Author name: Alyssa

Hey there! I’m Alyssa, certified holistic nutritionist and founder of SQ. My goal is to help you take simple, practical and personal steps to living a healthier life so that you can be well + truly healthy. learn more

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vegan tostadas with mediterranean salad and hummus

10-Minute Mediterranean Tostadas

italian quinoa made in one pot with tomatoes and basil

One-Pot Italian Quinoa with Tomatoes & Basil

vegan buffalo quinoa bites served with vegan ranch dressing

Vegan Buffalo Quinoa Bites & Vegan Ranch Dip

healthy mushroom quinoa risotto with spinach

Creamy Spinach + Mushroom Quinoa “Risotto”

vegetarian kale salad with butternut squash and lentils

Loaded Winter Kale Salad with a Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

how to make pecan butter

Cinnamon Vanilla Pecan Butter

how to make quinoa stuffed sweet potatoes

Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cinnamon maple roasted butternut squash in serving dish with rosemary and pecans

Roasted Butternut Squash

ORANGE CARDAMOM SUGAR COOKIES -- made with an almond flour base, they're healthy, easy and delicious! [VEGAN]

Orange Cardamom Sugar Cookies

These HEALTHY Peanut Butter Blossoms are gluten-free, vegan and high-protein!!

High-Protein & Healthy Peanut Butter Blossoms

These HEALTHY Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are made with a whole-grain base and coconut oil instead of butter!

Healthy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These HEALTHY & Gluten-Free Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are made with a cashew butter base and topped with homemade raspberry chia seed jam! [VEGAN]

Gluten-Free Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Gluten-Free & Vegan Sugar Cookies topped with a matcha icing! Perfect for the Christmas Holidays!!

Gluten-Free & Vegan Sugar Cookies with Matcha Icing

DIY GLUTEN-FREE Pancake Mix makes the perfect gift for the holidays! One jar makes 1 batch of pancakes!

DIY Gluten-Free Pancake Mix in a Jar

These homemade Grain-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats are quick, easy and make a great holiday gift. They're high protein, use just 6 ingredients and dog-approved!

Grain-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Almond Flour Pie Crust

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