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Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

Just like your favorite baked good, but in smoothie form! This Blueberry Muffin Smoothie is protein-packed, completely plant-based (vegan!), and absolutely DELISH.  ... Read more » about Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

Creamy Carrot Ginger Cashew Soup

This carrot ginger soup is suuuuuuuuuper creamy because of the Silk cashewmilk and the roasted sweet potatoes. It's topped with ginger molasses cashews, roasted veggies and fresh basil. 

It starts with fresh organic carrots, like these. 

earthbound farm carrots ... Read more » about Creamy Carrot Ginger Cashew Soup

Christmas Cookie Dough Balls + an Easy Lunchbox Idea

This gorgeous, red Christmas Cookie Dough is perfect for the holidays -- it's easy to make, easy to share, and easy to fall in love with. It's completely grain-free (which means it's also gluten-free), dairy-free, vegan, annnnnnnnnnnd it has a hidden (or not so hidden) veggie that gives it that beautiful intense color. 

The deep red color is from... beets, of course! We love beets because: ... Read more » about Christmas Cookie Dough Balls + an Easy Lunchbox Idea

Superfood Cornbread Muffins: Back-to-School with MightyNest

These cornbread muffins are packed with superfoods and make the perfect addition to any lunchbox. Speaking of lunchboxes, this month I'm partnering with MightyNest for a very special promotion you don't want to miss. But first, let's talk about these muffins. ... Read more » about Superfood Cornbread Muffins: Back-to-School with MightyNest

Super Purple Juice + Favorite Spring Links

Today is the final post in a series I started awhile back called "Juicing through the Rainbow." I developed my favorite veggie/fruit combination of each color. Here's links to all the previous posts/recipes: ... Read more » about Super Purple Juice + Favorite Spring Links

Chili Roasted Beet Hummus + Parental Advice

Soooooo excited for today's post, for a number of reasons. The first being, a bunch of bloggers and I got together to celebrate the lovely Em from The Pig & Quill and to throw her a virtual baby shower!! We are showering her with love, parental advice, and fabulous party-worthy recipes. The second reason I'm excited for this post? The amazing PINK roasted beet hummus I made, perfect since she's having a GIRL!!  ... Read more » about Chili Roasted Beet Hummus + Parental Advice

Blood Orange, Carrot, & Ginger Juice

One of the few reasons to love winter: blood oranges are in season. 

Seriously, I love this fruit!

I love the variation of colors (especially the deep red), I love that they're a little sweeter and less acidic, AND I love all that immunity-boosting vitamin C (up to 40% more than a regular navel orange!) -- just what our bodies need in the middle of winter! It's like it was planned or something. ... Read more » about Blood Orange, Carrot, & Ginger Juice

Winter Superfoods, Sweet Potato Muffins, & a giveaway!

Oh beloved summer, it's been so long since I've seen you!

Summer usually takes all the glory when it comes to healthy eating, fresh veggies, and feeling our best, right? Winter gets equated to "comfort foods," gaining weight, bulky warm clothes (all the better to hide those extra pounds), and less activity. But even in the midst of winter, you can feel super.  ... Read more » about Winter Superfoods, Sweet Potato Muffins, & a giveaway!

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