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Allie Whalen
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Oct 6, 20202 min read
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
This vegan pumpkin bread is: one bowl, low sugar, low oil, and better than Starbucks! A healthy version of a Fall favorite!


Allie
Sep 28, 20203 min read
Fifi Parlor
Fifi Parlor is a popular new cafe in Nago. It has fun swings and a beautiful view of the sea. You can enjoy local coffee and parfaits, too!


Allie
Jul 18, 20203 min read
Cooking With Kids - Homemade Pop Tarts
Step-by-step guide to making homemade pop tarts. A fun and easy way to get in the kitchen and cook with kids! It's the perfect treat.


Allie
Mar 16, 20203 min read
Fluffy Vegan Spinach & Oat Pancakes
If you're staying home for St. Patrick's Day this year, I've got the perfect recipe for you! You probably have all the ingredients in...


Allie
Oct 28, 20192 min read
Pumpkin Pancakes
These are the fluffiest and yummiest pumpkin, plant-based pancakes I've made so far! I stumbled upon a similar recipe on Pinterest but...


Allie
Oct 28, 20192 min read
Pumpkin Pie Spice
'Tis the season to keep preparing for holiday baking! This time of year I start to feel festive and want to bake alllll the pumpkin...


Allie
Oct 18, 20192 min read
3 Bean Chili
I've got the perfect Fall recipe for you today! (But if you're anything like me it's delicious all year long.) It's hearty and warming...


Allie
Oct 1, 20192 min read
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Happy October! Is it feeling like Fall where you live? We're experiencing the minute seasonal changes that I've learned to appreciate...


Allie
Jul 22, 20192 min read
Mango Sunrise Smoothie
"The dog days of summer." The hottest, longest, most humid days of the year are here in the tropics. You probably don't want to do much...


Allie
Jul 10, 20193 min read
The Joy of Buying Food in Bulk
One of my first priorities when we move somewhere new or travel to a new location is FOOD! But not just any food. I like to find the...


Allie
Jul 2, 20192 min read
Quick, Easy, & Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets
If you're looking at that bag of "healthy" and "delicious" chicken nuggets in the freezer section of the grocery store STOP what you're...


Allie
Jun 27, 20193 min read
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Are you ready for a treat that doesn't require turning on the oven?! Sometimes you just want something healthy and sweet without heating...


Allie
Jun 25, 20192 min read
Immune Boosting Smoothie
If you're planning to travel this summer then this recipe is for you! Every part of this smoothie will help keep your immunity at its...


Allie
Jun 25, 20193 min read
Kid-Approved Veggie Smoothie
If you struggle to get your kids to eat veggies then a fruit smoothie might be a good thing to add to your routine. You can hide a ton of...


Allie
Jun 23, 20192 min read
Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Alright guys, this is going to be a deviation from my healthy recipes. Because sometimes you just have to make a crowd pleaser. And trust...


Allie
Jun 4, 20192 min read
Kid-Approved Spinach Pancakes
As kids get older they often become better eaters (if we're lucky!) but when they're young it can be down right difficult to get them to...


Allie
Feb 5, 20192 min read
Best Banana Bread. Ever!
I know, I know. Such a bold statement for a recipe that has almost endless options. But if you're anything like me you've been eating...
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