Yes, nachos can be healthy! For this delicious and satisfying comfort-food dinner, I layer baked corn chips with a made-from-scratch (dairy-free!) nacho cheese sauce, spiced black beans, and plenty of piquant salsa and creamy avocado. Not into nachos? No problem—I provide variations below that’ll allow you to turn this into burritos, bowls, or salads. It’s like four recipes in one! No matter how you make it, each serving is packed with fiber, healthy fats, plant-based protein, whole grains, and fabulous flavor.

I don’t know what it is about nachos – maybe all the wonderful colors, or the fact that they’re inspired by sunny Mexico – but they always strike me as the perfect spring/summer meal.

¡Olé!

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PHOOD is a new 100% plant-based, whole-food meal replacement shake powder from PlantFusion.

It’s got everything: plant-based protein, whole-food vitamins, complex carbs, probiotics, greens, fiber, digestive enzymes, omega-3s, and more.

Phood is also hypoallergenic, highly digestible, and free dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, and nuts to boot. The addition of an exclusive advanced digestive enzyme blend provides added support for the absorption and bioavailability of all the essential components (amino acids, vitamins, minerals, etc.). The combination of four exceptional plant proteins it contains scores a perfect 1.0 on the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS). PDCAAS is the gold standard for rating the quality of protein for human nutrition.

It’s perfect for use as a protein shake or meal replacement, providing 18g of protein along with healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, powdered greens, and more.

If you’ll pardon me for making such a blatant comparison, it’s basically a just-as-nutritious-and-delicious – yet more affordable – alternative to a certain other well-known vegan meal replacement shake.

Phood comes in two different (but equally tasty) flavors: Vanilla and Chocolate Caramel!

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When I shared a photo-packed mega-preview of Practically Raw Desserts just before it came out, this carrot cake received the greatest number of lip-licking comments and dazzled professions of anticipation for the recipe. So for those of you that don’t have the book yet (you can grab a copy on Amazon or from any number of other outlets), I’ve decided to share the recipe here, so you don’t have to wait a second longer to make it!

In Practically Raw Desserts, this Enlightened Carrot Cake is frosted with a delightful Tangy Cream Cheese Icing. However, to simplify this post, I’m sharing the cake with my Quick Cream Cheese Icing variation instead. This version of the icing doesn’t require any probiotic powder, and you don’t have to be fancy and culture the icing. However, for those of you that yearn for “true” cream cheese frosting flavor, I can’t recommend the Tangy Cream Cheese Icing in the book enough!

One more thing: a note about coconut flour…no, you cannot substitute any other flour in its place. I know, I’m the queen of ingredient substitutions (and every recipe in Practically Raw Desserts, just as in Practically Raw, comes with a list of ingredient substitution options), but coconut flour is the one staple ingredient that can never be substituted—it is indispensable in the recipes that call for it. Coconut flour absorbs many times its weight in liquid, FAR more than any other flour can, so it is irreplaceable. However, I promise you that if you go out and invest in a bag today, you will easily be able to put all of it to great use! I utilize coconut flour in a number of the recipes in Practically Raw Desserts (particularly the cake recipes, for the fluffy moisture it lends them), so you’ll definitely use it up. Bob’s Red Mill brand coconut flour is sold at most stores (even non-natural-food stores), though in my opinion, it’s priced a little too high. Personally, I get my organic coconut flour very affordably from Nuts.com (which is actually where I do a great deal of my bulk shopping—for nuts, seeds, dried fruit, etc.). Another option is to grab a bag on Amazon—and if you order a copy of Practically Raw Desserts at the same time, you could even get the free super saver shipping deal.

What recipes have you made from Practically Raw Desserts so far?

Thank you so much to everyone that has left a 5-star review for the book—you guys rock! Keep ‘em coming.

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Kvass is a fermented, probiotic-rich beverage popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. Though it’s traditionally made from rye bread, Zukay Live Foods makes their gluten-free kvass from pure vegetables and live active cultures. Their unique Veggie•Biotic formula means you get raw veggie nutrition + naturally occurring probiotics in every drink.

Zukay’s Veggie•Biotic kvass drinks and salad dressings are made only from raw, organic, farm-fresh veggies that are fermented in the ancient traditions, using only wild cultures they hand-batch themselves.

