Trick or Treat? Treat of course! I love Halloween… and I also love the Halloween candy (yep, I do). As a kid my favorite candy was always Milky Way (although Rolo’s and snickers weren’t far behind) and I’d eagerly trade with my friends to get as MANY Milky Way’s as I could- and frankly if my apartment building here in
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February is National Heart Health Month AND Valentine’s day…so let’s discuss reasons we love chocolate so much. If chocolate isn’t what you think of when you think of heart health, keep reading! Chocolate is perhaps one of those “dream foods” that is both completely delicious but also has a ton of health benefits. And while most of the health benefits
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There’s something so satisfying about a REALLY good chocolate chip cookie… especially when they’re gooey vegan, nut free double chocolate (chip) cookies. Like these! We love to experiment with new gluten and dairy free baking ingredients, so last week in the kitchen, Molly and I made these gooey and delicious cookies the are perfect for you to make and enjoy
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Raw, good-for-you, brownies… sign me up! These tasty mint chocolate brownie bars are so good- and they’re easy to make because they don’t require the oven (which also means some of the nutrients are better retained due to no cooking). In this recipe we used mint as a flavoring agent, but you could also use vanilla, or coffee beans- whatever
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so this month we’ll be talking everything you need to know for natural mood boosting, and to kick it off- I’m making this double chocolate smoothie (YUM). Chocolate gets a bad wrap, but did you know that cocoa is actually a natural mood booster. Especially in the raw form, cocoa can help with producing
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I believe that we can healthfully include dessert EVERY DAY, but it’s all about what you pick (like anything else). Desserts often end up being devoid of healthy nutrients, but if we take the time to include some fiber, less sugar, and more healthy fat- suddenly we have something that tastes good and is also beneficial for the body too!
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We love our smoothies, and we love the superfoods that come in our smoothies even more. This yummy recipe for strawberry and cocoa smoothie is loaded with heart and brain healthy nutrients, fiber and healthy fat too! When it comes to putting together a smoothie there are a few key components, which include- the protein, the fiber and the fat.
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We love sweet treats that are also good for you. These vegan, gluten free and dairy free muffins are great as breakfast, snacks, or a yummy guilt-free dessert. The beets make these muffins both moist and hearty, while highlighting the delicious rich chocolate taste. The beets also add a natural sweetness, allowing for less added sugar to be used! Chocolate
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There’s something so satisfying about a REALLY good chocolate chip cookie… especially when they’re gooey vegan, nut free double chocolate (chip) cookies. Like these! We love to experiment with new gluten and dairy free baking ingredients, so last week in the kitchen, Molly and I made these gooey and delicious cookies the are perfect for you to make and enjoy
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Happy Holidays! I love peppermint bark, especially when made at home and with our favorite ingredients (you can add anything you like to the bark!). It’s so festive and SO easy to make. The hardest part about this bark is not eating the whole thing! For alternate recipes, I’ve used pretzels and other crunchy yummy additions- you can try those
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Peanut butter cups… yes please! This easy recipe makes having peanut butter cups in your household maybe a little too easy. I wanted something sweet and didnt have anything around that I REALLY wanted to eat, so I figured I’d experiment with a few ingredients that I had in my cabinets. Thanks to two of my fave companies- Justin’s and Enjoy
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Don’t you love a great smoothie? I do! This raspberry chocolate smoothie is packed with nutrients, and it’s filling and tasty too. This smoothie has cocoa powder (minimally processed) that is packed with heart and brain-healthy nutrients like flavonoids- new research also suggests that the nutrients in cocoa/chocolate may help to reduce age-related memory loss. This smoothie also contains, a source
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Happy St Patricks Day! I love these festive, spring-like Black, White and Green Cookies! I used almond flour in here to make the cookies and then dipped in my fave dark chocolate for a little sweet treat :). These cookies are gluten and dairy free and a great alternative to other less-healthy treats for the holiday! Black, White and Green
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Chocolate covered strawberries are an absolute favorite of mine- especially when I make them myself! This year for Valentines Day dessert I made these simple chocolate & coconut-covered strawberries- I hope you enjoy them! Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 20-30 minutes Makes: 10-12 strawberries Ingredients: Parchment paper & platter 10-12 medium to large strawberries, washed and dried 3/4-1 cup dark
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Who doesn’t love a healthy-ish treats? I certainly love to try my hand at making healthier desserts, as you may have noticed my raw chocolate brownies post from last weekend. This recipe in particular was inspired by a friend of mine who is an incredible gluten/dairy/vegan baker. These peanut butter fudge-bites are made with coconut oil instead of butter (healthier
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