hands holding bowl of vegan thai quinoa salad with almond butter dressing and limes

Thai Quinoa Salad with Almond Butter Dressing

This vegan Thai quinoa salad is the most refreshing meal! Fluffy quinoa, edamame, bell pepper, carrots, cabbage all drizzled with a delicious almond butter dressing. This colorful salad is the BEST!

hands holding bowl of vegan thai quinoa salad with almond butter dressing and limes Oh hi, did this rainbow salad grab your attention?

Well, it should!

It’s LOADED with healthy ingredients making it a filling, plant-based meal.

vegan peanut butter and jelly smoothie with frozen berries

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie Recipe

PB + J fans will go CRAZY for this smoothie recipe! The taste of peanut butter and jelly blended into a delicious and gorgeous purple beverage. Plus, it only requires 6 ingredients!

healthy vegan peanut butter and jelly smoothie with frozen berries

Woah there…. peanut butter and jelly in a smoothie?!

Let me tell you, friends, I’m here for it!

This smoothie recipe has easily crept it’s way up to one of my favorites. It’s filling, healthy, easy to make, and just SO GOOD.

The balance of berries and peanut butter is such a winning combo and works so well in a smoothie.

raspberry raw mini cheesecakes in stack with frozen raspberries

Raspberry Raw Cheesecake Bites

This post was originally published in May 2016. New pictures, updated content, and revised recipe have been made.

There’s something about bite-sized desserts I love.

  • They are cute
  • They are the perfect portion
  • They are fun to make

That’s enough reasons to make these raspberry raw cheesecake bites, right?

This raw cheesecake recipe is a no-bake one making it PERFECT for those days you don’t want to turn on the oven.

fork holding roasted red potato with lemon and dill

Lemon Dill Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

Red potatoes roasted to perfection and seasoned with lemon and dill. This simple potato recipe is the perfect Spring side dish!

roasted red potatoes with lemon and dill on serving platter

Let’s talk potatoes!

Oven roasted red potatoes that is.

With fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill seasoning.

It’s my new favorite winning combo. Plus, who doesn’t love a good potato recipe?

plate of lemon pesto zoodles with asparagus and parsley

Lemon Pesto Zoodles {Vegan + GF!}

Zoodles paired with asparagus and a refreshing lemon pesto sauce is the perfect gluten-free, vegan, and low carb dinner! Made with simple ingredients and can be thrown together in under 30 minutes.

two plates of zoodles with asparagus and lemon pesto with red chili flakes, basil, and pine nuts

This post was originally published April 2016. Recipe and photos have been updated.

I’d like to call these lemon pesto zoodles “Summer on a plate”. This dish is my jam and it’s about to be yours too.

Fresh basil, parsley, lemon, asparagus, and zucchini make this vibrant green dish veggie packed and healthy!

vegan strawberry basil kombucha smoothie in a glass on a white background

Strawberry Basil Kombucha Smoothie

Strawberry paired with basil is already a match made in heaven but what about adding kombucha to the duo? This strawberry basil kombucha smoothie recipe is vegan, delicious, and super healthy!

strawberry basil kombucha smoothie on wood board with pink napkin

This post is sponsored by Brew Dr. Kombucha. All opinions are 100% my own!

It’s no secret I love smoothies. From green smoothies to berry smoothies, they are typically my go-to for a quick and healthy breakfast.

But adding kombucha smoothie? This is a new one for me.

chocolate chip peanut butter energy bites with pretzels on pink background

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

This energy bites recipe is taken to the next level! Oats and chia seeds are combined with chocolate, peanut butter, and pretzels to make this vegan sweet and salty snack.

Hip hip for energy bites!

Or energy balls

Or super delicious yet healthy bite-sized treats.

Whatever you wanna call em, these filling snacks are the perfect snack.

We’re going to call em’ energy bites today.