Why does this mean so much? Probiotics have become huge news in the natural food world, and for good reason—they’re necessary for good health, and modern Americans’ guts are under siege. But not all probiotics are made equally. While many companies offer all kinds of lab-made lactobacilli and probiotic blends, Veggie•Biotics like Zukay’s kvass and salad dressings offer you the original probiotic—the one that kept mankind healthy and vibrant for millennia. The only other thing you get from Veggie•Biotics is something you want and need—a tremendous amount of pure, untouched raw vegetable nutrition. Zukay’s Veggie•Biotic products have no added sugars, fillers, natural or artificial flavors, gelatins, or any other ingredient that you just don’t need.

So all Zukay does is naturally ferment raw organic veggies (à la sauerkraut), and then juice them. That’s it. No sugar, no heat, no additives, no anything. They’re completely and naturally probiotic—no cultures from any lab anywhere. Just juice from raw vegetables fermented in the same way your ancestors did for millennia. The result is a truly raw, vegan, organic probiotic veggie drink!

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Is it too late for stew? Considering we’ve had some 40-odd-degree days in the past week, I’m gonna say no, it isn’t. Besides, I’ll go for a good curry any time of year!

I’m calling this curry a “stew” because it’s just barely on the liquidy side, as far as curries go, but you are more than welcome to serve it over cooked brown rice or quinoa like a traditional curry.

It makes use of some of my favorite ingredients, such as legumes (the underutilized split pea), cauliflower (curry-roasted, but of course!), and curry powder (yeah I know, it’s an inauthentic “cheat” ingredient for a “real” curry, but I love it to death). It makes a nice big batch that can feed you all week or can even be frozen for later. In short, it’s nutritious, filling, and flavorful—what more could you ask for?

If you like this recipe, you might enjoy some of my other Indian (or Indian-inspired) recipes as well:

• Dal Makhani (Indian Lentils)
• Indian Curried Lentils
• Indian Spice Hummus
• Roasted Cauliflower-Chickpea Curry
• Spiced Red Lentil Soup
• Tofu Makhani Curry
• Plus the many Indian recipes I included in Practically Raw!

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Now, let’s get down to business. The subject of today’s review is Rockin’ Wellness, a relative newcomer to the world of “nutrition shakes.” When I first heard of it awhile back, I figured it was just another protein powder, but I was quite wrong. When I got a chance to sample some recently, I was not only set straight, but I was pleasantly surprised as well.

Rockin’ Wellness is actually a total body nutrition shake made with the world’s top superfoods. Its creators, Seth and Mike, wanted an energizing drink they could feel good about fueling their bodies with while on the go. The result is a gluten-free, vegan, nutrient-rich powder that not only tastes great and provides a natural pick-me-up, but also offers a number of unique health benefits not found in your typical shake mix.

Serving Suggestion: Mix 1-2 scoops with 8-10 oz. almond, soy, rice, or hemp milk or water. Shake well or blend. Tastes great chilled.

Ingredients: raw organic cacao bean, non-GMO brown rice protein, raw organic goji berry, non-GMO lecithin (soy), raw organic evaporated cane juice, banana, raw organic hulled hemp seed, raw organic maca root, chia seed, organic green tea, organic yerba maté, guar gum, organic flaxseed, lactobacillus acidophilus (vegan probiotics; 4 billion cultures per serving), pure stevia extract.

At first glance, Rockin’ Wellness‘ ingredients list may appear to be a mixed bag. Those of us who are quite picky about our diets tend to immediately home in on ingredients we’re not huge fans of. Some people may wrinkle their nose at the organic cane sugar (while others might not like the stevia), or some may dislike the inclusion of soy lecithin (even though it’s non-GMO) or guar gum.

However, when you stand back and look at the list as a whole, I think it’s rather impressive. In addition to the cacao (mmm, chocolate), brown rice protein, and superberry (goji!) powders, it contains tons of raw, organic, and non-GMO ingredients; a bevy of omega-3-rich seeds (hemp, chia, and flax); nondairy probiotics (!); and even natural energy enhancers like green tea and yerba maté. No matter how you shake it (har har), this is a high-quality product, and it’s clear that a lot of thought was put into its development. I’m ok with the small amounts of natural sweeteners, emulsifier, and stabilizer it contains, because I know that’s part of what helps it taste so great—which helps encourage me to consume it regularly and reap the benefits.

