This Blended Cucumber Gin Cocktail is a lightened up beverage that's incredibly refreshing. Made with fresh cucumber, mint, honey, and lime (no simple syrup!), it's great for spring and summer gatherings.I did it again. I put veggies in an adult beverage! Because why the heck not?! (See also my Carrot and Orange Mimosas!)I am so excited to share this Blended Cucumber Gin Cocktail ...
Smoothies & Drinks
Green Pea Smoothie with Mint
With hints of fresh mint and sweet bananas, this bright green pea smoothie is a delicious way to celebrate springtime.This past weekend, I presented at a spring "reset retreat" at a local holistic medicine clinic. We discussed different ways to renew our health and wellbeing during the spring and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon together. It was a lot of fun!Being the veggie enthusiast that ...
Green Grapefruit Smoothie
Recipe and photos for this Green Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe were updated 1/4/19. Most of the original writing remains.Happy hump day y'all (or, rather, a "not so happy" snow/power outage/winter mess day to all of you in the Philadelphia area)!Today's recipe is inspired by the age-old saying "When life gives you lemons, make ________." This winter has certainly thrown us a lot of lemons, ...
Carrot and Orange Mimosas
These carrot and orange mimosas are a fun way to add some extra veg to a weekend brunch!Cheers to the eighth day of our Vegmas celebration! I literally mean we should "cheers" to Vegmas with these fun, boozy, veggie-loaded carrot and orange mimosas!!!!Can you tell I'm a little excited about this post? Here's the thing, I've never ever made a recipe with booze for the blog. Sure, I made a ...
Spiced Sweet Potato Latte
Warm up with this vegan sweet potato latte, made from cooked sweet potato, full fat coconut milk, and warming spices!On the fourth day of Vegmas, my true love gave to me...SWEET POTATOES!I give a lot of love to sweet potatoes on the blog, but I've never used them to make a warm drink until this recipe. That's sort of the whole point of Vegmas though. I'm using these 12 days to show you ...
Muddled Pea and Mint Kombucha Mocktails
There's nothing like winding down on a hot spring or summer evening with a cocktail! Especially one that doesn't actually have any alcohol and incorporates vegetables in some way. That's exactly the case with these Muddled Pea and Mint Kombucha Mocktails!This month's Recipe Redux challenged us to come up with a refreshing mocktail (or cocktail) that incorporated kombucha. If you don't know, ...
Healthier Shamrock Shake
Growing up, I never let a March pass without getting at least one shamrock shake from McDonald's. [Yes, I have eaten at McDonalds ;-)!] I loved the mint flavor, the whipped cream topping, and the cherry on top. Plus, this shake meant that spring was here or coming, and I always associate the taste with warm afternoons, lacrosse practice, and carpools home with my friends.It's not news to ...
Butternut Squash Dessert Smoothie
Happy Friday to the Veg World!With Spring just around the corner, I'm already thinking of healthy treats to enjoy during warmer weather. This Butternut Squash Dessert Smoothie is a great way to finish off your winter squash, with a flavor profile that will get you ready for Spring.I go through smoothie phases. I could have a smoothie every day for six months, and then not touch a drop for ...
Avocado and Mango Green Smoothie
Oh man, do I have a treat for you today...THE perfect smoothie for this time of year! I've been wanting to post a smoothie creation with avocado for quite some time now. After all, avocado goes with just about anything! So naturally, it's perfect in a nutritious morning drink.Including healthy fats, like the ones in avocados, in smoothies or salads helps you absorb a much higher percentage of ...
Sweet Potato and Walnut Dessert Smoothie
Good morning everyone!Hope you're all not sick of sweet potatoes yet, 'cuz I've got one more delicious concoction for you to try! This sweet potato and walnut smoothie is simple but filling, with a nice zing of pumpkin pie spice and ginger that account for its classification as a "dessert" smoothie. Beat your cravings for holiday sweets with this decadent and nutritious vegan ...