I’m a bit pancake-crazy. I just love whipping up different kinds of batters and experimenting with toppings, such as these Gluten-Free Flax Pancakes with Blackberry Cashew Cream. Having tried almost every kind of gluten-free mix on the market, it’s a toss up between Pamela’s and The Pure Pantry. The latter does a wonderful buckwheat pancake mix, which is nutty […]

Ingredients: 8 dates, pitted 1 1/2 cups filtered water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Place the dates and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then turn down the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool before adding vanilla extract. Place the mixture in a high-speed […]

In the cooler months, I love to start my day with a warm bowl of porridge. I recommend changing out your regular oats for quinoa. It is higher in protein, and thus a great start to your day. You can also easily prepare your quinoa the night before because it doesn’t clump/solidify like oatmeal. When […]

Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon organic maple syrup* 1/4 cup chia seeds Fresh seasonal fruit or slivered almonds and goji berries Directions: Combine the coconut milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and chia seeds in a glass container with an airtight lid. Place the mixture in the fridge. After […]

Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup filtered water 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 teaspoons raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon coconut oil 2 teaspoons brown rice syrup Handful walnuts, toasted Directions: In a small saucepan, combine the oats, water, and almond milk. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring continuously. […]

Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or pecan pieces 2 apples 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup plain or coconut yogurt 4 dates, pitted and chopped Fresh berries or tropical fruits, depending on the season Directions: The night before, place […]

This recipe serves one. Ingredients 8 ounces coconut water 1 tablespoon flaxseeds Handful raw walnuts 1 tablespoon slippery elm powder* 1 teaspoon chia seeds, presoaked 1 apple or pear Handful spinach leaves 2 dates, presoaked *You can find slippery elm powder at most good health food stores and online. Instructions Process all ingredients in your […]

Ingredients: Handful raw kale leaves Handful spinach leaves Handful romaine leaves 1/2 banana 2 dates, presoaked 1 tablespoon goji berries Handful raw walnuts 1 cup unsweetened rice milk 1/2 cup ice Directions: Process all ingredients in your blender. Serves 1

Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 banana 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon maca powder Handful of spinach leaves 1 tablespoon hemp protein powder 1/2 cup ice Directions: Process all ingredients in your blender. Serves 1