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Easy Vegan Holiday Chocolate Bark During the holidays, I absolutely love making treats for my family and friends. When going vegan, my treat ideas transformed! At first I was convinced that I had to stop this small tradition all together since I assumed that vegan sweets were, well, wack, but once I lived the lifestyle a bit longer and was exposed to the endless possibilities of both delicious AND healthy treats, a new vegan holiday tradition emerged. This is a simple and easy treat for those of you that may not find time in the midst of the busy holiday season to bake cookies and more complicated treats. With this Easy Vegan Holiday Chocolate Bark, feel free to customize the ingredients to your liking or that of the person you are gifting it to, and have fun!

5Healthy Chocolate Dessert HummusHealthy, Chocolate, Hummus?! What?! YES. Well, I call this hummus because it has beans in it, but it could also be considered a pudding or simply a dip for the matter. Whatever it is to you, just make it, please. You will thank me later.

1Healthy Chocolate Dessert HummusWhy you will love this recipe:

Smooth Creamy Decadent Guilt-Free Vegan Low-fat High in protein Gluten-free Avocado-free (oh yeah) So basically, there isn't any reason for you to NOT like this recipe. You will LOVE it!

My next guest blogger contributing to my Vegan Resources! Click here to see all of the contributors and read their stories!

Laura Verbich <3 I discovered Laura waaaay back when I first went vegan on my personal Instagram account @jgbriones. It was from her that I discovered smoothie bowls and the existence of vega protein powder (I was THAT new to all of this). Laura soon became a health coach and I have been following her amazing fitness journey as well as her teachings of self-love. She is truly doing what she was mean to do with her life, and I hope that you all will find inspiration from her as I do. Without further or do, let's meet Laura!

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Crispy Baked Zucchini & Potato Fries (gf) Blueberry Tahini Aioli (oil-free)If you live in Los Angeles, and you're vegan, I am quite certain you have heard of Organix. If not, what the heck is wrong with you!? Haha, kidding...kind of. Well, if for some odd reason you don't know what Organix is, let me fill you in. Organix is a unique market here in Eagle Rock that offers wholesome and nutritious foods that are mostly Organic, and they also specialize in gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan & vegetarian, non-GMO, and soy-free products. AND,  most importantly, they have a Vegan Delicatessen. That's right, a freaking vegan deli. WHAT?! Crispy Baked Zucchini & Potato Fries (gf) Blueberry Tahini Aioli (oil-free)

1Baked Chocolate Kale ChipsYES, this happened. The thought of chocolate being paired with kale kind of blew my mind. Initially, I just said why? But the pairing sparked  my curiosity...I had to have it. If it involves kale, I'M IN! If you aren't fond of kale, or if your kiddies who refuse to eat their greens, these are a great way to eat your kale! Sweet, crunchy, and rich deep dark chocolate flavor.

kaleNutritional Content of Kale:

Kale is full of essential vitamins A, C and K as well as minerals like copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus. 1 cup of kale has only about 40 calories AND it packs almost 3 grams of protein!

Benefits of kale:

  • Detoxification and Weight loss
  • Strengthens Your Immune System
  • Healthier Hair, Skin & Nails
  • Helps prevent optical disorders and helps store vitamins in the retina
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Prevents various cancers such as colon, prostate and ovarian.