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...]
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...]
Apple Chips
Apple chips are a great (and healthy) seasonal Fall treat. They're so much better for you than potato chips or pretzels, and so easy to make at home! I used to buy these in the store, and loved them - I could eat a whole bag in a single sitting. But now I make my own, and it's so fun and tasty to experiment with different varieties. It's a yet another delicious way to enjoy the bounty of the … [Read more...]
WATERMELON CAKE (Vegan, GF, Raw)
I always like to make my daughter a home made cake for her birthday. I'm not too naive to know that once she starts school, she'll be exposed to plenty of sugar, sweets and junk food. But it's never too early to show her that eating healthy can be fun and delicious! The cakes I've made so far have been really easy and yummy, and it's great to be able to control what goes in it. Plus, … [Read more...]
