Nourished Inside and Out

Yields: about 8-10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes A comfort food favorite, this creamed spinach is anything but traditional. The sauce base is made up of cashews, cauliflower, vegetable broth and a bit of cheese, making for a healthy twist on a delicious creamy dish! Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews 1 cup raw cauliflower 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus 1/4 cup 1 tablespoon butter, plus a bit to grease dish 1/2 cup white or yellow onion, diced 2

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.” ― Alice Morse Earle The holiday season is upon us, and the to-do lists keep getting longer and longer, with pressure increasing. My inbox continues to ‘ding’ with notifications of Santa visits throughout shops and venues around town, not to be missed because guarantees are high for the absolute merriest of times. Then, there are the distractions of the sales, coupons, and n

Yields: about 3 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: about 6 hours This rich and flavorful dessert is loaded with healthy ingredients! Iron and potassium rich dates add sweetness, making this dish completely free of refined sugar, and yet a perfect hint of cinnamon and ginger to make for a delicious frozen treat! Ingredients 1/2 cup dates, pits removed (softened in water or with heat)* 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup avocado 1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2

“You have to meet people where they are, and sometimes you have to leave them there.” — Iyanla Vanzant We were driving in the car (where everything happens these days), and there was a person who was intent on staying on my tail, pushing me to go above and beyond the speed limit. They obviously had somewhere they wanted to be, and in their eyes, I was hindering that goal. The kids all had their opinions of how to handle the speedster behind us. Go faster. Go slower. Yell

Ground up oats and almond flour form the base of these delicious mini muffins that taste just like pumpkin pie, but with less fat, no dairy and less refined sugar. Squash, including pumpkin, is loaded with nutrients such as fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta carotene) and potassium. A perfect morning treat or snack for anytime! Ingredients 1 15-ounce can* pure pumpkin or squash puree 2 eggs 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted if solid) 1/4 cup pure maple syrup