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This is a hardy dip, best served with toasted pita. It's fresh, flavorful, and nutrient-dense! Plus it presents beautifully for summer get-togethers! Prep the hummus and red pepper pesto in advance and this dip comes together in no time!
This pasta salad is a MUST for your BBQ and pot luck needs this summer! Classic and fresh flavors of Italian dressing, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and olives!
July 4th is quickly approaching. Looking for a healthy dessert or snack item for your BBQ? Try my layered chia pudding with festive blueberries and strawberries! It's also a tasty breakfast or snack ANY day.
I've been really into mediterranean flavors lately - olives to be specific! I can't seem to get enough. This dip really fulfills all those needs and comes together really quickly if you choose to use a jar of roasted red peppers! Add ingredients, blend to your liking, and ENJOY!
This hummus is traditional, thick, and creamy with the perfect combination of flavors. I think it will be your new favorite too :)
This cashew-based ranch dressing is a crowd pleaser with endless serving options! It's kid-approved and guaranteed to encourage more veggie eating too :)
Raw desserts are awesome (rawesome?) because they are quick to make and contain whole food ingredients! These macaroons are refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. Perfect to take to any memorial day festivities or just an easy snack/dessert to keep to yourself at home!
Fruit paste is an easy and natural sweetener you can use when making smoothies, energy balls, desserts, etc. I love it on toast with almond butter or mixed in with some non-dairy yogurt!
This rice bowl is one of my favorites! It's easy to make most of the ingredients in advance (like the rice and BBQ sauce) and it's SO delicious. Like a twist on a chipotle burrito bowl - minus the crazy salt content!
Breakfast
July 4th is quickly approaching. Looking for a healthy dessert or snack item for your BBQ? Try my layered chia pudding with festive blueberries and strawberries! It's also a tasty breakfast or snack ANY day.
Remember being a kid and drinking that cereal-infused milk at the bottom of your bowl? This is the non-dairy, grown-up version you've been waiting for! See the full recipe here!
Have you ever tried an acai bowl? If you live or have traveled to either coast, chances are you have. Here is the midwest, acai bowls are harder to come by! So why not make your own!
Breakfast time, snack time - any time is the right time to enjoy these Loaded Berry Lemon Muffins! Refined-sugar free, soy free, dairy free, egg free. Low in calories, high in nutrients!
My favorite stovetop oatmeal come together in less than 15 minutes! It's naturally sweetened, the perfect texture, and will keep you feeling full all morning!
It's so much cheaper AND tastier to make granola at home with simple ingredients. I'm sharing my go-to large batch recipe. It makes at least 12 servings and will stay fresh for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container. It's also easy to make with only about 10 minutes of active time! This granola will make you want to get out of bed in the morning!
Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A and C, along with many other vitamins and minerals. This savory, smoky hash is the perfect way to start off a lazy weekend morning or the ideal 'breakfast for dinner'!
Two fall favorites in one easy breakfast! Pumpkin-y oats topped with crisp apples and the perfect amount of spice! If you haven't tried overnight oats yet, what are you waiting for? A nourishing breakfast for the non-morning person!
Enjoy this savory smoothie bowl for breakfast or a snack! This nutrient dense bowl will keep you full and feeling fresh. Green is the new black.
Almonds are high in protein, monounsaturated fats, and fiber. Aside from benefits to the cardiovascular system, recent studies suggest that those who regularly consume almonds are less likely to develop osteoporosis.
This almond butter recipe is more of a delicacy, though overall low in sugar and sodium! Cinnamon and ginger also add some anti-inflammatory properties.
Sides & Snacks
A few years ago, I discovered the magic of street corn. The 'real' street corn involves a cheesy, oily sauce that is, let's say, not exactly a health food. My vegan version has all the flavor and messy-face fun -- but it's cashew-based and adds a rich nutrient profile! WIN.
Overflowing with summer tomatoes? Salsa is the answer! This fresh, flavorful salsa is simple to throw together and it has a secret ingredient that offers an extra kick!
This is a hardy dip, best served with toasted pita. It's fresh, flavorful, and nutrient-dense! Plus it presents beautifully for summer get-togethers! Prep the hummus and red pepper pesto in advance and this dip comes together in no time!
July 4th is quickly approaching. Looking for a healthy dessert or snack item for your BBQ? Try my layered chia pudding with festive blueberries and strawberries! It's also a tasty breakfast or snack ANY day.
I've been really into mediterranean flavors lately - olives to be specific! I can't seem to get enough. This dip really fulfills all those needs and comes together really quickly if you choose to use a jar of roasted red peppers! Add ingredients, blend to your liking, and ENJOY!
