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How to Make Hazelnut Milk

July 30, 2018

Homemade Hazelnut Milk is SO simple to make – just soak, blend, strain, and get sippin! This step-by-step guide walks you through exactly how to make raw hazelnut milk AND talks about why it’s worth it to make your own nut milk at home. The short story? It helps you avoid added sweeteners, preservatives, gums, fillers, and other unhealthy // unwanted ingredients…

I’m sharing a step-by-step guide for how to make hazelnut milk (or really ANY nut milk) at home! I used to be on the ain’t-nobody-got-time-for-that train when it came to making my own nut milk. And honestly some weeks I roll with store bought and some weeks I’m all about the made-from-scratch kind.

Here’s why I’m so obsessed with making this nut milk:

First of all – it’s downright delicious. I first tried hazelnut milk at my parents’ house (my mom always has the best ideas). A splash of it in my coffee and I.was.sold. Unbeatably creamy with a hint of (NATURAL) hazelnut flavor. It’s easily my favorite coffee creamer.

But there’s even more reasons why it’s so worth it to BYO (blend your own) nut milk besides the taste……

Tropical Papaya Boats

July 22, 2018

These Tropical Papaya Boats feel like a vacation in a BOWL – a fruit “bowl” (that you can eat!). This recipe has lots of fiber from fresh fruit and filling protein from Greek yogurt. If you want to keep this recipe vegan friendly, use your favorite non-dairy yogurt instead (coconut yogurt is delicious too)! …

Raw Brussels Sprout Salad with Oranges

July 13, 2018

This colorful, Raw Brussels Sprout Salad with Oranges has it all – it’s crunchy, sweet, tangy, and packed with vegetables to keep you feeling full and nourished! And best of all, it comes together in just 15 minutes in one bowl. No cooking needed. This Raw Brussels Sprout Salad was born out of pure necessity….

Dessert Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

July 3, 2018

If you love sweet potato pie then you’ll love this healthy take on a classic dessert! These Dessert Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are topped with thick Greek yogurt, crunchy granola, and creamy cashew butter. Filled with fiber, nutrients, slow-digesting carbs, and healthy fats – you can enjoy this “dessert” as a hearty breakfast or satisfying snack…

Instant Pot Bone Broth

June 29, 2018

Bone broth has a ton of amazing health benefits – it supports joint health, gut health, immune system function, and skin health. Plus it’s high in protein and rich in minerals, amino acids, and compounds like collagen + gelatin. This easy recipe walks you through how to make it in an Instant Pot (with instructions…

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

June 26, 2018

Simple, healthy recipe for cooking a whole chicken in your Instant Pot! This Instant Pot Whole Chicken is similar to a roasted chicken but without any added oil or butter. I love that it comes out tender every time and is great for those who like to prepare a bunch of protein as part of…

Instant Pot Brown Rice

June 22, 2018

The easiest way to meal prep a big batch of brown rice is in the Instant Pot! The grains come out perfectly cooked every time – tender without being mushy or losing it’s texture. You can even double the recipe to make double the rice (such a time saver if you’ve got a lot of…

Vegan Parmesan Cheese

June 20, 2018

I’m excited to share a recipe with you for Vegan Parmesan Cheese (a “cheese” that everyone can eat and enjoy, including vegans or those who are sensitive to dairy products). This Vegan Parmesan Cheese is not cheese-cheese, it’s “cheese” or “cheez” with a Z. Or whatever it is they’re calling non-dairy cheeses these days. This…

Are Pasture-Raised Eggs Better For You?

June 17, 2018

This post discusses if organic pasture-raised eggs are better for you than conventional eggs. Plus it explains how the way a chicken is raised affects not only the nutrition of the egg but your health too. As I mentioned in this post detailing all the different (and at times confusing) terminology used in the egg…

Cage-Free + Free-Range + Pasture-Raised Eggs – What They All Mean

June 17, 2018

This post explains how to choose which eggs to buy at the store and understand all the different terms printed on egg cartons. With detailed definitions of what each label means (explaining the difference between cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised eggs as well as organic, vegetarian, non-GMO, no hormones, no antibiotics, soy free and more). I don’t…