The only thing I love more than chocolate (besides Tanner, duh), is chocolate that’s  certified organic certified non-gmo certified vegan certified gluten free certified kosher  no refined sugars So, basically a chocolate you can eat like a lil piggy pig pig without it going to your 🍑😜 #RighteouslyRaw #chocolates are made with love, positive energy, and human …

I live for relaxing Sunday mornings; snuggled up in bed with a book and tea…heaven. Wait, who’s life is that? Because it’s not mine…I have a two and a half year old, soooo that doesn’t happen 😉 BUT, I do live for my snuggly Sunday mornings with my little muchkin, although they don’t involve curling …

INGREDIENTS VEGGIES 2-3 zucchini, spiralized 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 2 cups chopped cabbage + shredded carrots (I use the bag where they’re pre-cut for easier convenience) 1 small can water chestnuts, rinsed + drained 1 portabella mushroom, sliced 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted 1/2 can sliced bamboo shoots, rinsed + drained 1 orange bell pepper, …

   Looking for hot chocolate for you or your littles without the extra junk or sugar? This homemade recipe is SO easy. Whether you’re looking to get your toddler some extra whole milk, or prefer to go dairy-free, I’ve got you covered… For Toddlers INGREDIENTS 1 cup organic whole milk  1 tablespoon organic cacao powder …

Have you ever met a dessert you wished you could eat for breakfast? Because I pretty much dream of chocolate all day errrr day. Luckily for you, this clean chocolate coconut mint muffin recipe CAN be eaten any time of the day, and pretty much guilt-free. Of course, everything in moderation, but it’s amaze, if …

Anything has me at food love at first sight/sound if I see + hear it involves roasted + spicy. Swoon. Like these spicy roasted garbanzo beans pictured above by my dear friend at Oh Darling, Let’s Be Healthy…I meannnn…yes, please! “A half cup of garbanzo beans provides 143 calories and 27 grams of carbs, your …

So, I’ve basically been living under a rookie culinary rock the past….lifetime…because I’ve never made my own hummus. I KNOW, shameful for a food + lifestyle blogger. don’t.judge.me. The only thing that’s ever held me back from making hummus myself is honestly the food processor. I’m still scarred from making a massive batch of cauliflower …

Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies (seriously)

  Ever met a chocolate recipe you don’t like? Yeah, me either. So when Fitfluential shared this gluten + grain free dark chocolate BLACK BEAN brownie recipe, I thought…ummm, sayyyy waaaaa?! Mind you, I’ve made blondies from garbanzo beans, so there aren’t many desserts I question these days. Now, I’ve heard of this black bean …

LARABAR was founded in May 2000 by Lara Merriken, a Denver native who had a mission to make real food should be accessible for all. Larabar is a blend of unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices. Made from 100% real, minimally processed ingredients. Pure and simple, just as nature intended. All of Larabar’s core bars have just 2-9 simple …

AVOCADOS Alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) and oleic acid are key fats provided by avocado. Avocados are a good source of pantothenic acid, dietary fiber, vitamin K, copper, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C [Google search, 2016]. KIDNEY BEANS Why they’re good for you: Loaded with potassium and magnesium, kidney beans help keep blood pressure in check, …