The first time I ever made this recipe - or scones of any kind for that matter! - was the first time I had guests over as a new mom. Since our friends were coming over with their baby girl (a few months older than mine), we decided on brunch (best for the girls nap times!). Although exhausted, I really wanted to make something new and different. The very end of my pregnancy and the first few weeks … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pancakes (Vegan & Gluten Free)
I'm no stranger to pumpkin pancakes. Waffles are my husbands favorite brunch food but since we don't have a waffle maker, pancakes top the list! I make pumpkiny spiced ones (a few times) every Fall, and have a great pumpkin quinoa pancake recipe published on MindBodyGreen. This past weekend I went to make a batch only to discover I was fresh out of quinoa flour! Oh no! Not to worry though, my … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (V & GF)
I love fall and I love pumpkin. So once the cooler temps hit and those colorful orange veggies start popping up everywhere, my morning smoothie routine shifts and my pumpkin pie smoothie is added into the rotation. This smoothie is high in fiber, low in fat and only sweetened with natural sugars! I do usually add nuts (like cashews) or vegan vanilla protein powder plus some sort of green (fresh … [Read more...]
November Gratitude Challenge
with Join us for a FREE 7-day gratitude challenge, starting November 16th! 7 days of simple ways to bring a little more gratitude into your life (because numerous studies have shown that people who express more gratitude are happier AND healthier)! … [Read more...]
Green Muffins (Vegan & GF)
My daughter is a great eater (and she LOVES veggies!) but I was getting bored with her breakfast options. Maybe it's because I'm not a 'morning person,' but getting something green into her in the AM was getting challenging. I wanted to make her something new (with greens) that would be easy for me to serve without a lot of prep time early in the morning. Here they are: super yummy Spinach … [Read more...]
BOOnanas in the Graveyard (Vegan & GF)
Looking for a healthy treat for your cute little tricksters this year? Or do you yourself want a fun, tasty, EASY, fast treat to celebrate Halloween? Look no further! You can still be festive without treats filled with gluten, dairy, refined sugar and other additives your body doesn’t need or want. A great activity to do with the kiddos! Wishing you a healthy and happy … [Read more...]
Vegan/Gluten Free Mac ‘n Cheese
YUM!!! (and a sneaky way to get in some cruciferioucs healthy veggies into your kid! or BIG kid (aka spouse/partner!) :) Yes, that's really all I have to say about it! Try it and let me know what you think in the comments below! :) I hope you enjoy this decadent yet healthier comfort food as much as my family does! Ingredients: 1 box elbow quinoa pasta (12 oz) 1 cauliflower ½ … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Should Drink More Water
At the airport gate, on my way back to the U.S. (from Africa), the second security check confiscated the 3 liters of water I had just purchased in the main terminal. I cried. Literally, I cried. Clearly, the security agent didn’t understand exactly how much water I consume on a 17 hour flight (about 6 liters actually!). Water has always been my drink of choice. It just makes me feel … [Read more...]
