Carob Cherub
Sustainable Health Coaching and Delicious Weight Loss Recipes. She offers nutritious recipes, tips, tricks and advice on nutrition and well-being.
Sara Binde provides healthy, plant-based recipes to help you attain and maintain health and happiness through Carob Cherub. Sara started Carob Cherub because it was impossible to find recipes without added salt, refined sugar or oil. All her recipes, including the desserts, a guilt-free. You don't have to worry about limitation or calories with any of her recipes. She's expanded to help others los
Wondering how to eat to live? Today I'm doing an Eat to Live Cookbook review, a healthy nutritarian cookbook inspired by Joel Fuhrman's diet in Eat to Live.
I'll talk about the nutritarian recipes and meals, plus what I like and dislike about the book.
https://youtu.be/0UIUEwWR1LM
07/12/2020
The holiday season has begun, but that doesn't mean you can't have your pie and eat it too.
Follow the principles in this weight loss Q&A and you'll feel good about indulging over the holiday season.
HOW? You'll know how to eat between now and Christmas (or Chanukah or Kwanzaa) to keep your health. Show yourself you won't let one meal defeat your goals.
https://www.carobcherub.com/start-here-lose-weight/
02/12/2020
Enjoy a long weekend exploring delicious, vegan-friendly restaurants in DC while you learn vegetarian cuisine techniques.
You’ll have 4 days of vegan food tastings, restaurant outings and hands-on cuisine experience with a talented plant-based chef.
This is the ULTIMATE holiday gift a vegan foodie or chef.😊
https://eatwithsara.com/vegan-vacation-washington-dc/
30/11/2020
Poached pears is one of the easiest and best desserts to make with leftover wine. Maybe you have some after his holiday weekend? 😉
I made this a no-sugar and diabetic-friendly recipe using cinnamon- and ginger-poached pears. The recipe is elevated with leftover sweet white wine and dates. And better yet only 5 ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates.
Poached Pears Recipe for Leftover White Wine | 5 Ingredients, Vegan, Healthy, Easy - Carob Cherub Healthy Vegan Poached Pears Recipe with dates and ginger. 5 ingredients, no sugar, WFPB (whole food plant based). Leftover wine = zero waste.
21/03/2020
Minimalist 4-Ingredient Baba Ganoush Recipe
Ingredients:
Eggplants (2-3), lemon juice (1/4 c minimum), garlic, tahini (1/4 c minimum). Optional cumin and salt.
Instructions:
1. Slice eggplants in half and lay face down on baking tray with garlic. Face down is important to retain moisture.
2. Roast on 210 C until mushy. I like to keep the skin for texture, omit for smoother.
3. Once eggplants are done, add everything to a food processor. Process until your desired consistency (chunky or smooth). Taste if you want more acidity (lemon juice), salt or savory (tahini) notes. Thin out with water if desired.
This dish is typically served room temperature or chilled. It's amazing on bread (pita!!), salads or even massaged into kale to make a yummy salad dressing.
09/03/2020
Happy National Sleep Awareness Week!
To celebrate we have a guide on short guide on mindfulness activities superior sleep
https://www.carobcherub.com/mindfulness-activities-sleep-health/
11/02/2020
My bean smoothies post was featured on U.S. Pulses Malaysia's page. Thanks so much!
7 Astonishingly Delicious Bean Smoothie Recipes Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for weight loss. Fuel your morning with 7 recipes for bean smoothies. Packed with fiber, protein & nutrition
05/02/2020
Calories in calories out is how we are supposed to lose weight.
But calorie-counting gets tricky with whole foods. One example is almonds.
Recent studies have show that even though we can calculate total calories in a food, that amount isn't going to be the amount we absorb. We absorb fewer calories from whole almonds than almond butter.
Food for thought
https://apnews.com/485c09fbd37c9da5118efcb0a0e48fa7
Changing counts reveal inexact science of calorie labels NEW YORK (AP) — Almonds used to have about 170 calories per serving. Then researchers said it was really more like 130. A little later, they said the nuts may have even less. Calorie...
03/01/2020
New Year, same hustle and bustle.
Here are my secrets for how to lose weight on a busy schedule. You DON'T have to dedicate your life to losing weight and being healthy.
https://www.carobcherub.com/how-to-lose-weight-busy-schedule/
Secrets on How to Lose Weight with a Busy Schedule You don't have to set aside time in your busy schedule to lose weight. Follow my small life changes that will make a big impact on your weight.
01/01/2020
Who says the healthy new you can't eat delicious food??
Whole Grain Chocolate Sourdough Pancake are wholesome, sugar-free and oil free. 100% fluffy nutritious goodness.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/chocolate-sourdough-pancakes/
Chocolate Sourdough Pancakes - Carob Cherub Think again if you believe pancakes are a treat that can be consumed once in a while. Chocolate Sourdough Pancakes are a healthy way to start the morning.
31/12/2019
Need a tasty, healthy and easy recipe for your New Year's Party this evening? Bake a batch of this sweet Banana Bread.
YUM.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/healthy-vegan-banana-bread
"Fooled Ya!" Healthy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe (Guest Recipe) - Carob Cherub Healthy Vegan Banana Bread recipe that doesn't taste healthy! Moist, delicious... and vegan! Raisins optional in this plant-based recipe. Enjoy any time.
31/12/2019
They key to meet your health and weight loss goals this year? It's one word and you can read about it all in this New Year's post:
https://www.carobcherub.com/new-years-fiber/
Your +1 to Rock Your New Year's Resolution What's your resolution for New Year? You can be successful with your New Year's resolution by adding this one nutrient to your diet.
Need a simple, comforting and nutritious soup post-Holidays? Here's a super quick and flavorful soup recipe:
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/ready-freddy-vegetable-soup/
Ready Freddy Vegetable Soup Recipe ~ Carob Cherub Super excited about this vegetable soup. The first reason that this vegetable soup is super awesome is because it is low in calories. It's flavor crazy!
It's the limbo between the Holidays and the New Year. It's time for a refresher on what 'healthy' actually means and how to eat more healthfully in 2020
https://www.carobcherub.com/how-to-be-healthy/
How to Be Healthy: The 6 Basic Principles Learn how to be healthy in 6 basics steps. Stop asking yourself: how can I be healthy? Follow these guidelines that I've learned over the years.
23/12/2019
My husband's favorite Christmas dessert made healthy: plant-based Christmas trifle!
Creamy custard, jiggly jello, fresh fruit and crumbly crust make a delicious vegan version of a classic Christmas trifle.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/vegan-christmas-trifle__trashed/
Vegan Christmas Trifle - Carob Cherub Want a tasty, creamy soft dessert for Christmas (or any other time of the year)? Try this delicious vegan trifle that's not overloaded with sugar or fat.
22/12/2019
A tried and true main meal for the holidays for me for the last 5 years has been Earthy Shepherd's Pie.
Make a batch and eat deliciously for the next 2 days. You'll love how the savory dish is simply comfort on your plate.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/earthy-shepherds-pie/
Earthy Vegan Shepherd's Pie Recipe - Carob Cherub Help your family get over their nasty perceptions of vegetables with this mouthwatering Earthy Shepherd's Pie recipe without added salt, sugar and fat.
19/12/2019
Searching for an easy but festive side dish or main meal for the holidays?
Try Simply Festive Sweet Rice. It's a 5-ingredient mix of juicy apples, spicy cinnamon and wholesome rice. This recipe proves holiday dishes can be seasonal without being complicated.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/simply-festive-sweet-rice/
Simply Festive Sweet Rice - Carob Cherub Requires minimal ingredients and effort to prepare. Simply Festive Sweet Rice is festive and delicious but doesn't require slaving for hours in the kitchen.
19/12/2019
Searching for the best present for the foodie in your life?
It my be the Oster Versa blender. Read my review for this quality 2-in-1 blender for less than $200
https://www.carobcherub.com/best-blender-under-200-oster-versa-review/
The Best Blender Under 200 on Amazon: My Oster Versa Review Review of the Oster Versa 1100-watt Professional Blender-- the best blender under 200 on Amazon. It's a powerful 2-in-1 blender/food processor.
18/12/2019
Need an easy, warm and filling recipe this holiday season?
Try starch heart soup. It's filled with wholesome rice, creamy potatoes, nutritious veggies and flavorful herbs.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/starch-heart-soup/
Starch Heart Soup - Carob Cherub Starch Heart Soup is a wonderful meal to make when you're feeling under the weather, frosty or too frazzled to put much effort into a meal.
17/12/2019
Strategies to Stop Overeating You Can Start Using Today
aka, how to stop eating more than what you need.
Learn how to balance health and taste. I think we *all* need to hear this message this time of year. ;)
https://www.carobcherub.com/strategies-stop-overeating/
Strategies to Stop Overeating You Can Start Using Today Read 7 effective strategies to stop overeating. A nutritionist who lost 80 pounds to become a lingerie model tells her tips and tricks to stop overeating
16/12/2019
More cookies?! Hello healthy holiday season.
5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe. Sweetened with dates and flavored with creamy peanut butter.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cookie/
5-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe Simple 5-ingredient vegan peanut butter cookie recipe. This is the easiest (& tastiest) vegan peanut butter cookie recipe you'll find. Mix, roll, bake. Done
15/12/2019
My Dirty Secret on How to Make Healthy Eating Fun: 10 Foreign Foods
10 exotic foods to add to your meals to make healthy eating fun and interesting
https://medium.com//my-dirty-secret-on-how-how-to-make-healthy-eating-fun-10-foreign-foods-5f60fcbe6c01
My Dirty Secret on How How to Make Healthy Eating Fun: 10 Foreign Foods I’m at a point in my journey where healthy eating has become automatic. So much so that I’ve needed to jolt myself to remind myself that…
14/12/2019
Naturally sweetened sugar cookies for this holiday season. They’re simple to make, gluten free and guilt-free to eat.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/sugarless-sugar-cookie/
Vegan Sugarless Sugar Cookie Recipe - Carob Cherub Don't miss cookies. Make healthy cookies instead. Introducing Carob Cherub's Sugarless Sugar cookie recipe. No refined sugar. Simple, delish & guilt-free.
13/12/2019
Jen Pennock is a guest writer who's written an informative and inspirational post on weight bias and weight stigma.
In the age of rising obesity rates, it’s important to remember that obese people are still lovable and beautiful (or handsome!). Regardless of your size, you are enough. Be sure to read the entire post, which ends with a simple exercise to boost your self esteem and self love.
https://www.carobcherub.com/weight-bias-weight-stigma/
Weight Bias & Weight Stigma: Let's End Weight Shaming (Guest Post) Weight bias & weight stigma. With more obesity, we must remember everyone is lovable & attractive. Read the entire post, which ends with an exercise to boost self love.
12/12/2019
Don't wait until you're sick or dying to think about your health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSgeDgOCexs&list=WL&index=15&t=0s
Thinking Your Way Into Health | Kamilah Stevenson | TEDxWillowCreek NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find the nutrition advice provided in this talk to be helpful, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This...
10/12/2019
These wedges are insanely simple to make and require neither oil nor processing to make them crunchy. All you need is fresh potatoes and a hot oven.
Enjoy comforting potatoes this season with your favorite meal.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/potato-wedges/
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges Recipe (Oil Free) - Carob Cherub You'll love this healthy potato wedges recipe! I love to make this recipe for dinner with a big bowl of chili. Easy, simple, tasty.
08/12/2019
Break out your inner Latino with this recipe to create a spicy, nutritious and mouth-watering night at home. Easy Mexican Black Beans and rice are ideal as a hassle-free main meal. Add spice if you're feeling fiesty.
¡Olé!
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/mexican-black-beans/
Easy Mexican Black Beans Recipe (Healthy + Gluten Free) - Carob Cherub Looking for an easy Mexican black beans recipe? This recipe is perfect for you. Healthy, quick and delicious, this recipe is just what you're looking for.
05/12/2019
Welcome fall into your kitchen with this easy, peasy recipe: Sugar Free Granola with Pumpkin Seeds.
You can customize the recipe to use whatever you have in your kitchen.
recipe making use of insides of pumpkins and extra sourdough starter
www.carobcherub.com/sugar-free-granola/
Vegan Sugar Free Granola Recipe with Pumpkin Seeds - Carob Cherub Is it possible to make sugar free granola? How about healthy, vegan sugar free granola? Yes & yes. You'll love this granola recipe that's perfect for fall.
Traveling for the holidays to San Francisco? Taste my top recommendations in the Bay Area.
Recommendations from vegan chick'n and waffles to hippie Buddha bowls to mouthwatering Mexican tamales. Check it out!
https://www.thenomadicvegan.com/best-vegan-restaurants-san-francisco
Best Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco | The Nomadic Vegan Looking for vegan food in San Francisco? Here are the best vegan restaurants in San Francisco and the Bay Area, along with some great veg-friendly ones.
04/12/2019
Warm up this December with a Hot Chocolate Mint Protein smoothie.
This hot chocolate breakfast smoothie is flavored with Teeccino Mocha Mint herbal coffee. Medjool dates add wholesome sweetness. The black beans add protein and make the recipe thick and creamy. The result is the easiest chocolate mint smoothie, vegan of course.
https://www.carobcherub.com/recipe/chocolate-mint-protein-smoothie-teeccino-coffee/
Hot Chocolate Mint Protein Smoothie + Teeccino Coffee Review - Carob Cherub This is a homemade vegan hot chocolate recipe, reinvented. This hot chocolate breakfast smoothie is flavored with Teeccino Mocha Mint herbal coffee. Medjool dates add wholesome sweetness. The black beans add protein and make the recipe thick and creamy. The result is the easiest chocolate mint smoot...
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