Category: Sugar-free

Mango Cream Smoothie

Mango Cream Smoothie

Check out the Banana Split Smoothie Recipe that I created yesterday using Silk Almond Milk! It’s a dairy-free, vegan smoothie with all the goodness of a banana split. Made healthy with fresh strawberries, pineapple, almond milk and dairy-free chocolate chunks. As soon as I understood the concept of marriage and being a bride, my life…

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No bake Paleo + Vegan Date Squares

No bake Paleo + Vegan Date Squares

Oh my gersh I’m so happy with the way this recipe came together. I’ve surrounded myself with oodles and oodles of vegan, paleo desserts in preparation for my Christmas dessert cookbook that’s set to launch November 5.

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Potato-free Hash Browns

Potato-free Hash Browns

Kevin said he would pay $20 for a small plate of these hash browns. In response, I stuck out my hand and said, “Pay up!”

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Tropical Lime Kale Salad

Tropical Lime Kale Salad

I made a batch of 5-Minute French Fries earlier this week, smothered the whole plate in mustard (yeh, I like mustard on my fries) and proceeded to chow down to my hearts content. I got halfway through the batch and just couldn’t have another bite. I was stuffed.

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Roasted Butternut & Arugula with Peach Rosemary Dressing

Roasted Butternut & Arugula with Peach Rosemary Dressing

POWER POSSE POST BY SUZANNE HENDRIKS I love meeting new people. And, when I meet them? I know that there is no thought in their mind that I battled with a life threatening disease. 10 years ago, I was an energy filled, saucy university student who happened to go to the doctor for a stomach…

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Fresh n’ Raw Pad Thai Salad

Fresh n’ Raw Pad Thai Salad

I love enjoying food. Like, taking my time preparing a bunch of different sides, salads and entree options with not a care in the world. Like, sitting leisurely as I pick away at my plate. Like, indulging in a simple dessert with absolutely no guilt.

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5-Minute French Fries

5-Minute French Fries

Jicama. I know what you’re thinking, what the heck is a jicama? I’ll show you!

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Red Rooster Smoothie

Red Rooster Smoothie

I am in love with light smoothies right now. Just a touch of fruit, a little water, a bunch of veggies and; if my body needs it, a scoop of protein powder, seeds or healthy oils, and I’ve got a big, summertime smile painted right across my face.

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Macadamia Nut Hummus (paleo and oil-free!)

Macadamia Nut Hummus (paleo and oil-free!)

You know that unsettling feeling that you get when you’ve been away from home for awhile? You may enjoy where you are, but deep down you long to slide into your favorite pair of sweatpants, cuddle up on your couch and do nothing but watch sunbeams dance across the floor?

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Triple Threat Green Smoothie

Triple Threat Green Smoothie

I always thought that a green smoothie had to be made with juice or milk. That it had to be sweet, thick and filling. And, because of the loads of healthy fats and protein, that a green smoothie just couldn’t be less than 300 calories.

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