Posted on May 20, 2013

Raw Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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Removing dairy from my diet has completely impacted how I bake. I still miss it – not how sick it made me – but I miss the creaminess, the simplicity, the ease with which I could pull cream cheese, Greek yogurt, or sour cream out of the refrigerator and whip up a lovely dessert. But, [...]

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Posted on May 16, 2013

Dreena’s Falafels (and a FABULOUS cookbook give-away!)

I met Dreena through Maggie and Ricki. I must say I am so very grateful! Shortly after Nate was born and I started eating a very heavy plant-based diet. Not completely plant based, mind you. But I could just sense that my body needed lots of fresh, whole foods after giving birth to get itself [...]

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Posted on May 8, 2013

Raw Apple-Walnut Snack Bars

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I haven’t talked much about what we’re feeding Nate because, honestly, it’s been a bit of a struggle. When he was 9 months old, we found out that we needed to cut all dairy out of his diet. And, since I have problems with wheat we’re keeping him gluten-free until he’s at least 18 months [...]

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Posted on April 25, 2013

Raid-Your-Pantry Brownies for Attune Foods

If there was only one recipe you could make from my site, it should be this one. It’s over-the-top incredible. Joe and I both loved every single last bite. Instead of your typical, one layer brownie, I made a nut crust, topped that with a super-fudgey, sweet-tart brownie layer, and finished off the dessert with [...]

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Posted on April 22, 2013

Peanut Butter & Chocolate “Green” Milkshake (dairy-free)

Healthy and milkshake really do belong in the same sentence when you’re talking about this recipe. It’s Earth Day, and as such I think it’s fitting to celebrate with a treat made from foods close to nature. With an ingredient list that includes superfoods like avocados, spinach, nuts, banana, and even cocoa powder, you’re in [...]

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