On busy mornings, or when I’ve had an unsatisfying lunch, I like to make a quick protein shake. Filled with protein, healthy fat, and amazing flavor, it always leaves me happy!
Category Archives: Drinks & Smoothies
Because hydration doesn’t have to be boring!
{Recipe } Equinox Spice Latte {Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Raw Option}
A few years ago, my friend Kristen of the popular blog Kristen’s Raw posted a picture of her daughter with a nice cup of something they called “Equinox Latte.” It sounded amazing, and I craved one right away. Since flying to Arizona was out of the question, I pulled some spices out of the cupboard […]
{Recipe} Healing & Soothing Ginger Tea with Honey
]Is someone coming down with a cold? Quick! Grab the elderberry tincture, and give it to everyone in the house. And, make this warming, soothing, healing tea. Fragrant with freshly boiled ginger, and sweet with the addition of Manuka honey, it’s a favorite with everyone including the kids. Add vitamin C and lemon juice for […]
{Guest Post} Moringa Matcha + Finding Balanced Nutrition after Disordered Eating by Carly Morgan Gross
This week, I’m delighted to share a guest post from the radiant Carly Morgan Gross. Carly is a certified holistic nutritionist, detoxification specialist, and eating psychology coach who helps sensitive women fall in love with their bodies, revolutionize their health, and transform their relationship with food. You can find out more about her on her […]
{Recipe} Strawberry Pineapple Protein Shake (Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free)
Smoothies save my life several times a day. I once broke the top of the VitaMix‘s carafe, and had to send it to the company to get a new one. Well, I wrote to them a week later and said there was no way I could be without my blender for even a day. So […]
{Recipe} Refreshing Cranberry Drink – Hydrate and Prevent UTI’s :-)
When Franklin was little, I made a bad batch of coconut kefir. I could totally tell it was off, so don’t worry about it happening to you. You’ll know! You’ll open the jar and recoil in horror. Well, I don’t like to throw food away. I will finish everyone’s plates at the restaurant, and eat […]
Apple Pie Spice Kombucha Floats Recipe
Here in the US, Spring is upon us. All of a sudden, hot desserts don’t seem so appealing, but a cold scoop of ice cream becomes just what we need to get through the day. And why not? Ice cream is such a nourishing food when made from quality ingredients. With vitamin D, B12, beautifying […]
Mango Papaya Smoothie with Green Powder
I’m not a picky eater; I love pretty much everything. But papaya? Forget it. I tried eating some when I was pregnant with Franklin, since it’s supposed to help with heartburn, but no. But last week, we ended up with a papaya. Oh, what to do? I don’t like papaya, but I really don’t like […]
[Recipe] Immunity No-Pumpkin Spice Shake
I posted this picture on Facebook last week, asking who wanted the recipe. You guys were enthusiastic about it, so here it is! This shake gets its immunity boosting powers from the organic Immunity Blend Mushroom Powder from Essential Living Foods. Back when I was running an online raw food store, I ordered a lot from […]
Chia Seed Milk Recipes: Mango Chia Milk and Strawberry Chia Milk
Here are a couple of recipes I’m sharing with you as part of my giveaway for 2 lbs of chia seeds (you can enter below, but hurry, it ends soon!) Sometimes, you have no time for nut milk and puddings. The solution? Chia seed milk! These 2 chia seed milk recipes are ready in under […]