Vegan Miyeok Guk | Korean Seaweed Soup

Amanda Nicole SmithDinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, No Tools Needed, Quick & Easy, Soup, Vegan 9 Comments

As many of you know I moved to DC over the summer, in hopes to grow opportunities and also to follow my heart. This city and its surrounding areas are culturally divine. I feel as though a piece of every place in the world came to DC, it’s a feeling of connection that I have never experienced before. This is …

Raw Vegan Mushroom Spinach Quiche

Mushroom Spinach Quiche | Raw, Vegan, Gluten-free

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Raw Vegan, Vegan 5 Comments

A raw vegan, gluten-free Mushroom Spinach Quiche inspired by The Raw Chef. This is the result of a recipe experiment that I thought would need some adjustments but when I ate 3 slices in one sitting I knew I found the pot of gold on my first try. When I first told my roommate, Susie, I was making a raw …

Raw Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins

Raw Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks 3 Comments

These blueberry banana muffins are raw vegan and gluten free with on point taste and texture. This is closest I could get to a real muffin while keeping it as healthy as possible! If my picky family and friends enjoyed, I have a feeling you will too! I just had an amazing Mini Vacation/Thanksgiving/Birthday in Upstate NY with my family. We had …

Double Chocolate Protein Bars | Raw Vegan & Sprouted

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Sprouted 12 Comments

A sprouted raw vegan double chocolate protein bar made primarily with sprouted amaranth, millet, and cacao. This protein bar is layered with a chewy cookie base, chocolate crispy crunchy gooey insides and a hard chocolate coating. If you often find yourself buying Clif Bars, Lara bars, or any other energy, protein or candy bar than this is the recipe for you! I …

Nettles Infusion

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Drinks, Gluten Free, Herbal Infusions, Hot Drinks, Quick & Easy Leave a Comment

Learning how to make this drink was one of the greatest gifts of knowledge and forever I am grateful. Here’s a big thank you to my friend Lauren for introducing me to Nettle Infusions. Cheers to sharing healthy recipes with friends and family! Quick & Easy Nettles Infusion Recipe Step 1. Add about 1/2 – 1 cup dried nettles to …

Cranberry Maple Pecan Oatmeal

Sprouted Oatmeal | Cranberry Maple Pecan | Apple Raisin

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Lunch, Quick & Easy Leave a Comment

There is nothing like warm sprouted oat groats dressed in honey, apples, cranberries, raisins, maple syrup, cinnamon and extra special super foods like maca and mesquite. This oatmeal not only warms me from the inside out but keeps me full and satisfied until lunchtime.  It’s the perfect healthy breakfast recipe for the holidays, especially when everyone is busy busy and needs a …

Weekly Meal Plan and Shopping List : Fall Edition

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Hooray for fall time, for the abundance of pumpkin, squash, broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts spinach, ginger and apples. Bring on the warm grains, seeds, beans, soups, and hot drinks. Now’s the time preserve the last of the crops by fermenting produce for the winter. It’s also a time to whip up a batch of shea butter infused with your favorite essential …

The Jubilee Peace Fest

Amanda Nicole SmithExperiences 2 Comments

The Jubilee Peace Fest : Fifth Year Anniversary October 17th-22nd,  2013 Loveland, Ohio @ Grailville Retreat and Organic Gardens The Jubilee Peace Fest was a beautifully organized event that brought people of all sorts together to embrace and celebrate a world of peace. We celebrated everyday with yoga, food, music and dance starting dark and early at 6:30am until 11pm. …