Category Archives for "Breakfast"

Let’s CELEBRATE! Apple season, that is! There are few things more satisfying than biting into a fresh, crisp, sweet-tart apple. Preferably right off the tree, but I suppose that’s a pretty high standard. However, even if you don’t go apple picking, thank goodness for farmers’ markets and an abundance of organic produce at many grocery stores. I am already seeing quite a variety of in-season apples popping up in stores and I could not be happier! […]

Salted. Caramel. Snack. Bites. I am justifying it. You can eat caramel as a healthy snack. Miracles do happen! The secret to nutritious caramel flavor and texture: medjool dates, cashew butter, and maca! A magical trio! No flour, oil or sugar required. We’re winning today! And oh-so-simple. Just blitz in a food processor and waa-laaa, Salted Caramel Snack Bites in no time! These are a perfect: breakfast accompaniment, on-the-go snack, pot-luck or picnic dish, or […]

It’s time for a guest post! Today’s recipe for flourless chickpea-based cookies was created by my food blogger friend Brittnay, whose blog The Nut Butter Hub is inspiring and creative. Read her post below and stay tuned for my latest Peanut Butter Cookie recipe which will be posted on her blog in the near future 😉 It may sound kooky and a little bit wrong, but chickpea cookies are delicious! We were a little bit […]

Hi! Hey! Have a told you . . . That I really hate . . . CARROTS! Yes, really. Unless they are really really tiny and hidden in soup or bolognese, get away from me!!! And I especially hate them raw. I can make an impressive raw carrot cake, that’s reallyyy tasty, but still, I don’t like it, ya feel me? Yes? No? Maybe? But I can agree that if I have to find a use […]

Yes, you read that right. BETTER than coffee. I am THAT confident in this magical beverage that is rich, smooth, slightly chocolate-y from cacao, with caramel undertones from maca. It’s what angels drink =) Although research show that organic coffee has benefits, it messes with cortisol levels, which can have disastrous effects on the body, especially for those of use with caffeine sensitivities. Trading coffee for herbal tea can be rough, especially if you aren’t […]

We’re major “smoothie people” around here. Especially when sweaters are replaced with tanks, boots with flip-flops, and the apartment stays in the upper 70s, despite air conditioning and fans. On these days, a sweet, frozen, drinkable concoction is about the only snack that satisfies. And thankfully, with a freezer full of fruit, these blended treats come together in a minute or two. Homemade smoothies and shakes satisfy me in the way that a soft-serve cone […]