925.202.8646

Autumn Spice Nut Butter

It’s very easy to make your own nut butter and this one accentuates the flavors of fall. You can eat this by the spoonful or enjoy it on pancakes, waffles or a banana. Ingredients: 1 pound raw pecans or walnuts (I recommend a softer nut) 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie...

PB&J Jar

Guest Post by Vital Food Therapeutics Nutrition Intern Charlotte Christensen. Yield: 1 serving Cook Time: 10 minutes I don’t know about you but sometimes I get a hankering for a PB&J that I just can’t shake! Unfortunately, this all-time favorite comfort food...

Choco-Banana Smoothie Bowl

Eating slowly and in a relaxed atmosphere supports your digestion. That’s one reason I love smoothie bowls. The second reason is – toppings! The picture here shows the bare minimum but you can add fresh fruit, coconut or whatever else comes to mind. If...

Coconut Fat Bombs

Guest post by Vital Food Therapeutics Intern, Brooke Hopfauf. Fat bombs are the perfect snack for an energy boost and provide long-lasting satiety. Coconut oil has medium chain triglycerides, which are easier to absorb than many other fats. Nut butters are a great...

Pecan Butter Blondies

(Photo by Vital Food Therapeutics Intern Marne Bishop) Not one, but two people have remarked to me, “These are life changing!” It’s a pretty strong statement so even if they’re not life changing for you, I hope they at least add more variety...

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Chicken wings might make you think more of the super bowl and beer than a healthy diet but the truth is they provide healthy fat and protein when made from organic, pastured chickens. Add ranch dressing made from 24 hour yogurt and they’ll be a hit for parties...