These No Bake Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bites are perfect for travel, hikes, bike rides and mid-day snacks. They’re packed with all the good stuff, like oats, nuts, chia seeds, chocolate chips and raisins. I whipped up these Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bites last week and devoured them all within just a few days. They…
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Chia Seed and Turmeric Smoothie
Turmeric is going to be the hot new health trend this year — I promise you. This powerful spice detoxes your liver, has the ability to kill cancer cells in the body, and protects your brain from Alzheimer’s disease. Betchya didn’t know all of that, did you? Turmeric is most commonly used in curry and other ethnic dishes, so it might…
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses
As promised, today I’m sharing a very simple recipe for homemade pomegranate molasses. Some of you have reached out asking where to buy bottled pomegranate molasses, and admittedly, not all grocery stores carry it – not even all Whole Foods. Recently my go-to Whole Foods was out of it, so I considered making my own but assumed…
Pumpkin Hummus
Clearly I am hooked on making dips right now because today I bring you the most delicious Pumpkin Hummus recipe. If you’re one of those people obsessed with pumpkin-EVERYTHING as soon as fall hits, you’re going to love this hummus. Even if you’re not, I bet you’ll think this Pumpkin Hummus is A++++ (if I do say…
Avocado Hummus
Travis has been buying spicy avocado hummus from Whole Foods for the last few weeks and he is hooked on the stuff. I glanced at the ingredients on the package and thought, “Heck, I could just make this!” Since I am away for the next few weeks, I decided to try and make it for him before I…
Thai Celery Salad
We eat a lot of salads in our house, but it seems like we are always reaching for the same old ingredients. Last week I was craving a large bowl of leafy greens, but unfortunately the lettuce in our fridge had gone bad. We still had a whole lot of other green “things”, so I…
Homemade Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
I love basil SO much. It’s by far my favorite herb. Whenever I order pizza, I always request extra basil because it pairs so perfectly with marinara sauce. That’s probably why I love this new Tomato Basil Vinaigrette recipe so much. Tomatoes and basil are a winning competition and this homemade vinaigrette is perfect for…
Healthy Chickpea Blondies
These Healthy Chickpea Blondies are a vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free alternative to the classic Blondie recipe. You won’t even taste the chickpeas – promise! Recently, my friend from elementary school, Ben, reached out to me on Facebook after seeing my blog (Hi Ben!). I hadn’t heard from him in years, so when he asked me…
Charred Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salsa
This Charred Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salsa packs so much summer flavor into just one bite. By broiling the vegetables, you end up with a delicious charred texture that really brings out the flavor of each ingredient. It is the perfect dip to chow down on while you are firing up the grill this summer….
Mango Coconut Smoothie
Pretend you’re on a tropical island with this delicious Mango Coconut Smoothie recipe. It’s dairy-free, vegan, and protein packed to keep you going. Travis and I have a trip planned to Hawaii in about a month, so I have everything tropical on my mind. Mangoes were on sale at Whole Foods this weekend for 4/$5,…
Green Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts
These Green Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts are a healthy side dish that comes together in less than fifteen minutes and requires only three ingredients! {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan} Can we talk about green bean casserole for a second? I personally hate when people take green beans and smother them with unhealthy creams and…
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)
The first time I tried Muhammara was at Momed, a modern Mediterranean restaurant in Beverly Hills. I had never head of it before, but the waitress kindly let us sample some before we placed our order. Upon our first bites, Travis and I looked at each other with huge grins on our faces. We both LOVED…