Speaking of consuming it regularly, Rockin’ Wellness developed something they call the 45-Day Challenge. They suggest you consume 2 scoops (mixed with 10 ounces of nondairy milk) every morning for 45 days before or instead of breakfast or lunch. Three bags of Rockin’ Wellness will last you 45 days, so that means the total cost of the 45-Day Challenge is less than $3.00 per day.

This “45-Day Challenge” was clearly created in the spirit of the “90-Day Challenge” and “24-Day Challenge” that certain other, lesser-quality, MLM-style, to-remain-unnamed supplement companies have made big. Nothing against those other companies or anyone who works for them, but I say hey, more power to Rockin’ Wellness for creating a healthful alternative to those less-than-good-for-you marketing schemes.

I didn’t take the 45-Day Challenge myself, but I will admit that I have found myself consuming at least a scoop a day of this stuff since it landed in my hands. I honestly didn’t expect to like it as much as I do. Sure, I’ve done the obvious and put it into shakes and smoothies, but I’ve really gotten into employing it in some unusual ways.

For one thing, I’m addicted to this “protein pudding” I’ve been whipping up every afternoon using Rockin’ Wellness and a handful of other powders:

Another fun way to use it is in recipes, especially raw recipes! For example, since Rockin’ Wellness is chocolatey, you can use it in place of cacao/cocoa powder in recipes in Practically Raw Desserts. (Seriously, try the Ultimate Raw Brownies on page 67 with Rockin’ Wellness in place of the cacao. WOWOWOW.) You can also use it in the handful of recipes calling for protein powder, if you want a chocolate-flavored treat.

One thing I’ve been especially enjoying is making…Rockin’ Wellness Cookies! It’s so simple, I can’t even really call it a recipe.

In a small bowl, simply mix together 1 scoop Rockin’ Wellness with 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil.

Stir, stir, stir with a fork until it comes together (it’ll still be a little grainy; that’s ok).

Scoop it onto a small square of wax paper on a plate.

Place in the fridge for 20 minutes or the freezer for 5 minutes, until chilled and firm.

Then eat. That’s it!

So there you have it. If you’re looking for a protein/supplement powder that’s a little out of the ordinary, contains a variety of nutritious, high-quality ingredients, offers a natural energy boost, and tastes amazing, give Rockin’ Wellness a shot.

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My second cookbook,
Practically Raw Desserts:
Flexible Recipes For All-Natural Sweets and Treats,
is now IN STOCK on Amazon.com!

(Autographed copies are available as well!)

Allow me today to tempt you with just a few more of the 100 indulgent-yet-healthy, easy-to-make, allergy-friendly, YUMTASTIC treats you’ll find inside Practically Raw Desserts…

Jam Thumbprint Cookies can be filled with Fruity Chia Jam or your favorite flavor of storebought jam or preserves.

Chocolate Walnut Drop Cookies are nutty and ultra-rich, yet oil-free.

Baklava Blondies can sate your baklava craving in less than 20 minutes, start to finish.

Would you believe these decadent Tuxedo Cheesecake Brownies contain no added sugars?!

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Tender, biscuit-like cake layers snuggle sweet strawberries under a river of rich Vanilla-Coconut Crème in these Strawberry Shortcupcakes.

Crumb-Topped Chocolate Hazelnut Torte is impressive enough for company, but easy enough for a weeknight treat.

My low-fat Pineapple Upside-Down Cake puts the syrupy versions of the 1970s to shame.

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This incredible Linzer Torte may just be my favorite recipe in the entire book, yet you can count the number of ingredients on your fingers and it contains no oils, grains, OR added sugars.

Deep-Dish Caramel Apple Pie is pure autumnal heaven, thanks in no small part to its date-sweetened Ooey Gooey Caramel Sauce filling.

Blueberry Dream Pie is a close contender for my favorite recipe in the book, thanks to its brilliant purple hue, naturally gelatinous texture, and sweet sugar-free-ness.

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Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding is infused with a scoop of nondairy protein for extra nutrition. It’s nut-free and oil-free, too!

