Pepita Goji Berry Bark Recipe
Pepita Goji Berry Bark Very versatile, easy to whip up, dark chocolate bark which can be made with almost any combination of nuts and dried fruit. I love how the bright colored superfoods – pepitas, goji berries and walnuts - pop within the rich, dark chocolate. Great...
The Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate
Being a Nutritionist, many people feel very guilty when they talk to me about how much they love chocolate. So, people are pleasantly surprised to hear that I also LOVE chocolate (the darker the better!). Clients are also surprised to hear that I eat dark chocolate,...
Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Chia Seed Pudding 4 tbsp chia seeds1 cup non-dairy milk1 scoop vanilla protein powder Cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin spice Combine chia, milk, vanilla and protein powder (if using) in a mason jar, stir well with a fork.Let jar sit for 10 minutes and stir mixture again to...
Decadent Vegan Truffles Recipe
Decadent Vegan Truffles 3/4 cup raw cashews3/4 cup cold water1 lb bittersweet chocolateCocoa powder (unsweetened)Raw coconut Place cashews and cold water in a blender. Blend at high speed for 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the inside walls of the blender and blend again...
Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Bites Recipe
Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Bites I am so grateful that a friend passed this recipe along to me. I have made these bite sized morsels of deliciousness now dozens of times with rave results from adults and children alike! Originally called Nikki’s Cookies after the mom...
Mix & Match Trail Mix
Mix & Match Trail Mix This energy boosting snack packed with protein and fiber will satisfy your sugar and chocolate cravings while also giving you a healthy dose of antioxidants and omega 3’s. Great for eating on-the-go, and much cheaper than an energy bar! Pack...
5 Tips for Creative, Healthy Cooking Under Quarantine
In this unusual time during the pandemic, my clients are asking for ideas on how to make this extended time at home a little easier around meal planning and preparation. Here are five creative ways to make meals healthy and enjoyable and enable your family members to join in the fun! Cook Once, Eat TwiceI’m a big fan of batch cooking! Dinners, lunch staples, or snacks — create a shopping list, so you buy double the ingredients to make a double batch. It takes […]
Angela Talks Chocolate – No Guilt this Valentine’s Day
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The Light and Dark of Chocolate
Being a Nutritionist, many people feel very guilty when they talk to me about how much they love chocolate. People are pleasantly surprised to hear that I also LOVE chocolate – the darker the better! Clients are also surprised to hear that I eat dark chocolate or more often raw cacao every day as a prescriptive health food, and by the end of reading this post you will know why. What is chocolate?Chocolate is made from roasted and ground cacao [kuh-kah-oh] beans which are actu […]