Jam is delicious on muffins, crackers, almond butter & jelly sandwiches (or sunbutter/pumpkin seed butter if you can't do nuts) and more, but did you know most store-bought jam has sugar or corn syrup added? But not to worry! It's also amazingly simple to make your own! Check out my cooking video to see just how easy it is! Hope you enjoy! PS - this goes great on my almond pulp … [Read more...]
Strawberry Beet Fruit Leather (Vegan & Gluten Free)
If you are raising a plant-based or health-focused family, it's great to have a fun snack so the kids don't feel like they are missing out on something their peers and friends get. If you ever looked at the ingredients on fruit roll-ups or fruit-by-the-foot, you might not feel so good about giving it to your child. But the good news is that it's super easy to make it yourself! This recipe only has … [Read more...]
Apricot Coconut Balls (Vegan & Gluten Free)
They may taste like a dessert but with all the fiber from the oats and coconut and protein from the pepitas (pumpkin seeds), they are secretly a healthy treat! My toddler devours these - she calls them cookies, and I don't mind at all! I'm using dried apricots, which actually have higher levels of fiber, potassium and antioxidants than fresh fruit because they are more concentrated. If you … [Read more...]
Rosemary Blueberry Scones (Vegan & Gluten Free)
As a HUGE fan of high tea, I can appreciate a good scone BUT it's not so easy to find vegan and gluten free ones! I first made this recipe for one of my Young Living Essential Oils events. It was a morning workshop and I thought scones would be a yummy treat for a breakfast time event. As you know, I'm a busy mom of 2 and run my own business so... easy and fast but tasty recipes are my … [Read more...]
Orange Chocolate Chip Scones (Vegan & Gluten Free)
For Teacher Appreciation week, my toddler's school asked families to bring in food for breakfast or lunch. The school is thankfully already gluten and dairy free (and I think it's cute when they 'remind' me, LOL!) Anyway, my RosemaryBlueberry Scones recipe popped into my head! So I made this version (along with another recipe plus fresh fruit), with enough for the 30+ teachers and therapists at … [Read more...]
Almond Pulp Crackers (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Someone recently asked me what to do with the leftover almond pulp after making my homemade almond milk, since it seemed like a shame to just throw it away. They have a great point. According to estimates, 25% - 40% of the food grown in America is never eaten, and just goes to waste. So what was my answer? Easy! Make almond pulp crackers! I love them with a little Himalayan salt and some … [Read more...]
Clementine Jack-O-Lanterns: A Healthy Halloween Treat!
As Part 2 of my easy, healthy Halloween treats (Part 1, BOOnanas, can be found here), look no further than these simple ONE-ingredient, no-sugar-added, gluten-free and non-dairy, super cute lil' spookies! Whether you're a busy mama like me, super busy at work, or just seriously lazy but want to add some healthy fun to this year's Halloween plans, there's no excuse! Give this super fast, super … [Read more...]
12 Healthy Pool Party Ideas (Fun, Easy & Fast!)
Have a child with a Summer birthday? Do YOU have an upcoming birthday, and are young at heart? :) Look no further for some great EASY ideas to increase the FUN at your next swim shindig! Not everything about a kids party has to be about the candy and sugar. Having a little creativity with decor or themes can make things just as fun! To get you started, here are a few of the things I did … [Read more...]
