Most protein balls aren’t Paleo! But these are. No grains, no dairy, no peanuts, and no protein powder made from whey or legumes. Mildly sweet, these are as close to cave time as you can get. Made with just seven ingredients including raw nuts, hemp hearts, flaxmeal, and banana, you’ll love that these 79-calorie balls…
I’m in shock. I feel completely betrayed. By a chocolate chip, of all things. It’s a sad, sad day for those of us avoiding dairy because I just found out that Ghirardelli changed their recipe, and it’s now made with whole milk powder. Horrifying, I know. I totally feel your pain. And now I find…
I had a horrifying realization last week: there’s a sneaky dairy ingredient in one of my favorite coffees. After my doctor told me to try two weeks without dairy in my diet, I said, “no sweat!” and moseyed on over to Starbucks to get what I thought was a dairy-free pumpkin spice latte. After all,…
When we came across this recipe from Chef Caroline Byron, we were blown away. It has so many of our favorite elements wrapped into one: matcha, coconut, no dairy, and only four (all natural) ingredients? Sign. Us. Up. Related Stories:15 Healthy Recipes That Incorporate Metabolism-Boosting Matcha Matcha has a wonderful adaptogenic quality; adaptogens adjust to…
‘Tis the season of camping, grilling, and backyard parties. While classic barbecue sides like potato salad and macaroni and cheese are big favorites, they don’t always work for those following a vegan diet. If you’re planning a barbecue this holiday, here are more than 30 side dishes that will have vegan friends coming back for…
Creamy, smooth, subtly sweet, and high in protein, this banana milkshake smoothie offers over 20 grams of protein, but it’s not made with protein powder or dairy products. Oh no! White beans are the star, so aside from protein and iron, you also get a ton of fiber. Related Stories:Make This Exact Smoothie If You…
Nearly everyone we’ve talked to who has gone vegan or has given up dairy (for lactose intolerance or other dietary issues) has said the same thing: “I miss cheese.” Is breaking up with cheese the hardest part of switching to a dairy-free diet? Related Stories:Comfort Cravings: a Healthier Vegan Mac and Cheese Fortunately, more and…
As if you thought you made every healthy pumpkin recipe you could possibly make this Fall, here’s another one to blow your Autumn-recipe-loving mind. These protein balls have all the warm spices you adore from a pumpkin pie, but with 77 calories per bite, you can satisfy your cravings without succumbing to that ever-annoying holiday…
While the idea of zucchini bread may sound healthy, don’t be fooled! Most are loaded with sugar and butter, which means they’re also loaded with calories – we’re talking 340 per slice! Naturally sweetened with ripe banana, this recipe is also vegan, which cuts back on fat and cholesterol but doesn’t compromise on flavor. You’ll…
Throw out your old zucchini bread recipes because this is the only one you’ll need. Mixed with grated carrot and applesauce to add fiber and natural sweetness, each slice is perfectly soft and moist. Made with less sugar than traditional loaves, this bread is still amazingly sweet and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Just look…
