Fudge Protein Pitaya Workout Cups (white beans, vegan) Pre-workout snacks became very important to me the day I noticed a serious difference in the benefit of a 45-min workout when I had had a healthy snack before beginning my workout one early morning earlier this year. I generally workout in the morning, spinning for about… Read More
Simple Coffee Mousse Cups & Bites (vegan, 3-ingredients, cauliflower)
Simple Coffee Mousse Cups & Bites (vegan, 3-ingredients, cauliflower) I love to start the day with a small meal that is full of nutrition. Sometimes that meal is a traditional breakfast such as yogurt, fruit or cereal. Other times I want a dessert for breakfast, but not one that has no nutritional value and will… Read More
3-Ingredient Cantaloupe-Carrot Pre-workout Protein Bites
3-Ingredient Cantaloupe-Carrot Pre-workout Protein Bites (White beans, Vegan) White beans make the perfect protein snack – great to support a workout or just a busy day! They hold a wealth of B vitamins, including B12, as well as iron, potassium, zinc, and of course protein, and fiber. This all contributes to feeling full and energized,… Read More
2-Ingredient Blueberry Pre-workout Protein Bites
2-Ingredient Blueberry Protein Bites White beans are full of protein, fiber and a slew of other nutritional benefits, including potassium and iron, good for shiny hair among other effects; thiamine for a boost to your cognitive abilities; heart-supporting folate and magnesium, and copper to fight inflammation and antioxidants galore. And blueberries are considered the most… Read More
2-Ingredient Chocolate Chickpea Clusters
2-Ingredient Chocolate Chickpea Clusters I am fast falling in love with 2-ingredient recipes. They do say necessity is the mother of invention so perhaps that is where my ideas are coming from? Easy protein snacks are just so useful, and when they involve mood-boosting dark chocolate, all the better! Our 10-pound Pomeranian hurt his back… Read More
Chocolate Cashew Cream Oat Cookies (no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free)
Chocolate Cashew Cream Oat Cookies (no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free) Doesn’t the day have a different feel when cookies are involved? And these are not your average cookies. In fact, they are sort of similar to the candy bar, KitKat. Although, much healthier. In fact, they are also the perfect both pre- and post-workout snack energizer…. Read More
How to: Ultimate Date Paste Tutorial {healthy sugar substitute}
How to: Ultimate Date Paste Tutorial {healthy sugar substitute} Dates are the best natural sweetener, loaded with fiber (10% daily requirement), and essential minerals like calcium and iron and magnesium. And they do not cause glucose spike which work against weigh-loss. Remember though that date-sweetened treats taste less sweet than, say, maple syrup-sweetened desserts. I… Read More
Hot Pink Beet Hummus (vegan, speedy recipe, beet powder or brine)
Hot Pink Beet Hummus (vegan, speedy recipe, beet powder or brine) Okay so first things first. Pictured here are toasts with TWO spreads. The recipe written up below is, of course, the beetroot hummus. However, you might be interested in the chocolate spread you see on one slice. That is my vegan nutella recipe …. Read More
2 Ultimate Raw Bliss Ball Recipes (vegan, dairy-free, no-date, GF, protein)
2 Ultimate Raw Bliss Ball Recipes (vegan, dairy-free, no-date, protein) The only two bliss ball or snack ball recipes you will ever need. I love dates but decided to create two recipes that don’t need them since they are not always accessible and are a bit hard on the blender/processor. Of course, you can always… Read More
