Cruciferous vegetables include vegetables in the Brassicaceae family like arugula, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and radishes. What are the benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables? According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, cruciferous vegetables have been shown to be protective against some types of cancer. These powerhouse class of veggies are full of antioxidants,…
Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Tarts
Check out our Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Tarts made with the dough from our cacao energy bites and homemade coffee ice cream. What a bonus – vegan ice cream with a superfood base! Vegan Coffee Ice Cream made with certified organic, cold brew coffee from Groundwork Coffee Company. The coffee ice cream in this recipe was…
Summer Plumcot Salad
I’m often inspired by a simple trip to the grocery store or local Farmer’s market. Today’s Summer Plumcot Salad was inspired while walking through Trader Joe’s. Who knew such a pretty salad would come out of that trip. I found some beautiful organic figs and plumcots. Lovely! Adding these sweet, little finds to my Organic…
Cherry Kissed Quinoa Salad
Here we go, the sweet fruits of summer have arrived! Cherries top the list as one of our favorite stone fruits in the Kelly house. I typically have a bowl of these rosy-cheeked treats in the refrigerator for quick snacking – they’re sweet, juicy, and one of nature’s most beautiful seasonal fruits. Today we’re sharing our Cherry…
Summer Cherry and Peach Bars
Our Summer Cherry and Peach Bars combine two of my favorite summer fruits with a delicious nutty base that’s totally gluten-free and delicious. Get the kids involved with this one, they love making anything with a crumble topping. These tasty bars are quick to make and travel well. They’re not overly sweet and can…
Quinoa Green Pea and Mango Salad
There is nothing like the taste of green peas paired with mango in the spring or early summertime. I know (I’m covering my ears)…you’re kids hate peas! Here’s what I say to my kids…”Let’s Give Peas a Chance!” Our Quinoa Green Pea and Mango Salad combines the benefits of protein-rich quinoa and sweet mango with today’s shining star –…
Spinach Pineapple Cleanser
Starting your day with a large glass of green juice is one of the easiest tricks to reset the body using targeted nutrition. By choosing high-quality, organic vegetables and minimal fruit, you can create any number of concoctions giving your body the “cell-food” it needs. Our Spinach Pineapple Cleanser is life-giving and delicious. I hope you’ll give…
Vegan Teriyaki Rice Bowls
Our Vegan Teriyaki Rice Bowls combine organic vegetables, exotic rice from Lotus Foods, and our homemade teriyaki sauce. A simple meal that can be made in minutes. Add tofu, tempeh, or edamame to boost the protein, or keep it simple with local veggies from your farmers market. Drizzle each bowl with our sweet and salty teriyaki…
Asian Greens and Mango Smoothie
Today we’re trying something new…a little outside-the-box. We wanted to explore adding different types of greens to our smoothies and came up with this beautiful, and tasty Asian Greens and Mango Smoothie. Yep, we stepped away from the standard kale or spinach boost, and mixed it up a bit with Organic Girl’s Five Happiness mix of aromatic greens….
Plant-Based Teen Cooking Camp
Making changes to our diet is not always easy and typically comes with a price. The price is letting go of what we think we know about food and allowing ourselves – and our children – the freedom to ask questions, explore new ideas, and take a stance for our health and the health of…