Sharing these irresistible Peanut Butter Quinoa Crunch Bars, a crazy popular recipe from our Instagram! They are a perfect grab and go bite, almost a snack sized version of Crunch Bars. We also love how simple these are because they are no bake. Plus they have added protein from our […]
Emily and Lyla
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What You’ll NeedFor the base:– 2 cups oat flour– 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted– 3 tablespoons maple syrup – 1/2 teaspoon vanilla– 1/4 tsp cinnamon – 1/8 tsp nutmeg– pinch of sea saltFor the filling:– 1 cup pitted dates– 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla– 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon– 1 cup […]
One of the most popular recipes on our Instagram are these Salted Caramel Date Cookies – a favorite and staple in our house! We love how they are packed with healthy ingredients, but satisfy that sweet tooth craving. And they are thick and delicious; they almost never last in our […]
These are most definitely a staple in our house during raspberry season! After taking a break from our blog, we wanted to share one of our favorites that is simple and delicious. These also got so much attention on our Instagram, we had to share to share them on here. […]
Right from our Instagram – these blondies have been one of our MOST popular recipes ever, so we have to share on here! Not only are they a combination of our favorite flavors – banana and PB – but they are combined in a perfectly fudgy but crispy blondie form. […]
You know those chocolate crunch bars you always had growing up? Those we our FAVORITE! We loved the crunchy texture and smooth chocolate. We wanted to recreate those in a healthy snack form. But how to create that perfect crunch? For one, we were looking at a way to use […]
Spring is almost here and we are pulling out one of our favorite spring flavors for this recipe: LEMON! We love to use the zest and juice because of the extra flavor. This recipe is not only healthy, but vegan and you can easily make it GF by using only […]
We don’t really need to tell you much more about these besides the fact that they are irresistible and heavenly… but we guess we will! Besides the fact that they are insanely tasty, these vegan cookie dough balls are packed with protein but also low in added sugar (and get […]
These bars are rich and full of flavor! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or a chocolate sweet tooth! What You’ll Need Base: 1 1/2 cup almond flour 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 tsp almond extract Strawberry Layer: 3 cups frozen strawberries […]
What You’ll Need 1 large eggplant 1 large sweet onion 1 can garbanzo bean, strained and rinsed 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt How To Make Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a baking […]
We have to admit – we struggled a little bit when naming these Banana Bread Brownies. Each time we have made them, which has been quite a bit with our being home on snow days and the excess of brown bananas we have, they have been slightly tweaked for the […]
As part of my (Emily’s) senior thesis work (a required project to graduate), I am choosing four French classics, researching the history, and making each of the recipes myself. Macarons were an easy pick for the dessert category: they are elegant, delicate, and so well-known. For the first recipe […]
We are always searching for new ways to top our toast… each week we try and have one toast and salad night, whether the toast be ricotta and mushroom, avocado, or more. This new recipe was one of our newer additions and it was to irresistible to not share with […]
Nothing is cozier than curling up by a warm fire with a steaming, cheesy bowl of French Onion Soup. This one gets an upgrade: not only is it vegetarian for all of our fellow plant-based people out there, but it has a holiday flavor kick with a little nutmeg! Grab […]
Hi Everyone! We are about midway into Senior Year and it’s been the fastest year yet. Maybe it’s because more activities have been added back in (yay!) due to less covid restrictions, making each day, week, and month zip by. We completed college applications and our one piece of advice […]
Our granola obsession continues… This time we are spicing it up with a fruity twist alongside our go-to granola ingredients. What is better than a blueberry crisp or granola? The two of them together! It has a perfectly honey spiced flavor and the best clustery goodness (if you can wait […]
What You’ll Need 1 stick softened, salted butter 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup flour (all-purpose or gf alternative) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 oz chopped, good quality dark chocolate 1/2 cup mini (vegan) marshmallows How To Make Start by […]
On any hot summer day, all you want to do is grab a refreshing, healthy snack. This Pear and Nectarine “Apple” Sauce is not only that, but super simple and perfect for a snack for school! You can whip it up, eat, then go right back to being outside or […]
What You’ll Need 1 sweet onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt a few cranks of pepper 1 can jackfruit in brine 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 1 […]
Our favorite fall flavors are coming together in this irresistible dish. What is better than a creamy sage cashew sauce on pearl couscous loaded with the most seasonal veggies! It is also easy to make vegan (a huge plus!) and this sauce can be put on GF pasta as well […]
Ingredients 1 large sweet onion 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling on top) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 can strained (but not rinsed) garbanzo beans 1/4 cup (nonfat) greek yogurt 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan 2 cloves garlic (this equals roughly 2 teaspoons minced garlic if you want […]
This is the perfect savory fall dinner and even more perfect for the start of October! When fall rolls around, the only thing we want is pumpkin for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So, this vegan pasta sauce hits that pumpkin spot and is also healthy and filling! What You’ll Need […]
Hi Everyone, We are in late September of our senior year. It is a hectic, fun, stressful and busy time with a big unknown. Obviously we are not the first seniors to experience all of this but we thought we would share an update of back to school senior year […]
Hi All! Here is our annual summer photo dump …junior prom pics; lacrosse champs (yay!); family – parents, cousins, grandparents including with our 106 year old great grandmother; friends; food; pets; sports. We love our time in Buffalo and the Adirondacks and of course anywhere there is good food ( […]