NEW YEAR, NEW CAKE...Do you ever get tired of chocolate things? That's suuuuper rare for me but every once in a while I want to cleanse the palate and enjoy a treat that feels clean, bright, fresh and light. Less rich, more fruity. I also …
Hearty Moroccan Chickpea Kale Sweet Potato Stew with Farro
There are many versions of Moroccan chili, and my twist on this delicious soup is one of my coziest wintertime favorites. Once I perfected my version this winter, I made it literally three times in a row, and too many times to count since! …
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Healthiest Chocolate Donuts Ever—Vegan, Gluten-Free, Organic, Low-Sugar and YUM!
I am such a donut freak. And yet I am also a super-healthy, super-low-sugar, low-fat baker. Can all that work together—and still make a moist, cakey, donut-like baked donut? YES! For my plain chocolate cake donuts, I used the excellent …
Perfect Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Mesquite
I wanted to make a moist, spicy cake for the holidays with a good crumb, spongy yet substantial—and low-sugar and vegan. Could I do it? I could and I did. It was the big hit of my Thanksgiving dinner. I co-opted key parts of two different …
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Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie with Benefits
This Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie is actually more aptly titled Strawberry Shortcake Sneaky Shatavari Smoothie—but I didn't want to scare you off. ;) You don't HAVE to add the shatavari or other herbs (then it's just a tasty berry …
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5 delicious, energizing, soothing adaptogenic cocoa recipes from a health coach-fitness trainer-herbalist
Think cocoa is for winter only? Think again! Sure, it's most appealing to face into a steamy cup when it's frosty outside. But a rich, deep cocoa drink is so satisfying year round. And while in Arizona I do tend to switch from cocoa to …