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Who else is a lover of Florida Orange Juice?! I know I am! I’ve been a fan of Florida OJ ever since I was a kid, it was always my go to breakfast drink to have alongside my four bowls of cereal every morning. I simply loved the taste of it, but now as an adult I know all the amazing benefits this powerful juice can bring to your body. This March is National Nutrition Month, so why not celebrate with an 8 oz glass of Florida Orange Juice! There are so many wellness trends out

Apple cider donuts perfect for the fall season. These circles of joy are cinnamon-y and apple-y, while also being oil free and gluten free. So technically you can eat 7 donuts and have no regrets. I also kept this to a one bowl kind of treat, let’s be real I hate washing dishes so one bowl recipes are my jam. Snag the recipe below! These we’ll definitely please any crowd! Ingredients: 1 cup gluten free AP flour (I like this one) 1/2 cup almond flour (can add more AP flour but

I have finally cracked the code on making the perfect banana bread. This loaf is thick, moist, and the perfect treat any time of day. As always it is gluten free, refined sugar free, and accidentally oil free! I forgot to put the oil in it, but you actually don’t need it! Ingredients: - 2 3/4 cups gluten free all purpose flour (I like Bob’s Red Mill) - 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water) - 3 ripe bananas - 2 tbsp creamy unsalted peanut butter (only ingredients sh

Bring the comforting campfire at home without smelling like one! These bundles of summer are gluten free, and completely vegan. You might want to make a double batch because these will be gone in seconds! Ingredients: - 1 cup GF All Purpose flour (I like this one) - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt - 1/3 cup vegan marshmallows - 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips - 5 gluten free graham crackers, broken up - 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce - 1/4 cup pure mapl

The best comforting soup you can make at home! Also, beats any take out ramen, in my opinion. Within 30 minutes you have a flavorful broth perfect for dinner. Ingredients: - 1 carton low-sodium vegetable broth - 1/4 cup miso paste, I use mellow white - 2 cups water - 5-8 garlic cloves - 4 green onions - 2 cups shredded green cabbage - 1/2 block extra firm tofu - 1/2 tsp ginger powder - 1 tsp sesame oil - Salt to taste Brown rice noodles (I use this brand) Directions: 1. Place

Crust: - 1 cup raw almonds (soaked for about 20 minutes in hot water) - 1/2 cup raw walnuts - 10 medjool dates, pitted - 1/4 cup coconut sugar - 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: - 1 1/2 cup raw soaked cashews (I find it best to bring to boil on the stove for 15 minutes, then turn heat off and let set for about 10 minutes) - 1/2 cup maple syrup - 1/3 cup cacao powder (I love this brand) - 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled - 1/2 tsp vanilla - Splash of

Crispy Cauliflower: - 1 head cauliflower - 1 cup chickpea flour (I like this brand) - 1 cup water - 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt - 1 tbsp avocado oil (I like this brand) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 F 2. Break down cauliflower into florets. I find it best to use a pairing knife and cut florets off stock. 3. Prepare your batter in a small bowl, use a fork to ensure no lumps. 4. Dump each floret into batter and shake off excess with fork. 5. Grease a parchment lined baking shee

Ingredients: - 2 1/2 oat flour (I use this brand blended up) - 1/2 cup coconut sugar - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled - 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water) - 3/4 cup almond milk - 1/4 cup lemon juice - 2 tbsp lemon juice - 1 tbsp poppy seeds - 2 tbsp chia seeds - 2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp baking soda Glaze: - 1/4 cup coconut butter (I like this brand) - 2 tbsp lemon juice Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Create your flax egg and set sit for 5

Remember my healthy butterfingers I made for Halloween candy? Well I’m bringing those back for Valentine’s Day but with an almond butter twist! As much as I love peanut butter, sometimes I lean towards almond butter for a little more nutrients. Not only is almond butter delicious, but it is higher in protein and it’s also a great swap for any of my friends out there with peanut allergies. These almond butter fingers only have 6 ingredients so they’re super easy to make for th

The perfect bite to share with someone you love this Valentine’s Day. Whether that’s your partner, your family, your friends, your dog, your cat, or even yourself. These donuts are gluten free and refined sugar free so no guilt while indulging! With minimal ingredients, and being very easy to make, they’re perfect to whip up together with the ones you love this holiday. Skip the material items and give the gift of food! Yield: 8 donuts Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups almond flour -

