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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Mau’s Minestrone Soup
It’s always soup season in our house, so here is an easy recipe that is sure to satisfy: my Minestrone Soup recipe! Packed with vegetables and shell pasta, this soup is an excellent addition to your weekly meal prep. Feel free to add spices and enjoy with a crunchy piece of garlic bread (we are,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vegan Whole Wheat Bread
Vegan whole wheat bread you can make at home? Sign me up! The following recipe was adapted from one I found on the King Arthur Flour website. While it does take a long time (about 3 hours), it is absolutely worth it. It tastes much better than store-bought and contains no additional preservative ingredients. All…
How Fiber Lowers Cholesterol
We have been told multiple times over that a diet high in fiber helps improve the health of your heart. But why? I was curious of the exact science behind this statement and the biological reason is quite fascinating. Fiber, at it’s core, is “filler”. It fills up the bowel and helps propel digestion forward….
Vegan Starter Guide – The Basics
So… you’ve decided to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Fantastic! But now what? The realization of just how many animal products the average person consumes is enough to turn your stomach. The challenge before you is the same that many of us have faced: what CAN I eat now? The good news: it’s easier than you…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Oatmeal is delightful, what can I say? It is versatile, easy to prepare, and can be enjoyed any time of day. It is also full of antioxidants, soluble fiber, and iron. Couple a bowl of oatmeal a day with a diet lower in saturated and trans fats and you have a two-punch team to decrease…
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