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We LOVE granola! Seriously, we eat it every day. I mix it into hot oatmeal, I use it to make amazing banana-granola pancakes, the kids like it as cold cereal with almond milk, we even eat it dry as a snack. The problem is that really good quality granola is expensive. So, we set out…

As an endurance athlete and a vegan I am always looking for ways to increase my protein intake. This great-tasting and simple green smoothie provides 50 grams of protein and is rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet, and this smoothie makes for an incredible recovery drink…

Beans are an incredibly rich source of protein, iron, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber; they are a staple in a plant-based diet. Swiss chard is one of the earth’s healthiest foods, high in vitamins A, K, and C, and rich in minerals, iron, dietary fiber, and protein. The addition of Swiss chard to this chili makes…

We love salads at our house and we always keep a good mix of greens on hand to make them easy to put together. Our new favorite ready-to-eat blend is the new organic Power Greens mix from Earthbound Farm. It’s a tasty blend of spinach, baby kale, and Swiss chard and it’s packed with vitamins…

We just love Brussels sprouts and we were out at a nice restaurant recently and they had caramelized Brussels sprouts on the menu and we got really excited. We asked if they were cooked in butter (yes), and requested to have them cooked in olive oil instead. They said they couldn’t do it. We were…