Yield: 2 1/2 cups, 4 to 6 servings A creamy, dreamy snack or dessert, Chia Pudding is filled with protein, calcium, and antioxidants. 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup almond milk (homemade is superior, you can find the recipe here) 1 cup water 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours, drained, and rinsed 4 […]
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Vegan Sour Cream
One of the first things I get asked, besides “how do you get your protein?” is “don’t you miss cheese?”. Being a previous cheese lover, I’ve found ways to find satisfying ways to get a cheezy experience in my diet when so desired. Here is a recipe for Vegan Sour Cream you can make yourself […]
Green Smoothie
Such a delicious way to get your greens and curb your appetite. Hopefully you’re using homemade almond milk, which was featured in the previous blog post. I like to add super foods to my smoothies. This recipe uses lucuma, from South America. You can find it here. Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup almond milk […]
How to Make Almond Milk
People are often surprised to hear that I make my own almond milk. It’s really quite simple once you get in the habit. Store bought almond milk is no where near as delicious, and usually contains unwanted added ingredients. Here we have almonds and water. That’s it. Soaking almonds releases beneficial enzymes and allows the […]
Vitamix
Love my Vitamix! Not just for for smoothies, this high speed blender will create the most delicious creams, nut milks, soups and sauces. The consistency is superior to that of your household appliance. It’s super easy to clean, because you don’t have to take it apart. Simply fill half way with warm water and a […]