Vegan frozen hot chocolate with mint is perfect for those hot summer days. Cooled hot chocolate poured over shaved ice cubes Me: Can I get a Hot Chocolate, please? Coffee Clerk: Its 90° outside?! Me: I know. If you don’t care that you get funny looks when you order hot chocolate on hot, summer days,…
Snack ideas
What to make with Fresh Mint
What to make with fresh mint? Make salad dressings, put it into compound butter, make pesto out of it, put it into pasta sauces and so much more.
Spinach Salad Recipe
A Simple Healthy Spinach Salad with bagel chips. Make this for a Light Vegan Lunch or a Side Dish. Note: This is version 2 of a recipe I published in 2016. Click here to version 1 of this recipe Did you know that March 26th is National Spinach Day? How did I not know about…
Energy Bites with Tahini and Za’atar
Vegan No Bake Energy Bites Recipe with tahini, za’atar and dates. These healthy energy balls with dates and nuts are a perfect on-the-go snack or put them into a snack prep routine. They are even kid-friendly Have you had one of those weeks where you were too sick to even have enough energy to walk…
Sweet Potato Salsa With Avocado
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Salsa made with fire roasted corn and tomatoes. This vegan salsa is the perfect appetizer for parties or game day snacks. This is version 2 of the original recipe. Click here to get more info on version 1. How much do you love salsa? Chips and salsa is my favorite appetizer…
Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl
Silky Smooth, Rich, Chocolate Banana Smoothie with Avocado, Peanut Butter, Frozen Banana, Dutch Chocolate, Hemp Seeds and Agave. Its packed with protein and vitamins. Its a decadent breakfast, brunch or just-because snack bowl! “Inspiration doesn’t know how to tell time” – Unknown Author I love when I am inspired to make a recipe! I love…
Mixed Nuts with Za’atar Spice
Mixed nuts made with za’atar and lemon. This is a very easy snack that happens to be very healthy. The Za’atar add a nice aroma to the nuts and flavorful. These nuts are ready in less than 5 minutes I made this recipe for a guest post on Jenny Melrose Family’s Blog. Reprinted on Healing…
Beer Pretzel Bites with Jalapeno
Simple Beer Pretzel Bites made with easy ingredients is the perfect poolside appetizer or take to picnics. I added cheese in some and jalapeno in others. Making pretzels at home is so easy and delicious. Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold. All opinions are my own Do you know one of…
Okra In A Blanket (Vegetarian)
This Okra In A Blanket is a vegetarian take on the classic pigs in a blanket! It’s filled with ooey gooey cheesy goodness and wrapped in a warm pastry blanket. It’s the perfect game day or tailgating appetizer that everyone will love! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Game Day…
Vegan Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce
This Vegan Gyros Recipe is made with freshly grilled eggplants, bell peppers, portobello mushrooms, onions and tomatoes. I topped it with a super easy Vegan Tzatziki, making this the best farmer’s market recipe – Version 2 So, this is version 2 of my Greek Vegan Gyros and I can’t decide which one I like better The first…
Vegan Tzatziki With Matcha
A quick and easy vegan Tzatziki recipe using soy based yogurt, carrots and matcha! I took the traditional Greek Tzatziki recipe and turned it up a notch! I would love to hear your opinion on it Can you tell that I am obsessed with Matcha? Matcha is very versatile, so, I am not afraid to…
Pumpkin Smoothie with Blueberry Syrup
Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie Made with Coconut Milk with Cinnamon and Nutmeg to Make it Festive. Make Blueberry Syrup at Home to Add to the Smoothie Is it ok to blame the pumpkin smoothie for being so addictive? I don’t care, I am blaming it for being so irresistible. Its all the nutmeg and cinnamon that…
Spicy Edamame Recipe with Japanese Seven Spice
Never eat edamame by itself again. This Spicy Edamame Recipe is flavored with Japanese Seven Spice and Sesame Seeds. In less than 20 minutes, you will have the perfect healthy snacks with a kick! Edamame is supposed to be the healthiest snacks in the world…. …. but I find them to be dull and boring!…
2 Back-to-school Recipes Using Tortillas
This 2 back-to-school recipes post is written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. These 2 back-to-school recipes are a fun way to inspire kids to eat veggies. The rollups are…
Mini Crunch Wraps With Hidden Veggies (Organic)
Mini Crunch Wraps – A different take on the traditional crunch wrap. Made with all organic ingredients like broccoli, cheese, black beans and mushrooms. The best part is that the veggies are hidden. It’s the perfect brown-bag lunch recipe for kids and adults This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser….
How to Make Tahini
How To Make Tahini? Traditionally, it is made with only 2 ingredients: sesame seeds and oil. In this recipe, I add cumin powder, garlic, lime, salt and pepper. This recipe can be a tahini sauce, spread or a dressing. I am not being presumptuous when I say that you and I are falafal fanatics, right? …
