St. Patrick's day during a pandemic means ☘️ shamrock shakes☘️ all around! But not just ANY shamrock shake... this version comes with benefits, is healthier and so insanely yummy! 3 adults and 3 kids (including the 15 month old!) LOVED it and together we devoured a huge pitcher of it!This shake is made with spinach (that gives it the green color, along with vitamins A, … [Read more...]
Matcha Latte
It's no secret. I LOVE matcha! What I DON'T love is all the added sugar you get in a matcha latte when you order one out. But it's actually super easy to make your own! This version is sweet and tasty, with the added benefits of vitamins & minerals from the dates and no refined sugar to detract from the amazing antioxidant benefits of the matcha tea. Give it a try, and I bet you'll … [Read more...]
Matcha Dalgona (naturally sweetened!)
I have a new, fun and different activity for you to try this weekend! I'm sure you've heard by now about the Dalgona Coffee Whip craze. It originated in South Korea but I see it popping up all over the states now. And I've been obsessed with it except for one caveat… I don't drink coffee. 😜 But, I LOVE matcha! So I wondered if I could just make it with matcha powder instead of … [Read more...]
Vanilla Almond Milk
I've made home made almond milk many times before. I even have a cooking video on it! Last night though, I got all wild and crazy and made VANILLA almond milk. I have to tell you, it was the BEST almond milk I've ever had! Maybe it was because I had a super cute sous chef helping add all the ingredients into the blender (who LOVED squeezing the nut bag!), or maybe it was because I made it … [Read more...]
Creamsicle Smoothie (Vegan & Gluten Free)
It's important to vary the veggies and fruit your toddler is eating to make sure they get all the various vitamins and minerals they need. Kale is a great thing for them to have. It scores a perfect 1000 on the ANDI scale, which is the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index - basically a measure of how much nutrition per calorie something has. It can be a challenge to get kids eat it sometimes but … [Read more...]
Green Protein Smoothie & Green Machine Smoothie (V & GF)
I often share my recipes for smoothies that taste like something else to get newbies or kids on board. (E.g. my matcha, piña colada, pear crumble, pumpkin pie or creamsicle smoothies!) Today, I hosted my first ever Facebook LIVE and someone asked a great question: What is a smoothie I love that is loaded with greens? Now, ALL of my smoothies have greens in them, (that's just how I roll,) … [Read more...]
Matcha Smoothie (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Did you know that gram per gram, MATCHA (green tea leaf powder) has up to 20 times the antioxidant power of Blueberries, Açai or Pomegranates!? This recipe, part of my ongoing series with Hynt Beauty featuring key botanical ingredients from their skincare collection, is all about the matcha! Green tea has powerful antioxidants to keep your skin (and the rest of you!) healthy and … [Read more...]
Decadent Vegan Hot Chocolate
I had a friend visit recently. Normally people bring food TO a new mama, but she recently had a baby herself so ... same boat! She's a dear good friend who I've known for years. She used to be my neighbor when we were both married to our first husbands! Now, we are both re-married and have 2 children each and live close to each other again over a decade later! It was actually a cool and rainy … [Read more...]
