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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

June 28, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

chocolate chip banana bread

Did you know that you don’t need eggs, butter, milk, or wheat flour to make delicious baked goods? If you’re vegan and/or gluten free you already know that, or maybe you aren’t either of those but you’re in the loop about these things 😉

It’s a myth that you need wheat and dairy to create moist and tasty bread, cookies, cakes, basically everything 🍪 🍰 🍩

Today’s recipes is one of my favorites that I make often, and I like it because you can bend the recipe based on what ingredients you have on hand. It also works in muffin or scone form! This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is full of hearty, plant based ingredients with lots of chocolate banana-y goodness that is moist with every single bite!

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The Only 3 Supplements I Take

June 19, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

the only 3 supplements i take

Living down in southeast Texas in the dead of summer in a house with window units means constantly battling the harsh contrast of humidity that smothers you like a wet blanket with the dry blast of icy cold air blowing from a big white box directly into your face. It’s the perfect combination… if you like constantly having your allergies/sinuses flare up at a time of the year when you should be focused on swimming and eating ice cream and putting on sunblock ☀️ 🕶

Luckily, I’ve come up with a pretty decent attack plan on my part that includes all homeopathic, vegan remedies that help me cycle through any flare ups pretty quickly. Aside from these special remedies, I make sure that I bulk up on the daily supplements that I’m already taking. I’ve seen some pretty positive side effects from these three magic pills that I can find at my local grocery store and I’m super pumped 👊

I personally believe that you should try to get all of your vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat. So I look at these supplements as little “extras” that help keep me in check and boost my immune system year round. You might be surprised what made the list! Read on!

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Simple Baba Ganoush

June 10, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

simple baba ganoush

baba ganoush

Is there anything better than slices of eggplant drizzled with olive oil, broiled to perfection, then blended together with lemon/tahini/garlic to create a creamy and decadent dip?…

Didn’t think so. And did I mention that it’s naturally vegan and gluten free? 🍆 🏅

If I had known how easy this baba ganoush recipe from Minimalist Baker was to make, I would’ve been making it like ten years ago. Of all the weird places for me to try baba ganoush for the first time was in a little Mediterranean cafe in Shanghai, China. If you’ve never had it, it’s basically like an amped up, tangier, more exotic version of hummus in my opinion.

And for those of you that think you have to grill the eggplant first or do some extensive prepping – you don’t. This recipe is seriously easy. It doesn’t require a ton of ingredients. Once the eggplant is broiled, all you have to do is toss everything into the blender. And bam! You’ve got a delicious snack that also contains vitamins & nutrients not only from the eggplant, but the lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and those healthy fats from the tahini and olive oil. Yes, yes and yassss 👅

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Dark Chocolate Covered Trio

June 1, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

dark chocolate covered trio

chocolate covered figs

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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Hiking Through Big Thicket National Preserve

May 21, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

hiking through big thicket national preserve

spiderweb

moss

The cool thing about southeast Texas is that there are a lot of national forests, thanks to all those piney trees 🌲 There’s lots to explore outdoors and back in March I decided to visit Big Thicket National Preserve, which is about a 45 minute drive from the city of Beaumont. Not only does this piney forest smell amazing (!) but it’s home to all sorts of wildlife and vegetation.

The preserve is broken up and spread out all over the area, with several different hiking trails for visitors to enjoy. On this particular day, I explored Kirby Trail near the visitor’s center, and the Sundew Trail just seven miles up the highway. Here are my favorite photos from the day 📷

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I live near Houston, Texas with my rescue dog Stella! I create cruelty-free recipes that are delicious, to demonstrate that it's easy to follow a plant-based lifestyle. Not only are the health and beauty benefits noticeable, but it creates a more sustainable planet and keeps our animal friends safe & happy. In our spare time, Stella and I also love watching movies, reading, snuggling, and taking long walks! LEARN MORE…

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