Soft Vegan Sugar Cookies

Everyone loves a good, soft, gooey sugar cookie, complete with all the sprinkles! This recipe is a delicious, vegan version of the treat we all love! Easy to make and super yummy to eat!

Vegan Holiday Bark

Holiday Bark is the best thing to make during the holidays! It makes great gifts, delicious treats, and perfect party snacks! This recipe is VEGAN! Which makes it just that much better!

Vegan Ginger Bread

Tis the season for delicious, warm and festive treats! This Vegan Ginger Bread is the perfect treat for the holiday season!

My 1st Full Marathon - Vegan Runner

Running my first marathon was the most amazing and brutal experiences of my life! I loved it and hated it and cannot wait to do it again!

Vegan Green Chile and Potato Soup

On chilly fall and winter nights, the best thing for dinner is a piping hot bowl of soup. This Green Chile and Potato soup is the perfect balance of flavors and is sure to warm you up, no matter how cold it is outside!

Vegan Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

Sometimes, you just need a super quick, yet delicious dessert to serve to unexpected company, or to satisfy a sudden craving. These Vegan Apple Pie Crescent Rolls are the perfect thing to bake in a hurry but still are delicious!

10 Essential Vegan Fall Recipes

 

 

Fall is a time of family, thanksgiving and ( most importantly) FOOD! Over the years, I have gathered quite a few delicious and vegan fall-inspired recipes! Here is a collection of my favorites, perfect for Thanksgiving, fall-parties, or simple family dinners!

Sugar and Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Halloween was this week and that means lots of leftover pumpkin 'guts', leftover from jack o'lantern carving. Instead of throwing away those seeds, turn them into a delicious and healthy snack for everyone to enjoy?

Fall Inspired Vegan Puppy Chow

     This fall-flavored puppy chow is the perfect sweet snack, party dish, or on the go sweet treat! Its chocolatey, peanut buttery and (best of all) full of delicious fall flavors! This Vegan recipe is one you don't want to miss out on!

Vegan Ranch Dressing

Ranch dressing is a delicious salad dressing, veggie dip, or one of the best things to drip pizza crust into. Just because you're a vegan, doesn't mean you have to miss out on it! Make it at home, completely vegan, and never miss ranch dressing again!

Easy Vegan Herb Bread

Bread is delicious....and knowing how to make your own bread is even better! I love baking bread and how delicious is makes the house smell! This herb bread is perfect for pairing with pastas and soups and even making into sandwiches!

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

     Fall has arrived and with it comes so many delicious flavors! This fall inspired, Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake is the perfect thing to get you in the mood for the fall season! Complete with a vegan cream cheese frosting, everyone is sure to love this easy dessert!

5 Resons to Go Vegan!

     A vegan or plant based diet might seem unnecessary, difficult, or ( to some) even an unhealthy diet. I have been vegan for almost 2 years and I am here to tell you that it is far from that! Eating a vegan diet is healthy, delicious and super easy!

Vegan Dirty Chai Lattee Muffins

    The past few weeks, I have been obsessed with coconut chai lattes! The flavors just scream 'fall' to me! So, I decided to put the flavors I love from Chai tea into some delicious muffins!

Easy Vegan Mug Cake

     Mug cakes are great for those late night cravings , or when you want a sweet treat but not the whole cake! Finding a good recipe can be tricky though. A lot of them can have an eggy taste..but not this one! There are no eggs in sight of this mug cake..and guess what? Its delicious!

What to Do and Eat in Boston - Vegan and Kid Friendly

 

    Boston is a great city, full of amazing food, history, and so much more! Traveling as a vegan and with smaller children, it really makes you think about the places you eat and the things you do, to make sure they are a good fit for everyone in your group! Keep reading to learn what I ate and what we did as a vegan and family with young kids!

What to Do and Eat in Maine- Vegan and Kid Friendly!

     Recently, I made a trip to Maine with my family. We absolutely loved it! The weather was amazing, the sights unreal and the trip as a whole was super fun and relaxing! But, you may wonder what a vegan finds to eat in a seafood dominated state! Well, it actually wasn't as hard as you might think!

