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…
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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…
Vegan Pink Alfredo Pasta
After finding out my niece’s adorable boyfriend Mikey is SEVERELY allergic to nuts, I’ve officially made it my mission in 2015 to include several nut-free recipes on this blog. Now, although I’m fully aware that many folks suffer from a wide array of food allergies, my family has always been able to eat nuts and…
Coconut Bacon
Okay kids…not sure what to feed your non-vegan friends? Well, if you’re aiming to please, my Coconut Bacon does the trick. Coconut bacon bits have a smoky-sweet flavor with a nice crunch. They work well in BLT sandwiches or topped on just about anything you can imagine. I’ve been known to eat them straight out of the…
Masala Spiced Kañiwa Salad
Now that we have embarked on a new year, my plan is to simplify! Keeping it simple, staying present and reducing stress is the name-of-the-game as we ease into 2015 and beyond. With that in mind, I’ve created an easy-to-make Masala Spiced Kañiwa Salad. You might think kañiwa (ka-nyi-wa) sounds exotic but these tiny seeds pack more protein…
Black-Eyed Pea Burgers
Here it is 2015 and we’re already off to the races…but not before having a bite of black-eyed peas. This uniquely Southern tradition dates back to Civil War times where the peas were eaten to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year. Each year, on New Years Day, my Grandma Pearl made sure…
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…
Green My Life – Last Minute Gift Ideas
So here it is, 3 days before Christmas Eve and you still haven’t found the perfect gift. Well…gift giving doesn’t have to be such a stressful process! Giving a gift should come from the heart and not necessarily from a place of obligation. This holiday season giving a gift that changes others lives may be…
Green Drinks
Let’s get back to the basics with two of our favorite Green Drinks. Green juices and smoothies are staples around the Kelly house and truly the best way I have found to get more veggies into our diet. Kids seem to love working with mom or dad in the kitchen and especially enjoy making smoohties. I have found giving…