Teff is still on our agenda with a uniquely crafted recipe for Gluten Free Teff Waffles. As mentioned in my previous post, teff is a gluten-free, pseudo-grain that just happens to be one of the most nutritious alternatives to traditional grain products in the world. Given our family history of Sjogren’s Syndrome and now…
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Summer Fruit Cheesecake Tarts
As we approach the end of another school year and begin transitioning to summer, I find myself craving the fruity gifts of the season. My Summer Fruit Cheesecake Tarts mark the beginning of another juncture in our lives, one with older kids (now adults), a teenager that will undoubtedly want to take the car anywhere and everywhere, and…
Creamy Lemon Pie Bites
This week I’ve made a vow to watch my portions. Yep, I’ve gotten a little lazy and dipped my spoon one too many times lately. One of my favorite tips for reducing portions is to use smaller bowls, plates and spoons. You’ll be amazed at how satisfying a dessert can be when consumed with tiny utensils. Part of…
Chia Pudding Parfait
Kickstart your new year with our layered Chia Pudding Parfait. We’ve paired an easy-to-make, overnight chia pudding with our creamy Coconut Lucuma Smoothie (with an added a boost of baobab and vanilla). Kick-it-up a notch with any superfood or flavor combination of your choice. Make it as fancy as you like…experiment and have fun! 2015 is…
Seasonal Vegan Fruit Parfait
If you find yourself overwhelmed and in need of a quick, raw dessert for your friends and family this weekend, give our Seasonal Vegan Fruit Parfait a try! This whole-food dessert is made from some of Mother Nature’s simplest ingredients…fresh, organic fruit. The combination of seasonal fruit and creamy coconut whipped cream is complimented with our…
Perfect Pistachio Smoothie
Okay, so no one ever said this would be easy! Living with a chronic illness is a nagging reminder to stay present, knowing that where you are today can, and often does, change overnight. Staying in the moment and appreciating the small stuff seems easy, but when things go south we’re challenged to dig deep,…
Raw Maqui Berry Bites
Who doesn’t love a good dessert, especially when it’s raw and full of superfood power. Today I’m sharing my Raw Maqui Berry Bites made without the use of cashews, yep, no cashews! Most raw tarts, pies, and cheesecakes start with a base of soaked cashews; however, we seem to be over them around the Kelly house….
Boosted Protein Power Smoothie
How to increase protein in a plant-based diet: Start with the understanding that getting enough protein from a vegan diet requires eating from the rainbow of foods Mother Nature has given us. No single source of protein, plant or animal, is perfect. Beyond offering a variety of beans, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds, I…
Blissful Bites
Now that summer is winding down, you put away the sunscreen and beach towels, vacuum the sand from your car (no judgement needed from the carpool moms), start the daily trek back and forth to school, and fit in a few emails while the kiddos are at practice. I guess you could say…WELCOME to fall! Hurrying to get…
Coconut Ice Cream Bars
Who doesn’t love an ice cream bar on a hot day? Here you go my friends…a “VEGAN” Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bar. Our Coconut Ice Cream Bars aim to please with a creamy vanilla base and a layer of thick chocolate and coconut on top. We made it easy by melting Enjoy Life Foods Mega Chunks. We…