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Sassy Chili

Making chili every fall and winter is a past-time in our house. A delicious one where Jeremy and I trade-off making our house smell amazing and our bellies happy. In previous years Jeremy has surprised our taste buds with fresh ginger and even peanut butter. They were both uniquely amazing. Today’s chili challenges both of those previous …

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Sweet and Salty Cinnamon Popcorn with Chocolate Drizzle

Today’s recipe for sweet and salty cinnamon popcorn +chocolate drizzle+ satisfies my inner child. Who else has memories of devouring your favorite popcorn section from one of those aluminum barrels? Switching between the cheddar and caramel covered. Sometimes appreciating the hybrid section. Utilizing Earth Balance’s Sweet Cinnamon culinary spread, regular popcorn goes from boring kernels …

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Aztec Tofu Scramble

I’m a huge fan of mole (pronounced mo-lay) sauce. It’s made from a warm blend of spices like cinnamon, cacao, and ancho chilis. And when combined they just sing! I wanted my tofu scramble to sing this past weekend. So, I gathered it in a large pan with fresh CSA zucchini, leftover baked sweet potatoes and …

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Carrot Cake Hummus

Dessert worthy hummus. Carrot cake hummus. Dreamt into reality to be the perfect snack. It has that hummus texture I love with just the right sweetness and spice to have you reaching for apples, graham crackers, celery, pita pockets, and more. I wanted this to be good—I mean—who wouldn’t when you spend enough time daydreaming …

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No Bake Banana Bread Bites

Banana Bread Bites are where it’s at. Just a few ingredients and a whir in the food processor brings Jeremy and I instant banana bread comfort. I forgot to mention when I shared last week’s snack, blueberry cobbler bar recipe, on FYS about why raw snacks are making a comeback on the blog. Mainly nostalgia. …

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Feed Your Skull a Snack: Caramel Apple Bites and Peanut Butter Cinnamon Stuffed Dates

I’m back this week with another quick snack to keep you healthy and satisfied, caramel apple bites and peanut butter cinnamon stuffed dates. This snack is to help you reach for mother nature’s bounty instead of the vending machine or convenient store crap (although many convenient stores now carry fruit!). Tired, hungry, pms-ie? Grab a snickers …

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Palouse Harvest Sweet Potato Casserole

You must try my Palouse Harvest Sweet Potato Casserole! It’s reminiscent of our favorite sweet potato dishes but better! It’s better for you too because it’s free from chemicals, animal products and all other things processed. This recipe is proudly plant-based and incredibly delicious. I was going for a healthier sweet potato side that could …

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Go Make This: One Ingredient Chef’s Quinoa Snickerdoodle Cookies

I finally made one of my most popular pinned items from Pinterest, quinoa snickerdoodle cookies! It has been repinned 174 times with 17 likes. I found out about these cookies from Cooking Quinoa’s facebook page and knew I had to try them one day—snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie. I’m sad to say I haven’t tasted them …

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Feed Your Skull a Snack: ‘Carrot Cake’ Applesauce

Today’s quick and easy Feed Your Skull a Snack is only 3 ingredients, dessert worthy and good for you! ‘Carrot Cake’ Applesauce. Make it a meal by adding it to a half serving of cooked old-fashioned rolled oats. It’s sweet, crunchy and satisfying! Top with a few sunflower seeds or walnuts for added brain, protein …

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Carrot Cake Donut Holes {Raw Food}

I am so happy to bring you this fabulous carrot cake donut holes recipe! It’s been awhile since I’ve share a raw dessert and I am thrilled how these came together. They are composed of just a few simple ingredients yet pack all the flavor of carrot cake. This is a nut-free recipe using just …

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