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Written by: Heather Crosby
This recipe will be a perfect sweet treat to enjoy and share over the holiday weekend. Usually granita is prepared with juice and refined sugar, but I wanted to create a version of granita that keeps all ingredients in their whole food state—complete with fiber for a slow and natural release of the fruit sugar into the bloodstream. This is a frozen treat you can really feel good about. It’s not just full of fiber, but it’s also rich in antioxidants. Give it a try this weekend and wow your fam and friends. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Dessert, Family, Food Processor, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Raw Food, SuperFoods, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
Most aioli recipes involve eggs and oil and it’s been a mission for a while to come up with a plant-based, oil-free version with that light, creamy aioli texture. And here it is. This simple recipe can be used to dress a salad, as a dip for fresh cut veggies, or as a condiment for Lentil and Portobello Sliders (coming this week).
You can prepare it raw if you like, just skip roasting the garlic. I’m a big fan of the richness of roasted garlic paired with fresh lemon, so I tend to prepare this recipe as listed below—roasted. Either way, it keeps well in the fridge and is a tasty, versatile option to keep on-hand. Read more…
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There are few things I love more than a heaping bowl of pasta swimming in a homemade tomato sauce. Couple that with a crusty loaf of bread doused in olive oil, fresh garlic and Parmesan, and I was once in heaven. Since my husband and I have become vegan, we’ve had to alter our pasta nights, but we still find ways to enjoy a decadent Italian feast. Read more…
Tags: Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Italian, Rea Frey Holguin, Sauces Condiments and Toppings, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
I have been working for a while on a simple gluten-free, dairy-free pancake recipe that could serve as the perfect base for adaptations. I wanted a recipe that took a few minutes to prepare, and whether you were familiar with gluten-free pancakes or not, your result would be delicious, and most importantly, stress-free. These pancakes are fantastic topped with fresh, chopped berries and/or spread with Date Puree instead of syrup (for those of you trying to increase fiber intake).
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Written by: Heather Crosby
I like to keep a jar of date puree in my fridge when I need to sweeten, and I want to use a whole food (fiber intact) option. Fiber plays an important role with sweeteners, allowing the sugars to release into your bloodstream the way nature intended—slowly, and in natural amounts. Using a date puree, instead of a concentrated sweetener is an ideal way to control caloric intake as well—you’ll be come full faster. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Dates, Food Processor, Gluten-Free, Raw Food, Sauces Condiments and Toppings, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
If you are one of those people who love a nice hot breakfast cereal, but can’t seem to make the time to prepare it, please meet gluten-free, frankenfood-free and preservative-free, Cocomama Quinoa Cereals. They have solved all of your troubles, just like a good B.F.F. (Breakfast Friend Forever) should. These little packages are full of wholesome, cooked quinoa and fruit, and are ready to eat right out of the pouch, warmed or cold. Your breakfast life will never be the same.
And don’t overlook how perfect they are for travelers. Gluten-free, whole food roadtrips everywhere just became way easier. Read more…
Tags: Breakfast, Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
I was craving almond milk and had 15 minutes until I had to head out the door today. Hmmm, what to do? I had a jar of raw almond butter and fresh coconut water in the fridge, so I gave it a go. It worked! And I still had 10 minutes to spare—just enough time to take some quick pics. Read more…
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Breakfast,
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By Rea Frey Holguin
The creation of energy bars has given fit people an excuse to sometimes eat nothing more than a glorified candy bar. Words like “natural,” “energy,” or “protein” can lead us to believe that what we’re eating is good for us, when the truth is, these bars are usually so processed and sugar-laden that you end up feeling tired, not energetic. Read more…
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Written by: Heather Crosby
On Monday, I made a smoothie out of the greens in my crisper, a red apple on the counter and some dates I had in the pantry. It was so delicious that I have been drinking this green goodness every day this week.
Try this smoothie out this weekend. It’s fresh, creamy, naturally sweet and full of phytonutrients and fiber.
Makes: 2-3 large glasses
Time: 5-10 minutes
Tools:
Blender
Ingredients:
3-4 leaves of organic chard
3-4 medjool dates
1 organic, red apple
1/2 bunch, organic parsley
1-2 cups pure water (you can use coconut water for extra sweetness and electrolytes)
Let’s get started.
Remove the main stem from the chard if you like, you can leave it on. Core the apple. Remove the pits from the medjool dates. Place the parsley, with stems in the blender. Add water. Place the cored apple, chard and pitted dates into the blender. Mix until creamy. Enjoy!
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