Oh Avocado Toast, how I love thee...

Good day my friendly friends! 

I hope you all are getting ready for the new year and if preparing more plant based foods is in your future ( ahem, New years resolution) , I'm so glad you stopped by. 

If you know me, you know I LOVE avocado toast. I have a Fat intolerance so It's difficult for me to process Fatty foods, including AVOCADO! Ugh the tragedy. News Flash! I'm a total Rebel without a cause and still eat avocado all of the time. Anyways I love mashing avocado with a little bit of slat and lemon, but this ... this toast pictured is unexplainably yummy.

So, its Toast (sprouted and organic) with :

mashed bean spread 

on 

sliced pieces of avocado  

and 

drizzled on top is drum roll please.... 

VEGAN/ PLANT BASED/ MADE FROM HOME 

CHEESE DIP   

YUM YUM YUM!

Please try this, it's so good.

Anyways, I made the beans in a crockpot. I always make my beans. I try to stay away from canned anything, especially when I can make a giant pot at home. I always wash the beans, and leave them in water for a few hours then throw in a crockpot . Once they're done, I take some out and mash it with a fork or masher thingy and use that as the spread. Then I slice come avocado , and drizzle my cheese for it. 

I found the best vegan "Cheese" sauce on Buzzfeed. works like a charm every time and hits the spot. Oh man, I'm craving this just thinking about it. 

Anyways, if you try it out please let me know what you think. I think I'll remake this for myself this week! Yummy,

    XOXOX,

Ashley Ninette 

Vegan Protein and a Vegan "Slim Fast"

Hey Friends! 

Do you guys want to know a very silly/fun fact about me? When I was young (way before I started eating vegan food) I freaken LOVED the taste of a very popular Slim drink. I weighed 100 LBS and did not need to lose weight. I drank these like water because I genuinely LOVED the flavor. Fast Forward 10 years and ORGAIN sends me these bad boys. I had never tried them before that day and wasn't sure if the taste would be any good. I went one morning to my kitchen, opened up the SLIM container, added two scoops to a shaker and some unsweetened Almond milk... did a bit of shaking, stuck a straw in , took a big gulp and OMG I think the heavens opened. It was DELICIOUS. Holy heck you guys. I must have drank 3 or 4 that day (don't judge me). Anywhooo, the New year is right around the corner and I know so many of you are looking to get get fit or lose weight and I HIGHLY recommend this brand. The slim drink is definitely my favorite. It is VEGAN-GLUTEN FREE-ORGANIC-NON GMO- LACTOSE FREE- LOW IN CARBS- FIBER- PROBIOTICS- AND THE BEST PART, IT HAS PLANT BASED PROTEIN. 

If you have ever tried this brand or plan on trying it, let me know in the comments below. Would love to get your feedback! 

Click her to check out more of ORGAIN'S products. 

XOXO,

Ashley Ninette  

Scripture Stories and Healthy Food. Wait what? Yup!

Alright guys, 

so one of my most favorite stories from the scriptures is in Daniel 1. 

If you haven't read it, it's a must.

You know why? Well, I'll tell you why! Because it talks about the importance of a healthy diet and what vegetables, fruits and water can do to the body.

Most of you know, but if you don't, I love my Faith and my Food. 

So when you can combine the two, then holy mind blown. 

I love how the scriptures explain the importance of a healthy mind, body and spirit. And y'all, thats what Im trying to accomplish.

It isn't always easy, but I know it is so worth it. 

Heres the main point in the story, in case you don't read it. 

But seriously, go read it. It's that good... 

"Daniel and the other three boys ate only healthy vegetables and drank only water for ten days. At the end of ten days the official noticed that these four boys were healthier than all of the rest of the young men at the palace. From then on he allowed them to eat the food that God allowed. They did not have to eat the king’s food.

At the end of the study time all of the young men were brought before the king so he could test them with questions. The king decided that Daniel and his friends were the best of all the young men in the palace. They were wise and intelligent. They were ten times better than all the magicians and wise men in the entire kingdom."

Good, right? I know. 

For the love of baby puppies, let's all eat more fruits and veggies the next 10 days plus forever!

Deal? Deal! 

 If this scripture/story doesn't tell you how fantastic fruits, veggies and water is for you then I don't know what will!!! I've been slacking on eating healthy , still ate vegan but not necessarily "healthy" and I can feel and see such a difference! It's not worth it. Back on my fruits, veggies and water grind today!!!

-The Wellness Enthusiast 

3 Ingredient Smoothie (vegan, gluten free & soy free)

Yes it's true, you read that right! 3 ingredient smoothie

that has so many of your needed vitamins and vegetables for the day!

Crazy right?

Look, who has time to sit and make a meal now a days? I have to plan to set aside an hour to cook for my dog for the week, and after, i'll cook for myself if I feel like it.

There's work, cleaning,errands, shopping, studying, reading, writing, and even sleep! 

Nutrition is so important, but most of us just don't have the time.

What if I told you, that with 3 ingredients and maybe 5 minutes of your time you could

have not just a DELICIOUS, creamy, chocolate smoothie BUT

a smoothie with so many of your DAILY VITAMINS?

Would you believe me? Well believe it babe! Literally, all you need is 

Water (Ice), a banana, and dun dun dun

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Okay maybe some of you are thinking, "Ugh Ashley, protein powder?"

Look, I get it, you can find all sorts of these everywhere! Just let me tell you, Ive tried SO many different kind of brands. Name it and if it's vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and soy free I've tried it!

But this ONE, this one, is heaven in my mouth.

It's delicious with JUST water and a banana.

Imagine making it with Almond milk, Banana, and Almond butter?!

What's the saying everyone is saying now-a-days?

I   C A N 'T 

No actually,

I CAN AND I WILL! GIMME GIMME! 

I'm guessing they mean, I can't handle it or I can't do it?

 Either way I CAN! (ha-ha)

It's that good, and its not just a "protein powder" it's a "Nutritional Shake"

which means you don't have to work out to take it, this is a vitamin daily shake. Or something.

Whether we work out or not, we all need protein in our day. 

It mixes so well in water with just a spoon.

 Ive drank it with just a scoop and ice water. YUM

Seriously guys, they have small trial packs. Pick one up , try it out and tell me what you think!

XO

-The Wellness Enthusiast