My Instant Pot® pumpkin oatmeal recipe is a tasty way to start the day. Learn how to make this healthy and mouthwatering breakfast for pumpkin season four ways, including in an Instant Pot® or on the stovetop. Flavored with pumpkin pie spice, this cozy breakfast idea tastes a lot like pumpkin pie, but without the added sugar! Instant Pot Pumpkin Oatmeal Make this delicious, Instant Pot® pumpkin oatmeal recipe for…
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Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe with Almond Milk (with Hot Variation)
This healthy, iced pumpkin spice latte recipe is a delicious fall treat. Learn how to make this vegan latte iced or hot with homemade almond milk and real maple syrup for just the right amount of sweetness. Make a healthier version of your favorite pumpkin spice latte at home! Served iced or hot, this popular fall drink is made with almond milk and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Both versions…
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How to Make Vegan Pumpkin Soup from Scratch with Coconut Milk
Learn to make a rich and creamy vegan pumpkin soup with coconut milk. This savory fall meal is delicious as a main course. Or serve it as a side dish to compliment your favorite autumn dinner recipes. Many popular pumpkin recipes tend to be sweet desserts. While I love a fresh slice of homemade pumpkin pie or a piece of pumpkin bread, I also enjoy savory pumpkin recipes. Therefore, I…
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Pistachio Praline Ice Cream (No Churn Vegan Ice Cream Recipe)
Learn how to make a vegan pistachio ice cream without an ice cream maker. This dairy free pistachio praline ice cream has a smooth and creamy texture with a delicious praline crunch. It’s flavored naturally with pistachio nuts for the perfect summer treat! If you’ve been looking for the best vegan ice cream recipe to make as a delicious summer dessert, then you’ll love how easy this no churn vegan…
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How to Make Guacamole: Traditional Mexican Guacamole Recipe
Learn how to make guacamole with this traditional Mexican guacamole recipe. Although guacamole is perhaps more commonly eaten with chips, it also makes an excellent addition to several Mexican dishes. It can also be used in place of mayo or used as a topping for toast or even baked potatoes as a substitute for common condiments. Authentic Mexican Guacamole When I have Mexican food, I make this traditional guacamole recipe.…
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How to Make Eggless Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
Learn how to make homemade zucchini bread with chocolate chips. This eggless zucchini bread recipe is a delicious and healthy way to use zucchini from your garden. Both dairy free and eggless, this healthy vegan zucchini bread loaf is a wonderful dessert, snack or breakfast bread. It also makes a delicious food gift for neighbors, teachers and housewarming parties. Eggless Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips My parents always grew a…
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How to Make Almond Pulp Cookies (Vegan Cookie Recipe)
Learn how to make almond pulp cookies. If you make your own homemade almond milk, you can use the leftover almond pulp to make these vegan lemon almond cookies. This is a delicious cookie recipe made with real almond pulp and lemon juice for a fresh citrus flavor. It’s crunchy on the sides with a soft center. In addition, this dessert recipe is gluten free, egg free, dairy free and…
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Nut Milk Recipe: How to Make 2-Ingredient Homemade Almond Milk
Learn how to make almond milk at home and discover almond milk benefits. This homemade nut milk recipe is easier to make than you might think, and you can save a lot of money by making your own. This healthy drink requires just two ingredients and there’s no added sugar. As homemade almond milk has healthy fats compared to cow’s milk, it makes a great dairy free alternative for drink…
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How to Make Coconut Milk Popsicles (Kiwi Strawberry Popsicle Recipe)
Make these coconut milk popsicles for healthy frozen summer treats. This tasty fruit popsicle recipe is made with kiwi and strawberries, coconut milk and chia seeds. It is low sugar and dairy free. Kiwi Strawberry Popsicles With Coconut Milk In the summer, I prefer to eat my fruit in the form of tasty homemade popsicles. Since I (try to really hard to be) dairy free, I make coconut milk popsicles.…
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How to Make Vegan Eggplant Bacon: Crispy Vegetable Bacon Recipe
Learn how to make an eggplant bacon recipe as a vegetable bacon substitute. This crispy eggplant bacon is an excellent vegan or vegetarian alternative for breakfast or sandwiches. It’s healthy and easy to make. Vegan Eggplant Bacon Perhaps one of the hardest foods to give up is bacon when switching to a vegan lifestyle. Bacon is delicious on its own, on sandwiches and in salads. However, bacon is full of…
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Watermelon and Jicama Salad Recipe: Fruit Salad for Summer Parties
