Decadence and health can easily go hand in hand, especially when the tiny but mighty chia seed meets 100% cacao powder π€€ 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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Chipotle Hummus
Does summer have you craving something spicy? π₯ I’ve got you with my smoky, savory chipotle hummus! If you’re looking for different and quick snacks to add to your household rotation, consider the humble chipotle pepper. While nothing more than dried and smoked jalapeΓ±os, they pack a unique and cravable flavor with a good amount…
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,…
Tahini Garlic Noodles π
Now introducing the quickest and most highly requested meal in my home’s rotation: Tahini Garlic Noodles π€€ With just a few ingredients, you can have a dinner that never ends in leftovers! If you’re in a food rut and need some inspiration, try making these noodles tonight π Tahini Garlic Noodles 1. Place a pot…
Buffalo Cauliflower
Who says you have to give up your favorite flavors when you go vegan? Certainly not me! π Sacrifice nothing for your cravings with this recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower. It’s satisfying in all the right ways: spicy cayenne sauce, savory breading, and a crunchy texture that is like nothing else! Try this recipe tonight: it’s…
Vegan Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Happy Halloween, Merry All Hallow’s Eve, Blessed Samhain, my friends! π Today the veil between the spirit world and the physical is closest, so appease the wandering souls with this offering of dairy-free Alfredo pasta sauce π Dairy is indeed scary, but this recipe is anything but! Read onward for a simple, delicious sauce you…
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 π¦ 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…
Tim’s Vegan Lobster Salad
Winner of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (VN-DPG) Recipe Contest 2025 β¨οΈ It’s that time again: hot summer days that demand something cold! βοΈ I’ve got you covered with a collaborative recipe for vegan lobster salad! Due to Tim’s shellfish allergy, I sought to find a way for him to enjoy the flavors of…
Vegan Crab Cakes and Tartar Sauce
Who says you have to miss out on the flavors and textures you love by eating vegan? Not me! You can make a fantastic vegan version of an old seafood favorite tonight for dinner: crab cakes! Flaky and savory, these crab cakes taste authentic and are accompanied by a delicious vegan tartar sauce. Adapted from…
Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Planning to eat healthier this year but madly missing dessert? π« Try this edible cookie dough! This fully vegan version of a childhood favorite will satisfy your cravings without derailing you from your goals π₯³ Check it out! π Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough πͺ 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (-OR- 1…
Vegan Mushroom and Onion Steaks
Colder weather can only mean one thing: comfort food! And nothing comforts quite like warm steaks… especially ones that taste as good as these! I found a fantastic recipe on The Foodie Takes Flight website while looking for a vegan Salisbury Steak recipe (https://thefoodietakesflight.com/salisbury-steaks-with-mushroom-gravy-vegan-recipe/) and decided to adapt my own version. I personally do not…
Gluten-free Walnut Brownie Bread
Need that weekend sugar fix but want to stay healthy? I’ve got you covered with this Walnut Brownie Bread! Vegan AND gluten-free, this decadent bread is a dessert without any refined sugars or added oils. This is one of my more highly requested dishes πππ± Dig in with a spoon and pair it with your…
Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
You see your bananas slowly browning as the days pass… it happens to all of us. But don’t throw them away when you can treat yourself to some banana bread!π Below is my quick and easy Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe, which may even inspire you to quick brown those yellows! The walnuts and…
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. π And now, what to do with the pulp: make muffins, of course! Lessen your food waste…
