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Dark Chocolate Covered Trio

June 1, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Guyz, I can only go so long without posting a chocolate related recipe and I don’t know what to do with my life. I literally typed that sentence out while eating a piece of coconut dark chocolate 😭

I’m still having food withdrawals from my birthday trip to Austin where I ate so many tacos I think I might die if I eat another one. Just kidding, I still love tacos. I also consumed bacon cheeseburgers, tater tots, chocolate truffles, and lots of coffee. I’m not sure I ate one raw vegetable – oh wait, the tomato slices on the cheeseburger 🍔

Now I know why it’s so easy being a healthy vegan in Beaumont, Texas. There’s no vegan friendly restaurants here to stuff your face at.

Whether you’re vegan or not, this week’s recipe can satisfy any chocolate craving. 3 simple ingredients whisked together into a velvety cocoa dream and used to coat whatever food your heart desires. I chose to dip fresh raspberries, fresh figs, and fair trade coffee beans into my chocolatey mixture 👌

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Fully Loaded Vegan Mac n’ Cheez

April 27, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Cheesy! Cheesy! Cheesy! I love anything and everything cheesy, and thanks to the miracle of vegan cheese and nutritional yeast, I never to have to live without it. #blessed ❤️

In all seriousness, this is a really yummy recipe that is perfect for those comfort food cravings that everyone gets, even gluten-free vegans 🙋 Not only is it free of animal product and tons of over processed ingredients, it’s actually kinda healthy and contains wonderful things like turmeric, veggies, and raw cashews. That means it also contains protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants. High five!

Even though I have this recipe categorized under “Dinner,” it’s great for lunch, parties, or to make in a big batch to take to work with you. It’s incredibly filling and satisfying, and easy to reheat. Now that I’ve talked up this creamy, savory bowl of cheesy heaven, read on to see how simple it is to make Fully Loaded Vegan Mac n’ Cheez! [Read more…]

Sweet Potato Sundae

April 18, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

This will be my fourth recipe featuring sweet potatoes 🍠 As you can tell, I don’t like them at all 😂

I have my savory Sweet Potato Fries with Magic Sauce which I eat on a weekly basis because they’re so amazing, and then there’s this divine Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake with Coconut Creme Fraiche situation going on. Today’s recipe is similar to one of my earliest recipes I ever posted on this website for Sweet Potato Pudding. It came to me after I got cute little sample bags of Dandies Marshmallows at the Vida Vegan Con Bazaar in Austin.

Creamy, blended sweet potato topped with melted vegan butter, cinnamon, dark chocolate chips, and puffy vegan marshmallows. Just as satisfying as an ice cream sundae 🍨 but waaaaay healthier and cruelty free!

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Healing Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

March 27, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

This smoothie is my everything ✨

Not only does it contain plant based healing properties, but it’s refreshing and delicious, and the beautiful bright orange color doesn’t hurt either! Smoothies have become part of my daily diet and I feel like 5 million percent better than my pre-smoothie life. Humans are so used to eating processed foods, even the healthier versions of them, that sometimes eating basic raw fruits & vegetables can be a daily struggle. I know that even if I slip up and eat a whole bag of potato chips or something fried or containing gluten, I feel better knowing that smoothies got my back and I don’t have to have a meltdown because I ruined my day with junk food.

Enter the Healing Tropical Turmeric Smoothie. A coconut based smoothie with healing turmeric and ginger, banana and peaches for natural sweetness, and carrots for fiber and a pop of color.

Check out my very first recipe video for this easy to make smoothie! I’m sure there are tech savvy 10 year olds out there that could create a better video than this, but it was super fun to make and I’m sure my video skills will improve from here on out. Let me know what you think!

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Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice Plum Cake

March 15, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Eeeeee, look at those perfect little sugar plum circles 🔴🔴🔴 This recipe really encompasses sugar, spice, and everything nice, especially that last part, because it’s vegan & gluten free 😘

I meant to post this recipe before spring popped up because it totally has cozy winter vibes happening, but cake is a year-round thing, so I figure there’s no time like the present. This would be a great rainy day treat, even in the summer.

I found sugar plums at Central Market at the end of this past summer and conjured up images of fairies and princesses and the Nutcracker and all that jazz, and knew I had to make something tasty. I decided to make a simpler, healthier version of sugar plum cake. It’s moist, not overly sweet, and pairs great with coffee 🍰 ☕️

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