Create-Your-Own Ice Cream is my super-simple formula for dreamy, creamy, customizable homemade ice cream. I offer you 13 different flavor options to try, including Strawberry, Java Chip, and Mint Chocolate Chip, as shown below.

Nuts and date-sweetened caramel are encased in a sugar-free chocolate shell in these Turtle Bites.

Classic Cacao Truffles can be rolled in shredded coconut, crushed pistachios, raw cacao nibs, or just about anything else you please.

And these are just 14 of the 100 mouthwatering recipes you’ll find in Practically Raw Desserts!

For more details on the book’s contents (including allergy and nutrition information), click here.

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Have you received your copy of Practically Raw Desserts yet?!
What have you made from it? Or, what do you plan to make first?

P.S. For those of you that already have (or are about to receive) your copy, I’d be eternally gratefully if you’d leave a 5-star review on the book’s Amazon page! Gathering positive reviews, especially immediately after release, is a crucial part of any book’s success. I couldn’t do what I do without YOUR support—so thank you!

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Last weekend’s juice cleanse (the last one I’ll be reviewing, for awhile at least!) came to me courtesy of Vibrant Earth Juices, based out of Santa Barbara, CA. Vibrant Earth cold-presses all their organic juices with minimal heat and friction, preserving the vitamins and enzymes within.

Developed by nutritionist Jill Latham, who holds a Masters of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science and is a Registered Dietitian, Vibrant Earth Juices’ goal is to energize, heal, and rejuvenate your body, all while being grounded in strong scientific and researched-based nutrition practices. Love that!

One example of Jill’s nutrition know-how in action is the fact that she includes a small amount of ALA-rich flax oil in each juice. As Jill says:

“All of the fruit and veggie juices have flax oil added, as this helps with the transport and absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). Your body needs a fatty acid carrier to absorb those nutrients, and the oil also helps to prevent huge spikes in blood glucose levels from the sugar in the juices. You get a much more steady absorption rate with this addition.”

Last week, I completed Vibrant Earth Juices’ 3-day juice cleanse program.

Arrival: The package was delivered bright and early at 9am on the first day of the cleanse. The contents of the box were snugly and securely packed.

I had cleared plenty of space in my fridge for the square-shaped bottles, which can be easily stacked on top of one another if needed.

Options: Vibrant Earth Juices offers one 3-day program, called their Clean Program. It contains a pre-selected set of six daily juices. Each bottle is labeled with a number to indicate the order in which you should drink them. Beyond that, you get to decide how quickly and at what times of day you drink each of them (though Jill offers recommendations on those two things).

Variety: Other than the two green juices, every drink of the day is different (though the selection doesn’t vary day-by-day).

The Juices…

1. Energy: Kale, Romaine, Dandelion, Parsley, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Lemon, Flax Oil
This drink appears twice each day, and it’s a solid green-juice blend featuring cucumber and sweet apple. I like the variety of greens included, particularly the detoxifying dandelion and cleansing parsley. A dash of lemon ties it all together.

2. Immunity: Pineapple, Pear, Lemon, Mint, Flax Oil
This fruity juice is super-sweet but also a little tart, and contains just a hint of mint. I’d love to sip this beside a pool or the ocean; it totally deserves a little paper drink umbrella!

3. Refresh: Sprouted Almonds, Filtered Water, Dates, Cinnamon, Vanilla Bean
Now this was new—Vibrant Earth Juices puts their nut milk drink in the middle of the day! I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was my “bedtime drink,” though, so I did save part of it to have later each day. It’s an excellent almond milk; I love that it’s sweetened with dates and made with sprouted nuts. It’s also not overly sweet; I actually added a few drops of stevia to mine.

4. Energy: Kale, Romaine, Dandelion, Parsley, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Lemon, Flax Oil
This juice was identical to juice #1.

5. Calm: Carrot, Beets, Kale, Apple, Strawberry, Cucumber, Ginger, Flax Oil
This drink took me by surprise—I had braced myself for a strong, beet-y red juice, but instead was greeted with a sweet, refreshing, “pink”-tasting juice (if that makes any sense!) with a clear mention of strawberry, which I’ve yet to see in any other cleanse’s juices. Truly refreshing and delicious, this is officially my new favorite way to “eat” my beets.