I loveeee me some energy bites. They are the perfect snack to keep on hand to keep hunger at bay. They are great for a pre-workout or post-workout fuel, snacking on the go, or just a little sweet treat to feed your sweet tooth.

What I love best is the ingredients are cheap and simple, but also this recipe is no-bake and naturally plant-based.

bowl of peanut butter chocolate chip energy bites on marble background with blue napkin

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

Creamy peanut butter, oats, chia seeds, coconut rolled together in a ball and adorned with chocolate chips. This easy, no-bake recipe can be pulled together in less than 20 minutes. Best of all, these peanut butter chocolate chip energy bites are naturally vegan, gluten-free, and full of REAL and SIMPLE ingredients!

I’m a major energy bites fan. They are super simple to make, the flavor combos are virtually endless, and they are a healthy snack option. What more could you want? From coconut lime to peanut butter mocha, and even fig bliss balls, I’m crazy about these bite-size treats!

activated charcoal lemonade made with lemon juice, charcoal powder, and maple syrup. garnished with fresh lemons

Super Easy Charcoal Lemonade!

This activated charcoal recipe only requires 3 ingredients! So easy to make and the perfect addition to a juice cleanse. #healthy #detox #vegan #plantbased #charcoallemonade #activatedcharcoal #juicing #cleanse | Mindful Avocado
Charcoal lemonade made with activated charcoal powder, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup. Get a taste of Summer with this healthy and detoxing recipe! #healthy #detox #vegan #plantbased #charcoallemonade #activatedcharcoal #juicing #cleanse | Mindful Avocado

When life hands you lemons, just add some activated charcoal and make lemonade! Charcoal lemonade is the PERFECT way to stay hydrated, detox, and get a taste of Summer all in one sip. Activated charcoal, fresh lemons, and maple syrup make this charcoal lemonade deliciously good.

activated charcoal lemonade made with lemon juice, charcoal powder, and maple syrup. garnished with fresh lemons

Charcoal lemonade might look weird (or super cool) depending on how you look at it, but it’s packed with some crazy detox powers.

Lemons and maple syrup are a metabolism boosting combo and when charcoal is added to the mix, it becomes a really healthy (and delicious) beverage! I swear this stuff tastes JUST LIKE regular lemonade.

What is activated charcoal?

Activated charcoal is NOT the charcoal you use for grills. It’s charcoal that has been heated at high temperates to make it more digestible. It’s gaining popularity for natural skincare, but it can have the same detoxing benefits for your body as your skin!

It can come in a capsule or powdered form. I like the powdered form, but make sure to measure it and not just “eyeball”!

vegan banana nice cream in cones with walnuts and chocolate chips on grey background

Chunky Monkey Banana Nice Cream + VIDEO

Vegan ice cream aka nice cream uses frozen bananas, walnuts and chocolate chips. This recipe is the perfect healthy ice cream recipe! #nicecream #vegandessert #vegan #icecream #chocolate #summer | mindfulavocado
This vegan ice cream uses frozen bananas as a creamy base and is loaded with chocolate chips and walnuts. This is the BEST dairy-free ice cream recipe! #nicecream #vegandessert #vegan #icecream #chocolate #summer | mindfulavocado

No-churn banana nice cream is what dreams are made of. Frozen bananas and creamy coconut milk make up the base and its jam-packed with chocolate chips and nuts! Best part is all you need is a food processor and five ingredients to get the job done. Enjoy ice cream without the guilt this Summer! 

vegan banana nice cream in cones with walnuts and chocolate chips on grey background

What is banana nice cream?

Perhaps you’ve heard the term before, or maybe you just think there’s a typo, but NICE CREAM is a thing! It’s a delicious vegan substitute for ice cream and instead of cream, we use frozen bananas. The banana base turns into a creamy, indulgent ice cream that is totally dairy-free AND healthy!

But of course, I don’t stop there. In this nice cream recipe, I add cold coconut milk for extra creaminess (and healthy fats).