This tangy chia pudding with coconut milk is deliciously creamy with a light fresh taste. Super healthy and easy to make, there are only 5 ingredients. Enjoy for a healthy breakfast, refreshing dessert or satisfying afternoon snack. I love lemony treats especially in the spring and summer, actually anytime. What’s really great about Lemon Chia Pudding is its super healthy and oh-so-simple to make. There are 5 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make. I make it the night before allowing the chia to do it’s magic and thicken the pudding. If you’re in a hurry you can eat it after 30 minutes ..read more

Many of us suffer from anxiety from time to time, myself included. When stressed, our nervous system goes into fight/flight; cortisol floods our body, blood sugar raises, and digestion shuts down. Sometimes we can’t even think straight. The good news is there are simple tools you can use to calm down quickly when anxiety hits. I know they work really well because I use them. 5 Science Based Tools You Can Use to Reduce Anxiety Right Away 1. Go Outside and Take a Walk For me getting outside and moving my body is my most favorite way to reduce anxiety. It changes my biochemistry and gives my mi ..read more

This gorgeous sheet pan spiced chicken and vegetable dish is guaranteed to impress everyone with bold and bright flavors and a variety of textures. It’s easy to make, full of nutrient dense vegetables and metabolism boosting protein. The creamy Yogurt Tahini Sauce drizzled on top creates an incredible dinner your whole family will love. In This Post Why I Love This Recipe What is Shawarma? Shawarma Spice Blend Ingredients and Substitutions Can I make this recipe vegan? How To Make Serving Chicken and Vegetable Shawarma Storing Why I Love This Recipe This is a healthy oven roasted version o ..read more

These healthy Pistachio Muffins are a great way to start your day. They’re nutty and tender with a sweet pistachio flavor. Naturally gluten free, made with raw pistachio nuts and sweetened with coconut sugar. Easy to make in a food processor, with simple ingredients. This recipe uses real pistachio nuts. Their flavor is enhanced by the addition of cardamom. It’s a warm spice and brilliant combination with pistachios to give the muffins a floral spiciness you will love. Health Benefits of Pistachio Nuts The word pistachio comes from the Greek word pistákion meaning “the green nu ..read more

This sauce has a light, bright, creamy, nutty flavor made with only 4 ingredients. It’s a simple recipe, delicious drizzled over your favorite grains, vegetables, salads, meat dishes or used as a dip for crudités! Naturally gluten free and can easily be made dairy free. Why I Love This Sauce This is my favorite dressing these days. I have been making tahini dressing for years and use it often. But I love this dressing because it’s lighter and more refreshing, especially with grains and heavier dishes like vegan burgers or chicken. Here are a few more reasons. light and tangy with a refreshing ..read more

This nutritious colorful dish is full of high protein quinoa, lots of vegetables and a tangy yogurt tahini sauce. The bold bright flavors of cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon make it an exquisite vegan entree or side dish served with fish or chicken. In This Post Why You’ll Love This Dish Ingredients Customize the Vegetables Do You Want More Protein? How To Make Storing Quinoa with Vegetables Serving Why You’ll Love This Dish The warm, savory and unbelievably delicious Middle Eastern spices turn quinoa and vegetables into a very special dish. It comes together in just 30 mi ..read more

This grain free bread is hearty and chewy with an abundance of flavor from seeds and nuts. It’s a high protein low carb bread with 10 grams of protein in each slice. Top it with almond butter, jam or avocado for a healthy grain free, paleo breakfast. I love eating bread at breakfast. There is something so satisfying about it. I also want to start my day with lots of protein. This bread fits the bill. Research shows that eating 25-30 grams of protein at breakfast helps us maintain a good blood sugar balance and prevents cravings. I find eating enough protein in the morning gives ..read more

This paleo chocolate cake is incredibly rich and moist with a creamy, decadent chocolate frosting. The textures and flavors are SO good nobody would ever know it’s gluten free and dairy free. Great for birthdays, Valentine’s Day or any time you want an impressive dessert. February is my birthday month along with my many Aquarian friends. It’s amazing how many friends I have born in Aquarius. We’re indulging ourselves with this deliciously moist and rich chocolate cake. Sometimes you just need a little decadence. This paleo cake is so good that you’ll have a hard time telling that it’s not mad ..read more

This vegan chocolate frosting tastes luxuriously rich and creamy like buttercream but is totally dairy free. It’s easy to make with only 5 ingredients. The perfect chocolate frosting for cakes and cupcakes. Traditionally buttercream frosting it’s made by creaming together butter, sugar, milk and vanilla. Cacao is added to make it chocolate. It’s sweet and fluffy. Here I make the exact same decadent chocolate buttercream frosting but with a few variations to so it’s vegan or paleo. It’s just as rich and velvety you won’t notice the difference. Ingredients and Variations Palm Shortening or Ve ..read more

This hearty, savory stew is a vegan version of the much loved French classic. Meaty mushrooms and tofu are simmered with broth, red wine and vegetables to make a deliciously rich Bourguignon-style stew that everyone will love. It tastes amazing and can be made in under 1 hour. I love converting traditional recipes to lighter healthier versions that taste just as good. In this recipe we use tofu instead of beef. The tofu is pan fried until golden and flavored with a simple balsamic glaze. This gives the tofu a rich umami flavor. Sautéed mushrooms are simmered with wine, stock, tamari, carrots ..read more