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(Not)Baked-o-lution Raw Vegan Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

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Having skipped Bake-o-lution last month while doing the Whole30, I was excited to bring something to the counter this time around. However, I wasn’t quite ready to launch back into pastry flour and cream cheese icing. Instead, I decided it would be fun to see what my colleagues would think of a raw vegan dessert. While...

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Third Time’s the Charm: Paleo Banana Walnut Muffins {Leftovers Club}

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Remember last month, when I told you about how I had to make a second batch of Leftovers Club treats at the last minute because I didn’t like how the first batch turned out? Well, this time I’ve got even myself beat. It took me not one, not two, but three...

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The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

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Actually, this naan will probably have you asking, “what’s so great about sliced bread, anyway?” Let me count the ways it’s better… First: how many times have you wasted part of a loaf of bread? You always run out of sandwich meat first, and then half your loaf sits until...

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Vegan Banana Coconut Quinoa Muffins

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Just the other day one of my coworkers and I had a completely legit conversation about muffins that lasted all the way to the coffee shop and back. You may be wondering “really, how much is there to say about muffins?” Well, I would argue a lot. It all started...

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Vegan Chocolate Banana Pudding with Fresh Berries and Coconut Dark Chocolate Drizzle

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I don’t know that you can call this dessert “light” since the secret ingredient, avocado, is certainly a high-fat food. However, unlike the saturated fat from the cream in your typical chocolate mousse, this dessert packs heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and loads of potassium. It’s also vegan, and according to Courtney “one...

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A Excellent Argument for Resourcefulness: Lasagna Stuffed Pizza and Oatmeal Elvis cookies

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Lots of action last night in the kitchen here at the Pink Palace. I very rarely waste food; even my nearest and dearest are often disgusted by my standards re: eat vs. throw away. A major Trader Joe’s spree over the weekend and not many nights at home have meant...

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