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Chocolate-Orange Energy Bites (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-free)

February 14, 2018 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 20 Comments

These Chocolate-Orange Hemp Energy Bites are vegan and paleo-friendly, gluten-free with no added sugars. They can be made quickly for a healthy treat. This is a post I first shared a few years ago, just after my husband had gotten a bad cold and was finally recovering. Thank goodness we have both avoided the flu… [Continue Reading]

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Paleo Coconut Fat Bombs

January 24, 2018 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 26 Comments

Fat bombs are the latest no-bake cookie craze to hit the blogosphere. This version of Paleo Coconut Fat Bombs are grain-free and so satisfying! How Can Fat Bombs Really Be Healthy? I debated about using the whole fat bomb name for this recipe, but it’s probably a good description. As a child of the 1970s… [Continue Reading]

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Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites {Vegan & GF}

September 30, 2017 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 44 Comments

These vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly Pumpkin Pie Bites are great for a seasonal, healthy treat. These cookies fall into the category of Energy Bites, meaning that they are a no-bake treat full of energizing ingredients. This Pumpkin Pie Energy Bite recipe is a tweak on my classic Chocolate-Coconut version, but with the addition of pumpkin pie spice… [Continue Reading]

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Healthy Vanilla Cauliflower Smoothie (Dairy-Free)

June 27, 2017 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 16 Comments

You’re going to love this Healthy Vanilla Cauliflower Smoothie that is dairy-free, paleo, and vegan. It’s creamy and delicious! Dairy-Free Smoothies with Frozen Vegetables Some of my other hidden veggie smoothies have been a big hit at home and on the web, such as my Dairy-Free Raspberry Cream Smoothie that includes frozen zucchini chunks. I… [Continue Reading]

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No-Bake Fudge Brownies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

June 23, 2017 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 15 Comments

These No-Bake Fudgy Brownies are the perfect treat. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and sweetened with dates. This recipe comes from accomplished cookbook author, Nava Atlas. Nava is also the proprietor over at VegKitchen.com, and she is a generous, kind person who I have the pleasure of calling a friend. I’m re-publishing this No-Bake Fudgy Brownie recipe… [Continue Reading]

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How to Make Almond Milk (with Budget-Friendly Tip)

May 4, 2017 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 84 Comments

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for making homemade almond milk. This recipe includes a budget-friendly tip. How to Make Homemade Almond Milk Homemade almond milk is one of the small luxuries in life. It’s so much creamier and delicious when you make it at home, and you don’t need one of those expensive nut milk bags. You’ll… [Continue Reading]

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Date-Hemp Energy Balls (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

April 28, 2017 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 24 Comments

When life gets busy, I love a quick and easy treat like these Date-Hemp Energy Balls. Make these quickly and store them in your fridge to snack on all week! With the natural sweetness from dates and no refined sugar, this is a healthy recipe for active kids and adults. For most of the desserts in… [Continue Reading]

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Easy Nut Butter Cookies (No-Bake, Grain-Free)

March 27, 2017 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 33 Comments

These Nut Butter Cookies are a perfect healthy treat; they’re grain-free with only 5 ingredients, and can be made in 15 minutes! Sweet treats are part of my everyday routine, but I do make an effort to use ingredients that support my health. I used both almond and peanut butter in this recipe, but you… [Continue Reading]

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Date-Nut Kale Salad from Well Fed Weeknights

November 17, 2016 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 30 Comments

Here’s a recipe for a delicious paleo and vegan Date-Nut Kale Salad. This is the time of year when new and exciting cookbooks are coming on the market! I was lucky enough to receive a copy of Well Fed Weeknights: Complete Paleo Meals in 45 Minutes or Less, and I chose this Date-Nut Kale Salad to share… [Continue Reading]

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Dairy-Free Spicy Tahini Drizzle

March 11, 2016 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 31 Comments

Here’s a recipe for a dairy-free Spicy Tahini Drizzle that works so well on veggie-based dishes. What a special honor to review my friend Amie Valpone’s beautiful and inspiring cookbook Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body: You probably know Amie best from her blog where she shares healthy, plant-based… [Continue Reading]

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