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Feed Your Glow

Nourishing recipes, glow foods, and slower living inspiration from Natalie’s kitchen.

Healthy Ice Cream + Magic Shell

Healthy Ice Cream + Magic Shell

A creamy better-for-you frozen treat from Natalie’s kitchen — banana, cauliflower, avocado, and nut milk blended into soft-serve style ice cream with a crackable dark chocolate magic shell.

We’re officially here to disrupt your ice cream game.

Because this recipe somehow tastes indulgent and nostalgic while secretly being packed with ingredients you’d never expect to find in ice cream.

Vegetables? Yep.

Healthy fats? Absolutely.

Creamy dreamy texture? Somehow…also yes.

And then there’s the magic shell.

That glossy chocolate layer that hardens in seconds and cracks perfectly with your spoon.

Honestly? Elite behavior.

Why We Love It

Banana

Creates natural sweetness and the perfect creamy soft-serve texture.

Cauliflower

Adds extra nutrients and creaminess while blending in completely unnoticed.

Avocado

Healthy fats make the texture incredibly rich and satisfying.

Dark Chocolate

Rich in antioxidants and the perfect contrast to the creamy ice cream.

Coconut Oil

Helps create that nostalgic crackable magic shell texture.

Healthy Ice Cream Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1/4 cup frozen avocado
  • 4+ tablespoons nut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Optional:

  • 1 scoop vanilla collagen

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender.

Blend until thick, smooth, and creamy.

Use just enough milk to keep everything blending while maintaining a thick ice cream consistency.

Scoop into bowls immediately.

Magic Shell Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Directions

Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a small bowl.

Melt gently in the microwave for about 30 seconds or on the stovetop.

Drizzle over the freshly blended ice cream.

Allow about one minute for the shell to harden.

Crack with your spoon and enjoy immediately.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they prove nourishing foods can still feel playful, cozy, and genuinely fun.

Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring.

Sometimes it means chocolate magic shell on homemade ice cream.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie

 

Chocolate Mint Truffle Bites

Chocolate Mint Truffle Bites

A rich little chocolate treat from Natalie’s kitchen — soft, fudgy truffle bites made with simple whole ingredients and just enough peppermint to feel fresh and cozy at the same time.

These are one of those little recipes I make when I want something sweet but still nourishing.

Rich chocolate. Soft medjool dates. Crunchy walnuts. A hint of peppermint.

They taste surprisingly decadent for something made entirely from whole ingredients.

And honestly, I love recipes like this because there are no strict rules.

Some batches get hemp seeds and coconut. Other times I add almond butter or extra cacao. Sometimes I skip the mint completely and go heavy on vanilla and cinnamon instead.

The best kitchen recipes usually evolve a little every time you make them.

That’s part of the charm.

Why We Love It

Medjool Dates

Naturally sweet and caramel-like while bringing fiber and minerals that make these feel satisfying instead of overly sugary.

Raw Cacao

Rich chocolate flavor paired with antioxidants that help support overall wellness and that cozy little mood boost chocolate always seems to bring.

Walnuts

Healthy fats and texture that make these truffle bites rich, grounding, and nourishing.

Flexible Ingredients

One of my favorite pantry recipes because you can easily adapt it based on what you’re craving or already have on hand.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw walnut halves
  • 1 cup packed pitted medjool dates
  • 3 tablespoons raw cacao
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Optional additions:

  • shredded coconut
  • raw hemp seeds
  • chia seeds
  • almond butter
  • cinnamon
  • extra cacao for rolling

Directions

Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until the mixture becomes finely combined and sticky.

The mixture may still look slightly crumbly, but it should hold together easily when pressed between your fingers.

Roll into small bite-sized balls using your hands.

Place in the refrigerator to firm up before serving.

Store chilled for the best texture.

Glow Note

These are especially good with a hot cup of coffee on a slow afternoon.

One of those little homemade treats that feels cozy, comforting, and just indulgent enough without overcomplicating things.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie

Kombucha Berry Sorbet

Kombucha Berry Sorbet

A quick refreshing frozen treat from Natalie’s kitchen — frozen berries, kombucha, citrus, and optional ginger blended into the easiest glow-food sorbet.

