by Heather | Dec 12, 2017 | baking, challenges, holiday, recipe
Holiday Recipe Exchange Challenge! It’s holiday time! It’s the season for pumpkin spiced lattes, eggnog, cookie exchanges, and holiday parties. It’s that time of year when people splurge a little too often and pay the price with tighter pants and stomach aches. Let’s...
by Heather | Dec 12, 2017 | baking, gluten free, holiday, recipe, sweet, vegan, vegetarian
Apricot Fig Superfood Truffles Ingredients: ½ cup dried Californian apricots ½ cup dried figs ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon water (plus more if needed) ¾ cup dark, vegan chocolate chips, divided (I use Enjoy Life) 1 tablespoon...
by Heather | Dec 9, 2017 | challenges, exercise
Playlist Workout Challenge! Choose 4 of your favorite pump-up songs – they should be between 3:30 and 4:30 minutes long. Each circuit is done for the duration of the song. Warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light cardio, then dynamic stretches (leg swings, arm circles,...
by Heather | Dec 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Make-Ahead Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Aged balsamic vinegar (syrupy is best; optional) Salt and pepper 2 cups...
by Heather | Dec 5, 2017 | gluten free, greens, recipe
Oil-Free Vegan Arugula Pesto Ingredients: 1 cup fresh arugula 1 cup fresh basil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 to 3 cloves garlic, to taste 1/2 cup raw walnuts 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste Directions: Combine all of the ingredients...
