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Homemade Tater Tots (oven baked)

Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 15, 2019

Homemade Tater Tots made with organic purple fingerling potatoes from our local farm share. A healthy spin on a traditional recipe made with fresh, simple ingredients. This family-friendly lunch recipe or dinner recipe is oven-baked, dairy-free and gluten-free. We’ve recreated many recipes since starting the blog - some more difficult than others and…

Healthy Sweeteners (+ Easy To Make Fudgesicles)

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 10, 2019

Healthy Sweeteners (+ Easy To Make Fudgesicles): This fun, family-friendly recipe is a crowd pleaser that offers a delicious alternative to desserts made with refined sugar and other harmful ingredients. By now we know that refined sugar is harmful to our health. In fact, a high-sugar diet has been associated with dangerous health conditions, like…

Beet Green Recipe: Easy, Delicious Pesto! (plus eliminating food waste)

Favorites, Recipe, Seasonal Produce, Seasonal Produce: Spring, SnacksApril 17, 2019

Beet Green Recipe: Easy, Delicious Pesto! Did you know you can save time and money by using food scraps for other, healthy recipes like pesto? Homemade pesto can be made with veggie scraps like beet greens, carrot greens, and ramps. You can also save veggie scraps to make broth or chopped up leafy greens and…

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, Spring, SummerApril 9, 2019

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe! An authentic, raw, vegan, gluten-free cheesecake recipe made with soaked cashews plus other healthy ingredients. Hard to believe, I know. But trust me when I say it's so simple and deliciously satisfying you'll be making it over and over again. Why cashews? Let me explain. When soaked and blended, cashews create…

Seasonal Produce: Spring Guide

Recipe, Seasonal Produce, SpringApril 3, 2019

When we buy seasonal produce we enjoy better tasting fruits and veggies, maximize on nutrition, and save money! One of the biggest concerns Joe and I had when switching to a healthier lifestyle was the cost of high-quality ingredients and organic produce. We thought buying “better-for-you” anything would affect our budget, and as new…

Gluten Free Side Dish: Plantain Fries

Dinner, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedMarch 29, 2019

Gluten Free Side Dish: Plantain Fries! A healthier version of an old guilty-pleasure. This gluten free side dish is great as a snack or side dish as it pairs well with a variety of flavors. Plus it satisfies the craving for salty and crunchy without the guilt! Cooked in avocado oil, topped with fresh cilantro and…

Chickpea Salad Wraps

Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedMarch 22, 2019

Chickpea Salad Wraps! Made with crunchy veggies and loaded with flavor, this easy lunch recipe, snack or dinner recipe can be ready in minutes. A perfect meatless substitute that is low-calorie, low-carb and packed with fiber and healthy plant-based protein. Say hello to my new favorite recipe. Joe and I first tried Chickpea Salad…

Healthier Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)

Breakfast, Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Snacks, UncategorizedFebruary 22, 2019

Healthier Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche). A dairy-free spin on a popular Latin dessert recipe. Made with simple and natural ingredients, this easy dessert recipe is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. I grew up enjoying Rice Pudding as a kid. I remember scraping the sides of the pan after my mom was done making…

Celery Juice Challenge

Drinks, Snacks, Uncategorized, Wellness TipFebruary 15, 2019

The Celery Juice Challenge is the new trend. Use a blender or juicer and enjoy the amazing health benefits of this easy-to-make elixir in the mornings. It can easily be made in a big batch and stored up to 2 days. in the fridge. Give it a try and enjoy the naturally detoxifying benefits of…

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cauliflower Chowder

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, UncategorizedJanuary 4, 2019

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cauliflower Chowder. A creamy, low carb, hearty and simple recipe perfect for the entire family. Happy New Year, guys! I hope everyone had a nice (and somewhat healthy) holiday season. It's hard to believe that it's over, right? We didn't travel this year - instead, we celebrated with Joe's family here…