How to Lock in Your New Years Resolution!

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2017 is almost here! Another year is in the books, and we all have the best of intentions to take the best of 2016 and make 2017 even better. But like many of you, sometimes setting a New Years resolution and keeping it seems impossible by January 2nd! Here are my top 4 tricks to keeping my New Years resolutions.

#1 I don’t call it a resolution! That’s right, I feel like the word itself means we are gonna make our best attempt, but, if we fail… Well, we tried. The word resolution has been so watered down, there is no commitment behind the word anymore. Instead, I call it my goal for the new year. A goal gives you a different head space and a way to easily break down what you will need to do it.

#2 Be Specific.Whatever your goal is for the New Year, be specific. If it is weight loss, give yourself a specific number and a realistic date to accomplish it. If it is eating healthier, what does that mean to you? Cutting a specific food group? Not eating processed food for so many days? Be as detailed as possible.

#3 Find someone to hold you accountable.This one is pretty self explainable, but having an accountability buddy really goes a long way! Don’t feel like working out today? Well your workout buddy is already waiting for you at the gym. 🙂

#4 Be patient with yourself! Good habits take time. Don’t expect too much too soon and then just give up the first time the opportunity appears. Instead, remember tip 1, 2 and 3 and they will get you back on track.

I would love to know what your New Years Goal is! Share below.

Holiday Peanut Butter Cups

Happy Holidays Everyone! Today I am putting a holiday twist on an all time favorite, Peanut Butter Cups. These healthy vegan treats have all  the fun, but none of the guilt or refined sugar. I have this chocolate in my freezer at all times.

Check out the video below to see how easy it is to make these little guys.


Vegan Holiday Peanut Butter Cups
Print Recipe
Healthy, vegan holiday themed peanut butter cups.
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hours
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hours
Vegan Holiday Peanut Butter Cups
Print Recipe
Healthy, vegan holiday themed peanut butter cups.
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hours
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hours
Ingredients
Chocolate
Peanut Butter Filling
Servings: candies
Instructions
Chocolate
  1. Mix all wet ingredients together in a small bowl. Add cacao powder and whisk until well blended. Use about 1/2 teaspoon to distribute chocolate into holiday tree mold. Transport to freezer to set while making peanut butter filling.
Peanut Butter Filling
  1. Mix all ingredients together in small mixing bowl. Place filling into piping bag. Fill remainder of tree mold with peanut butter mixture. Let freeze for one hour.
Recipe Notes

Helpful Hint:

A little goes a long way with the chocolate sauce. Remember that the peanut butter is the superstar and let it shine. Also note peanut butter trees should be enjoyed straight out of the freezer.

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2016 Gift Guide!

2016 Gift Giving Guide

I love, love, love this time of the year! I have spent the last 11 months taking mental notes to make sure I get my family and loved ones the perfect gift! Today, I am gonna share with you some of the gifts on my list and gifts that you can get any naturally healthy foodie this holiday season.

1. CreativeLive– This website is perfect for anyone who loves to learn! It is a video-based online school that teaches you anything from photography, lighting, food styling, blogging and even creating a business plan if you want to take your hobby to the next level. With thousands of tutorials, this is the perfect gift for any aspiring food blogger or photographer!

2. Canon EOS 80D – Who doesn’t need a good camera? Whether you just love taking pictures or you are trying to step up your food photography game, this camera makes it easier. This is the camera I use and love.

3. Sweets In The Raw: Naturally Healthy Desserts Cookbook – Yes, a little shameless plug! My team and I spent over 2 years creating this one of a kind cookbook. It is the first and only cookbook to offer a truly healthy dessert experience that tastes simply amazing. Every dessert is vegan, plant-based, gluten free, refined sugar free and, most important, is easy to make because there is no baking involved. It is perfect for anyone who lives a plant-based diet, someone trying to eat healthy but has a sweet tooth, or for someone who loves eating healthy but hates “cooking”.

4. Blendtec – When you love playing in the kitchen, you need to have the best of the best. I have tried other blenders, but one is the best all around.

5. Breville Sous Chef – It can sometimes be tricky to find the best food processor so I have done the work for you. After 8 different models/brands, this was the winner and is streamline enough to keep right on your counter.

6. HomeGoods Giftcard – Ok, this is literally the perfect gift for anyone really, but more specifically, for people who love their homes and cooking. This store has everything from aprons to cupcake wrappers, mixing bowls and high quality cutting knifes and boards. I think it is nearly impossible to not find something you love here.

Hope this helps! Thanks for being a part of this community. Happy Holidays!

Pecan Pie Energy Balls

Pecan Pie Energy BallsI love this time of the year! The holidays are here, which means the most flavorful and delicious desserts of the year! I have so many yummy desserts that I will be sharing this holiday season, but I wanted to start with the most simple and easiest recipe of them all…Pecan Pie Energy Balls! These little bites are just something I put together because I needed a good snack for my lunches. They were so good I have a batch ready at all times.

Check out my youtube video here.

Pecan Pie Energy Balls
Print Recipe
The holidays are here, which means the most flavorful and delicious desserts of the year! These little bites are just something I put together as a quick snack for my lunches.
Servings Prep Time
15-20 balls 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
15-20 balls 5 minutes
Pecan Pie Energy Balls
Print Recipe
The holidays are here, which means the most flavorful and delicious desserts of the year! These little bites are just something I put together as a quick snack for my lunches.
Servings Prep Time
15-20 balls 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
15-20 balls 5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: balls
Instructions
  1. Process all ingredients in food processor for about 60 seconds or until graham cracker–like consistency. Crumble should hold together when squeezed. Form into 1 inch balls.
Recipe Notes

These balls can be stored in the refrigerator for one week or in freezer for up to one month.

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