This recipe for watermelon salad makes a fun and unique party food for your Fourth of July party or summer cookouts. It’s a hydrating and refreshing summer fruit salad recipe that has a beautiful presentation and unique flavor. Keep reading to discover more about jicama. Plus learn how to make this watermelon and jicama salad as a healthy treat for your outdoor summer parties. Watermelon Jicama Salad With Blueberries It’s…
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How to Make Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Broccoli (Vegan Recipe)
This recipe for crispy zucchini fritters is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. These savory vegetable fritters are vegan and low calorie. They are easy to make and freeze well, so they are perfect for meal prepping. Keep reading to discover how to make vegan zucchini fritters with chickpea flour and get tips for cooking fritters along with serving suggestions. Vegan Zucchini Fritters Each year from mid to late summer,…
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How to Make Beet and Spinach Salad: Simple Clean Eating Recipe
Learn how to make a beet and spinach salad for a healthy meal or side dish. This easy clean eating recipe takes just minutes to prepare. So it’s perfect for busy weeknights for families. This healthy summer beet salad can be made with canned beetroot or roasted beets for a slightly different flavor. Beetroot and Spinach Salad I ordered a vegan spinach beet salad from a restaurant a while ago,…
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How to Make Baked Eggplant with Chili Lime Seasoning
This low-calorie recipe for baked eggplant is a delicious and healthy side dish for summer. It’s easy to make and has a unique chili lime flavor that compliments several main dishes, including chicken and fish. This nutritious recipe is high in fiber and is made without breadcrumbs. Baked Eggplant Slices It gets hot in Virginia in the summer, so I look for lighter recipes both for a main dish and…
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Crispy Zucchini Chips: Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Recipe
Learn how to make crispy oven baked zucchini chips. Not only is this recipe a healthy and delicious side dish, it’s also a great way to use zucchini when it’s in season in the summer. My crispy zucchini chips are a lightened version of the traditional recipe because they are baked and not fried. I also replaced the egg with an egg substitute for an easy vegan alternative when you…
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Vegan Zucchini Brownies Recipe: A Healthier Dessert Alternative
Learn how to make a delicious and easy zucchini brownies. This vegan dessert recipe makes a fudgy brownie thanks to the vegan chocolate chips. It is dairy free and doesn’t have eggs, so it’s safe for vegetarians and vegans, as well as those with food sensitivities to those ingredients. My mom and I both love brownies and she enjoys baking them as a treat. Unfortunately, she now has to watch…
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Dairy Free Jalapeno Ranch Dip Recipe: Easy Game Day Snack
Learn how to make jalapeno ranch dip as a game day snack or appetizer for holiday gatherings with this dairy free jalapeno ranch dip recipe. You can’t have a game day or holiday gathering without finger food for your guests. This easy game day snack recipe is perfect for friends and family to enjoy while watching football around the tv, even if they have dietary restrictions. Discover how to make…
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Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili Recipe with Rice: Heart Healthy Fall Dinner Idea
The fall harvest is all about pumpkins. And what better way to enjoy pumpkin than with a seasonal vegetarian pumpkin chili recipe? This vegetarian chili with rice recipe is both healthy and nutritious. It also makes a comforting meal throughout the fall season in under 30 minutes. Fall means pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin pie. I do enjoy sweet pumpkin foods, but I also really enjoy savory pumpkin…
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Whipped Sugar Scrub Recipe To Naturally Exfoliate & Hydrate Skin
If you have dull or dry skin, give it a boost with this homemade whipped sugar scrub recipe. Made with natural skin care ingredients, this DIY whipped sugar scrub naturally exfoliates and hydrates skin. So you get soft, beautiful glowing skin with a more youthful appearance. Say goodbye to tight, dry, itchy or even flaky skin today by adding this easy, homemade beauty recipe to your natural skin care routine!…
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Whipped Body Butter Recipe: Natural Winter Skin Care for Dry Skin Relief
Don’t let dry skin leave your skin a raw, itchy mess this winter. Nourish it naturally instead with this hydrating whipped body butter recipe! This recipe for whipped body butter is the perfect addition to your winter skin care routine for natural, dry skin relief. It’s also the perfect skin care recipe for your self care routine, and the second in a my series of self care recipes. Keep reading…
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Exfoliating Body Polish Recipe with Anti-Aging Essential Oils for Natural Skin Care
Skip the synthetic foaming agents, fragrances and other artificial ingredients in Dove exfoliating body polish and make your own! My natural exfoliating body polish with anti-aging essential oils is a natural alternative that you’ll absolutely fall in love with. Plus discover more natural ways to care for your skin through whole body care using natural plant-based ingredients, botanicals and essential oils. If your skin is like mine, you probably grew…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe: A Healthy Non-Dairy 2-Ingredient Recipe
