chocolate avocado pudding snack packs

smooth, creamy and rich chocolatey chocolate avocado pudding snack packs are a top notch treat. they are a raw vegan, dairy free indulgent treat using maple syrup as sweetener. back in the day the chocolate pudding snack pack was a highlight of my brown bag lunch. i loved them. absolutely LOVED them. chocolate avocado pudding snack packs are so good they will leave you dancing around like you were watching the pistons play. and who doesn’t... 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

cold-brewed iced coffee concentrate

are you a fan of summertime iced coffee drinks but don’t always want to run past your favorite shop to pick it up? no worries, i’ve always got your back with a do-it-yourself cold-brewed iced coffee hack. more chill for the dog days of summer. this iced coffee hack takes 5-10 minutes of effort to put together and 8-12 hours of waiting as it brews. beware, it’s a high octane concentrate that could potentially knock your caffeine... Read More

gleaming the cube

unlimited hours in the kitchen to create one beautiful healthy meal after another would make it an easy task to keep ourselves healthy. let’s get real, that kind of time on a consistent basis is rare and as we slide into summer, spare time becomes even more challenging to find. my heat beating, money and time conserving, chill everything summertime vibe? cube it. gleam every cube….make every cube gleam because i have limited space in... Read More

baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries salad

baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries is my current go-to fresh summer salad recipe. recently i took a great road trip to santa fe, new mexico with my mother and aunt who were visiting from wisconsin. i was a santa fe first timer and it is an inspiring area to say the least. after a long morning of exploring the plaza we decided to walk back to our villa to fill up on a healthy lunch and catch a refreshing swim before walking... Read More

fruit smoothie bowl

smoothie bowls are a twist on your daily smoothie routine. this particular fruit smoothie bowl has been waking me up lately and it kicks the day off in a sweet and nourishing way. it’s a quick and easy no fuss meal that, when eaten on an empty stomach, will digest easily and almost immediately. i use frozen bananas as the base and the fruits of your choice will make a perfect topping. in the picture i’ve used fresh kiwi, mango, black and... Read More

raw vegan cool ranch kale chips

everybody and their brother is busy making kale chips these days and cool ranch kale chips will not disappoint your taste buds. chip snacking can be a tough habit to break, as many of the people i’m coaching would agree, but mostly we’re looking for a mindless crunch. in my opinion kale chips fill that need with a healthy dose of nutrition and kale chips are a great healthy snack that will help you add more leafy greens to your daily... Read More

homemade raw vegan ranch dressing

ranch dressing, which is loved by adults and children, is a very common dip for vegetables, chips and wraps. it also makes for a great salad dressing to top your greens. homemade raw vegan ranch dressing tastes like the ranch dressing i remember but lacks the mayonnaise, buttermilk or sour cream many recipes will call for. it is also nut-free for those of you working around nut allergies! this is a healthy version of america’s favorite sauce... 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

strawberry coconut green smoothie

strawberry coconut green smoothie is a quickie like most smoothies are. that’s the bonus of the smoothie right? this one can be tweaked to the sweetness of your liking. if you are newer to the revolution add more strawberries and pineapple as a sweetener. you could also add a couple dates, honey or a few drops of stevia. on the other hand, if you have been doing the green smoothie thing for quite some time, challenge yourself to go heavy with... Read More