These creamy Peanut Noodles are about to become your new favorite dinner! This recipe is fast and flavorful, with plenty of veggies hidden inside. What Goes with Peanut Noodles? My favorite thing to add to peanut noodles is shredded cabbage. When you use green cabbage and shred it finely, it blends right in with the noodles. You can hardly tell that you’re eating half noodles and half cabbage , because the amazing peanut sauce makes it meld all together!...
These gluten-free donuts are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with an easy 3-ingredient glaze. They satisfy my cravings for a donut, but they are baked instead of deep-fried, for a healthier indulgence. You can thank my son for this recipe, because he’s currently obsessed with the concept of donuts. He asked me to make him some “healthy donuts” so he could eat them more often. Clearly, he inherited my sweet tooth!...
If you want the creamy comfort of a latte, without using dairy milk, this recipe is for you. It’s made with just 3 ingredients , including coffee that you can brew at home, and it’s ready in less than 5 minutes with the help of your blender. I gave up using real cream in my coffee a few weeks ago, and I’m not going to lie– I miss it. To the point that I’d almost give up drinking coffee… except for the fact that I love the taste....
Candied Walnuts are super-easy to make at home! They are naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and make an excellent salad topper or crunchy holiday snack. Why You’ll Love Them They’re unbelievably easy. All you need is 3 ingredients, and about 10 minutes of effort to make these candied nuts at home. The candy coating is simply maple syrup & salt! They’re delicious. The walnuts develop a rich flavor and crispy texture, thanks to the caramelized maple syrup....
Peanut Butter Granola is a delicious & crunchy recipe that you can prepare for the week ahead. It’s perfect for an easy breakfast or snack on-the-go! Why You’ll Love It It’s easy to make. All you need is a few simple pantry ingredients to make homemade granola. Just stir them together and bake until crispy! It’s gluten-free. Oats are naturally gluten-free (and full of fiber!), but make sure you choose oats that are labeled “certified gluten-free” to avoid any cross-contamination during the manufacturing process....
There has been a lot going on in my kitchen lately, and these cookies are the latest result. They’re made with coconut flour, but without eggs! If you’re familiar with coconut flour, you know that it almost always requires eggs for structure, but since eggs can be a sensitivity for so many people, I wanted to try to figure out a way to bake with coconut flour without them. The key to working with coconut flour without eggs is adding some sort of starch to the mix, like arrowroot or tapioca....
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers are the perfect way to use up a leftover baked sweet potato . You don’t even need a food processor to make them! Ingredients You’ll Need Featuring canned beans and mashed sweet potato, this veggie burger recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan. If you don’t keep oat flour on hand, you can make it at home by simply blending oats in your blender. Paired with oat flour and BBQ sauce, these burgers have plenty of flavor without a hefty list of spices....
This healthy pasta recipe features spiralized sweet potato noodles tossed in a fast, dairy-free roasted red pepper sauce . It makes a delicious plant-based weeknight meal, and it’s great for allergy-friendly homes as it’s nut-free and gluten-free, too. Spiralized sweet potato noodles are one of my favorite healthy pasta substitutes, because they have a comforting flavor and texture, while also providing loads of nutrition in each bite. (I use this spiralizer at home– it’s my favorite!...
Have you ever tried a dish, either out at a party or a restaurant, that you loved so much that you simply couldn’t get it out of your head? This soup has been on my mind since Christmas. I originally had the pleasure of enjoying this spicy Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup at our last company Christmas party, and it was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. Don’t ask me why it’s taken me four months to attempt making it myself....
In my early days of blogging, I didn’t know much about writing recipes. In most cases, my recipes came about simply from my own desire to eat something– for instance, this vegan almond flour banana bread. My old recipe desperately needed an update, because I’m pretty sure when I originally posted it, I had only tested the recipe once. That’s how it worked when I first started this blog. I would suddenly have a craving to eat something, so I’d try to make a healthier version of it, and if it turned out tasting half-way decent I would post it here on the website....
