Real Food for Happy Bellies
It's still hot outside, but we are so ready for Fall flavors, and these Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats deliver all the goods, with a little coffee kick to inspire your perfect morning. Make ahead and enjoy throughout the week to ensure a smooth start to any day. I know, I know, summer isn't done yet. But the canned pumpkin started ...
Make your morning something special with this oh-so-delicious Super Seedy Coconut Oil Granola. It is jam-packed full of nuts and seeds and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and some coconut sugar. Store in an airtight container, or if you make too much (there is no such thing as too much granola) then store in…
Frozen peaches and coconut cream combine to make the perfect summer treat: Vegan Peach Ice Cream. This special warm weather treat is not only vegan, but is also free of refined sugar and other nasties, and doesn’t require an ice cream maker. Our peach tree has ripened. The WHOLE bloody thing at the one…
Simple and delicious, this Rainbow Brown Rice and Sesame Vegetable Bowl is easily adaptable to whatever you have on hand and is so so satisfying! This is a great way to use up leftover rice and makes for a great portable lunch option. Edit: This recipe just got some shiny new photos and a bit…
Don’t let the flourless aspect put you off. These Truly Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are EPIC!! Only 5 ingredients and minimal preparation is required for soft and gooey peanut buttery goodness. I received the ice cream in this post free of charge to sample and provide a review. All opinions are my own,…
Vegan Roasted Cauliflower and Quinoa Burgers are great for sneaking lots of veggies into your meal and make the perfect weeknight dish the whole family will gobble up. Edit: These delicious burgers just got some shiny new photos, so I thought I should re-publish (because the last photos were nothing short of atrocious and I…
Take advantage of the seasons perfectly fresh peaches and blend up a batch of this delicious and refreshing Fresh Peach and Honey Lemonade. Only four ingredients, and all of them are clean. We have been enjoying homemade lemonade on tap for the past couple of weeks. It is so so hot (seriously, it is over…
These delicious little Baked Zucchini, Feta and Quinoa Bites are packed full of great ingredients and flavors. Perfect as a main when paired with a salad, or as a fun addition to big and little lunch boxes. One of my oldest friends, (and by oldest I mean I have known her forever, not that she…
Enjoy a light and veggie filled meal with this Toasted Sesame and Miso Noodle Salad. Quick and easy to put together and jam-packed with all the goodness one needs on a busy night. This post may contain affiliate links. Clicking on them may mean whole food bellies receives a small commission at no extra…
Spark up your next asian inspired salad with this Light and Creamy Miso and Toasted Sesame Dressing. Just a handful of ingredients and a quick whisk makes this dressing easier to whip up than a trip to the supermarket for the bottled variety, and so much better for you. We have a great little asian supermarket…
Add some zest to your next summer cookout with these lip-smackingly good Lemon and Oregano Chicken Skewers. If you don’t have a grill, or your too scared to operate it (raises hand), you can also pop them under the broiler and they will be just as amazing, if not a little less charred. Picture yourself…
Squeeze as much goodness as you can into one smoothie with this super delicious Peaches and Green Power Smoothie which is jam-packed with all the green goods. We have just returned from a week in the Sonoma/Napa Valley with family. It was filled with wine, fine food, chocolate Babka from Dean and DeLuca and no exercise…
Enjoy the best summer has to offer in this Zucchini, Tomato and Feta Frittata. Bursting with delicious fresh seasonal flavors and ready to be packed up for a picnic and shared with friends and family. For someone who couldn’t even keep a single strawberry plant alive two years ago, my little garden is going great guns…
Homemade Strawberry Syrup is as easy as roasting up some delicious fresh strawberries and blending them until smooth, and it tastes heavenly! This crazy delicious Homemade Strawberry Syrup makes ice cream, milkshakes, pancakes, waffles, crepes (you get the picture) taste gourmet with little effort and no nasty ingredients! Serve some up to your guests today. How AMAZING are…
This Beef Chow Fun Recipe is a favorite Cantonese noodle dish which combines stir-fried flat rice noodles with crisp fresh bean sprouts and slices of beef with sweet and salty seasoning. The noodles are fried quickly in a very hot wok over high heat, giving the dish that wok hei (breath of the wok) essence…
Healthy, filling and delicious, these Coconut and Blueberry Oatmeal Bars tick all the boxes for a great grab-n-go breakfast, a lunch box snack or an afternoon pick me up. They are a whiz to put together and make your kitchen smell amazing too. These Coconut and Blueberry Oatmeal Bars have been in the ‘recipe testing’ phase…
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and for a treat I will be making up my husbands FAVORITE Homemade and Healthy BBQ Sauce and Ribs Recipe. Sounds delicious right!! We don’t cook ribs around here that often, but when we do, they are seriously amazing. Everyone ends up with a full belly and a messy face, even…
Take your next summer BBQ to another level with this delicious Quick and Easy Quinoa Salad which is just packed with beautiful colorful summer veggies and a surprising burst of flavor from Dorot fresh frozen garlic and basil. Elevate your Plate! Summer is here, and I for one am super excited to say hello to balmy…
Garlic and Oregano Pesto is a great way to use up surplus herbs. It is just bursting with bold flavors and tastes great on grilled foods, especially if you are looking for a delicious zesty Mediterranean flavor. Freezes well so you can preserve the season and enjoy year round. I have so much oregano in my…
Kumquats and loquats are going crazy at the moment, which means that anyone with easy access to these delicious little gems is definitely going to be in need of some Kumquat and Loquat Recipes. Especially if you have a loquat tree in your yard…those things are crazy!! My loquat tree has ripened and we literally have…
Indulge in natures unusual bounty with this naturally sweetened Honey Loquat Butter, which is just begging to be spread on some fresh crusty bread or used as a sweetener in baked goods. If you are lucky enough to have a loquat tree in your yard, or a neighbor with a loquat tree then you are going to…
