Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Cake (with Raw Chocolate Frosting)

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I’ve been getting loads of fresh zucchini in my CSA box each week so I decided this week calls for a treat!! I’ve been staying away from grains lately, so I went the paleo route on this one. I worked hard on this one to ensure it is moist, full of good ingredients and bit of protein so you don’t get a crash after eating it. I think you’ll just love this simple to make Chocolate Zucchini Cake… Continue reading “Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Cake (with Raw Chocolate Frosting)”

Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Casserole

Fall just screams for warm comfort food breakfasts. This Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Casserole is truly a family favorite. My husband has been known to add ice cream to this and eat it for dessert too.   Continue reading “Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Casserole”

Raw Almond Butter Cups (Gluten, Soy, Dairy, and Sugar-Free)

This is a healthy treat you can have around all week and not feel guilty about. It also takes about 5 minutes to prep, which I love!

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Chocolate Superfood Smoothie Recipe

Sometimes, chocolate is just necessary. And as the healthy guy or gal you are, you know we love chocolate (cacao) at RNL. First domesticated by the Mayans over 2,000 years ago, the word cacao means “Food of the Gods,”  and surely the “Food of the Gods” comes with zero guilt, just like this Chocolate Superfood Smoothie recipe, which is the perfect afternoon pick me up.  Continue reading “Chocolate Superfood Smoothie Recipe”

Protein Powder: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Travel back in time with me, would you?

I’m thinking the 2000’s. I remember this as the time when Diet Coke, Splenda, and chalky protein bars and powders all became cool. I remember intuitively all of these “fake foods” felt wrong but I wanted to be skinny, sexy, and cool, so I ate them anyway.  No wonder my parents had to use the “jump off a bridge” saying so often!

So today’s topic is protein powder. Keep reading to learn the good, bad and ugly…. Continue reading “Protein Powder: The Good, Bad and Ugly”

Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin spice and holidays just seem to go hand in hand. Umm, can we say Christmas in a cup?? But, we all know that much of what we get out is just not the most healthy. Well, not to worry, we’ve got a quick and healthy homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe solution that doesn’t require leaving the house.  Continue reading “Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte”

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Almonds

I really do just love the holidays and this recipe is truly one of my favorites. I love setting out a dish at family gatherings or taking them to parties. I promise, if show up with these in hand, you will be complemented well and often!  Continue reading “Pumpkin Pie Spiced Almonds”

Mood Balancing Maca Smoothie Recipe

At RNL we love superfoods, especially Maca root. This is one of my favorite afternoon snacks when I need a lift. I think you’ll love this mood balancing maca smoothie recipe too! Continue reading “Mood Balancing Maca Smoothie Recipe”

Fall, Pomegranates & My Favorite Smoothie Recipe!!

Monday is the first day of fall, which calls for celebration! Yes, it gets colder, which I admittedly hate, but it gets gorgeous and we get to eat yummy fall foods like pomegranates!! Keep reading for my all time favorite fall smoothie recipe.

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