This healthy dairy and gluten free pumpkin spice latte recipe is the perfect treat for fall. A vegan latte packed with healthy fats from coconut and almonds, this pumpkin spice latte makes a quick and easy breakfast swap whether you’re running behind from back to school or just feeling run down. All with just two simple ingredients and only 76 calories per 12.5 fl oz. serving. A Better Pumpkin Spice…
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Natural Remedy for Thinning Hair on Females for Healthy Looking Hair
Do you need a simple, affordable solution for thinning hair? This natural remedy for thinning hair on females costs as little as $20 a year! You’ll be amazed at the difference this simple home remedy for thinning hair makes. Naturally build volume and thicken hair while also increasing strength, texture and shine – even if you can’t regrow the hair you’ve lost! It even helps with itchy scalp and dandruff.…
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Aloe After Sun Lotion Bar Recipe for Natural Summer Skin Care
This natural aloe after sun lotion bar recipe helps rescue sunburned skin. A vegan friendly moisturizer, this hard lotion bar is perfect for after sun summer skin care. Learn how to make your own easy aloe after sun lotion bars. Plus discover other natural sunburn remedies and recipes with aloe that you can try in a pinch. Natural Summer Skin Care I was badly sunburned at my son’s graduation not…
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Kick Your Severely Dry Skin (And Eczema!) to the Curb with Ucuuba Butter!
This post is sponsored by Paris Fragrances. All opinions are my own. This homemade ucuuba butter salt scrub recipe is a natural holistic solution to dry, itchy skin and eczema. Learn what makes this winter skin care recipe so special and how to craft your own. Cold weather is on the way. And typically, that means you can expect dry skin in your near future. However, if you already suffer…
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Cucumber Eye Cream Recipe with Cucumber & Tea Seed Oil
Naturally packed with vitamin C and caffeic acid, this homemade cucumber eye cream recipe is made with cucumber seed oil and cucumber hydrosol to target inflammation and help soothe skin irritation as well as reduce swelling. Additional ingredients, including tea seed oil, baobab oil and carrot seed essential oil, work together to help skin look and feel more youthful. We all age. And unfortunately, if you’re like me, you fight…
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Anti-Aging Rosehip Face Serum Recipe
I’m pretty sure that we can all agree that no one wants to look older after a certain age. But it’s not exactly our choice to make either. However, you can give your skin a fighting chance and help it look younger longer by using natural plant-based anti-aging products. Right now I’m using my own anti-aging rosehip face serum recipe that I created for maturing skin. My simple skin care…
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Plant Based Tinted Vegan Lip Gloss Recipe
This plant based tinted vegan lip gloss recipe is both all natural and, well, kind of amazing! Naturally tinted with alkanet root infused sweet almond oil, this vegan lip gloss gives lips the perfect pop of red. Plus the natural, plant based ingredients help to moisturize lips and prevent chapping! What better way to complement your new wardrobe for fall? Try this tinted vegan lip gloss solo or over your favorite lipstick…
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Vegan Face Wash Recipe for Sensitive Skin
As someone with sensitive skin I understand how challenging it can be to find products that not only work for your skin but also don’t cause irritation. Therefore I developed a simple vegan face wash recipe for sensitive skin. Not only does it gently cleanse skin without stripping it of beneficial oils, but it’s also effective at removing makeup and deterring adult acne. I crafted my unscented vegan face wash…
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Natural Vegan Bath Bombs with Lavender & Chamomile
Do you love natural vegan skin care products? Then these natural vegan bath bombs with lavender and chamomile may be right up your alley! Made using all natural vegan ingredients, these natural vegan bath bombs are perfect for a long relaxing soak in the tub! My homemade lavender chamomile bath bombs are made using a fizzing combination of baking soda and citric acid, not potentially skin irritating SLS, so they…
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Coconut Milk Facial Cleanser Recipe with Bamboo Extract
Looking for a vegan facial cleanser that’s both gentle on skin and easy to customize? Then give my new chamomile & coconut milk facial cleanser recipe a try! Made with soothing chamomile, coconut milk and colloidal oatmeal, this easy facial cleanser and scrub gently exfoliates with bamboo extract and tones with French green clay for a healthy looking complexion! Simply combine this dry facial cleanser with a small amount of…
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Matcha Body Butter Recipe for Sunburned Skin + Some Exciting News!