This little sorbet feels almost too easy to count as a recipe.

But honestly?

Those are usually the best ones.

Cold, fruity, refreshing, lightly tangy from the kombucha, and perfect when you want something sweet without feeling overly heavy afterward.

I especially love this when my throat feels scratchy or I just want something icy and refreshing after dinner.

And somehow it always feels a little fancy served in a pretty glass.

Minimal effort. Maximum charm.

Why We Love It

Kombucha

Adds brightness and probiotics while helping support gut balance.

Frozen Berries

Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C that help support healthy glowing skin.

Lemon or Lime

Fresh citrus brightens the flavor and adds extra freshness.

Ginger

Optional but wonderful for adding warmth and a little spicy bite.

Coconut Milk

Turns it extra creamy and indulgent if you drizzle some over the top.

Ingredients

  • kombucha
  • frozen berries
  • splash lemon or lime juice

Optional:

  • ginger juice
  • full-fat coconut milk
  • fresh mint
  • extra berries

Directions

Add frozen berries to a blender.

Pour in just enough kombucha to blend smoothly while keeping a thick sorbet-like consistency.

Add citrus juice and ginger juice if using.

Blend until thick, creamy, and smooth.

Serve immediately in chilled glasses or bowls.

Optional: drizzle with full-fat coconut milk for an extra creamy finish.

Natalie’s Favorite Version

Frozen strawberries + lime juice + a tiny splash of ginger.

Simple and so refreshing.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they make nourishing ingredients feel playful and fun.

A little frozen treat. A little glow support. A little kitchen magic in five minutes.

That’s my kind of dessert.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie

PB & Jelly Glow Cookies

PB & Jelly Glow Cookies

A nostalgic, healthier cookie from Natalie’s kitchen — soft peanut butter cookies layered with creamy peanut butter and jam for the ultimate cozy gluten-free treat.

These cookies disappeared almost embarrassingly fast around here.

Mostly because Mitch loves anything involving peanut butter and cookies…so naturally I had to combine the two.

And honestly? They turned out way better than I expected.

Soft peanut butter cookies with a little layer of creamy peanut butter and jam tucked inside feel incredibly nostalgic while still being made with simple ingredients I actually feel good about using.

They’re gluten free, quick to make, and dangerously easy to keep grabbing “just one more” of.

Fair warning.

Why We Love Them

Peanut Butter

Adds healthy fats and protein that help make these cookies more satisfying.

Cassava Flour

A grain-free flour alternative that keeps the cookies soft and tender.

Sweet Potato Nectar or Maple Syrup

Natural sweeteners that create gentle sweetness without relying heavily on refined sugars.

Homemade Jelly

Adds bright fruity flavor and that classic PB + J nostalgia.

Coconut Oil

Adds richness and moisture while keeping the texture soft and dreamy.

Ingredients

Makes approximately 20 cookies

Cookies

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter reserved for filling
  • 1/8–1/4 cup sweet potato nectar or maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup cassava flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch pink salt
  • splash lemon juice
  • jelly of choice

Filling

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon sweet potato nectar or maple syrup
  • jelly or jam

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl whisk the egg.

Add the peanut butter, sweetener, cassava flour, coconut oil, vanilla, salt, and lemon juice.

Mix until a soft dough forms.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll dough into small balls and place on the sheet.

Use a fork to gently press down once, then again in the opposite direction to create the classic peanut butter cookie pattern.

Bake for 12–14 minutes.

The cookies will stay soft, so avoid overbaking.

Allow to cool completely.

Filling + Assembly

Mix the reserved peanut butter with the sweet potato nectar or maple syrup.

Spread a small amount onto half of the cookies.

Top with a small spoonful of jelly.

Serve immediately or store chilled.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they bring back those nostalgic comfort-food feelings while still being made with simple nourishing ingredients.

A little cozy sweetness absolutely belongs in a balanced life.

Especially when peanut butter is involved.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie