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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Many of the smoothies I have created are a bit higher in calories, that is because I built them to be a meal replacement for my smoothie fast. My goal here is to make sure I am getting enough good quality calories, fats, fibers, and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ What happens when you combine fruit leathers and cookie dough? Pinwheel cookies are born. This is one of my “what-you-didn’t-tell-me-that-we-are-suppose-to-bring-a-dessert”…. get out of jail recipes. I always have fruit leathers in my pantry because I am a sucker for fruit…. organic fruit, fresh fruit,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free ~ When I first started making my coconut oil bark, I would literally just mix it in a bowl and pour it into another shallow bowl, lined with plastic wrap. Pop in the freezer and call it good. BUT, I decided it was worth… read more »
`~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Halloween is nearly here, so grocery stores, coffee shops, and bakeries are loaded with pumpkin-flavored treats, from muffins to lattes to ravioli…. and in my case, Crustless Pumpkin Party Cheesecakes. So what the connection between pumpkins and Halloween? Growing up, I didn’t care a… read more »
~ raw, dairy-free, gluten-free ~ I love raw ice creams, I love chocolate, and I love raw peanut butter chunks. Put this all together, and you got yourself an eye-rolling, mouth-watering, sinful dessert! This has turned into one of my favorite ice creams. Nobody would ever guess that it was… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Quinoa “Oatmeal” Raisin Cookies taste just like an oatmeal cookie!! I interrupt this posting to state as of today (Dec. 14, 2015) that I have removed the word “Oatmeal” from the recipe title. I have made this cookie several times now and it doesn’t remind… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – The Cowgirl Market Cookie (formally known as Cowgirls Gone Nuts Cookie) is a loaded cookie that will blow your hat off and cause you to yell, “YeeeeHaaaa!” I call it the one bowl wonder! Lasso yourself a large bowl, wrangle all the ingredients into the… read more »
This recipe and post turned into a wonderful way to express just how fun working with raw food ingredients can be. I was able to make ONE batter and turn it into FOUR treats… come check out what I did. Blessings and love, amie sue
These wholesome oatmeal cookies are chewy and moist, featuring sweet mulberries, goji berries, and comforting spice.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ When you eat a homemade cereal paired with nut milk and fresh fruit… you have the perfect Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle breakfast. Here’s the thing, food is essential for life, therefore make it good food! Good in flavor and good for our bodies. And there really is no… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Bob and I love hosting parties… we don’t do it near enough, but we are talking about changing that. :) For our last gathering, I turned to my faithful Velvet Chocolate Mousse recipe. It’s been on the site for years and turned out to be… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe just sort of happened… I am going to refer to it as the Big Bang Theory. I stepped into my kitchen, started pulling ingredients out onto my counter, and ka-boom! Flavors and shapes just started forming. Roll it into a ball; it’s a… read more »
Creamy Italian Dressing adds deliciously rich, zesty flavor to so many dishes, delivering mouthwatering Italian flavor in every bite. It is perfect for drizzling, spreading, or dipping. It has a full-bodied, creamy texture, all thanks to cooked white beans. Ah, I bet you thought that I was going to say… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Figs, pears, and cinnamon are an excellent combination for thee ole’ pallet. Unlike apples, most pear varieties do not ripen nicely while still on the tree. Pears that are allowed to become too mature or to ripen on the tree develop a coarse, mealy texture,… read more »
If ever there were a time to embrace fruitcake, this is the time and place! These cookies are firm on the outside and chewy on the inside.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Are you a fan of pumpkin? Banana? Cranberry? How about chocolate?! Ah, I see that I got your attention. I will admit that this cookie will make your taste buds come alive as your senses try to take in all the yummy flavors that are… read more »
Sacha Inchi contains and is also a source of the following:
54% Omega 3
33.4% Omega 6
7.2% Omega 9
Do you ever have those nights where your brain is racing? Mine does often… far too often in fact. Today, along with this wonderful recipe, I thought I would share some simple tricks that I have learned in how to avoid those never ending nights. I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Blessings, amie sue
Who doesn’t love Cheesy Fun-doodles?! What? You’ve never heard of them? It’s an ole’ Scandinavian / Norwegian (my heritage) treat… that I just created! Never to be seen or tasted anywhere else but here! A crispy, snappy, flavorful, salty, cheesy snack. Each crave-worthy bite is nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and grain-free. (that just gave you the goosebumps, didn’t it?) Ready to give this recipe a try? Click on the recipe title, and let’s make some dirty dishes in the kitchen! blessings, amie sue
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you could take your childhood favorite ice cream… Orange Sherbet and transform it into a cookie… would you? I did just that. When I was a bouncy, freckle-faced, pigtail wagging little girl my great grandparents used to take me to Dairy Queen every Sunday… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This savory Italian bread is a rustic focaccia recipe with a rich olive and rosemary flavor. It is a versatile addition to your repertoire of recipes. You can serve it alongside soups, salads, or frittatas or as an accompaniment to a vegan cheese platter. Or, you can top… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Every time my husband and I travel, I pack some healthy snacks for our adventure. Personally, I am not much of a snacker, but my husband is an all-day grazer… ALL DAY! :) And that being the case, I love making sure that his snack… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, Paleo ~ Today, my Omega VRT350 came in the mail. No more than 10 minutes had passed when I found myself feeding carrots into the hopper. It hummed as I feed it one carrot after another, after another. I think it hypnotized me because before I knew… read more »
These homemade protein bars are absolutely packed full of peanutty flavor, protein, and oaty goodness. I designed this recipe as part of what I call my “Long Haul” series that I created for my stepdad, who is a trucker. They are raw (no baking required), gluten-free, vegan, not overly sweet,… read more »
