Last week, I had Thanksgiving Dinner at one of my besties'. We had a vegan Thanksgiving, and for the entrée... she made a lentil veggie loaf! It was super tasty (although it was a bit spicier than we like) and it brought back a flood of memories for me! I've had veggie loaves before, I tried an Amy's Organic frozen entree and had one at Real Food Daily (a vegan restaurant in LA). I loved both, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie (Vegan & Gluten Free)
I LOVE pumpkin pie (um.... ok, if you are following me and reading my blog, you know I love pumpkin anything!) and look forward to it every November! It's my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. Sometimes it's comforting to have a traditional favorite at a meal and not invent/reinvent new dishes every time! (don't worry.. I'm going to be making my pumpkin almond brownies too!) Having traditional AND new … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scones (Gluten-Free)
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...]
