Decadence and health can easily go hand in hand, especially when the tiny but mighty chia seed meets 100% cacao powder 🤤 This easy dessert will boost your mood without derailing you from your health goals. Packed with fiber, protein, antioxidants, micronutrients, and essential fatty acids (omega-3s), this sweet is sure to satisfy. Ingredients Portions:…
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Banana Apple Oatmeal Muffins
I see the way your overripe bananas are looking at you. They’re lost in the fantasy of one day becoming banana bread. But you’re curious about something new – a quick breakfast bite full of nutrients and flavor! Make an honest fruit out of them by baking these Banana Apple Oatmeal Muffins🍌🍎 Did I mention…
Easy Snack – Fruit and Protein Bowl
Need a quick, refreshing bite to beat the heat? Say no more! Assemble this fruit and protein bowl to make sure you “eat your water” and stay hydrated 💦 Fruit and Protein Bowl 5 medium strawberries, quartered 1 banana, sliced 2 Tbsp all-natural peanut butter (sub. another nut butter if needed/desired) 1 Tbsp hemp seeds…
Southwest Black Bean and Barley Soup
There’s nothing quite like a good black bean soup, especially with hints of the southwest inspiring the dish! I love spicy, hearty soups and this one surely won’t disappoint. I added barley to this recipe to increase both the nutrition and the flavor. Feel free to play with seasonings to your taste and have fun…
Juice Pulp Muffins
As I am sure you’ve made your own juice at home… wait, you haven’t?! I say we remedy that quickly! Check out my previous post on how to make your own fresh juice at home without a juicer. 💚 And now, what to do with the pulp: make muffins, of course! Lessen your food waste…
Beet Apple Juice
There is nothing as refreshing as a fresh-pressed juice, especially as the days start to warm up again 🍎! This recipe helps you have fresh juice at home without paying high prices at a juice shop or even needing a juicer. You just need a high-speed blender (I use a Ninja) and some cheesecloth to…
Gluten-free Pasta Salad
Now that the last week of the holidays are upon us, many want to start eating healthier (and with good reason!). Refreshing, lighter dishes are your best bet, and this gluten free pasta salad is an easy addition to your impending meal planning. This dish includes vegetables, lemon juice, and protein pasta for higher nutrient…
Easy Baked Kale Crisps
Kale Crisps! 💚🌱 I had a craving for something crunchy today and couldn’t help myself. In my continued attempts at eating healthy, kale is a leafy green near and dear to my heart. So when I found that they can also be crisps/chips, I knew they were love at first bite! Here’s my super easy…
Easy Tabbouleh Quinoa Salad
Seeing how the holidays celebrate the holiness of comfort foods, a light and quick meal can be a remedy in itself! With only a few ingredients and a generous amount of nutrients, this tabbouleh quinoa salad will refresh you just in time for all those decadent desserts. You can even make it as a side…
Cranberry Orange Bread
Ah, the humble cranberry! A tart delight adored by many for it’s rich color, bold flavor, and versatility. This little berry is packed with antioxidants and helps tremendously with inflammation and improved immune system response. Did you also know that cranberry supplements help decrease incidents of urinary tract infection (UTI)? They can also, when paired…
Garlic Basil Tomato Soup
It’s finally getting cold! It is the perfect soup weather! I adapted a recipe from the Ninja blender company that is sure to satisfy on these cold, autumn nights. Cozy up with a vegan grilled cheese for a comforting meal tonight! Garlic Basil Tomato Soup Mmm! My belly is warm and satisfied just thinking about…
Homemade Vegetable Broth
Are you tired of the expensive vegetable broths you purchase at the store? Sick of the excessive amount of sodium and preservatives within them? Sounds like you should try your hand at making your own! It is as simple as saving your vegetable scraps after you cut them for other recipes. Find a freezer-safe container…
Pantry Raid Recipe – Mexican Scramble
Welcome to my new feature, Pantry Raid Recipes! Have a few food items sitting around in your fridge and cupboards? Not sure what to make? Never fear for Mau is here! The following is a recipe that includes some items that were about to expire, so I dashed to throw something remotely edible together. The…
Tofu Caprese Toast
Miss the taste of caprese but don’t want the expense of mozzarella? Look no further than these tofu caprese toasts! With a quick swap for sliced, extra firm tofu and kosher salt, this combination will satisfy your craving for the classic recipe. I find it difficult to stop at just one! Tofu Caprese Toast Voila!…
Vegan Supplements
Vitamin supplementation is a hotly debated aspect of nutrition. Since most of these products are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it can be quite daunting to pick the “right” one. This is especially so when you are vegan. It may surprise the average person that a balanced vegan diet is much…
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