Crunchy almond butter chocolate bars

These crunchy almond butter chocolate bars are a quick and healthy dessert or treat idea. They’re gluten-free, only take 10 minutes of active prep, and can be easily tweaked for my vegan friends.  We could all go for a little sweet bite, right? To be honest, I just really needed something this weekend where I could…

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Buffalo chicken dip and Tuscan white bean dip (both dairy-free)

Hi friends! How are ya? I’m sorry for disappearing on ya this past week. It might have been the longest span in 12 years that I’ve gone without posting… including after the births of our children. (Oops.) I had grand plans to have posts pre-written before our cruise, but with the book manuscript deadline, it…

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Chickpea curry salad (easy make-ahead vegan lunch idea)

Hi friends! What a week it’s been over here. P came down with a horrible stomach bug. Thankfully, it only lasted 24 hours, but those 24 hours were intense. I’m over here surrounded by empty Pedialyte bottles, piles of laundry, and bags under my eyes while P is home from school another day, running around…

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Peppermint chocolate amazeballs

This protein-packed and portable snack are just like our favorite Christmas treats. It reminds me so much of peppermint bark minus the sugar crash. They’re a delicious and healthy little snack!  You guys. The most bananas thing ever happened: the Pilot, aka THE SCROOGE, said to me: “Hey, do you want me to take the…

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Raw brownies (gluten-free, vegan, 5 ingredients)

These raw brownies are the perfect healthy sweet treat or dessert option. They’re gluten-free, vegan, only contain 5 ingredients, and take less than 10 minutes to make. The best part: it’s a healthy brownie recipe with NO beans. I’m 100% on board with that.  I’ve been a bit of a chocolate monster lately. I say…

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Chickpea omelet (vegan, gluten-free)

Let us all retrieve the tiniest violins and play a very sad song in mourning…. let it be known that I haven’t had eggs in two weeks. If you know me, eggs are my favorite food in the entire world. With the exception of when P was a baby and we were trying to figure…

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Apple pie walnut baked oatmeal (gluten-free, vegan)

This apple pie baked oatmeal is gluten-free, vegan, and an incredibly delicious make-ahead breakfast option. This is perfect to make as part of meal prep for busy weekday mornings. Simply reheat and eat. 🙂 Hi friends! I hope you don’t mind that I’ll be sharing a bit more recipes over here. With the current gallbladder…

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Healthy homemade Almond Joy Bites Recipe

These Almond Joy copycat bars are healthy with zero refined sugar, are an awesome source of healthy fat, and taste just like the beloved candy. Get the gluten-free and vegan recipe below! Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but we can still eat all the chocolate. I have to tell you guys, I’m an…

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Healthy Vegan Artichoke Dip

This vegan artichoke dip is totally healthy, rich, and creamy. It uses vegan cream cheese for an awesome texture and is perfect to make in advance for any upcoming spring or summer dinner parties! Party Food Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! How’s the morning going? I’m coming up for air after all of the celebrating we’ve…

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Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake

This vegan, gluten-free chocolate mug cake recipe is an oldie but goodie from the blog days of yore. It’s been hiding on the blog in desperate need of a refresh – and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on the fudgey deliciousness of this 2-minute microwave chocolate mug cake – so it’s been revamped…

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Pumpkin pie mousse (low-carb and vegan!)

Hi friends! How are you? Hope you’re enjoying your Monday. What did you do this weekend? We had a huge party for the Pilot and Penelope -both of their birthdays are this week! – and it was so.much.fun. I’ll be recapping all of the festivities on the blog later this week. In the meantime, I…

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Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos (vegan, gluten-free)

This recipe uses jackfruit, which is an awesome vegan substitution for shredded meat. It has bold Mexican flavors, and is an easy and healthy dinner option! Hi friends! How are you? Hope you’re recovering from the long weekend and enjoying the day so far. Yesterday was a great day. The Pilot was off work, so…

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