Raw Vegan Toaster Pastries

Raw Vegan Toaster Pastry | Blueberry, Strawberry & Cinnamon Sugar

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 2 Comments

This is my new golden recipe. These raw vegan and gluten-free pastries are perfect in every way, crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside with a delicious frosting that compliments it all. I experimented with 4 different versions to get this recipe and needless to say I have been eating a lot of raw vegan pastries.  They …

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 …

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 …