When I first discovered I was allergic to dairy several years ago, I tried my best to avoid it. I also tried to forget that it existed and soon I had accomplished my dream  

What I didn't know was that I would be traveling down this road again.. this time for the sake of my hubby who recently went vegetarian and loves to have a new dish here and there. One of his main requirement though: 

" it has to be tasty"  

Fair enough! Challenge Accepted. 

At a recent poker night, I decided to debut my recipe.... and it was a hit. So I'm sharing it with you below. 

When you give it a try, leave a comment below and let me know how you like it. 

Ingredients

• 1 bunch spinach (about 4-5 cups chopped)
• 1/2 cup veganaise
• 10 ounce of vegan cream cheese
• 1 small onion, diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• paprika (for colorr effect)

Method

1. Cook your onion until translucent
2. Add in your spinach and cook until wilted, around 5 minutes
3. Season with salt and pepper 
4. Let...

Want a lunch idea that’s going to re-energize your body, mind, and spirit? Without the lag in the bathroom?

Here is my quick and easy, delicious mango salsa

You will need
1-2 Mangoes
1 bunch Cilantro
Roma Tomatoes
1/2 Bell Pepper
Pink Himalayan Salt (optional)
Black pepper (optional)
5 minutes of your time

Great for an afternoon snack too with my favorite restaurant-style Beanitos Vegan Chips

Enjoy!

Any tuna lovers out there? 

Tuna took some time to grow on me when I was a meat-eater. I love the texture, but not the smell. And then the whole idea of mercury poisoning was horrendous. 

Well, I'm so glad I'm now vegan, cause I no longer have to worry about the smell, the mercury, the taste, or anything else. I can just eat it and be energized. 

You can make this recipe in like 5 minutes and inhale it in 5 seconds because it's that's good. 

So let's dive in! Shall we  

Ingredients

• 1 can or 1/2 cups rinsed and drained chickpeas
• 1/4 cup veganaise 
• 2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 
• 1 stalk chopped green onion (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp herbs de Provence (optional)
• 1/2 tbsp Kelp Flakes

Method

• Use a fork or potato masher and crush chickpeas. 
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl 
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Serve immediately by itself,...

Today I'm sharing a "No FIlter Juice Demo" that has tons of enzymes to aid with your digestion and helps with your constipation.  Juice has a way of rehydrating our bodies in multiple ways.

Juicing fruits and vegetables that have a high concentration of water can be very hydrating and it's easy to do on a frequent basis to help your body regain balance. 

In this demo, it takes literally less than 10 minutes to make some delicious juice that the whole family can enjoy.

Let's Dive In!  

Enjoy!

FRESH NO FILTER JUICE DEMO

Enjoy! 

I've never been good at making pancakes. My pancakes have always been wonky shaped and hard, but with the help of my hubby, I finally have a pancake recipe that's semi worthy to share. 

With making these repeatedly, this is the best I've come up with, but they were pretty delicious and my non-vegan husband actually loves them.

So here we go: 

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
• 2 small well ripe bananas smashed
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups of almond milk
• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 3/4 cups oat flour
• 2 tbsp maple, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chip cookies

Method

• Smash bananas in a large bowl
• Add in all the other ingredients 
• Combine well
• Heat griddle to 350 degrees
• Use a quarter cup measuring device and pour on griddle
• Cook until chip dissolves. 
• Serve immediately with bananas and strawberries
• Add more maple syrup if as needed

When I first started transitioning to eating a more whole based plant-based diet, I really thought I was going to make it.... meaning I was going to eat more plant-based, but I wasn't ready to give up my chocolate. Then I discovered vegan chocolate

I love chocolate, I've always loved chocolate. Growing up we used to make our own, but that was a lot slower pace of life and today, I want to grab my chocolate or a chocolate treat in a few minutes. 

Can you relate? 

So here is a recipe that will take you literally 5 minutes to make. Very delicious, you can use these for party favors, kids treats, snacks, or desserts WITHOUT guilt. 

Ingredients 

• 1/4 cup vegan vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup vegan cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp pink Himalayan 
• 1/2 cup almond butter

Method

1. Mix all dry ingredients well
2. Add in almond butter and combine until formed into a ball. 
3. If the mixture is too dry, feel free to add more almond butter or just let it sit for a few minutes at room...

So recently I shared some juices on my Facebook page and someone didn't get the same results as me... so I was inspired to create a video for the behind the scenes to help you spruce up your juice a bit so you can get the same experience. 

Because guess what, she called me out on it, but so many others may have had the same reaction and I want to help you make the transition to juicing fun. Food should always be fun. 

So let's dive in!

Every once in a while, it's good to sit down with a glass of warm ginger tea and a stack of warm brownies. 

Have you been there? Maybe you like milk? That's good too. Some warm almond milk with honey or maple syrup is delicious. 

So I'm sharing a recipe with you today that's easy, fun to make and delicious. Better yet, it works for any occasion or no special occasion at all. 

Here we go: 

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet potato (cook a large sweet potato in a crockpot overnight)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (more for desired sweetness) 
• 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter (either works well)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ Tbsp melted coconut oil 
• 1/2 cup vegan cocoa powder 
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup oat flour (You can always make your own at home)
• 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 walnuts (optional)

Method

• Mash your cooked sweet potatoes
• Measure out a cup and place in mixing bowl
• Set...

I love breakfast. And I used to love eggs. But when I discovered what it does to the body, I knew I had to make a change. Still, this was easier said than done. Honestly, it was a process to move through this and the first time I made this dish, I wasn't sure how it would turn out. Since I did, this has been a Saturday morning special that I can run to easily. 

If you are new to eating vegan, I highly recommend you add some nutritional yeast to this dish. Personally, I think it tastes great on day one, but taste best on days 2 and 3 when the seasons to marinate a bit. 

Ingredients

• 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch spinach
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• salt + pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• 1tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1-2 medium-size sweet potatoes

Method

• Sweet potatoes are optional but go well with this dish. These can be cut into slices and baked at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Otherwise, you can use sliced bread or...