Easter is a time for gathering friends and family, and sweets! I do miss a couple foods that aren’t to my healthy standards; classic homemade cookies and brownies! So, I’ve created these precious “eggs” of cookie and brownie dough, 1/2 dipped in delicious, high quality chocolate. These little delights are indulgently healthy. The hints of… Continue reading Black & White Cookie Dough “Eggs”
Chocolate sauce is the most universal topping/add-in for desserts and drinks. You can top it on fruit, ice cream, and cakes. Or mix it in your protein shake or coffee for a sweet additive. The downside of most conventional chocolate sauces is that they are filled with junk; such as artificial sweeteners and preservatives that… Continue reading Healthy Chocolate Sauce
There are tons of protein powders out there that have different uses and benefits. This post will show you both the plant-based, and non plant-based powders that I recommend. Everyday Protein Powder Everyday protein powder is meant to use for, well, everyday. They contain vital nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, probiotics, omega fats, amino acids,… Continue reading Protein Powder
Recently, I have have converted to a some-what plant-based lifestyle (aka vegan). A wonderful diet of lean proteins (beans and fish), and macronutrients with complex grains and, still, no processed foods. I was craving some meatballs one day and I decided to get inspired from another recipe and make it my own. I came across this… Continue reading Vegan “Meat”balls
Being healthy is a different definition for every person. Being healthy could mean exercising more, or eating more vegetables, or even just eliminating fried foods from their everyday diet. People always ask me to help them become healthy, I immediately ask, “What do you mean by healthy?” or “What is your ultimate goal?”. That usually… Continue reading Becoming Healthy
Shepherds Pies are a staple in winter foods and Irish cuisine. When I started clean eating, I miss the stick-to-your-ribs kind of meals. So, I developed a recipe of a hardy turkey shepherds pie topped with a creamy, mashed cauliflower. This dish is a hardy, stew-like dish with earthy under-notes from the bay leaf and… Continue reading Turkey Shepherds Pie
It’s after the holidays, a new year has recently begun, what is a better way to detox from all the large feasts than detox drinks! Detoxing helps reboot your metabolism, digestive system, immune system, and washes away to cleanse your body from all the holiday delights—from a large plate of buttered-up mashed potatoes to 3… Continue reading Detox Drinks
This blog post is about an everyday routine of meals for a clean eater! Your typical meal should contain protein, carbs, healthy fats, and whole grains. For example—4oz of chicken baked with olive oil, sauteéd leafy greens, and a 1/4 cup of cooked brown rice. Below are some basic meals and snacks I normally eat!… Continue reading A Day Of Clean Eating
Winter meals and desserts are meant to make you feel warm and cozy inside and out. These snickerdoodle cookies do just that—a soft, chewy texture with warm notes of cinnamon and nuttiness from the flax seed and almond flour. These comforting cookies are gluten free, paleo, clean, oil free, low carb, and have a healthy… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Cookies
Christmas is right a round the corner, and what’s Christmas without sugar cookies? These sugar cookies are gluten free, paleo, clean, and low carb! These delectable and healthy treats are also topped with a perfectly sweetened icing. Who knew healthy could taste so good! The biggest thing I miss about clean eating is making and… Continue reading Sugar Cookies
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