This smoothie calls for coconut and cashew butter instead of banana to thicken it. It’s great for days when you’re out of banana but still want a calorie-rich smoothie. Young coconuts provide healthy fats and electrolytes; the cashew butter and hemp protein provide protein, and the strawberries bring a touch of sweetness and color. Strawberry-Cashew […]
Category Archives: Sweet Treats & Desserts
Delicious treats to satisfy your sweet tooth while still nourishing your body.
{Recipe} Cleansing Cranberry Apple Juice {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}
One day during my breastfeeding years, I wanted to use the bunch of fresh cranberries I had in the fridge and thought I’d search for a fresh cranberry apple juice recipe. I couldn’t find any that was raw, though, so I decided to make my own. I was pleasantly surprised by the end result – […]
{Recipe} Chocolate Chunk Banana Ice Cream with Walnuts {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}
Most people I know are big fans of the popular banana ice cream with chocolate chips and walnuts. I set out to create a recipe everyone would love just as much, but without refined sugars and questionable ingredients. A banana ice cream with chunks of dark chocolate, studded with fresh walnuts throughout that is also […]
{Recipe} Sweet Cherry Berry Protein Breakfast Bowl {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}
Are you ready to take your plant based workouts to the next level? With protein from the hemp seeds, amino acids from the spinach, potassium from the bananas, and vitamins and minerals from everything, you will have yourself a powerful muscle regenerating treat! Use coconut water for electrolytes, and throw in some dates for a […]
{Recipe} Easy Chocolate Coconut Macaroons {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}
These amazing macaroons take mere minutes to make, but taste better than those expensive raw macaroons you can get at health food stores. They are also a lot cheaper! Kids love making them, the hard part is keeping them from eating too much! Chocolate Coconut Macaroons Ingredients1/2 cup cacao powder1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened1/4 cup […]
{Recipe} Fertility Boosting Strawberry Goji Smoothie {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}
A true fertility potion, this smoothie features maca, goji berries, and Brazil nuts, all thought to increase fertility in both men and women. I threw in some strawberries, rich in PEA, also known as the “molecule of love”, and a variation without nuts for a lighter option. This recipe is adapted from my Amazon best-seller […]
{Recipe} Homemade Ginger Lemonade {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}
I have to be honest here, I’m not a big fan of drinking plain water. But give me teas, infusions, kombuchas, and lemonade, and I’ll drink gallons. This is one of my go to recipes in the summer. You can make a lot and keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days… If you don’t […]
{Recipe} Tropical Green Smoothie {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}
This delicious and sweet green smoothie is chock-full of antioxidants and vitamins. I love to use leftovers as a face mask as well, because of pineapple’s exfoliating properties! Tropical Green Smoothie Ingredients 3 cups leafy greens, such as spinach1 cup bananas, frozen1 1/2 cup strawberries, fresh and diced1 cup mango, frozen1 cup pineapple, fresh and […]
{Recipe} Easy Hazelnut Chocolate Bars {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}
Busy working on an all-consuming project, or just needing a quick pick-me up or sweet treat that loves you back? Keep yourself sharp and awake with a few bites of chocolate covered hazelnuts. So much better than those energy shots full of who-knows-what! This recipe is dedicated to my mom, whose favorite chocolate bars are […]
{Recipe} Whole Food Protein Smoothie with Strawberries
Protein powders are great and serve a purpose, and I’m definitely not one to turn my nose up at a premixed protein shake from the store – in fact, I have one almost every day. But I do love a good, wholesome, whole food smoothie with nutrition the way nature intended… As a packaged deal. […]