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"Beauty does not need to be rushed" - Natalie

Feed Your Glow

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

Creamy Dairy-Free Clam Chowder

Creamy Dairy-Free Clam Chowder

A cozy comforting chowder from Natalie’s kitchen — wild clams, celery root, vegetables, coconut milk, and crispy bacon simmered together into one deeply nourishing bowl.

This is the kind of soup you make on cold gray days when you want the whole kitchen to feel cozy.

Warm bowls. Soup simmering. Good bread on the counter. Everyone slowly wandering into the kitchen asking what smells so good.

And honestly? The celery root completely steals the show here.

If you’ve never used celery root in place of potatoes before, prepare to have your mind changed a little.

It creates the most beautiful creamy chowder texture while feeling lighter and incredibly flavorful at the same time.

Then add smoky crispy bacon and that little splash of red wine vinegar right before serving…

Absolutely next level.

Why We Love It

Celery Root

A beautiful lower-carb alternative to potatoes with a creamy comforting texture and rich earthy flavor.

Wild Clams

Packed with minerals and protein that help support overall nourishment and balanced meals.

Coconut Milk

Creates richness and creaminess while keeping the chowder dairy-free.

Bone Broth

Adds depth, minerals, and extra nourishment to the soup base.

Garlic + Vegetables

Classic aromatic ingredients that make the chowder deeply flavorful and comforting.

Ingredients

  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 celery root, diced
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 3 cans wild caught clams in water
  • 1 quart broth or bone broth
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • sea salt
  • black pepper

Optional Toppings

  • splash red wine vinegar
  • crispy uncured bacon

Directions

Heat the ghee or butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, and celery root.

Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Cook until fragrant and beginning to soften.

Pour the clam juice from the cans into the pot along with the lemon juice and broth.

Season again with salt and pepper.

Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile cook the bacon until crispy if using.

Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the clams and coconut milk.

Cover and heat gently until warmed through.

Serve hot topped with crispy bacon and a splash of red wine vinegar.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they feel deeply comforting while still being built from nourishing whole ingredients.

Warm soup. Cozy kitchens. Slow evenings.

Honestly one of my favorite kinds of meals.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie

 

Coconut Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl

Coconut Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl

A rich, creamy glow-food bowl from Natalie’s kitchen — filled with berries, coconut, almond butter, and nourishing ingredients that somehow taste far more indulgent than they actually are.

There are certain recipes that genuinely surprise people when I tell them how nourishing they are.

This smoothie bowl is one of those.

Creamy coconut. Almond butter. Frozen berries. Cinnamon. Little bites of fresh fruit and coconut on top.

It tastes almost dessert-like while still being packed with wholesome ingredients that leave you feeling energized instead of weighed down.

This has become one of my favorite warm-weather breakfasts or afternoon resets — especially during summer when cold creamy foods just sound better than anything hot.

And honestly? Kids usually love this one too.

Anything served in a beautiful bowl with toppings somehow feels a little more fun.

Why We Love It

Almond Butter

Adds healthy fats and richness that help make this smoothie bowl deeply satisfying and creamy.

Coconut

Full-fat coconut milk and coconut butter create that luxurious texture while helping support hydration and skin nourishment.

Berries

Blueberries and cherries are naturally rich in antioxidants that help support healthy glowing skin and overall wellness.

Hemp Seeds

Packed with plant protein and healthy fats that help turn this into a balanced nourishing meal instead of just a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Smoothie Bowl

  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberry and cherry mix
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons raw almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut butter
  • 4 tablespoons raw hemp seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Toppings

  • fresh strawberries
  • fresh blackberries
  • unsweetened shredded coconut

Optional additions:

  • extra almond butter drizzle
  • chia seeds
  • granola
  • cacao nibs

Directions

Place all smoothie ingredients into a blender except the toppings.

Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little extra coconut milk if needed to help everything blend.

Pour into a bowl and top with fresh berries and shredded coconut.

If you love extra richness, drizzle a little more almond butter over the top before serving.

Enjoy immediately while cold and creamy.

Glow Note

I love recipes that feel comforting and indulgent while still being rooted in real nourishing ingredients.

Those are usually the kinds of meals that naturally become part of your lifestyle long term.

Simple. Beautiful. Satisfying.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie