The easiest healthy fall snack you will ever make: Pumpkin Date Balls

The easiest healthy fall snack you will ever make: Pumpkin Date Balls

Nadine Richardson
Blogmas, Plant-based, Healthy Lifestyle, Homemade, baking, holidays, dessert

No bake or baked energy balls are my favorite way to make sweet but healthy treats for the kids. We've gotten so good that my 5 year old can make em herself. All you need is 5 key ingredients to put these fiber and protein rich treats together. If your alergic to nuts you can even leave the nut butter out and add more dates. These balls are full of Pumpkin and sweet date flavors and go so well a Pumpkin spiced flavored coffee. They are perfect for kids and adults alike. Prep these bad boys and impress the family.

Easy plant-based recipes, What I eat in a day

Easy plant-based recipes, What I eat in a day

Nadine Richardson
Breakfast, BuBu Food, Clean eating, Dinner, Food, Plant-based

As you guys know I’m recommitted to, especially those following me on the gram, I’ve been eating all plant-based when I’m at home. For those interested to know I’m not a vegan. But I do eat plant-based at home and the majority of products I use are vegan, but when I go out to eat I don’t stress and eat whatever my heart’s desire. This is the balance that works for me right now currently. Do what works for you.

Going plant-based forces me to get more creative in the kitchen and use more veggies in my meals

Most of you, my Insta fam let me know you wanted to see a blog post on what I eat in a day, plant-based edition. I’m going to make this super simple. No fancy stuff you have to buy. I usually focus on eating whole foods, fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.

A Deep Dive into 8 Refreshing Mocktail Recipes and the Health Benefits of Detoxing from Alcohol

A Deep Dive into 8 Refreshing Mocktail Recipes and the Health Benefits of Detoxing from Alcohol

Nadine Richardson
Drink Recipes, Drinks, Healthy Lifestyle

As the weather warms up and flowers start to bloom, it's the perfect time to transition from heavy winter drinks to lighter, refreshing mocktails. In this blog post, we'll explore eight delightful mocktail recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to make. Additionally, we'll delve into the health benefits of detoxing from alcohol, highlighting the positive impacts it can have on your physical and mental well-being.

Incredibly easy chocolate cookie mug cake

Incredibly easy chocolate cookie mug cake

Nadine Richardson
baking, All natural, Chocolate, dessert, Food, Plant-based

After a few minutes you have a delicious moist, chocolaty treat. This is not your basic chocolate cake recipe. I turn it up a notch by adding these delicious Tosh chocolate cookies I was gifted. These guilt free cookies are super yummy and made with no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

This cake is not only yummy but the cake and cookies contains No Artificial flavors No artificial colors 0% Trans fat 0% Cholesterol Non-GMO No High-Fructose Corn Syrup Carbon Neutral Guilt-Free Pleasure

10 Easy Fall inspired drinks you need to welcome season

10 Easy Fall inspired drinks you need to welcome season

Nadine Richardson
Drinks, holidays, Seasonal

It’s officially Fall! And depending on where you are in the world you may have felt the sudden chill in the air. I’m a summertime girl but by the end of summer, I’m always craving that crisp chilly air. And with that, there is nothing better than a warm beverage to warm the soul. Whether you're hitting up Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte or heating up some hot chocolate for the kids, there are so many Fall-inspired drinks to get you into the season. I’ve compiled a list of some amazing Fall season dranks for you. Check em out

3 Plant-based superbowl eats inspired by west African flavors!

3 Plant-based superbowl eats inspired by west African flavors!

Nadine Richardson
Food, Plant-based, Clean eating, BuBu Food

Every year we gather round with friends and family, cook food or order out the usual wings, nachos, burgers etc from our local pubs and dives.

This year I wanted to do something different. As inspiration I'm using the amazing soups and sauces from Egunsi food. A line of bold tasting soups inspired by West african flavors. If your hosting a big superbowl party (safely ofcourse) or even a small gathering and want to wow your guest with some west African inspired eats check out these classic recipes with a bold spicy twist.

6 step plant-based cinnamon sugar desserts

6 step plant-based cinnamon sugar desserts

Nadine Richardson
Breakfast, BuBu Food, Clean eating, Food, Plant-based

One day my daughter asked for donuts so I made her some puff instead. They are a cross between donuts and muffins with a delicious cinnamon-sugar topping. I use gluten-free flour but feel free to use regular all-purpose flour.

The next was more for me but ended up being something my kids love too. Can’t have anything to myself lmao. Coffee cake, it’s got traditional coffee cake flavors with yummy brown sugar and it’s pretty easy to throw together. I like to make these muffin size but you can make it in a regular cake pan as well.

The Easiest Crock pot Vegan Lasagna your family will love!

The Easiest Crock pot Vegan Lasagna your family will love!

Nadine Richardson
Clean eating, Dinner, Plant-based, Homemade, Healthy Lifestyle

I took a long break after adding my beautiful daughter Faye to the Johnson clan. And let me tell you now that I have two kids I make it my mission to make easy, quick and healthy meals for our family.

Italian meals are my favorite and since going dairy-free (and making my own) this has been a struggle. But after some trial and error and Pinterest mix and matching. I’ve found a great ricotta type cheese sauce to layer into my mushroom lasagna.

Chocolate chip Banana Waffles

Chocolate chip Banana Waffles

Nadine Richardson
Blogmas, BuBu Food, Food, Breakfast, waffles, breakfast recipe, Chocolate, Clean eating, All natural, Homemade

Now yall know I have a love affair with breakfast and brunch. Egg, pancakes, French toast are some of my faves! But I recently found a cute mini waffle maker so I decided to whip up some waffles using ReMix waffles.

 

ReMix Waffles are crunchy on the outside with a fluffy center and a slightly sweet taste. They're perfect for eating by themselves with nothing else or topped with fruit and maple syrup. Add your favorite mix-in for amazing flavor combinations. There are no additives or preservatives to worry about, only the things you'd find in your home kitchen. I decided to add bananas and chocolate to mine and it came out super duper yummy!

Butternut Squash Two Ways

Butternut Squash Two Ways

Nadine Richardson
BodyUp, BuBu Food, Healthy Lifestyle

Switching over to a healthier lifestyle should be fun and full of experimentation. Which I encourage in my healthy lifestyle group. If you like cooking; try and discover interesting, yummy and new ways to cook things that are good for you like vegetables. Growing up I was not a big fan of veggies but as I get older I became an advocate for fruits and veggies and try to find different ways to cook them and make them tasty. I have a yummy and nutritious butternut squash smoothie and easy peasy butternut squash soup for you guys.

5 Ingredients Vegan Pasta for busy Moms

5 Ingredients Vegan Pasta for busy Moms

Nadine Richardson
Healthy Lifestyle, BuBu Food, Food

Pasta is in my top 5 favorite meals. My husband is always excited when I make pasta because he loves the way I make it. I know what you're wondering what's so exciting about some noodles and some sauce lol. I always try to make mine easy but full of flavor. I've been trying more healthy plant-based/vegan meals lately so why not start with my favorite. So I'm doing a two-part pasta series on my blog. A vegan-friendly quickie pasta dish and a slow simmering spaghetti and meatballs, stay tuned!


Delicious Aruban style fish and funchi Recipe

Delicious Aruban style fish and funchi Recipe

Nadine Richardson
Dinner, Food, BuBu Food, BuBu Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle

I grew up on the beautiful island of Aruba. And my grandmother, she passed away a few years ago, made the best fried fish recipe for dinner, especially during Lent. Its common to pair your fish with what we call Funchi (yellow cornmeal) in Aruba. She made her fish three ways; fried, salted and boiled. I don't know what took me so long but recently I attempted to make her fried fish recipe and it came out great.  The family really enjoyed it. The crispy fried fish paired with the soft Funchi accompanied by some fried plantains makes for a delicious Caribbean inspired dinner.

Impress your family with this amazing butter chicken recipe

Impress your family with this amazing butter chicken recipe

Nadine Richardson
Food, BuBu Food, Dinner

So my husband has been talking about his famous butter chicken that has been requested at work every week since he started making it. Being do the foodie that I am, and also a bit jealous that I had not tried it, I requested he makes it this weekend. Thinking what could be the big woop about some butter chicken. I stand corrected, this is one of the best chicken recipes.. First of the spices and ingredients used in this recipe, maybe few but pack a punch of flavor! If your tired of the same ol chicken recipe give this one a try, you won't be disappointed! Its thick, creamy and smokey with flavor.