Alpha Omega Granola has it all from beginning to end! Loaded with flavor, texture and so many nutrients that your body and taste buds will be thrilled. It's never been so easy to make a recipe that is a breakfast, snack, and dessert all rolled into one. I love granola -- but historically I've shied away from eating it. In most cases, I felt like the ratio of sugars to protein and healthy fats was too extreme. But everyone needs granola in their lives, so I set out to create a recipe that ...
Breakfast
Fudgy Avocado Cookies (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Fudgy Avocado Cookies. All the moist chocolaty goodness of a brownie, wrapped in a light, crisp cookie shell. Pure chocolate decadence, all plant-based, no gluten, no refined sugars, no avocado flavor! In my Creamy Avocado Fudge post, I tell the story of having my beloved avocado torn away from me for years and the joyful reunion that resulted in the Fudge recipe. My Creamy Avocado Fudge has been one of my most popular recipes because of what it is and what it isn't. It is just like ...
Piña Colada Smoothie (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based)
This vegan Piña Colada Smoothie refreshes, revitalizes and renews. All of the refreshing yumminess of combining pineapple and coconut, plus a healthy dose of plant-protein, omega-3s and antioxidants! Piña Colada Smoothie I would even say the Piña Colada Smoothie also rewards! One of my summer goals is refining my workout routine, specifically strengthening my core (all of the muscles in the midsection of your body: front, back, and sides). These muscles act as stabilizers for your whole ...
Strawberry Cheesecake Vegan Smoothie (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Strawberry Cheesecake Vegan Smoothie is a deliciously healthy way to conclude any workout or begin any day! A healthy lifestyle is composed of many important aspects. Eating well is a major factor, and the inspiration behind all of the recipes I share here on Nutritionicity. But to obtain true balance, you need to infuse an exercise routine to keep your body (and mind!) happy. Walking, running, yoga, lifting weights, cardio workouts . . . the list of options is extensive! Eating a ...
Snickerdoodle Quinoa Cookies (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Snickerdoodle Quinoa Cookies combine the flavor of a snickerdoodle with the wonderful mouthfeel of a soft-baked oatmeal cookie. Loaded with plant-based protein and healthy fats, they are a dessert you can feel good about or a breakfast you can look forward to! No oats in these puppies, or flour, or gluten, or animal products, or refined sugar! They are filled with healthy ingredients that serve up vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, plant-based protein, and most of all fabulous taste and ...
Toasted Marshmallow Vegan Smoothie (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Toasted Marshmallow Vegan Smoothie! Reminiscent of a rich, thick and creamy 50's-era shake. A healthy breakfast smoothie by day, or a rich decadent dessert by night -- recipes for both! Those We're the Days As a child, one of my favorite traditions occurred at the end of the school year. My grandfather would take my brother, my two cousins and me to the local ice cream parlor for shakes or sundaes. I remember the tall parfait glasses struggling to contain the luscious, heavy, ...
Easy Strawberry Blender Muffins (Gluten-free, Plant-based / Vegan)
Easy Strawberry Blender Muffins combine spritely strawberry notes and creamy gluten-free oats into a tasty, satisfying treat. These delights are gluten-free, plant-based, refined sugar-free, oil-free and nut-free--but tasty as can be! Strawberry Season I love strawberries! Is there anything better than that first bite into a fresh strawberry brilliant with ruby red color? The sweet juice fills your mouth as the soft flesh and tiny seeds blend between your teeth. Truly one of the small joys ...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (Gluten-free, Plant-Based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a fudgy, delectable delight boasting 9 grams of plant-based protein without the use of soy. So nutritious they make a great breakfast or snack, but so delicious you'll want to serve them for dessert! I love chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans). If you're familiar with my recipes you know that they are one of those great ingredients that taste delicious in both savory and sweet worlds. My Roasted Chipotle Chickpeas are a great zesty little snack, and my ...
Hazelnut Mochaccino Cookies (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Hazelnut Mochaccino Cookies! These rich, supple treats blend hazelnut and chocolate, infuse espresso, and are topped with smoked salt or chocolate drizzle. And 100% gluten-free, vegan/plant-based and refined sugar free! Baking with Nut Flours and Grain Flours I love baking with nut and grain flours. Besides creating the opportunity for making gluten-free goods, they provide great sources of plant-based protein and other vital vitamins and minerals. They add so much richness and dimension to ...
