Drinks & Smoothies

Paleo eggnog latte with homemade vegan eggnog. This festive beverage is naturally sweetened and dairy-free.

As you know, I’m a daily drinker of the bulletproof coffee, but from time to time, I enjoy an afternoon homemade coffee treat such as a Pumpkin Spice Latte, or an Eggnog Latte. While I do enjoy a nice holiday-inspired treat, I’d choose a hot beverage over a Christmas cookie if you can believe it.

There’s something about sipping on something warm, warmly spiced, festive, and ever so slightly sweet that just brings all the holiday cheer to your heart and soul.

Sometimes that special something is straight up coffee and whisky during a day of snowboarding, and sometimes that special something is an eggnog latte.

After whipping up The BEST Vegan Eggnog a couple weeks back, I went on an Eggnog Latte kick (using decaf coffee, because girl’s gotta sleep, you know?).

Creamy, naturally sweet dairy-free vegan eggnog made with all plant-based whole food ingredients. This healthier eggnog recipe is goof-proof and tastes like the real deal!

If these walls could talk, they would tell you how assertively I’ve been sucking down the ‘nog.

They’d straight up tell on me.

In all honesty, I shy away from using the terminology, “The Best,” but you guys…this really is THE BEST VEGAN EGGNOG TO EVER WALK THE LAND <- All caps for emphasis.

Seriously, I’m shocked by how seamlessly this recipe materialized out of the ether…it basically walked right up to me, smacked me ever-so gently on the face and said, “Make me, you silly woman.” You think I’m kidding, and I’m not.

This ‘nog was made for you and me.

A creamy, delicious refined sugar-free paleo pumpkin spice latte to warm your belly and soul. This healthier version of the PSL is cozy and is actually quite nutritious! This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. I find it comical how polarizing the pumpkin spice latte can be. Some people think it comes back in season …

A happy-gut smoothie with figs, beet, blueberry, pineapple, coconut milk yogurt, and almond milk. This easily digestible banana-free smoothie is an awesome breakfast or snack.

Before I discovered my banana intolerance, I drank smoothies every day. Since going banana-free, I go in and out of smoothie kicks depending on the state of my gut health. If I have an IBS flare up, I gravitate toward replacing a meal or two with a smoothie or bone broth, as liquid is much easier on your digestive tract than solid food.

This fig beet blueberry smoothie is one of my recent happy-gut concoctions. It incorporates ingredients that are not only easy on your digestive system, but are welcomed with open arms. I use a fig, a few hunks of beet, blueberries, pineapple, coconut milk yogurt (probiotics), almond milk, ground cinnamon, raw pumpkin seeds (a natural anti-parasitic!) and some collagen peptides (awesome for repairing damaged gut lining!).

Homemade green juice designed for good digestion made with celery, cucumber, orange, and lemon. This powerfully nutritious celery juice is great for restoring digestive balance, preventing sickness, and replenishing electrolytes. I’ve been reading about the benefits of celery juice on digestive health over the last few months and figured it was high time I make …

Avocado, mango, pineapple juice, mint, coconut milk and cucumber make up this cool, refreshing tropical cocktail. This post is sponsored by the California Avocado Commission. I know…avocado in a cocktail? You think I’m three sheets to the wind, but bare with me here. Do you ever find yourself choosing between a smoothie and a cocktail? …

A unique spin on the classic Arnold Palmer made with vanilla bean-infused jasmine tea, lychee juice, and lemonade. This refreshing drink is the perfect mocktail or cocktail mixer. You look like you could use a cold beverage. With summer heating up, I’ve honestly had very little inspiration lately to create new savory recipes; however, I’ve …

Creamy, dreamy, sweet strawberry protein smoothie made banana-free with cauliflower. Packed with protein, vitamins, and nutrients, this smoothie is a meal in a glass! This post is sponsored by Harry & David. Consuming enough protein throughout the day can be quite the struggle for some of us. I try not to derive all of my …

Fresh, crisp Strawberry Moscow Mules made with homemade strawberry simple syrup. This recipe contains options for making a low-sugar Moscow Mule for those who are trying to lower their sugar intake. With summer and berry season upon us, I’ve been craving fresh and funky berry-infused cocktails. If you’re a fellow lover of the Moscow Mule, …

Pineapple Green Protein Smoothie loaded with delicious fresh fruit and vegetables is a nutritious way to start the day!

How to Make Walnut milk, or any other nut milk – a photo tutorial for homemade walnut or almond milk without any gums or emulsifiers. It took me a long, long time to finally press the GO button on making my own nut milk. The store-bought kind is so convenient, right? The two realizations that …

Sweet, refreshing rejuvenating blueberry mint pineapple smoothie – a fun flavor combo to take your smoothie steaze up a notch and help with good digestion. I’ve been sitting on this smoothie recipe for over a month and figured it would be appropriate to share it today, because – GET THIS! – I’m starting a 3-day …

Dairy-free, vegan mocha smoothie bowls made with cauliflower! This simple, nutritious breakfast recipe only requires a few ingredients and is so sinfully delicious! Are you completely, utterly confused by the title of this post? “What’s a cauliflower mocha smoothie?” pondered everyone everywhere. For those of you who are versed in adding vegetables to your smoothies, …

A beautifully tropical recipe for white sangria for all your summer gatherings. This naturally sweetened cocktail recipe is packed with fresh fruit and tropical citrus flavor! This post is sponsored by Nielsen-Massey. Hellooooooooo summer! It feels like I’ve been waiting ages to ask you this, but how’s your summer going so far? It’s only appropriate …

Immunity boosting smoothie recipe is full of Vitamin C and antioxidants to keep your immune system strong and your skin glowing! Top with your favorite fresh seasonal fruit and nuts for a zesty way to start the day! Thank you, Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring this post! Check out more delicious healthy recipes, snag coupons …