6. Detox: Unsweetened Cranberry Juice, Flax Meal, Filtered Water
Since the nut milk was earlier in the day, this final drink is a change of pace from other cleanses: a not-too-sweet cranberry juice drink with ground flaxseed mixed in. As Jill explains, the flax is “intended to pull everything through the digestive tract” and help in both toxin elimination and bowel movement.

Extras: Vibrant Earth Juices sends a small tote/grocery bag with your cleanse.

Cost: Vibrant Earth Juices’ cleanses cost $65 a day plus shipping (which costs between $50 and $75 per 3-day cleanse, depending on where in the country you live). This brings the total price of a 3-day cleanse to $245-$270, or $81-$90 per day.
(Full disclosure: Vibrant Earth Juices sent me this cleanse “on the house.”)

Support: The Vibrant Earth Juices website is packed with information, tips, and guidelines, and they offer unlimited email support with your cleanse. Jill also sends you detailed pre- and post-cleanse emails containing nutritional/diet recommendations, supportive tips and tricks, and even recipe suggestions.

How to Order: Online or by phone (805-390-1906). They deliver nationwide.

Final Thoughts: Vibrant Earth Juices’ cleanse is a standout for me, and I’ll tell you why: it is a comfort and confidence-booster to know that the whole program was designed from the ground up by a Registered Dietitian with a Masters degree in nutrition! That’s a level of expertise I’ve not found in any other program, and it shows up in a number of ways. Interestingly, Jill’s inclusion of flax oil in each juice parallels something I have done on my own in other cleanses—namely, before drinking particularly sugary/fruit-based juices, I’ve taken to swallowing a teaspoon or so of coconut oil to offset the sugar rush. I love how Jill points out that the flax oil in her juices boosts absorption of fat-soluble vitamins as well—it makes me wonder how much vitamin A and vitamin K I’ve missed out on in countless other green juices by not consuming them with a tiny bit of fat. When doing something as calorie-restrictive as a juice cleanse, this kind of nutrition know-how is invaluable, and casts a different light on the whole experience.

Other examples: Jill puts her nut milk (which is thoughtfully made with sprouted almonds and whole dates, by the way) in the middle of the day, which offers a greater sensation of fullness throughout the afternoon, and means you don’t go to bed still digesting a great deal of nut-based fat and protein. Instead, her last drink of the day is the detoxifying cranberry juice-flaxseed combo to promote movement of the bowels and general flushing of the digestive tract.

Jill’s frequent and ultra-helpful emails are another big plus, as well as the fact that she’s available to answer any questions you may have before, during, or after the cleanse. This level of personal support is a boon to first-time cleansers especially. In sum, I was very impressed with my Vibrant Earth Juices cleanse as a whole, and would absolutely do it again.

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The need-to-know details:

• All of the 100 recipes in Practically Raw Desserts are raw, vegan, low-glycemic, and free of dairy, eggs, gluten, wheat, soy, refined sugars, refined flours, yeast, starches, gums, corn, and peanuts.
• All of the recipes contain fewer than 300 calories (and often considerably less) per serving.
• Most of the recipes are also free of grains and oils.
• Many of the recipes are also free of nuts and added sugars.
• Almost all of the recipes come paired with full-color photos.
• Many of the recipes can be made in under 20 minutes with no advance preparation necessary.
• All of the recipes provide nutritional information, numerous ingredient substitution options, baking directions for using a conventional oven (if applicable), and fun and creative variations to stretch your desserts repertoire even further.
• Many of the recipes also provide lower-fat, lower-sugar, nut-free, grain-free, and/or oil-free variations when possible, and chef’s tips to help streamline or enhance the recipe.

Want some more specifics?  Get this:

• Half the book consists of 20-minute recipes.
• Only one-fifth of the recipes require you to turn on an oven or dehydrator (the rest are completely no-bake!).
• Virtually the entire book is grain-free!
• Two-thirds of the recipes have (or can be made to have) a low fat content.
• Nearly two-thirds of the recipes are, or can be, nut-free.
• Three-quarters of the recipes are naturally oil-free, and a number of others can be made without oil.
• Over two-thirds of the recipes are (or can be) sweetened with no added sugars whatsoever.

Let’s explore the book chapter by chapter, shall we?

