This single-serve cookie is vegan, gluten-free, and packed full of chocolately goodness. Perfect for those days when you just want one giant cookie! Made with almond flour, plant-based protein powder, nut butter, and a few other simple ingredients. Comes together in less than 15 minutes! I love having a little sweet treat after dinner to… Continue reading Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie (Vegan)
Author: Living Well With Nic
Mint Chocolate Protein Smoothie
This delicious Mint Chocolate Protein Smoothie is absolutely delicious and packed full of healthy ingredients like plant-based protein powder, chia seeds, cacao powder, and spinach. I always use: 1 1/2 cups of liquid – either almond milk, coconut milk, coconut water, or a combination of the two 1 cup frozen zucchini – this makes the… Continue reading Mint Chocolate Protein Smoothie
Raw Vegan Raspberry Coconut Bars
These decadent bars are the perfect summer treat. Made with an oat and date crust, cashew and coconut filling with fresh, juicy raspberries. Vegan, gluten-free, and no refined sugar. Living in Minnesota, summer is that special time of year where everyone comes out of hibernation and spends every waking hour outside. Picnics and BBQ’s become… Continue reading Raw Vegan Raspberry Coconut Bars
Meal Planning: The Key to Your Healthy Lifestyle
If you are just starting out with a healthy lifestyle it can seem overwhelming. Not only are you revamping your entire routine, but you are learning about new foods, how to cook them, adjusting your budget, and so on. One of the most important, and often difficult, components to your new lifestyle is executing healthy… Continue reading Meal Planning: The Key to Your Healthy Lifestyle
5 Reasons Avocados Are Incredible Superfoods
Avocados have quickly become the golden food. There are even restaurants popping up that only serve dishes with avocados (I need to go visit those)! So what’s all the hype about? Are they really one of the best foods on the planet? YES. They’re easily one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. There… Continue reading 5 Reasons Avocados Are Incredible Superfoods
Cacao Goji Berry Smoothie
This Cacao Goji Berry Smoothie is packed full of antioxidants from raw cacao powder and healthy fats from avocado. It’s almost like a thick chocolate milkshake! The goji berries are the perfect sweet and chewy topping and add such a fun color. I have found the best place to purchase superfoods, such as Goji berries, Cacao nibs, chia… Continue reading Cacao Goji Berry Smoothie
Are Family and Friends Supporting Your Healthy Lifestyle?
Not everyone is going to agree with your healthy lifestyle. And guess what…that’s completely ok! It’s about being confident enough to explain to your friends and family why you choose to eat and live healthily. Food is typically the focus in social situations, whether it’s meeting a friend for lunch, grabbing a snack or coffee… Continue reading Are Family and Friends Supporting Your Healthy Lifestyle?
Chocolate Superfood Bark
Chocolate Superfood Bark made with raw cacao powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, and a little salt. It doesn’t get more simple than that! So easy to make and stores well for the perfect sweet snack or healthy dessert packed with antioxidants and healthy fats. If I had to pick between sweet and salty, I would… Continue reading Chocolate Superfood Bark
Banana Nut Muffin Pancakes
Pancakes are a weekend favorite in our household. There’s something about the sound of sizzling pancakes on a hot griddle that brings my instant joy. Now as far as pancakes go, I love just about anything – blueberry, banana, pumpkin, chocolate chips, you name it! When I was experimenting with this recipe, I had a… Continue reading Banana Nut Muffin Pancakes
5 Healthy Coffee Boosters to Replace Sugar
Let’s talk about healthy coffee boosters to add to your morning coffee that will serve your body much better than a spoonful of sugar. I love a good vanilla latte just as much as the next girl, but the cow’s milk (regular dairy milk) and sugary syrups that are used by most coffee chains are… Continue reading 5 Healthy Coffee Boosters to Replace Sugar