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you may recall that I used quite a bit of stevia back in the day. I used it in chocolate milkshakes , my morning tea, sugar-free desserts , and even my salad dressings . I basically used it all day, everyday. You may have noticed that I don’t use stevia in my recipes or daily routine anymore, so I thought I’d take a moment to share why....
Almond Flour Banana Muffins are an easy way to use up any ripe bananas you have on hand. They have a tender, fluffy texture and are naturally gluten-free! Inspired by my almond flour banana bread , this nourishing recipe comes together in 1 bowl. It’s the perfect grain-free and dairy-free after-school snack or breakfast on the go. If you’re trying to cut back on white flour or grains in general, you’ll love these paleo banana muffins!...
These Black Bean Gingerbread Bars are soft and cake-like , with a sneaky serving of fiber and plant-based protein. You can’t taste that there are beans inside at all! Prior to this year, I had never once added a bean to a dessert recipe. Now, I’ve done it three times! First, with these Vegan Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies , then with my Maple Pecan White Bean Blondies (yum!), and now with these Black Bean Gingerbread Bars....
When Halloween candy hits the stores, I’m always tempted by Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins. I love how the pumpkins have a thicker peanut butter layer, for a perfect ratio of salty peanut butter and sweet chocolate. Of course, if you ask me, the store-bought version tastes a little too sweet, so I wanted to try to make a healthier version at home. These homemade chocolate-covered peanut butter pumpkins are naturally sweetened with dates and take just minutes to prepare....
Homemade Granola Bars are super-easy to make, with just 4 simple ingredients. They will quickly become one of your favorite healthy snacks! Why You’ll Love Them They taste amazing. Homemade granola bars taste better than the kind you’d buy from the store! The sweet and salty flavor is hard to resist. They are easy to customize. You can add any mix-ins you love, such as sliced almonds, unsweetened coconut, dried fruits, or even some mini chocolate chips....
This healthy Flourless Chocolate Cake is made with 5 simple ingredients and makes an impressive dessert to bring to a party. It’s rich & fudgy, and naturally gluten-free! This cake recipe reminds me of a cross between brownies and fudge. It has a rich chocolate flavor, and everyone who tastes it will ask for the recipe! You can top it with a dusting of powdered sugar or cacao powder, and serve it with fresh fruit for an easy dessert....
These Healthy Tacos pack extra fiber and nutrients in each bite, but you’d never know just by tasting them. Thanks to a secret ingredient, they are also budget friendly for your next Taco Tuesday. Why You’ll Love Them They taste amazing. This taco meat has all the flavor you’ve come to expect from traditional recipes. They are made with lean ground beef, but also pack nearly a pound of cooked lentils inside!...
If you’re hoping to make hot chocolate from scratch, you’re in luck, because this healthy hot chocolate tastes incredible. (And even better, it can be stirred together in minutes!) What’s great about making homemade hot chocolate is that you get to customize the flavor. If you prefer a dark chocolate drink, you can add more cacao powder; if you prefer a sweeter drink, you can easily add more sweetness. A pinch of salt will help balance the flavor, and since you can taste this mixture as you go, it’s practically foolproof!...
This healthy puppy chow (or Muddy Buddies, if you prefer) is a delicious twist on the original Chex® recipe, only this version is made without the cereal and white powdered sugar. It’s so delicious! What’s in puppy chow? If you’re not familiar with the original recipe, it’s traditionally made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, melted chocolate chips, and powdered sugar. It’s very simple, and it’s also very difficult to stop eating it....
This Instant Pot Chickpea Curry is a fast & easy weeknight meal that you can throw together in minutes using your electric pressure cooker. I love how flavorful it is! The Chickpea Curry recipe is one of the first curry recipes I’ve made that doesn’t call for any sort of cream or dairy-substitute, like coconut milk. It’s a lighter, tomato-based curry that’s full of flavor and happens to be super simple to make....
