Thanksgiving dinner. It’s one of those occasions many people look forward to all year long. But if you’re following a clean and healthy diet, traditional Thanksgiving stuffing can cause some anxiety because it’s basically a poo storm of processed bread, butter and table salt with no nutritional value. Never fear…your Fit Life Ninja is here with a …
Category: Healthy Recipes
Healthified Fudge (Free of Dairy, Gluten & Refined Sugar)
Every fall when the holiday season nears, health-sabotaging sweet treats start popping up everywhere. I love a sweet treat as much as the next girl, but I’m not willing to damage my health or end up feeling like crap for 3 days after eating them. So what’s a girl with a sweet tooth to do? In …
What You Need to Know About Cacao vs. Cocoa & A Simple DIY Dark Chocolate Recipe
When it comes to information about healthy food choices, there are many myths, inaccuracies and false statements floating around out there. One I hear all the time is: “Dark chocolate is good for you.” Well, here’s the thing about that… Depending on which dark chocolate product you’re looking at, it may contain a superfood ingredient …
Healthy Candy Corn Cups (Free of Dairy, Gluten & Refined Sugar!)
Some people consider candy corn to be the ultimate fall treat and a staple Halloween candy. But here’s the thing… Candy corn is a crap storm of refined sugar, corn syrup, artificial colors and synthetic flavors. EW! If you ask me, that is far from a treat. The goods news is you can make a 100% …
No-Bake Apple Cookies…Healthy, Simple & Delicious!
When you’re craving pancakes or doughnuts for breakfast, or when your sweet tooth is relentlessly screaming for a treat, don’t shoot your health-focused nutrition goals in the foot by eating processed food that’s full of health-sabotaging ingredients like refined sugar. Go for these clean, delicious and super simple apple cookies instead! HOW TO MAKE THEM …
No-Bake Pumpkin & Oat Ball Recipe
I love, love, love it when I find a recipe for a delicious and healthy sweet treat that requires ZERO baking time! You too? Then you’re going to love this healthful plant-based recipe for no-bake pumpkin & oat balls! Not only will these balls of YUM rock your tastebuds, they are free of gluten, dairy and …
Healthy 2-Ingredient Pancakes: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free & Refined Sugar-Free
When you’re short on time in the morning, I know how tempting it can be to grab something quick for breakfast. Unfortunately, most “grab-n-go” options involve a package with a laundry list of unhealthy ingredients and a hefty serving of refined sugar. In addition to containing health-sabotaging ingredients, these processed options will not keep you full for long, if at all, because they contain …
Easy Plant-Based Apple Crisp Recipe (No Dairy, Gluten or Refined Sugar!)
It’s the prime of apple season. You buy a big bag or bucket of apples with the best intentions of turning them into delicious recipes before they go bad. And what happens? You barely make a dent before they’re about to expire, and end up scrambling to figure out what to do with them so …
How To Make Quinoa Milk…Packed With Protein & Allergen-Free!
If you don’t consume dairy foods, are looking to reduce your dairy intake or are lactose intolerant like me, you’ve probably already explored the world of dairy-free milks. The most common healthy alternatives are almond milk, coconut milk and hemp milk. Unfortunately, when they are commercially produced, these milks include health-sabotaging ingredients like syrups for sweetening and carrageenan …
Pumpkin Spice Latte (100% Natural, Dairy Free & No Refined Sugar!)
Oh coffee, sweet coffee. If loving you is wrong, I don’t want to be right! The good news is there’s nothing wrong with loving coffee if you prepare it the right way, so it doesn’t harm your health. This is especially true when it comes to seasonal treats like pumpkin spice lattes. The creamy pumpkin-tastic drinks you’ll …