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Cashew, Cocozia & Persimmon Smoothie

When it comes to coconut water, it’s really difficult for me to find a product that fits all of my needs. For one, I try to select only the organic varieties that don’t have any added ingredients like preservatives or sugars. On the other hand, I try to buy coconut water when it’s on sale because it can be a little pricey at a lot of natural grocery stores. If you’re like me with wanting to have all of these needs met, then you’re in luck! Cocozia sent me a box of their 100% organic and vegan coconut water to try in a few recipes. You can buy a whole case of this stuff on sale right now on Amazon.com. I decided to make this both a review and a recipe post, so it’s really a double whammy! Keep reading on for an uber healthy, coconut water recipe that is sure to kick your average smoothie up a notch. I’ll also be posting another holiday-inspired one soon, that you surely won’t want to miss out on either!
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Upton’s Naturals Seitan Giveaway (Closed)

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People ask me all the time, since I stopped eating meat over 5 years ago, if I ever miss it. My answer? Absolutely not! There are so many vegan meats that taste just like (and often better than) their non-vegan counterparts. One of my all-time favorites is seitan, a cruelty-free meat made of wheat protein that is super versatile and is sure to fool any omnivore with its taste and texture. Upton’s Naturals makes some of the best seitan in my opinion, and I have been in love with their products ever since my first bite. Continue reading →

Bearded Brothers Energy Bars

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I reached out to Bearded Brothers after hearing about their raw, vegan, gluten/soy free energy bars and I am so thankful that they were able to send some for me to try out! I also found out that their bars are organic and made in small-batches, and even the wrappers are compostable which makes them perfect to enjoy on-the-go! Continue reading →

Go Raw Super Cookies

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Raw vegan food is something I’ve dabbled in a few times before, beginning back to my visit to 42º RAW in Copenhagen, Denmark (which I’ve actually reviewed here if you’re interested). Something that specifically catches my eye about raw food is the ability to use simple ingredients and sometimes-unusual combinations of flavors. One of my favorite raw dishes is and has always been the desserts. I love dessert in general, but raw desserts have a wonderful, natural taste to them and they don’t give you a sugar high after enjoying them. Sometimes you want a flavorful, healthier dessert with a nice crunch/chewiness to it. That’s where Go Raw’s line of Super Cookies come in. They make these raw treats in 6 different flavors, using simple components such as sesame seeds, coconut, dates, and spices. I really enjoyed this company’s energy bars so I couldn’t wait to see how their other raw products compared. Go Raw sent me their raw cookies to try each flavor and here are my thoughts on them. Continue reading →

Navitas Naturals & More Macaroons!

Vanilla, Matcha & Coconut Macaroons

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Kiss Me Organics – Vanilla Matcha Latte

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As I mentioned in a previous recipe post, Kiss Me Organics sent me a bag of their Organic Matcha Powder to try and review. I was really eager to use it in an iced matcha latte, which was one of my favorite items from Starbucks. I don’t go to Starbucks anymore for a few reasons, and I was shocked to find out how much sugar was in their matcha latte! Their matcha isn’t organic and the powder itself contains cane sugar and other ingredients. Why settle for an overpriced drink that’s way too sweet when you can have a healthy, homemade version for less than half the price? Continue reading →

Matcha Milkshake

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Kiss Me Organics was so kind to send me a package of their Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder to try in some recipes. If you didn’t know this by now, I am a big fan of drinks whether it’s hot or iced lattes, smoothies, protein shakes, or milkshakes. I was so eager to try this matcha powder in a few recipes, and one of the first I came up with was a healthy, energizing and filling Matcha Milkshake. Matcha has its own health benefits such as increased energy, boosted metabolism, antioxidants, and more! Continue reading →

NuZest – Clean Lean Protein

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NuZest sent me some of these protein powder samples to try out, and I was so thrilled when I saw the flavors! Not only do they make the traditional chocolate and vanilla, they also make strawberry, cappuccino and natural-flavored vegan protein. This is definitely a first for me, so I went all-out and tried NuZest’s Clean Lean Protein in a few smoothies. I really love having a protein smoothie in the morning because it’s easy and a good way to get in extra nutrients when I don’t have a ton of time. Check out just a few ways you can enjoy their protein powders in some gluten-free, protein-packed, and nutritious smoothies! Continue reading →