Vegan Spaghetti Carbonara

Vegan Spaghetti Carbonara

By sophie | October 23, 2016

This vegan spaghetti Carbonara is insane. Every time I cook this for my family and friends, I get empty bowls, and demands for MORE! I know that Carbonara and vegan don’t usually go together in the same sentence, but in this recipe they DO! You will get the creaminess of a traditional sauce but without […]

Scary Matcha Marshmallow Crispy Treat

Scary Matcha Marshmallow Crispy Bites

By sophie | October 20, 2016

I wanted to create a fun treat for kids for Halloween. This was spurred by my fifteen year-old daughter’s comment that she wished I would sometimes cook unhealthy stuff. “What do you mean?” I said, defensively. “I cook tons of unhealthy stuff for you!” She explained that she means stuff like weird colored candy. “okaaaaay,” […]

pumpkin coconut quinoa porridge

Pumpkin Coconut Quinoa Porridge

By sophie | October 20, 2016

When anyone ever asks me what my favorite healthy breakfast is, I always say, “Quinoa Porridge”! My pumpkin coconut quinoa porridge is a perfect start to your day. It’s full of protein, warming, filling, and gluten-free. You can also top it with whatever you have to hand: nuts, seeds, dates, fresh fruit – even a […]

Turmeric Reishi Latte

Turmeric Reishi Pumpkin Latte

By sophie | October 19, 2016

With all the pumpkin lattes pumping out of Starbucks, I wanted to make my own seriously healthy version. So, here it is: My Turmeric Reishi Pumpkin Latte is comforting, warming, anti-inflammatory, and will boost your immune system. Reishi is a medicinal mushroom, which will calm, center, and strengthen your entire system. Ingredients 1 tsp Gaia […]

Vegan "Pulled Pork" Sandwich

Vegan “Pulled Pork” Sandwich

By sophie | October 10, 2016

My husband is from Georgia and he loves his BBQ. Since I am encouraging everyone in my family to shift toward a mostly plant-based diet, I am always experimenting with turning traditional “meaty” classics into a delicious meatless version. My vegan “Pulled Pork” sandwich was a huge hit with family and friends this past weekend. […]

Golden Milk latte

Golden Milk Creamy Latte

By sophie | October 4, 2016

You’ll find all kinds of Golden Lattes in various coffee shops now, but it’s much better to make your own Golden Milk Creamy Latte at home. This way you avoid the added sugar and other questionable ingredients.  My Golden Milk Creamy latte is heaven in a mug. I’ve added optional adaptogens to boost up your […]

Beauty Berry Ice Cream

Beauty Berry Ice Cream

By sophie | September 24, 2016

This beauty berry ice cream is like nothing you’ve ever tasted! Can you believe there is an ice cream that is not only one of the best you’ve ever tasted, but is actually a beauty food? I have the pleasure of sitting down with Sage and AnnaBlanca from Addictive Wellness for a Facebook live stream […]

Warm Truffle Flatbread

Warm Truffle Flatbread

By sophie | September 19, 2016

Okay, these flat breads my friends are INSANE. I have adapted this recipe from the wonderful one in my new favorite cookbook, Food With Benefits. I wanted to make them “cheesey” since I am helping you guys to give up dairy. I also added a pep of truffle salt/oil because … who doesn’t love the […]

Protein Energy Balls

Protein Energy Balls

By sophie | September 14, 2016

My Protein Energy Balls are one of the healthiest snacks you can eat. They not only make for the perfect pro/post workout snack due to their high protein content, but they’ll also give you a tremendous boost of sustainable energy – not the kind of sugar rush you get from a refined sugar snack, or […]

Medicinal Lattes

Medicinal Lattes

By sophie | September 8, 2016

I am ready for a new era of healthy lattes, which are actually medicinal because they confer very special health benefits. Remember, the big old latte that you get from the coffee shop – even it it’s a “Green Tea Latte” is likely to be a powder mixed with sugar, and then they’ll add a […]