Easiest Vegan French Toast Ever!

French Toast is a delicious breakfast food that a lot of people assume vegans can't have. This is due to the fact that most French toast recipes call for eggs and milk...but not this one! This is the Easiest Vegan French Toast Recipe Ever!

Vegan Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

Have no fear, just because you are vegan, doesn't mean you have to give up treats like rice krispies bars! Just change out a few ingredients and you have yourself a delicious, vegan, rice krispie treat!

Vegan PB+J Cookies

     Everyone loves a good peanut butter cookie, right? Well, these have been taken to the next level by adding jam and making PB+J cookies! Vegan, delicious and super easy to make!

Easy Vegan Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry muffins are one of the best things for breakfast, snacks and every thing in between! A balance of sweetness, tartness and the deliciousness of baked goodies! This vegan recipe is sure to win you over, whether you're vegan or not!

How to Be Vegan : Replacing Dairy

Going vegan can seem hard to most people. Giving up things like meat, dairy and eggs may seem like an impossible thing, but I am here to tell you that it is far from that! Replacing things like dairy products can seem like second nature, once you get the hang of it!

Macros 101: Everything You Need to Know about Macronutrients

Macronutrients are what are body needs the most of, so shouldn't we learn more about them? What are they? What do they do? Where can we get them from? Its important to learn more about our body's needs so we can take better care of it!

Easy Vegan Lemon Bars

When I think summer, one of the first things that comes to find are citrus fruits! For some reason, the sourness and sweetness of lemons, limes and oranges just goes with Summer so well! These Lemon Bars are the perfect citrusy, summer time dessert!

Easy Black Bean and Mango Salsa

This easy, healthy and delicious Black Bean and Mango Salsa is the perfect salad topper, dip, or eat-with-a-spoon dish! It going to be your summer time go-to, I just know it!

The What, Why and How of Meditation

     With all the stresses, noise and business of the world today, practicing meditation or any form of relaxation is critical to a health body and mind.

Vegan Oatmeal "Pantry" Cookies

     Oatmeal cookies aren't usually everyone's favorite cookies.....that is, until now! These are not your basic, run of the mill oatmeal cookies! They are packed full of flavor, bursting with deliciousness....oh and their vegan, dairy and egg free! How cool is that!?

Shopping Vegan at Costco

     With a large family, we shop at Costco is a must for us. Since I've gone Vegan, I learned quiet a bit about what is vegan ( and what's not) at Costco!

Refined Sugar Free Berry Cobbler

     Summertime always reminds me of fresh berries, picnics and berry cobblers. I love having warm berry cobbler with a scoop of ice cream melting on top. But, like most desserts, that is usually full of processed and refined sugars. Thankfully, I've created a recipe free from refined sugars, but still full of flavor and sweetness!

Homemade Vegan Butter - Nut and Gluten Free

     I know what you're thinking. "How can you make butter at home, without diary, and it actually taste good!?!" I thought the same thing, until I started seeing posts upon posts about making your own vegan butter. So, of course, I had to try it out. I wasn't disappointed and you won't be either!

Eat Your Vitamins - How to Get Your Vitamins from Food

     We've probably been told or have read many times that we need to get more vitamins. What most people mean when they say this is, we need to take some sort of multivitamin pill, or supplement. These are good ways of getting your vitamins, but its not the most natural way. We can get most, if not all of our vitamins from the food we eat! Not only is this healthier, but easier and cheaper!

Running a Half Marathon in the Heat

    A few days ago, I ran my first half marathon! It was a hot and hilly race and I learned a lot along the way! The whole experience, from the race expo, the race itself and after the race was so much fun and I can't wait to do another one!

Healthy Vegan Buckeye Bars

     What is better than delicious peanut butter layered between rich, dark chocolate? The fact that it is healthy! Not only is this dessert super delicious and easy to make, its also dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free!

I'm Running a Half Marathon!

       I've been running for a little while now, loving it more and more with each run. Its been a goal/dream of mine to run a marathon some day, but I figured I'd better start off with a half marathon first! 
                             I am running my first official half marathon in 10 days!!!!!

Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Snack Cake for Easter

     Easter is just a few days away! I can't believe how quickly this year has flown by already!!! With Spring here, its time for fresh, bright flavors and colors! This Lemon Poppyseed Snack Cake is full of the bright and delicious flavors of spring! Super lemony, sweet and light, its perfect for your Easter lunch or anytime of the year!

Life Update : I Moved?!?

     If you've been with the blog for a while now, you might recognize that post title. That's because, almost 2 years go I posted a post with a very similar title (I Moved! ). That post was about moving from our farm outside of Memphis, to a small house outside of Nashville...this is another moving post!

Easy Vegan White Bean Dip

     I love hummus! Hummus and I have a relationship, and it will always be there for me, but sometimes I like to change it up a bit! Give hummus a break, and try something new! That's when I discovered white bean dips and I just had to make my own! It turned out delicious and I want to share the recipe with you!

Spring Into a Healthier Life!

 

     Spring is here and I couldn't be more excited! I am so ready for sunshine, warm weather and short sleeves! Spring is a wonder time to get back into a healthier lifestyle after the indulgence and sedentariness of the winter months! There are so many ways to create a healthier lifestyle!

6 Super Spices You Need in Your Diet

     Spices make food taste delicious. They can transform vegetables into curry or fajitas, depending on the combination! In short, spices are amazing and I wouldn't want to cook or eat without them! But spices aren't just tasty, they also are beneficial to your health!

Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

     Its hard not to love peanut butter cookies. They're gooey and crunchy, sweet and salty....a perfect balance! Peanut Butter cookies have always been a favorite in our house and we've tried several recipes, but by far this one is my favorite!

Why You Should Eat Chocolate Every Day

Chocolate is one of life's many pleasures. Its the perfect answer to almost every problem. If you love chocolate, you'll be glad to hear that it is actually so good for you!

Vegan Apple Crumble Muffins - Recipe

Muffins are the perfect breakfast, snack or even dessert for just about anytime of the year! These muffins are full of fruity flavor, cinnamon-y spice, perfect sweetness and topped with a delicious crumble!

Good-Bye Sugar- Why and How to Remove Sugar from Your Diet

     Most of us have a sweet tooth. We all love to enjoy a piece of cake, brownie sundae, chocolate bar...cupcake.... but these things are all jam packed full of SUGAR!!! Why don't we like sugar? Well, our taste buds love it, but the rest of our body could probably do pretty well without it!

Chocolate Lover's Granola - Small Batch Granola

Valentine's Day is just a few days away, which means chocolate is everywhere! It seems that chocolate is a popular way of saying 'I love you!' ! This Chocolate Lover's Granola is the perfect way to say I love you to a friend, special someone or even yourself!

How Exercise Makes You Happier

    

 

We all love to be happy, right? Some times, when life gets crazy, stressful or unfamiliar we can lose some of that happiness. How can we get it back? How can we be happy no matter what is going on in our life? One answer is simple, exercise!

 

Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Bars- Recipe Test

     I am all about creating my own recipes here on my blog, and for the most part I do. I love to mix and match several ideas and recipes to make my own unique dish! But this recipe was too good to pass up sharing it with you!

Our Jamaican Vacation (Part 2)

      If you missed my last post ( Our Jamaican Vacation Part 1 ) you might want to go back and read it, so this post makes more sense! If you did catch my last post, its great to see you again! Lets continue on my Vacation to Jamaica!

     We left off at day 4-6 in my last post. Like I said, we spent those days at a church convention. It was on an orange and sugar cane orchard. We ate so many oranges while we were there! They were delicious!

Our Jamaican Vacation (Part 1)

     If you follow me on social media( you really should!) then you will already know that I just got back from a 12 day vacation to Jamaica! The trip was amazing! We had so much fun, met some new people and relaxed by the beach! In the next few blog posts, I am going to share the highlights from our Jamaican Vacation!

Health and Fitness New Years Resolutions

     The New Year is here! Welcome 2017 and all that you have to offer! I can't wait to see what this next year holds for me! The new year is a great time to get back on track and start being healthier. Even if you already have a healthy lifestyle, its still a good time to shake things up and get back on track!