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…

Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Planning to eat healthier this year but madly missing dessert? 🍫 Try this edible cookie dough! This fully vegan version of a childhood favorite will satisfy your cravings without derailing you from your goals 🥳 Check it out! 👇 Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 🍪 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (-OR- 1…

Easy Lentil Soup

Ah, the powerful lentil. Full of protein, fiber, and several micronutrients, these little legumes are a must for any diet. They are also the easiest and quickest to cook of all the beans, so grab a stockpot and let’s get cooking! Easy Lentil Soup Method Feel free to substitute your vegetables of choice, such as…

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…

Tofu – Description + Recipe – Baked Tofu Nuggets

If you’re new or seasoned to veganism, tofu has undoubtedly been a frequent part of your lifestyle. But what is it, and why is it good for us? Here is a brief description and a bonus recipe to showcase the delightful soybean. 🙂 What is tofu? Tofu is a processed food product created from culturing…

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

There’s nothing like holiday comfort food, especially when it comes to the classic green bean casserole. I made this version for the recent holiday and it impressed even the non-vegans! Try this indulgent and delicious side dish for your December holidays, and do your best to share when you do. Recipe – Vegan Green Bean…

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…

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

It wouldn’t be Halloween without putting the noble pumpkin on the menu! I also want a treat that’s not as tricky with preservatives and empty calories. So for us, a solution – Vegan Pumpkin Bread! It’s full of lots of good stuff so you won’t feel as bad eating the whole loaf (I promise I…

Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

It’s the best time of year! Spooky season! It is also October, National Pasta Month, so what better way to celebrate than combining pumpkin AND pasta? Don’t worry – this is a savory take on the more popular pumpkin spice, so get the crushed red pepper and hot sauce ready! (This recipe is adapted from…

Gluten-free Lentil Bolognese

It’s October! Not only is it the best month of the year (Halloween, Samhain, Dia de Los Muertos, and certain awesome people’s birthdays), it is Vegetarian Awareness Month! To make it even better, it’s also National Pasta Month! Truly it is a time to celebrate. In the spirit of this Month, let’s veganize a favorite…

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!…

Academic Journey

Many of you can agree that the current state of the world is giving us a lot of time to think. It has also forced many of us to re-evaluate our current and future goals, particularly when it comes to education or career advancement. I, for one, am in such a place. I started my…

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…