Best Vegan Bolognese Pasta night will always be dinnertime comfort at our house. This meat-free alternative to traditional bolognese is a plant based recipe win! Plus, I’ve noticed over the past few years that there’s a soaring amount of sodium in store-bought sauce, and a major increase in sugar so I’m sticking to homemade pasta [...]
Healthy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie This rich chocolate banana and peanut butter smoothie makes the best after school snack. A good calorie boost for growing kids and they will thank you for making them a treat. I like to have one post workout to refuel nutrients. It even works as a quick breakfast [...]
Lebanese Potatoes Side Dish It’s early December, and we’re in smack in the middle of potluck season. Cheesy and creamy dips, chocolatey desserts and all the meatballs can be so tempting, but they don’t have to be off limits. A little bit of moderation and one dish you can rely on for healthy satisfaction can [...]
Easy Post-Halloween Detox How was your Halloween? It’s impossible to say no to a Reese’s cup, right? And that’s okay! I’m getting back on track this week with my favorite detox recipe. Nourishing Detox Instant Pot or Crock Pot I believe there’s a misconception that “detox” equals “deprivation,” but that’s not how it fits into [...]
DIY Applesauce Instant Pot Recipes are becoming a staple in my kitchen. This simple homemade applesauce recipe takes advantage of the fall season and is made with only three ingredients. I love to keep it on hand this time of year for adding to smoothies, topping pork chops and enjoying as a healthy snack. Easy [...]
Make Your Own Sorbet Only four main ingredients (peaches, coconut milk, apricots and dates) to make a simple and refreshing summer dessert. It’s a dairy-free, sugar-free treat anyone with a good blender can make. No ice cream maker required! I’ve been trying to move my family away from dairy made ice cream but it’s been [...]
Why Make Homemade Ketchup Homemade condiments are surprisingly easy to make, easily customizable and healthier than store bought versions. Years ago, when I started reading more food labels, I found out how much sugar is in a a leading brand’s ketchup. Four grams of sugar! I couldn’t really understand why four grams of sugar was [...]
Simple & Delicious Breakfast Smoothie Recipe A quick and healthy breakfast recipe with very little prep. Only four essential ingredients for balanced nutrition – oranges, rolled oats, almond milk and bananas. No milk in the creamsicle smoothie? Here’s the thing. It’s not about the milk, or even the dairy milk alternative you use. I personally [...]
Drinking enough water Stay hydrated with our favorite infused water recipes. Getting enough water is critical to maintaining health but here’s the thing about water. We all know how important it is to drink enough on a daily basis but for many of us, it’s a struggle. If there was one magic bullet to improving [...]
Top Summer Smoothies The best smoothie recipes are satisfying AND healthy. Grapes, lemons and a hint of parsley make this a simple smoothie recipe you can make any time of year but it’s so, so good when it’s hot outside. The Blender Girl whipped up this summer drink to keep us cooled down and quench [...]
