I love Mediterranean food, especially falafel. It’s a crispy and delicious ball or patty made simply of chickpeas (or other beans) and seasonings. Unfortunately, the falafel made in most restaurants is deep-fried. And restaurants typically use hydrogenated oils that tolerate high heat to do make it happen. Why is this a problem? Foods cooked in …
Category: Healthy Recipes
Plant-Based Whipped Cream Recipe (Just 3 Ingredients!)
Have you ever bought one of those cans of whipped cream from the store, brought it home, given it a good shake, tilted your head back and sprayed a giant gob in your mouth? Yep, me too. Once I discovered I am horribly lactose intolerant and can’t consume dairy unless I want to be sick …
2-Ingredient Frozen Pineapple Whip Recipe (100% Clean & Dairy Free!)
Have you ever heard of the magical treat served at Disneyland called “Dole Whip?” It’s a refreshing frozen treat that tastes like pineapple soft serve ice cream, and it’s known for totally hitting the spot on a warm day. You can easily create this magical treat right in your own kitchen with two natural ingredients. …
Crispy Oven Fries – No Oil Needed!
Contrary to popular belief, white potatoes are loaded with nutritional value that can deliver notable health benefits. They are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and a solid source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin and fiber. They also have a variety of phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients) that provide antioxidant activity to fight free …
How To Make Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
If you’re strict about keeping your diet super clean or if you follow a gluten-free diet, you may find it challenging to make recipes that call for bread crumbs or any type of breading. The good news is you can easily make you’re own “bread crumbs” with just a few simple ingredients…and none of them …
Easy Bean & Beet Dip Recipe
I created this recipe to solve 3 problems: Beets are one of the most nutritious foods around, yet not a lot of people eat them on a regular basis…or at all. Dip is one of those condiments that tends to be very unhealthy when you buy it in stores. It’s typically loaded with unhealthy fat …
Easy Plant-Based Cheese Recipe (Gluten & Nut-Free!)
Until my mid-30’s, I felt sick to my stomach on a daily basis. Every.Single.Day. Finally, I realized that I’m lactose intolerant. Once I completely cut dairy out of my diet, I felt better within a matter of days… My stomach felt peaceful for the first time in years, my skin cleared up and my seasonal …
Cherry Limeade Recipe
We hear all the time that it’s not a good idea to drink a lot of fruit juice, because it’s high in sugar and doesn’t contain one of the most advantageous parts of the fruit – the fiber. And that’s absolutely true. It’s also important to note that many drinks sold as “fruit juice” have …
Power Seed Energy Bars Recipe
Energy bars have become extremely popular for a quick grab-n-go snack to power up for a workout, a hectic morning commute or a day full of meetings. They’re also great for when you’re ravenous and need something to eat RIGHT NOW! The problem is, a lot of “energy bars” on the market are loaded with …
Plant-Based Meatball Recipe (Simple & Gluten-Free!)
Just because you’re following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a plate of delicious meatballs. This simple meatball recipe based with lentils is a great example! It’s filling, tastes amazing and is loaded with nutritional goodness and plant-based protein. Plus, it totally hits the spot when you’re having a spaghetti-and-meatballs craving. THE RECIPE …