My last Super Bowl dish for you all! Well you can really eat these for any occasion, they’re that good. I first roasted up the thinly sliced sweet potato until nice and crispy, who needs chips when you have a perfectly good tatter. I then topped it with all my favorite nacho toppings: corn, beans, a homemade pico de gallo, guacamole, and a cheesy good cashew sauce. The perfect healthy side for any party to enjoy! Yield: 4 servings Sweet Potato Chips Ingredients: - 2 large swe

A vegan spin on the classic coconut shrimp. I know this may not seem like your typical Super Bowl party dish, but hey! I’d be pretty happy to have this on the table! These nuggets are gluten free and soaked in coconut milk to really pack all the flavor into them. On the side you have a healthy sweet and sour sauce to bring everything together. Healthy and delicious, perfect for your vegan addition to any Super Bowl party! Coconut Crusted Tofu Nuggets Ingredients: - 2 blocks o

Yield: 12 cookies Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups oat flour (I used this one blended up) - 1/2 rolled oats - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/8 tsp Himalayan salt - 1/4 cup coconut sugar - 3 tbsp creamy, unsalted almond butter, or any other nut butter of choosing - 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled - 2 tbsp almond milk - 1 tsp pure vanilla - 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips (I used these) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F 2. Place melted coconut oil, coconut suagr, almond butter, almond

Yield: 30 poppers Ingredients: - 15 jalapeños - 2 cups raw cashews, soaked - 1/2 juice of lemon - 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp almond milk - 1/3 cup green onion, chopped - 2-4 cloves garlic - 2 tsp Himalayan salt, divided - 1 tsp pepper, divided - 2 tsp onion powder, divided - 2 cups gluten free panko (You may not use all of it) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 F 2. First add cashews to a medium saucepot full of water and boil. Let boil for 20 minutes to quickly soak cashews. 3. Wash j

Ingredients: - 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water) - 1 ripe banana - 2 tbsp creamy unsalted almond butter (only ingredients should be almonds) - 1/2 cup coconut sugar - 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled - 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt - 1/2 tsp cinnamon - 1 cup almond milk - 1 tsp vanilla - 1 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour - 1 1/4 cup oat flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill GF Oats blended up) - 1/2 cup rolled oats Granola topping: - 1/2 cup rolled oat

Single serving Ingredients: Broth: - 1 cup + 1 tbsp low sodium veggie broth - 1/2 cup water - 1 tsp sesame oil - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp ginger powder - 1 tsp Trader Joe’s Mushroom & Co Umami seasoning (optional but I highly recommend you get your hands on this stuff) - 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt - 1/2 tsp pepper - 1 tbsp green onion Add ins: - 1/2 zucchini, spiralized - 1/2 avocado - Baked sesame sriracha tofu ** - Organic crimini mushrooms - Radish - Green onion Method: 1

Healthy candy? Count me in! I am a huge snacker, I have an addiction to snacking and I can’t lie about it. It’s hard to snack healthy because so many markets only sell unhealthy quick snacks. Lately I have really been aware of everything I put into my body. I’ve started stocking my fridge with fruits and vegetables that I can wash and prep whenever I need a healthy snack. One snack I have been loving lately is simple dates and peanut butter. It’s an easy snack to take around,

Ingredients: - 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water) - 2 ripe bananas - 2 tbsp creamy unsalted almond butter (only ingredients should be almonds) - 1 tbsp aluminum free baking powder - 1 tsp baking soda - 1/2 cup coconut sugar - 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled - 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt - 1/2 tsp cinnamon - 1 cup almond milk - 1 tsp vanilla - 1 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour - 1 1/4 cup almond flour (I like this one) - 1/2 cup rolled oats -

We have all done our fair share of indulging this season. I would be lying also if I said I didn’t pick up vegan, gluten filled, and refined sugar filled donuts for my family this morning as a New Year’s treat. Instead of beating myself up over it, I relax and take a breath. It is absolutely okay to eat sweets and the foods you want over the holiday season. That’s the whole reason we love this time of year so much! When it comes a time that we do need a lil body reset, this m

Ingredients: - 2 cups oat flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free oats blended up) - 1/2 cup coconut sugar - 1 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground ginger - 1/4 tsp ground allspice - 1/4 tsp ground clove - 1/4 tsp cardamon - 1 1/3 cup almond milk steeped with 1 Yogi Tea Chai Black Tea bag - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled - 1 tsp vanilla ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 F 2. First heat alm