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Frothy Chai Tea
This dairy-free, frothy Chai Tea Latte is the perfect alternative to one of my (Ella’s) favorite Starbucks drinks! I personally love the creaminess of oat milk, but any plant-based milk works as a delicious substitute if you don’t want to...
Thanksgiving Veggie Plate
Hopefully this speaks for itself! It’s a fun way to incorporate vegetables into an otherwise high fat meal. Use your imagination to create this effect. The greater the variety of colors, the more vitamins and minerals! Thanksgiving is only a...
Flaming Hot Chicken Tacos
We used 1.5 lbs of thin chicken cutlets for our family of four. First, place the chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with Sriracha or any sauce of your choice. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. To prepare the tortillas, spray or...
Homemade Sushi!
This is a time-consuming, but very fun, recipe to make! We only use “sushi grade” fish from the frozen section at the supermarket. We bought our sushi salmon and sushi tuna at Whole Foods in a fish freezer. Defrost the fish but keep it...
Mochi Berry Dessert
Ella came up with this dessert. Each mochi contains sorbet (dairy free) and only has 3 grams of added sugars per piece. The tart berries, combined with the creamy cool whip (try Coco Whip if you are looking for dairy free) and two sweet...
Banana Poppers
This is a simple but satisfying treat. Wait until your bananas are ripe but not mushy. Cut the banana into large chunks or bite-sized pieces, and then cut each piece in half. Fill with a thick swipe of peanut butter or almond butter. Freeze...
Korean crispy rice dish with marinated beef and sautéed vegetables (“Bi Bim Bap”)
We both love the Korean dish called “bi bim bap” so we thought we would try to make it at home. You can save time by buying previously cooked and marinated beef. We made the rice crispy by cooking short grain or jasmine rice...
Rainbow Quiche
Use wilted kale or spinach alone, or use a variety of colorful vegetables to add color, flavor and nutrients to this yummy quiche. Some suggestions: yellow, red and orange bell pepper, asparagus, mushroom, broccoli, greens like kale, spinach, rainbow...
Homemade Cashew Milk
This dairy free drink is a perfect substitute for a fresh glass of regular milk! Not only is cashew milk dairy free, but it also satisfies a sweet tooth craving and is a great source of protein and healthy fats. Cashew milk is a...
Welcome!
Ella: Nutrition and a healthy lifestyle have always been integrated into my life. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been interested in the science of nutrition and what happens in our bodies after food consumption. What fascinates me about all of this...