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. …

Raw Sweet Potato Apple Soup

Amanda Nicole SmithDinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan Leave a Comment

I just got back from The Jubilee Peace Fest and all I can say right now is that I feel completely renewed in spirit, body and mind. I’ll have to write a separate blog reminiscing on all the wonderful events that took place. I am very thankful I was able to present, speak and perform among some of the most …

Raw Vegan Apple Cider Doughnuts

Raw Vegan Apple Cider Donuts

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 5 Comments

Raw vegan apple cider doughnuts made from a base of oats, brazil nuts, almond flour and apples, sweetened with coconut sugar and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. I remember going to Hick’s apple orchard every year in upstate NY near where I grew up. We would climb the trees, eat a bunch of apples and get a dozen apple …

Raw Vegan Caramel & Chocolate Covered Apples

Raw Caramel Apples

Amanda Nicole SmithDessert, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 2 Comments

Raw vegan caramel apples made from dates, along with chocolate covered apples made from cacao, and a chocolate covered almond coating. Oh wow, I just took my first bite into this decadent treat, mmmmh second bite… It’s way too good, way better than any caramel apple I have ever had! I just tried the apple with half caramel, half chocolate …