vegan almond butter cookies

it’s cookie season!!   well, cookie season never ends but for a majority of us it kicks into high gear throughout the holiday season.   and as fun as the holidays can be, it’s also a well known time of the year that can sabotage the best of your health and wellness goals. not to be all debbie downer but this is a conversation i often have during coaching sessions, and it’s become a fun place to strategize.   together... Read More

date donut holes-the variety pack

alright, serious question…who in the world doesn’t like a treat every now and again? i obviously do as evidenced here, here, here and here. we weren’t desert wild at my house growing up but quite often a weekend morning would lend to a handpicked sweet roll plate from the local bakery. we fancied slicing them up for a sample plate and munching on them throughout the morning. these days fried doughy cake isn’t quite as exciting... Read More

not nutella

not nutella is a healthier version of the much loved nutella. it’s dairy-free, raw vegan, and one of my favorite healthy recipe hacks. it’s something i also enjoy packaging up in cute little jars with ribbons and sharing as gifts with family, friends, clients and students come holiday time. it’s a simple recipe (because, in my opinion, simple is always best) requiring 4 ingredients. a food processor, a pinch of patience and a dash... Read More

raw vegan pie crust

it is beginning to feel a bit like fall around here and fall makes me think of pie, more specifically the crust of pie. personally i have always been more interested in the pie crust than the actual filling and quite often that is the only part of the pie i’m interested in eating.  this is a healthy raw vegan pie crust recipe that consists of a walnut and pecan nut base and it is fruit sweetened with medjool dates, in my opinion not too much... Read More

wheat and gluten free raw vegan pizza

this is an exciting post for me because i am in love with this raw vegan veggie topped pizza recipe. everyone loves pizza, at least everyone i know loves pizza. seriously, who can resist a relaxing ‘pizza and  movie night’ now and again? pizzas are versatile, satisfying, and in my opinion, an excellent comfort food. the crust is a wheat and gluten free nut-based rawcipe i shared awhile back and i’ve topped it so many different ways... Read More

great guacamole

what would a great guacamole recipe be without a ripe raw food like the avocado? somewhere along the way i’ve read that on super bowl sunday nearly 8 million pounds of guacamole is eaten and for cinco de mayo it’s more like 14 million pounds! i’m not sure what the tally during world cup fever is but if you’ve been following the action you’re better off keeping track of how many times you hear the famous riff of this... Read More

raw vegan pizza crust

if you find you have been avoiding movie night with friends because the pizza is too tempting and you swore you’d never eat another piece, avoid no longer and make this healthy raw vegan pizza crust. made with nuts, seeds, fresh herbs and spices it makes for a great semi-thin crust pizza. cover with hurts like heaven cashew cheese spread, creamy ‘alfredo’ sauce, savory seed cheese or even dairy-free ranch dressing and add your... Read More

raw vegan valentine’s day chocolate chip cookies

valentine’s day is right around the corner and a simple heart shaped cutout healthy raw vegan cookie recipe is perfect for the celebration. the heart-shaped cookies are based on my reipce for cl’s living chocolate chip cookies with the addition of a cookie cutter. with many different heart-shaped cookie cutters available i choose the larger so i can share a little extra vitaminL with my loved ones this year on valentine’s day. what... Read More

raw vegan pecan breakfast bars

raw vegan pecan breakfast bars are a wheat, gluten and refined sugar free complement to any morning routine. the pecans are packed with vitamins, minerals and healthy fats and also add a sweet, buttery flavor that enhances the richness of the breakfast bar. don’t let the name confine these to morning consumption, their nutritional benefits are bold all day long and if you fancy the raw vegan pecan breakfast bars, be sure to check out the vegan... Read More

healthy vegan pear crumble

try a healthy vegan pear crumble for your next holiday gathering and there’s a good chance nobody will even notice it’s vegan, wheat free, gluten free, nut free and all that jazz. i love making this and taking it with me to festivities and get togethers, as it makes me feel comfortable knowing there will be a healthy dessert there i can snack on. it is sweet but contains no refined sugars and will not yo-yo your blood sugar levels while... Read More