I’m super excited to announce, that beginning this month, I’m now a guest writer over at The Nourished Life blog! This amazing blog covers all the things you need to live a nourished life including nutrition, self-care, exercise, balance, natural living and similar relevant topics. I’ll be sharing more of my natural skin care recipes at The Nourished Life blog a few times a month so be sure to check…
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Foaming Oat Body Scrub Recipe with Frankincense & Tamanu Oil
This foaming oat body scrub recipe is homemade with skin soothing oat butter, tamanu oil and frankincense essential oil. Both frankincense and tamanu oil are purported to have anti-aging skin care properties and are therefore used in a variety of products that help to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Tamanu oil specifically possesses a variety of properties useful in skin care applications. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial,…
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Manuka Oil Deodorant Recipe with Detoxifying Sea Clay
This manuka oil deodorant recipe is a great choice for anyone wanting to switch to a natural, non-irritating deodorant. Made with antifungal and antibacterial manuka essential oil as well as detoxifying, mineral rich sea clay, this natural manuka oil deodorant recipe fights body odor without synthetic or toxic ingredients and offers a fresh, uni-sex scent perfect for summer. What is sea clay? Sea clay is a dark greenish-gray clay derived…
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DIY Beauty Stick for Lips, Eyes & Cheeks: Vegan Plant Based Makeup
Learn how to create a DIY beauty stick for lips, eyes and cheeks. This vegan plant based makeup stick is naturally scented with a rose fragrance and glides onto skin with ease. It blends beautifully, and it also makes a great eyeshadow base! Vegan Plant Based Makeup Formulating vegan makeup is a fun and rewarding way to create fresh new makeup looks. There are lots of ways to make your…
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DIY 4-in-1 Plant Based Makeup: Rose All Over Cream Makeup Stick
Learn how to make an all over cream makeup stick without beeswax with this plant based makeup formulation. Naturally scented with a rose fragrance, this four-in-one makeup stick can be used all over as a bronzer, eyeshadow, blush and lipstick. Cream Plant Based Makeup Stick Plant based makeup is the new trend. However, you don’t have to spend a fortune investing in premiere brand cosmetics to get it. Instead, try…
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Vegan Solid Lotion Bar Recipe with Soothing Oat Butter & Lavender
This vegan solid lotion bar recipe is made with soothing oat butter, plantain infused olive oil and lavender essential oil. Crafted without beeswax, this hard lotion bar is the perfect treat for sunburned skin this summer. Also be sure to try this vegan friendly body moisturizer DIY on dry or rough feet, hands and elbows! Because plantain is currently growing wild in abundance this time of year, I chose to…
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How to Make Blueberry Sugar Scrub with Tea Seed Oil (Emulsified Recipe)
This emulsified blueberry sugar scrub recipe with tea seed oil is perfect for summer! This DIY sugar body scrub is so easy to make and is perfect for your weekly skin care routine. It gently exfoliates and moisturizes skin. So, it looks healthy all season long. Plus, it smells absolutely amazing! Discover how to make it now. Read on for the full skin care recipe and to learn about the…
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Rose Body Balm Recipe with Just 3 Natural Ingredients & Printable Labels
This natural rose body balm recipe is not only super luxurious, but it only requires just 3 simple ingredients to make! Crafted using camellia tea seed oil, rose wax and shea butter, this rose body balm recipe is all natural and makes a lovely homemade gift! Learn how to make this natural skin care recipe for a homemade rose beauty balm. You can easily create stunning winter gifts for Valentine’s day or…
