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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan, Soy Free, Gluten Free)

Have you ever wondered how to make Homemade Peanut Butter Cups? Well, now you can put your curiosity to rest. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are super easy and fun to make! And yes these are vegan! A perfect fun treat for Halloween or when you have a sweet tooth!

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I had so much fun making these homemade peanut butter cups! They turned out so good I ate the entire batch in 2 days! (I don’t recommend anyone follow in my footsteps lol) If you never had homemade peanut butter cups before you are in for a treat! You won’t miss the pre-packaged version at all.
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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

by Gina Marie 2 Comments

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is super easy to make and this version is cruelty-free! Made with lentils, peas, mushrooms, and topped with creamy vegan mash potatoes, this Lentil Shepherd’s Pie also makes for an awesome meal prep. And yes it is freezable!

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This Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is so good I ate it all in two days! I am so pumped to share with you this lentil shepherd’s pie recipe and best of all it’s completely vegan. It’s so hearty comforting and filling you will not miss the meat!
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Protein Pumpkin Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free)

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Do you think pumpkin is overhyped? Not with this recipe! This easy Pumpkin Smoothie recipe will convert non-pumpkin believers into pumpkin spice lovers! Bursting with fall flavors, this sweet and creamy Pumpkin Smoothie has an added nutritional boost of plant-based protein.

up close shot of pumpkin smoothie in glass

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So here is the thing… I NEVER been a fan of pumpkin anything. (Dodge bottles thrown from pumpkin lovers). But that was because I never really gave it a fair shot. But with the creation of this creamy protein pumpkin smoothie recipe, I have to say I am now a pumpkin believer!
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Raspberry Peach Homemade Popsicles

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These homemade popsicles are so simple and easy to make! Using fresh fruit like raspberries, peaches, and bananas, this homemade popsicle recipe will keep you cool all summer long!

homemade popsicles laying on top of ice with raspberries and peaches

This recipe is sponsored by Karuna Drinks. All opinions are of my own.

Happy 4th of July weekend!

I know you are anxious to pull out the grill and enjoy some BBQ, but it’s also important to stay cool and hydrated during those fun events. Hydration is a key to both health and building curves because water helps transports nutrients to your cells.

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Southern Vegan Potato Salad (Mustard)

by Gina Marie 1 Comment

A southern classic made vegan! This vegan potato salad is a perfect addition to any barbecue outing. Made with baby red potatoes, vegan mayo, mustard and sweet pickle relish.

My grandmother Betty Joe “Honey” Hoskins made the BEST potato salad ever! It was one of my FAVORITE sides growing up and I looked forward to eating it at every holiday. This vegan potato salad was inspired my lovely late grandma and I know you will love it as much as I did and still do!

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Easy Vegan Baked Beans

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Yes vegan baked beans actually exist! These vegan baked beans are very simple to make; caramelized onions, molasses, brown sugar, and little bit of barbecue sauce makes these vegan baked a winner to serve at your next summer picnic or barbecue!

Baked beans are my favorite things to eat at a family barbecue. I am so excited to bring you a vegan version of a classic favorite; vegan baked beans.

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Vegan Breakfast Pancake Recipe

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A delicious vegan breakfast pancake recipe that is also gluten free! A healthy and romantic breakfast pancake recipe to make on Valentines Day or any day of the year!

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I have another Valentine’s day recipe for you! Can’t you tell I am in the spirit of love this year? My friends at Karuna (my favorite natural drink) and I teamed up to bring you a healthy and romantic breakfast pancake recipe you will want to make all the time!

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Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

by Gina Marie 1 Comment

This strawberry cheesecake parfait is a vegan version of the classic strawberry cheesecake. Made with filling cashews, fresh strawberries, and naturally sweetened with monk fruit!

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Valentine’s Day is near. Whether you are single or have a significant other, it’s important to celebrate love. But sometimes those Valentines Day meals can get you off track with your New Year diet goals. Not this cheesecake parfait. This strawberry cheesecake parfait gives you the same taste of indulgence without screwing up screw up your goals.

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BBQ Lentil MeatBalls (VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, SOY FREE)

by Gina Marie 68 Comments

BBQ Lentil Meatballs is made with simple plant-based ingredients of lentils, rice, mushrooms, and BBQ sauce. It’s a vegan protein packed dish! These lentil meatballs can serve great as a post-workout entree or as an appetizer for your party or game day events!

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Updated with baking instructions July 2018. Originally posted July 27, 2017

These lentil meatballs are something I often force myself NOT to make all the time in order to prevent burn out. It is my favorite lentil meatball recipe. It was inspired by @Coach_Hope. She posted BBQ turkey meatballs and paired it with raw zucchini as a low carbohydrate dish. These lentil meatballs are a plant-based version of that idea.

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Sweet Potato Kale Black Eyed Pea Soup(Slow Cooker)

by Gina Marie 19 Comments

Want good luck this New Year? This black eyed pea soup is a healthy vegan version of a southern tradition. With added sweet potatoes, kale, and the use of a slow cooker for a creamy soup.

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Editor’s Note: This recipe has been updated. Old pictures of original post are below.

Did you know that there is magic in your food? Eating black eyed pea soup for the New Year is good for the following reasons:

Dried beans in general expands in volume which symbolizes expanding wealth for the upcoming new year.
Black eyed peas loosely resemble coins.
When served with greens it represents good luck (four leaf clover), U.S. paper currency, and your higher heart chakra.
When served with cornbread it symbolizes gold because of it’s yellow color.

See I told you? It’s magic. …

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