Category: Recipes

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (GF + V)

I’m back! Between an onslaught of exams and college essays, I’ve been quite busy – probably like you. Hopefully, now I can spend more time on To: You From: Scratch because I’ve been accepted to college (Tufts!). Anyways, one of the recipes that have been fueling me through this intense period is that of spiced… Continue reading Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (GF + V)

Adaptogen Recipe: Ashwagandha Tahini Cups (GF + V)

After a stressful, long day, we all share one thing: we crave comfort food.  Whether that be a warm, gooey bowl of mac and cheese or a generous slice of chocolate cake – these foods make us feel better emotionally and physically (temporarily).  Our adrenals are the same way, craving comfort during times of prolonged stress,… Continue reading Adaptogen Recipe: Ashwagandha Tahini Cups (GF + V)

Four-ingredient ‘Dibs’ Ice Cream Bites (Vegan + GF)

Do you remember Dibs?  They’re the little vanilla ice cream bites coated with milk chocolate.   Anyways, on the rare occasions that Dibs were in my house, my brother and I would go crazy – who wouldn’t?  It’s fun to just pop them in your mouth 🙂  Since our Dibs days are extinct, I made… Continue reading Four-ingredient ‘Dibs’ Ice Cream Bites (Vegan + GF)

Banana Protein Blender Pancakes (GF + V) – No added sugar too!

It seems that as people get older, they think that pancakes are not suitable for a nutritious breakfast.  Pancakes are unhealthy and too kiddish.  But banana pancakes are naturally nutritious, fluffy, and yes, they can be more creative (just top it with homemade chocolate hazelnut spread!).

No-bake Chocolate Protein Cookies

Cookies.  Protein.  No-bake.   Yeah, right.  Believe it or not, this odd pairing is actually possible.  Even better, it can be whipped out in less than 10 minutes. Besides my cheesecakes and peanut butter chickpea energy balls that I adore, no-bake snacks (or desserts) have often seemed unpalatable.  They look a little too gooey, and there’s just… Continue reading No-bake Chocolate Protein Cookies

Caramel Oat Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + DF)

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)

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)