Black-Eyed Peas Salad & Pomegranate Vinaigrette [Recipe]
This recipe is perfect as a side holiday dish. The pomegranate vinaigrette adds a bit of sweetness without added sugars.
Quick Creamy Vegan Fonio Chocolate Pudding [Recipe]
Simple, quick, and delicious vegan chocolate pudding to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Part 2
There are so many plant-based milk alternatives I wasn’t able to write about in Part 1 so I’m giving you a breakdown of the remaining milk alternatives in Part 2: rice, cashew, hemp, flaxseed, and pea protein. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I’m not against drinking cow’s milk at all. It’s rich…
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Part 1
Have you noticed the numerous plant-based milk alternative brands on the grocery store shelves? There are so many different options to cow’s milk for consumers to buy compared to 5 years ago. Plant-based milk alternatives can also be made at home. Homemade versions are not fortified with nutrients like calcium, Vitamin B12, or Vitamin D.…
Peanut Butter Bliss Bites [Recipe]
This is a no-bake nutritious snack that only takes 10 minutes to make. Peanut Butter Bliss Bites have 5 delicious ingredients destined to please the sweetest tooth. Packed with protein and carbs it’s the ideal pick me up snack or pre/post workout snack. Just 2 peanut butter bliss bites are less than 200 calories!
Purple Cabbage [Recipe]
Purple cabbage also is known as red cabbage brightens up any meal. Just look at that color! It contains a type of group of phytochemicals or compounds found in plant foods with disease-fighting properties known as polyphenols. What’s so important about polyphenols? Polyphenols may offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits. In other words, it’s…
Lentil Soup [Recipe]
During the colder months, I like to eat soups. All types of soups. Soups are hearty, filling, and can be a starter before a meal or the main entree. Lentils are a part of the legume family, high in folate, manganese, protein, and fiber, High fiber foods may reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart…
Apple Cranberry Crumble [Recipe]
I call this dessert a crumble instead of a pie because it doesn’t have a crust so it’s a simple, quick, and healthy treat for the holidays. This recipe is loaded with high fiber foods: apples, dried cranberries, and nuts. High fiber foods may help reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes.…
Easy Fudgy Black Bean Brownies [Recipe]
These fudgy black bean brownies are so simple and fun to make plus their gluten free . Beans are a part of a healthy meal plan and a good source of fiber, protein and essential vitamins and minerals. Plus these brownies are so nutritious and delicious no one will ever guess they’re filled with…
Simple Avocado, Turkey, and Tomato Salad [Recipe]
This avocado, turkey and tomato salad has all the ingredients for a sandwich without the bread. I made this salad because it’s quick, simple, and filled with a healthy fat (hello avocado), lean protein (smoked turkey breast), and vegetables (tomato, red onion, lettuce). An easy, nutritious and satisfying salad for lunch or dinner without…
