Hello! I’m Anjali. I’m a board certified health coach, author, wife, mom and food lover from the SF Bay area (now living in Seattle, WA!); with a passion for delicious food and a desire to make healthy eating easy, tasty and fun! Learn more about me here and stay for a while!
This creamy banana smoothie bowl is a naturally sweet, deliciously refreshing, and incredibly easy vegan breakfast that will change your mornings! You only need 5 minutes and 5 ingredients to make this mouth-watering breakfast that tastes more like dessert – with zero guilt and zero added sugar! I love fruit smoothies in the morning. They’re […]
Oat milk hot chocolate is a creamy, rich, decadent hot drink, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with a delicious combination of simple ingredients, and filled with deep chocolate flavor, this oat hot chocolate will be your new favorite indulgence! It also happens to be vegan, plant based, and dairy free! If you’re looking […]
Enjoy this vibrant and whimsical treat for kid’s birthday parties, baby showers, or celebrations! Colorful unicorn popcorn is a quick and easy snack that’s ready in less than 20 minutes. Surprise your kiddos with this rainbow unicorn popcorn! It’s a great addition to a unicorn themed birthday party or celebration, but I like to make […]
This chocolate walnut cake features a moist chocolate cake with whipped ganache and crushed walnuts! It’s a light yet decadent cake that’s easy to make and perfect for birthdays, parties, holidays, and celebrations. This easy chocolate walnut cake recipe is to die for! The chocolate cake on its own is perfectly moist with an intense […]
This vegan Christmas pudding is a dairy and egg-free take on a traditional British pudding! It’s a steamed and sticky cake with boozy fruit and warming spices. Easy to make, rich, moist, dairy-free and gluten-free! In this vegan Christmas pudding recipe, I swapped the suet for coconut oil and the eggs for aquafaba. The result? […]
This chocolate mango cake features a moist chocolate cake with a light yet decadent mango frosting! Top this sweet cake with fresh mango and enjoy a slice for dessert. Chocolate and mango is a delicious combo! Mangoes are naturally sweet, with a slight acidity that pairs with bitter chocolate exceptionally well. In this chocolate mango […]
This keto coffee cake is a sweet and satisfying low-carb snack cake. It features a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with a brown sugar streusel topping drizzled in a quick glaze. Healthy & sugar free, but totally decadent & delicious! As an avid baker and cake lover, my standards for all things cake is extremely […]
This quick, creamy broccoli smoothie is packed with hidden veggies and naturally sweet flavors thanks to the addition of mango and banana. Enjoy this healthy smoothie as the perfect breakfast for busy mornings or for a satisfying afternoon snack. The best part? This easy recipe is ready in just 5 minutes! In need of a […]
This creamy and delicious chocolate almond milk pudding is made with avocado, almond milk, and cacao powder. This no bake recipe comes together in minutes. With the creaminess of avocado, paired with the richness of chocolate, it’s a naturally sweetened, totally guilt-free, super decadent dessert! There is something so comforting about chocolate pudding. Whether it […]
This pumpkin spice oatmeal is a delicious, healthy breakfast that’s full of fall flavors, and can easily be made on the stove top or in the microwave. Ready in under 20 minutes, kid-friendly, with a vegan and gluten free option – it’s the perfect start for busy mornings! Oatmeal is a total staple in my […]
This vegan tikka masala with tofu is quick, healthy, and super simple. It’s packed full of fragrant Indian spices, sweet tomatoes, and creamy coconut milk. The whole family will love this mild curry dish! Curry is an easy dinner option for busy nights and a great way to pack in veggies! Tofu is the star of […]
This festive gingerbread bundt cake is an extra-sweet treat for the holidays! Warm spices, molasses, and brown sugar create a moist but flavorful ginger cake everyone will love. It also happens to be dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free, but no one will be able to tell! This moist gingerbread bundt cake recipe strikes the perfect balance […]
This blueberry pineapple smoothie is full of healthy benefits and is ready in just 5 minutes! It packs an antioxidant punch from the frozen wild blueberries and spinach, has natural sweetness from the bananas and pineapple, and added protein from some plain Greek yogurt. This delicious smoothie is super easy, satisfying, and kid-friendly too! Summer […]
Can you freeze ricotta cheese? If you’ve been wondering whether you can freeze ricotta, this guide is for you! You’ll learn the best ways to freeze ricotta, how to defrost and thaw ricotta, how long ricotta cheese lasts, and different ways to use ricotta in a variety of recipes. Are you getting ready to make […]
