Starting with roasted beets and sweets, we’re easing into the week with my version of Vegan Borscht Ramen Bowls. These pretty bowls are not only tasty but provide plenty of liver-loving nutrients. A common dish in Eastern Europe, traditional borscht is made with beef broth, giving it a rich depth of flavor. I’ve decided to “Veganize” my…
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Blueberry Chia Breakfast Bars
Are you a weekend warrior or just happen to have one in your fit family? If so, check out these Blueberry Chia Breakfast Bars as a way to fuel your weekend fun. Make a plate on Friday and they’re sure to be gone by Sunday. Made with organic blueberries, chia seeds and almonds, these slightly sweet…
Simple Gluten Free Vegan Pancakes
Pancakes have never been one of my favorite breakfast choices but were often the weekend request by my children when they were younger. My little kitchen definitely saw its fair amount of skillet cakes in the mornings. I have many sweet memories of my kids and their friends having late-night sleepovers that ended with a fluffy…
Raw Macadamia Coffee Bark
Looking for something unique to share with your guests this holiday? Give our Raw Macadamia Coffee Bark a try, it’s easy to make and guaranteed to please! This bark is unreal, starting with a cold brew coffee concentrate from Jupiter Cold Brew Coffee – a local Encinitas company founded by the father and son duo, Scott…
Forbidden Rice Ramen Bowls
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s another busy day at the Kelly house and I’ve got a list that’s a mile long to accomplish. Of course, like most women, I start the day feeling ready to “go”…I’m on it! Then reality sets in, there simply is not enough hours in the day to check everything…
Holiday Fruit Cake Smoothie
Fruit cake is often a tradition in many households at Christmastime but today I’m taking that age-old custom and giving it a healthy Goofy Foot twist. My Holiday Fruit Cake Smoothie keeps with the tradition of using dried fruits, nuts and spices without the heaviness of a boozy cake. This recipe can be adapted to your liking by…
Gluten Free Vegan Pistachio Cookies
Have you been looking for a cookie recipe your family and friends will never know are vegan and gluten-free? If so, this is the one! Let’s get real, most gluten-free cookies have a funky taste and texture, nothing close to what we remember eating as kids…until now! My Gluten Free Vegan Pistachio Cookies combine a…
Gingerbread Smoothie
For those of us who seem to be constantly on-the-go this holiday season, here’s a quick smoothie idea for fast energy in under 5 minutes. Our Gingerbread Smoothie starts with Harmless Harvest’s seasonal Cinnamon & Clove coconut water. This stuff is amazing straight out of the bottle can be added to any of your favorite smoothie recipes. …
Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies
Our Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies are not only gluten-free and dairy-free but include a jam center made with fresh, organic cranberries and chia seeds. Sounds intense but these lightly sweetened and slightly tart cookies were ready to pop in the oven in under 15 minutes. Super easy and include the benefits of cranberries and chia –…
Gluten Free Blueberry Breakfast Cake
When I find a little extra time in the morning, I typically try to create something special for my girls. With Megan’s need for a completely gluten-free and diary-free diet, it’s not always easy to create a tasty substitute for my old stand-by recipes of days past. Today I’m sharing an updated version of my Gluten…