Let’s face it, granola is one of those “go to” snacks similar to trail mix we all love to reach for during our busy days. This Low-Fat Cinnamon Nut Granola will definitely be one of your favorite snacks once you try it. However, this…
Snacks
Banana Chip Almond Butter Muffins
Warm and comforting with a touch of sweetness and whole grain goodness, these Banana Chip Almond Butter Muffins are a dessert worthy treat healthy enough for breakfast. Once you’ve made a batch, breakfast becomes a breeze. I know you all want easy so that’s…
Bitchin’ Sauce Original Recipe
I’m very excited to share this bitchin sauce recipe for with you for the simple fact it’s amazing. Bitchin’ Sauce has been on my radar for quite some time. And, guess what, it’s one of the most popular recipes on the site! We live…
Heart Healthy Chocolate Hummus
Yep, you read it right, Chocolate Hummus. This was a great discovery for me because I love a little chocolate but it usually comes with too much sugar and fat. Now we can enjoy all of the heart-healthy goodness of chocolate without the extra…
Vegan Yogurt Parfait with Berries & Granola
Eating a plant-based vegan breakfast just got easier with this Vegan Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Granola. Starting out your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast sets you up right by providing healthy fruit plus little crunchy carbs and creamy unsweetened yogurt. And,…
Roasting Nuts and Seeds at Home
If you haven’t thought about it before, you might consider roasting your own nuts and seeds at home because store-bought nuts and seeds are typically coated with oil. When you make them at home you can skip the oil and dry roast them instead….
Chai Spice Apple Muffins
Eating Chai Spice Apple Muffins for breakfast is a given, but they are also yummy for a snack when the munchies hit or even for dessert. These delicious muffins are made with good-for-you ingredients such as old-fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, apples and a…
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This roasted red pepper dip is sure to please any of your guests, plant-based or not! If you want a burst of flavor and a dip with no-added-fat – then this is for you! Flavorful roasted red pepper blended with heart-healthy walnut to bring on…
V-8 Smoothie
I have a smoothie almost daily. This recipe is a green powerhouse and called a V-8 Smoothie because it has 8 vegetables. Well technically, I think avocado is a fruit. This smoothie would be perfect for a snack, or as a hydrating plant powered…
Overnight Chia Oats
Mornings can be stressful and these overnight chia oats are a great solution to the morning rush! They help keep you on track and when you make several servings at a time, your week is set. Not only that, the addition of chia seeds…
High Protein Trail Mix
If you’re like most people, you find it hard to wait for your next meal, but you don’t want to blow your healthy diet. If you have a handful of this high protein trail mix, it’ll help you over the hump and stop cravings in…
Oil-Free Chips (video)
Having the option for oil free chips when on a plant based diet is a must. Probably one of the most addicting snacks, that we all grew up eating are chips. Who doesn’t love munching on the crunchy and salty goodness of a delicious…
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Like a taste of fall, this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is creamy, comforting and full of feel-good ingredients. Sweet, delicious, full of fiber and good for you beta-carotene that nourishes your skin, the largest organ of your body! Feel free to add a handful of…
Mint Chocolate Smoothie
One of my favorite flavors of ice cream used to be Mint Chocolate Chip. And, this plant-based smoothie version is just as good. You can even make it thicker and serve as ice cream. You won’t believe how frozen banana takes on the texture and…
Carrot Chocolate Chip Cookies (video)
Sometimes cravings get to me. Even when I’ve had a full meal, the urge for something sweet takes over. Do you know what I mean? What’s a healthy food blogger to do? Make these dynamite-for-you, sweet and satisfying cookies that you can have any…