Odd enough, I wasn’t the biggest caramel fan until I made my french toast this year and whipped up a vegan salted caramel to accompany it. Since then, I’ve been adding the caramel to nearly everything, from drizzling it on my chocolate cake to spreading it on my cinnamon loaf. Fortunately (or perhaps, unfortunately), I made too… Continue reading Caramel Oat Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + DF)
Author: Kayla
Easy as 1-2-3 Chia Seed Gel (Only 2 Ingredients!)
You’ve probably seen chia seeds flood the health world. There are good reasons why. If you’ve tried everything chia there is (including my peanut butter cup chia pudding), and still don’t like chia seeds, I’ve found a way to sneak it into your snacks: chia gel. And before you think it’s not your cup of… Continue reading Easy as 1-2-3 Chia Seed Gel (Only 2 Ingredients!)
Homemade Himalayan Sprinkled Chocolate Granola (DF, GF, & refined sugar-free)
My family and I go crazy over my homemade granola. When you add our love of chocolate into the mix, it reaches addiction. Yes, this dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free chocolate granola is just that good. Chocolately, perfectly sweetened, and balanced with some Himalayan salt, this chocolate granola puts store-bought ones to shame. What I love… Continue reading Homemade Himalayan Sprinkled Chocolate Granola (DF, GF, & refined sugar-free)
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Red Velvet Cake (GF + DF)
Valentine’s Day is here, and whether or not you have a significant other, it’s the day of love – so treat yourself! It’s pretty easy to think of a list of ways to treat yourself, but this gluten-free and dairy-free red velvet cake is pretty high on the list. Now it doesn’t take a genius… Continue reading Red Velvet Cake (GF + DF)
Chocolate Avocado Frosting (GF + V)
Enjoying chocolate frosting shouldn’t have to be full of guilt. Luckily, with this chocolate (avocado) frosting, you get the best of both worlds: the healthy fat and the decadent chocolate. You’re probably thinking, “What?!?! First, she shows us black bean brownies, and now this?” And again, trust me, this will be well worth your taste… Continue reading Chocolate Avocado Frosting (GF + V)
Ayurvedic Turmeric Latte
You’ve probably seen those picturesque Instagram posts of turmeric lattes. I was skeptical about their taste and benefits until I fell sick recently. After finishing a mug of turmeric latte, I was on my road to recovery. With Indian origins, turmeric latte (also known as golden turmeric milk) is traditionally part of Ayurvedic practice and… Continue reading Ayurvedic Turmeric Latte
Peanut Butter Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + V)
With snow on the ground, I think it’s safe to say that it’s very cold outside. So perhaps take this as a hint to put your yogurt or chia seed pudding aside for a new, warm breakfast. Solution: gluten-free and vegan peanut butter protein breakfast bars. It has everything to make the perfect winter breakfast.… Continue reading Peanut Butter Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + V)
DIY Air + Clothes Freshener (only 4 ingredients!)
Nearly three months into school, you begin to notice some things change – mostly in the lockerroom. With people leaving their workout clothes in their lockers, the whole room begins to develop its own signature scent. That’s why I’ve created a super easy-to-make air and clothes freshener with only four ingredients!
Blender Black Bean Brownies (V + GF)
Black beans and chocolate. Probably not the first combination that comes to mind. But these decadent black bean brownies are the perfect vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free dessert (and no one will ever guess that they’re packed with awesome, healthy ingredients… including beans)! Plus, you can make them using simply a blender. This is… Continue reading Blender Black Bean Brownies (V + GF)