This hummus is traditional, thick, and creamy with the perfect combination of flavors. I think it will be your new favorite too :)
Raw desserts are awesome (rawesome?) because they are quick to make and contain whole food ingredients! These macaroons are refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. Perfect to take to any memorial day festivities or just an easy snack/dessert to keep to yourself at home!
Fruit paste is an easy and natural sweetener you can use when making smoothies, energy balls, desserts, etc. I love it on toast with almond butter or mixed in with some non-dairy yogurt!
Have you ever tried an acai bowl? If you live or have traveled to either coast, chances are you have. Here is the midwest, acai bowls are harder to come by! So why not make your own!
10 minutes is all that stands between you and this spicy hummus! Perfect for all your snacking needs! Low sodium, high fiber + protein, & gluten-free too!
Entrees
This pasta salad is a MUST for your BBQ and pot luck needs this summer! Classic and fresh flavors of Italian dressing, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and olives!
This rice bowl is one of my favorites! It's easy to make most of the ingredients in advance (like the rice and BBQ sauce) and it's SO delicious. Like a twist on a chipotle burrito bowl - minus the crazy salt content!
OK. Are you guys ready for this? VEGAN hawaiian pizza with coconut bacon!! {DROOL} Make it in 45 minutes!
The ultimate plant-based version of the Italian classic! Bean balls made from chickpeas create the perfect flavor combination and texture to go with a simple marinara and your pasta of choice!
The mere thought of spring has me craving all the salad bowls! I'm not talking about that weak side salad you ordered with your meal, I'm talking a hardy, fiber + protein packed salad, that will leave you energized and satisfied!
This Thai Carrot Ginger Soup is filled with healing herbs and spices, also high in Vitamin A and C. Perfect for cold/flu season! The flavors are amazing and revitalizing - my favorite soup of the moment!
An easy, creamy mushroom garlic pasta that may quickly become a weeknight staple at your house!
Veggie tacos don't have to be bland or boring! These sweet potato and black bean tacos are loaded with spicy favors, very filling, and easy to make for weeknight dinner.
Creamy, smoky roasted red pepper and tomato soup! Cashew cream balances out the tomatoes for the perfect comfort dish that's loaded with fiber, iron, and antioxidants.
Less than 48 hours until Thanksgiving! I'm sharing my Chickpea Wild Rice No-meat Loaf, as promised. This vegan loaf is packed with plant protein. The main ingredients are chickpeas, wild rice, and walnuts! Fresh herbs and dried cranberries are also lovely additions that truly give this recipe a holiday flavor. Enjoy!!
Desserts
Raw desserts are awesome (rawesome?) because they are quick to make and contain whole food ingredients! These macaroons are refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. Perfect to take to any memorial day festivities or just an easy snack/dessert to keep to yourself at home!
My heart beets only for you. Try this new chia pudding as a valentine's day snack or guilt-free dessert! Simple ingredients and minimal active prep time are for lovers.
Tis the seasons...for a warm evening drink! This rich hot chocolate will fulfill your sweet cravings, while also boasting fiber, protein, and antioxidants!
Looking for an easy and healthy Thanksgiving dessert? Why not use that extra cranberry sauce! These Cranberry Crumble Bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet + they come together in just over 30 minutes. I'm also sharing my fully vegan Thanksgiving menu! Take a look...
BONUS recipe this week!! These cookies are too good not to share. Rosemary + Pumpkin + Chocolate Chips = DROOL.
Just in time for halloween shopping lists! Bring this PB Banana Bread to a party or stay in and keep it all for yourself! No need for fall candles, this recipe will leave your house smelling FANTASTIC!
Another summer recipe to help you finish off the season with a bang! This crumble is naturally juicy with ripe, local peaches and just the right amount of sweet! So delicious you'll want to eat it for breakfast -- and it's lower in sugar than most cereals so I say, go for it!
Drinks + Smoothies
New year, new smoothie! Berries + lemon give this smoothie the perfect tang reminiscent of a slice of cheesecake! It's also packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a filling snack or post-workout fuel!
Smoothies are an easy way to get your greens for the day! Plus, this one tastes like a ginger snap cookie. Perfect for your morning or afternoon snack!
Enjoy this savory smoothie bowl for breakfast or a snack! This nutrient dense bowl will keep you full and feeling fresh. Green is the new black.
It's not always easy to stomach a thick smoothie right after a sweaty workout. This hydrating option is packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants!
Overflowing with summer tomatoes? Salsa is the answer! This fresh, flavorful salsa is simple to throw together and it has a secret ingredient that offers an extra kick!