It’s so nice to finally be getting summer weather here, for now I’m enjoying the heat and appreciated the perfect conditions for a 3.2 mile run this morning. As much as I enjoy running races, it’s kind of nice to run just for exercise without the stress of pushing my distance and time. I’m not […]
Hemp Seed Fudge Balls
Pretty obvious that I’m obsessed with hemp seeds, more so than nuts. To me, they’re a super food with high quality protein, all the essential amino acids, and a great source of omegas. But I haven’t really tried any dessert recipes with them. If chickpeas and black beans can make desserts, hemp seeds can make […]
Banana Chocolate Kale Chips
This is a recipe that I’ve been thinking about for the last month or so, but my chaotic schedule has kept me from perfecting it. That finally happened this weekend! One of the main reasons I was so drawn to raw recipes nearly two years ago is their ability to take healthy, whole, natural ingredients […]
Chocolate Peppermint Hemp Milk
TGIF! Back in my non-vegan days, I used to look forward decadent coffee creamers over the holidays like Coffee-Mate’s Peppermint Mocha to turn my morning coffee into a seasonal dessert. Of all the flavors, peppermint was my favorite reminding me of peppermint stick ice cream and swiping candy canes from the family Christmas tree as […]
Morning Workouts & Protein Ice Kream
As usual, this weekend flew by too fast, but I had a relaxing break catching up with my task list and getting in a little play time. And I’m grateful the insanity of the last few weeks is behind us for now and I have a long weekend to look forward to. The craziness of […]
Chocolate Mint Goodness
Whoa, I’m glad this Monday is over! Not a super way to start the week scrambling and rushing to a dentist appointment I forgot about. I want the weekend back. Oh well, how about just revisiting it with an awesome raw chocolate mint frosted brownie I created for Father’s Day? But first an insane salad […]
For the Love of Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe
I hope everyone is having a happy Monday. I had fun trying to drag myself out of bed this morning, slept 15 minutes past my alarm and had a nice rush to get out the door. Guess my body needed the extra sleep, though I’m pretty sure my boss wouldn’t be happy with that excuse. […]
Super Salad & Cookies
I did something stupid this morning – forgot to put hemp protein powder in my smoothie. I was running a little late and preparing other foods for dinner before running out the door and just forgot. It didn’t dawn on me until mid-morning when I started feeling hungry at work, I also felt a bit […]
Raw Banana Nut Ice Cream
TGIF! Another busy week down and I’m feeling pretty good after 5 straight days of spinach-loaded smoothie breakfasts, it’s amazing how satisfying a smoothie is for breakfast, making it to lunch has not been a problem. Also, energy has been plentiful this week with only one cup of coffee in the morning instead of my […]