Just because you’re following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a hearty and delicious burger. This burger recipe based with quinoa, mushrooms and green veggies is a great example! It’s filling, tastes amazing and is loaded with nutritional goodness and plant-based protein. Plus, it’s a great dish for sneaking in extra veggies without …
Category: Healthy Recipes
No-Bake, Nut-Free “Peanut” Butter Balls
Have you ever wished you could just suck the peanut butter filling out of a Reese’s peanut butter cup or Easter egg candy? Better yet, would you like to enjoy a serving of it without destroying your clean-eating goals or consuming any actual peanuts? Good news! You can make your own “peanut” butter filling balls …
Nutrition Blast Salad – Super Easy To Make!
The “diet” industry loves keeping us on our toes by constantly changing the “rules” about what we should eat. One day, fat is the worst thing you can consume. The next day, protein is king. And the day after that, carbs are the devil incarnate and a high-fat diet will solve all the world’s problems. …
Easy Plant-Based Mayo Recipe
When it comes to healthy eating, my rule of thumb is this: If I can find any given item on my grocery list all ready-to-go in a store and it is totally clean and nutritious, I will gladly buy it. I don’t need to be a hero and make everything from scratch. However, if I …
Roasted Maple & Cinnamon Chickpeas
Beautifully loaded with fiber and protein, chickpeas are destined for so much more than just hummus! They are fantastic in soups, salads and mashed up with avocado for veggie dip or smearing on gluten-free bread. This incredibly simple recipe for roasted maple and cinnamon chickpeas will convince you that they can also be a craveable, crunchy snack. Think of …
Plant-Based Chocolate Recipe (Just 3 Natural Ingredients!)
If you’re a chocolate lover or have one in your life, you know how powerful chocolate cravings can be. Many people think that if you eat dark chocolate, it’s totally fine…because we hear all the time that “dark chocolate is good for you.” Well, here’s the thing about that… Depending on which dark chocolate product …
Easy Veggie Slaw (Clean, Healthy & Delicious!)
This veggie slaw makes a great addition to any bbq, potluck or other social gathering. It’s a crisp, colorful and tangy side dish that also tastes great as a topping on tacos and black bean burgers. Better yet, it doesn’t require any mayo or unhealthy elements like sour cream, making it a clean dish that …
Crunchy Ground Flaxseed Crackers – Easy & Delicious!
When I first started studying nutrition, I dove headfirst into the world of “superfoods.” You’ve probably heard that term before, but let’s take a quick look at what it actually means. Superfoods are extremely rich in nutrition (like loads of vitamins and minerals) that help you achieve better health, prevent chronic disease and make you …
Cinnamon Health Benefits & Ceylon Vs. Cassia
Cinnamon is a powerful spice that has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years. It is used daily in many cultures (and in my kitchen), because of the many health benefits it provides due to its high level of protective antioxidants. Plus, it has a slightly sweet and warming taste that’s super …
Simple Buckwheat Bread Recipe (100% Plant-Based & Gluten-Free!)
When you think of making homemade bread, what picture comes to mind? For me, it used to be a painful process of endlessly kneading dough and a huge mess with flour everywhere. Then I discovered this amazingly simple recipe for homemade buckwheat bread, and found out it doesn’t have to be painful or messy at …