Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream was one of my favorite flavors of ice cream growing up, especially during the hot and humid New York summers. So naturally I had to make a healthier version :)
In less than the amount of time it'd take for you to drive to the grocery store or ice cream shop, you can whip up this tasty (and nutritious) version in the comfort of your own home.
Read MoreAre you in the mood for some smooth, creamy, cold, delicious, refreshing ice cream but don't want to feel heavy or gross afterward? Do you have a dairy intolerance or perhaps you're trying to cut dairy out of your diet? If so, this super easy Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream recipe is for you. It's the perfect summer treat that won't make your skin breakout or contribute to digestive distress like conventional dairy-based ice creams might.
It requires only 2 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of your time (including clean-up!)
Read MoreA couple days ago, a friend confided in me that she was going through a difficult time and wanted to know if I had any advice to help her navigate through it.
Here's what I told her...
Read MoreIf you're a fast eater and you are carrying around excess weight and/or you experience digestive upset after eating (you know those sexy symptoms like gas, bloating, stomachaches, constipation, heartburn, etc.), keep reading because you will definitely benefit from slowing down.
Read MoreI used to lose sight of all I had because I was too busy complaining about what I didn't have or too frustrated about what was wrong with what I did have. Cynicism and negativity were my norm and people who were happy all the time bugged me (okay, maybe I was just super envious of them).
I'm not like that anymore.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I was craving a cupcake. In a BIG way. Specifically a vegan, gluten-free, pineapple carrot spice cupcake (which is gigantic enough to satisfy the cravings of at least four people) from one of my favorite cafes.
I didn’t give in, but I thought about that cupcake for about 5 hours.
Read MoreFrozen bananas are awesome to have on hand for when you're in the mood for a refreshing smoothie or some guilt-free, dairy-free ice cream, especially now that the hot summer weather is approaching. One mistake I often see people make is freezing their bananas before peeling them or freezing their bananas whole without chopping them up first. Below is a super simple step-by-step photo illustration of how to freeze bananas so they are smoothie and dessert ready!
Read MoreI am a huge fan of recipes that don't require use of an oven. Because coconut oil solidifies in cool temperatures, all you need is a freezer or refrigerator to make this simple dessert recipe stick together. This recipe takes only about 15 minutes from start to finish!
Read MoreYour ticket to a sweet, hearty, satisfying breakfast that will easily hold you over til lunch time has arrived. It tastes like homemade blueberry pie...mmm mmm MMM!
Read MoreMy cousin, Debbie, made this green smoothie for her adorable 3 and 5 year old girls and they thought it was delicious! They loved the fact that it looked like grass and appropriately named it the "Front Lawn" :) I had to see what all the hype was about so I made it myself and my oh my...this smoothie is a tasty one!
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