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….
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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…
Mango Pitaya Smoothie Jar
It’s been a HOT September in San Diego and keeping cool is not always easy. Enjoying a cold smoothie is the perfect way to help lower your internal body temperature and cool down quickly. Our smoothie creations take many forms depending upon the weather and the day, but today called for something a little special, our Mango…
Veggie Boosted Choco Muffins
Okay, I know it’s hard to get veggies into your family’s diet – some like broccoli, others carrots, and a few only drink them in a juice or smoothie. What’s a mom to do?…HIDE THEM! Today I’m sharing my Veggie Boosted Choco Muffins as a healthier treat for my family. These muffins are gluten-free and have an added…
Amaranth Sweet Potato Breakfast Mush
Now that school is back in full swing and my calendar begins to fill up, I like to make a heartier breakfast before we head off to work, school and volleyball. With only a leftover sweet potato, some homemade almond milk and cabinet full of various grains, we created our Amaranth Sweet Potato Breakfast Mush….
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…
Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad
There is one rule in my kitchen during the summer months, everything must be made in under 30 minutes. I’m not a fan of standing in the kitchen with summer tugging at my heart. Get your kids and hubby involved in meal preparation as it always goes more quickly when all hands are on deck. Today we’re…
Vegan Lentil Burgers
Our Vegan Lentil Burgers are the perfect protein-packed addition to any plant-based lunch or dinner. We love eating them wrapped in lettuce or served with any of the slightly bitter greens. Bitter greens stimulate enzyme production and help boost the digestive process. For those of us suffering from digestive issues – autoimmune or other – bitter…
Portion Control Buckwheat Breakfast Jars
Let’s get real about weight issues. Many of us, vegan or not, struggle to maintain a normal weight. We change our diets, become mindful of the foods we purchase, (organic and nongmo) yet still find it difficult to keep our weight in check. What gives??? Losing or maintaining weight often requires smaller serving sizes and…
Peanut Butter Power Bars
I’m always rethinking nutrition when it comes to my little plant-based athlete, Faith. She’s constantly on-the-go, playing volleyball most of the time with nutritional needs that are a little more intense than my own. Like many parents, I’m concerned about providing the right combination of plant-based proteins for her growing needs. The challenge is how to get…