This coconut milkshake is sweet, creamy, and super coco-nutty! You only need five minutes and four ingredients to whip up this decadent treat. It’s naturally gluten-free, easy to make vegan, and kid-friendly too! Milkshakes are quick and simple but are so fun to make! My kids love to help scoop the ice cream and pour […]
Impress your friends with easy-to-master mini chocolate tarts! These chocolate tartlets feature a decadent chocolate ganache filling in a buttery pastry crust with a white chocolate drizzle. You will love these impressive yet portable treats! It’s no secret I adore all-things chocolate! If it can have chocolate, it WILL have chocolate. These individual chocolate tarts […]
Mochi cookies are a cross between a buttery cookie and soft, chewy mochi. With a sweet and sticky mochi filling, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Mochi is a Japanese treat made of glutinous rice flour, sugar, and cornstarch. It has a soft and stretchy texture with a bit of chew. Classic […]
Homemade vegan mincemeat with fresh & dried fruit, warm spices, and brandy! Enjoy it inside mince pies, on top of vegan ice cream, or mixed into your favorite muffins. It makes an extra-sweet gift around the holidays, but is also delicious any time of year! A traditional pie filling in Britain, mincemeat is a mixture […]
Make the most of peak-season strawberries with this sweet, refreshing, easy strawberry juice recipe! With just two ingredients, this hydrating drink is jam-packed with antioxidants and feel-good nutrients. Vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free! Every summer we go strawberry picking at our local strawberry farm. The berries are deep red, sweet as nectar, and I always […]
Banana pudding lasagna is the perfect no-bake dessert for holidays, picnics, and potlucks. Creamy cheesecake filling, freshly sliced bananas, and Nilla wafers are layered together lasagna style for a dish that’s always a crowd-pleaser! Banana pudding lasagna is an easy and decadent dessert recipe that is perfect for any occasion. The layers of banana pudding, […]
With crisp edges and chewy centers, mochi donuts are brightly colored ring-shaped treats covered in icing. They’re easy to make, easy to customize, and hard to resist. They also happen to be vegan & gluten-free! There’s so much to love about baked mochi doughnuts! A mochi ring donut (a.k.a pon de ring donut) is like […]
Filled with Baileys infused ganache, then encased in dark chocolate, these Baileys hot chocolate bombs make a cozy treat! Perfect for holiday gifts and parties any time of year! Hot chocolate bombs are chocolate spheres filled with hot cocoa mix or chocolate ganache that create an instant cup of hot cocoa! You could just use […]
Try this guilt-free, creamy, healthy caramel nice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth! This smooth and luscious “ice cream” is made with blended frozen bananas, dates, and vanilla. Vegan, gluten-free, & plant-based. Customize with your favorite toppings like salted caramel sauce or sprinkles! If you haven’t heard of nice cream before, you’re in for a […]
Fresh honeydew and chilled green tea create a refreshing and fruity drink that’s super satisfying and so delicious! This Honeydew milk tea recipe is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up or antioxidant-packed treat. Vegan & gluten-free! Fresh honeydew melon isn’t just for fruit salad! It’s crisp and refreshing flavor tastes great in honeydew melon bubble tea. Bubble […]
With a bright purple hue, rich taro milk tea tastes as creamy and delicious as it looks! This sweet bubble tea is flavored with green tea, taro root, and tapioca pearls in a brown sugar syrup. Fresh taro root is a sweet but starchy root vegetable native to Southeast Asia. This popular ingredient tastes similar […]
Fluffy vegan lemon cupcakes are moist and light, with a silky smooth lemon buttercream on top! These plant-based treats strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Easy to customize, with a gluten-free option too! Nothing brightens up a treat quite like fresh lemon, with its mouth-puckering juice and bright yellow color. Come spring and […]
This Oreo tart has a rich chocolate filling, an Oreo cookie crust, and is topped with fresh raspberries! With only 4 ingredients, it’s a simple no-bake dessert that’s decadent and looks fancy, but only takes 10 minutes to prep! Oreos will forever be America’s favorite sandwich cookie. They’re perfectly crisp and chocolatey with a cream […]
Make your own iced boba tea at home! This homemade chocolate milk tea recipe is irresistibly rich with plenty of sweet chocolate flavor. It’s easy to make, ready in 10 minutes, and budget-friendly too! If you haven’t noticed, I have a thing for bubble tea drinks. The combination of sweet iced tea, creamy milk, and […]
Easy wintermelon milk tea is a refreshing, sweet bubble tea made with fresh wintermelon, jasmine tea, brown sugar, and chewy tapioca pearls! Serve this fruity beverage for a quick pick-me-up or mid-afternoon treat. Vegan, gluten-free and easily made kid-friendly too! Boba drinks are my fave! I love the combination of boba tea with chewy tapioca […]