Vegan pancakes
You would never guess these fluffy, sweet pancakes are completely vegan. That’s right: no butter, no milk, no eggs to be found in this…
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Healthy chocolate chip muffins
Juanita started 2nd grade today, she bravely marched off to school this morning with her oversized backpack and several less teeth than last…
Banana-Almond Pancakes
I’ve had a lot of requests for alternative pancakes lately, so I’ve been experimenting with different techniques. The following recipe is both gluten-free and…
Almond-Date Energy Bites
Here is another quick and easy recipe that I created for my collaboration with the Almond Board of California. We have some hectic days…
Energizing smoothie with almonds and coffee
Here is a quick and energizing recipe, full of good nutrients, that makes a perfect midday pick-me-up. Almonds are a great source for vitamin…
Olive oil and Maple Granola
I’ve mentioned before how I was raised on health food before it was cool, before “clean eating” was a thing, before juicing was cool,…
Vegan Rainbow Club Sandwich
Here is a quick recipe for beautiful vegetarian (or vegan!) club sandwich, packed full of nutrients and bursting with color. Healthy-eating experts teach us…
Date, Feta and Red Cabbage Salad
This is a simple yet show-stopping salad recipe from one of my favorite blogs: Smitten Kitchen. You’ll love the balance of flavors and textures: the sticky-sweet…
Coconut-maple granola
Coconut-maple granola 1/4 cup (25 g) wheat germ 3 cups (300 g) old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup (50 g) unsweetened flaked coconut 1 cup…
Chia and almond milk pudding
If you haven’t hopped on the chia seed bandwagon yet, this recipe is your excuse to do so. These tiny black seeds pack a huge nutritional…
Oat and date bars
I love this recipe for energy-packed, nutritious oat bars. These are great to have in the house as a healthy snack or quick breakfast on-the-go with…
Healthy First Birthday Cake
I can’t believe my littlest baby just turned one, it all happened too soon! I tried to savor every moment, but it still flew…
Creamy Kale Soup
I’m not a fan of extreme “detox” or “cleanse” diets. Extreme dietary restriction is not for me, and science just doesn’t back up most the fantastical…
Pomegranate, orange and carrot juice
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I’ve been making a lot of cookies lately. I’ve made this insane promise to post a…
Farro salad with roasted squash and pistachios
I love farro salad, despite my husband’s mockery. He’s an Italian version of a “meat-and-potatoes” man, and I love taunt him with what he…