Like little individual apple crisps without all the added fuss of cutting and peeling the apples. A simple, healthy treat that you can have even for breakfast 😉 Print No fuss apple “crisp” , great as a dessert and healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast Prep Time…
I have a confession to make. For a large part of my life I was having a love affair with cheese. Not just any cheese, but real, wholesome European kinda cheese. I am blaming my parents for this addiction because growing up cheese formed an important staple of our daily diet. I mean the Czech kitchen…
Today we have a treat for you! When I came across this creation from www.micibakes.com I knew I had to share it with all of you. Andie, who is the chef, photographer, tasting guinea pig, content manager and web designer of her blog has a wonderful collection of simple, yummy and nutritious recipes. Plus her photos are so…
One afternoon while doing some work on the site a certain someone (ahem… Zuzana) kindly requested some cookies and the only ingredient she recommended was organic pumpkin puree so heres what I came up with! They are super quick, easy and tasted great of course! Interesting how I am always praised for how good of a…
This Quiche is one of my favorite go-to breakfast/dinners when it is time to mix things up at the house! It is just over-the-top delicious, easy to make, tasty and healthy. Instead of using normal pastry for a crust, I used sweet potatoes which tastes divine, is way healthier and makes this dish gluten-free if you…
This week we were lucky enough to have Tessa over at Salted Plains contribute this recipe post. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Salted Plains, read on. Created by the talented Tessa Fisher, baking enthusiast and school counselor, adopted a gluten-free diet to eliminate severe migraines. Tessa’s success has inspired her to share her love of gluten-free…
Dragon fruit also known as pitaya, these fun-looking fruits contain around 60 calories each and are rich in vitamin C, B1, B2 and B3, and minerals such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus. And that’s not all. This is definitely one of the best “super fruits” out there. Print Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Servings…
I had a bunch of very ripe bananas hanging in the fruit basket and knew it was time to either use them or freeze them for smoothies. Inspired by my crossfit friends I decided to take the challenge and create paleo friendly banana bread. The mission was to come up with a banana bread using…
Have you ever tried this exotic fruit? There are two main types of persimmons, the Fuyu and Hachiya. While most recipes will specify which to use, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the difference. Fuyus are squatty, round and crisp and can be eaten like an apple or pear. Hachiyas, on the other…
The good news about this quiche recipe is that it literally just takes a few minutes to whip up. No crust necessary. It is great for brunch or even those nights when you want breakfast for dinner! This nutrient-packed quiche is a delicious way to amp up your greens. The base of this quiche is packed…
When you CRAVE a rich, decadent chocolate treat but don’t want to blow your day with preservatives and sugar, this easy vegan chocolate avocado pudding recipe is the one to reach for! It is so creamy and oh-so-healthy! It has the nutritional goodness of raw cacoa powder and avocado, without added sugar or dairy, making it diabetic friendly! You…
Vegan Gluten Free Granola Awe granola… I love making granola – it’s not only easy, it makes a large batch for those moments when you need to grab something on the run or best of all sit and enjoy in your pj’s on a rainy Sunday :)When I think about granola or muesli, it reminds me of…
It is packed full of all the nutrients you need – pretty much a blended meal with a little energy boost from green tea and matcha! 🙂 1 stem of kale 1 small head of Broccoli 1/2 cup blueberries 1 banana 1 1/2 cups chilled green tea 1 tsp matcha powder *optional – 1 scoop…