Chapter 1: How Sweet It Is is my informative introductory chapter, containing an explanation of the benefits of raw desserts, a very detailed ingredient guide, a pantry checklist, an equipment guide, basic techniques and recipe guidelines, and more. I guarantee you’ll learn something new in this chapter!

Chapter 2: Back To Basics contains “staple recipes”:  plant-based milks, butters, flours, and syrups that you can make in advance and utilize in the recipes throughout the book.  (But, psst—these are completely optional!  You can absolutely make the recipes in Practically Raw Desserts using storebought nondairy milks, nut and seed butters, etc.; I cover these options in Chapter 1.)

Chapter 3: One Smart Cookie contains both classic and innovative cookie varieties, from Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Russian Tea Cakes to Jam Thumbprint Cookies and Nutty Buddy Sandwiches.

Chapter 4: A Girl Walks Into a Bar… offers a variety of brownie, blondie, and bar recipes, like Tuxedo Cheesecake Brownies, Baklava Blondies, Goji Berry Granola Bars, and Marzipan Buckeye Bars.

Chapter 5: A Piece of Cake goes beyond birthday cake (though you’ll adore the Confetti Birthday Cake) with treats like German Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Shortcupcakes, Crumb-Topped Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, and Enlightened Carrot Cake (with Tangy Cream Cheese Icing).

Chapter 6: Square Root of Pie is a gorgeous collection of pies, tarts, cobblers, and crisps. Blueberry Dream Pie, Linzer Torte, Deep-Dish Caramel Apple Pie, and Summer Fruit Pizza are some of my favorites.

Chapter 7: The Proof Is In the Pudding  is dedicated to all things spoonable: ice creams, puddings, and mousses. You’ll love indulging in Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding, Gelato di Avocado, Mango-Pistachio Kulfi Pops, and Dark Chocolate Sorbet this summer.

Chapter 8: Adventures in Candyland will show you how to make Cashew Butter Cups, Cocoa Crunch Clusters, Superfood Snackers, and White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Truffles, among others.

Chapter 9: To Top It All Off contains the delectable frostings, fillings, glazes, and ganaches – like Ooey Gooey Caramel Sauce, Fat-Free Chocolate Syrup, Vanilla-Coconut Crème, and Fruity Chia Jam – that you’ll use to top or fill many of the treats throughout the book.

Chapter 10: Resources gives you a comprehensive list of where to find ingredients, equipment, and educational resources for all your raw vegan pastry endeavors and needs.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg! Are you excited yet?!

Practically Raw Desserts: Flexible Recipes For All-Natural Sweets and Treats debuts April 15th, but again, is available for preorder on Amazon right now. Have you reserved your copy?

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Thank you all so much for your support of Practically Raw Desserts…I can’t WAIT for you to see the book!

P.S. You still have a few days left to enter my PlantFusion giveaway! It ends next Tuesday, April 2nd.

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PlantFusion is a hypoallergenic, nutritionally complete plant protein supplement that happens to be highly digestible AND free of common food irritants. The combination of four exceptional plant proteins scores a perfect 1.0 on the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS). PDCAAS is the gold standard for rating the quality of protein for human nutrition.

Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s free of dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, and nuts to boot. The addition of an exclusive advanced digestive enzyme blend provides added support for the absorption and bioavailability of all the essential components (amino acids, vitamins, minerals, etc.).

I’ve been a PlantFusion fan for awhile now, but when I recently sampled their new Cookies ‘n Crème flavored vegan protein powder, my adoration for them grew tenfold. They have done the impossible here by crafting a completely dairy-free shake that’s a dead ringer for that cookies ‘n cream flavor beloved by kids and adults everywhere. It was love at first sip for me.

This new flavor of PlantFusion happens to be PERFECT for the Cookies ‘n Cream variation on my Sugar Cookie Shake:

You could also use it to make some Cookies ‘n Cream flavored Cake Batter Balls:

As it happens, I also included a number of protein-enhanced treats – such as the Protein Power Pudding pictured below – in my second book, Practically Raw Desserts, which will be released next month. (By the way, I just received confirmation this week that preordered copies WILL ship early! Have you preordered yet?)

Or of course, you can use PlantFusion‘s powders to create your own protein-packed snacks. Besides the new Cookies ‘n Crème flavor, they also make Unflavored, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, and Berry varieties!

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