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Lunch Box Cookies {Vegan + Gluten Free}

September 5, 2017 by Melanie 16 Comments

Lunch Box Cookies {Vegan + Gluten Free}

Lunch Box Cookies are both nutritious and delicious- a hearty soft cookie packed with oats, chocolate chips, cranberries, cocoa nibs and reduced amounts of sugar and oil. This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. Product and compensation was provided, however all opinions are my own. Lunch Box Cookies are great for those who want a treat,…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan Tagged With: back to school, chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, coconut, coconut oil, cookies, cranberries, gluten free, lunch box, NOW foods, oats, school, sponsored, vegan

Cranberry Apple Sauce

November 15, 2016 by Melanie 13 Comments

Cranberry Apple Sauce

This Cranberry Apple Sauce is perfect combination of sweet, tart and tangy and it will quickly become your favorite cranberry sauce ever! Cranberry apple sauce is a must-have and super easy to make in advance. I loved reading this old post of my Thanksgiving plans from November 2010! “It is with joy and regret that…

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Filed Under: Sauces, Thanksgiving Tagged With: apples, christmas, cranberries, cranberry sauce, easy, gluten free, Holiday meal, lemon, make-ahead, thanksgiving, vegan

Roasted Acorn Squash with Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze

October 14, 2016 by Melanie 2 Comments

Roasted Acorn Squash with Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze

This Roasted Acorn Squash is not only easy to make, but will be the highlight of your meal! I’ve been eager to share this simple, yet delicious fall and holiday side dish with you! I literally crave different foods in the different seasons and some of my favorites for fall are squash, brussels sprouts, apples…

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Filed Under: Vegan-adaptable, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: acorn squash, balsamic glaze, cranberries, easy, gluten free, goat cheese, holiday side, roasted squash, squash, vegetarian

Chili Shrimp and Strawberry Kale Salad With Honey Dijon Dressing

September 23, 2016 by Melanie 1 Comment

Chili Shrimp and Strawberry Kale Salad With Honey Dijon Dressing

A delicious Shrimp and Kale Salad that is ready to eat in less than 15 minutes. Crunchy, sweet and peppery all in one bite.  This post was sponsored by Eat Smart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I received product samples to…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Salads Tagged With: antioxidants, avocado, bacon, cranberries, gluten free, kale salad, low carb, pale, quick fix, salad, shrimp, sponsored, sunflower seeds, super foods

Kale and Quinoa Salad {Gluten Free}

November 2, 2015 by Melanie 46 Comments

Kale and Quinoa Salad {Gluten Free}

Kale and Quinoa Salad with a honey-balsamic dressing is a great make-ahead dish to enjoy throughout the week.  Hi friends, how was your Halloween?! I don’t share many family pics, since this is a food blog and all, but I can’t resist but share my cute bunch. I love seeing their costumes come together after weeks of…

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Filed Under: Grains, Salads, Vegan-adaptable, Vegetables Tagged With: cranberries, grains, kale, make-ahead, quinoa, salad

Importance of Staying Hydrated

October 16, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Importance of Staying Hydrated

As seasons change and temperatures fall, it’s not uncommon to return to our unhealthier behaviors. However, now is the time to work hard to keep those healthy summer behaviors going strong, like drinking more water and being more active. Speaking of drinking water, I wanted to remind you of the basics of why it’s important to…

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Filed Under: Drinks/Smoothies, Nutrition & Wellness Tagged With: antioxidants, cranberries, health benefits, hydration, product review, sponsored, water, wellness

Pumpkin and Cranberry Spiced Energy Balls {Gluten Free, Grain Free}

September 28, 2015 by Melanie 22 Comments

Pumpkin and Cranberry Spiced Energy Balls {Gluten Free, Grain Free}

Want to know what to do with that leftover pumpkin puree? Make these energy balls, the perfect on-the-go snack- vegan, gluten and grain free! I literally woke up on the first day of fall, unaware that it was the first day of fall, to a cool, crisp 60 degrees. Coming from hot and humid Louisiana…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Healthy Snacks, Snacks Tagged With: almonds, cashews, coconut, cranberries, dates, gluten free, grain free, healthy, nuts, pumpkin, raw, snacks, vegan

Cranberry Orange Scones

November 10, 2013 by Melanie 20 Comments

Cranberry Orange Scones

These Cranberry Orange Scones can be on your breakfast table in under 30 minutes and are the perfect bite to go along with your morning drink. If you haven’t had a chance to read my last post about the benefits of juicing check it out HERE. Plus you still have until Thursday to enter to…

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Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, cranberries, orange, scones

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