{Recipe} Strawberry Cashew Smoothie {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}

This smoothie calls for coconut and cashew butter instead of banana to thicken it. It’s great for days when you’re out of banana but still want a calorie-rich smoothie. Young coconuts provide healthy fats and electrolytes; the cashew butter and hemp protein provide protein, and the strawberries bring a touch of sweetness and color. Strawberry-Cashew […]

{Recipe} Cleansing Cranberry Apple Juice {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}

One day during my breastfeeding years, I wanted to use the bunch of fresh cranberries I had in the fridge and thought I’d search for a fresh cranberry apple juice recipe. I couldn’t find any that was raw, though, so I decided to make my own. I was pleasantly surprised by the end result – […]

{Recipe} Veggie Frittata by Heather Pace {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}

This is one of the recipes that Heather Pace created exclusively for the Nourished Village Cookbook – A Year of Vegetarian, Soy Free & Gluten Free Recipes for the Whole Family. Full of protein and totally gluten free, this dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can vary the veggies for something different […]

{Recipe} Breastfeeding-Friendly Galactogogue Green Juice {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}

This green juice is easy to make because virtually any juicer will extract a lot of liquid out of the vegetables. It’s also delicious, and a godsend when you want juice but your baby won’t give you more than a few minutes to make your morning elixir. The optional chlorella cleanses breastmilk of toxins. As […]

{Recipe} Sweet Cherry Berry Protein Breakfast Bowl {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}

Are you ready to take your plant based workouts to the next level? With protein from the hemp seeds, amino acids from the spinach, potassium from the bananas, and vitamins and minerals from everything, you will have yourself a powerful muscle regenerating treat! Use coconut water for electrolytes, and throw in some dates for a […]

{Recipe} Fertility Boosting Strawberry Goji Smoothie {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}

A true fertility potion, this smoothie features maca, goji berries, and Brazil nuts, all thought to increase fertility in both men and women. I threw in some strawberries, rich in PEA, also known as the “molecule of love”, and a variation without nuts for a lighter option. This recipe is adapted from my Amazon best-seller […]

{Recipe} Tropical Green Smoothie {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}

This delicious and sweet green smoothie is chock-full of antioxidants and vitamins. I love to use leftovers as a face mask as well, because of pineapple’s exfoliating properties! Tropical Green Smoothie Ingredients 3 cups leafy greens, such as spinach1 cup bananas, frozen1 1/2 cup strawberries, fresh and diced1 cup mango, frozen1 cup pineapple, fresh and […]

{Recipe} Nourishing Nettle Infusion {Vegan, Gluten Free}

I have written volumes about the health benefits of nettles, but honestly, the skin benefits alone are worth it. You will get the unmistakable glow of someone who is healthy and cleansed from the inside out, without actually having to go on drastic diets and spending a lot of money. Nettles are really inexpensive, and […]

{Recipe} Heather Pace’s Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge {Vegan, Gluten Free}

Who says morning porridge needs to be made with oats? Back when I was writing the Nourished Village Cookbook, volume 1, I hired Heather Pace of SweetlyRaw.com to create recipes for the community. Here’s one of her contributions, using quinoa instead for a delicious twist on a breakfast classic. “This warm porridge provides a hearty, […]