In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, I thought it would be fun to share the simple nacho recipe/meal idea that I make for myself (and my family members) regularly! To make a more nutritious variation of the classic, you may choose to use whole grain tortilla chips, and add fresh salsa, satiating beans, and, of…
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
I have always been a huge chocolate lover, as well as a lover of all things creamy. Although I generally favor baked desserts, there is plenty of room in my heart for any and every form of chocolate. Today I am sharing my current favorite recipe for vegan chocolate mousse. The first time I made this,…
Pumpkin Seed Butter
This recipe was originally posted on mindbodygreen! Although I tend to favor peanut butter over many other spreads (or most other foods, for that matter), I also love eating seed butters to obtain more variety in flavor and nutrients. Tahini is a definite winner for savory food combinations, and I have grown to love using sunflower seed…
Vegan Blueberry Banana Ice Cream
Summer is finally here! I don’t know about you, but the beautiful warm weather always leaves me craving refreshing treats, especially fresh fruit and sweet ice cream. What better way to combine the two than in a banana ice cream concoction?!This recipe is just about as simple as it gets. All you need is some…
Sunflower Seed Butter and Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
This was originally posted on Mind Body Green. As much as I adore all things peanut butter, I often enjoy switching things up and experimenting with alternatives to my favorite creamy spread. Although many nut and seed butters are delicious, my personal favorite is sunflower seed butter due to its allergy-friendly and nutrient-dense characteristics (not to mention…
Vegan Pancakes for One
When I was living in my apartment at college, I got into a routine of making simple one person meals that would work with my busy schedule, but also satisfy all of my cravings. With crazy class and activity times that often kept me out and about until late, it became pretty normal for me…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites
Since my raw chocolate energy bites are the most popular recipe on this blog, I recently decided it was time to get creative with more yummy energy bite variations. Today’s recipe features another one of my most beloved ingredients: Peanut Butter!Peanut butter provides an excellent source of plant-based protein, and is packed with nutrients such as vitamin…
Maple Crunch Granola
I am always on the look out for delicious snacks that I can enjoy both at home and on the go when I am pressed for time. Nutritious homemade snacks that can be made quickly are ideal!This homemade granola can be thrown together in a matter of minutes, then baked slowly in the oven to…
Oven-Baked Oatmeal for One
As I have mentioned several times before, oatmeal is one of my favorite comforting foods, regardless of the season. I always love experimenting with new flavor combinations and methods of enjoying my oats in order to create the most delicious flavors possible. To achieve a balanced meal, I love adding a combination of fruits, protein, and nourishing…
Ultimate Guacamole
Throughout the course of this past year, avocados have easily become one of my favorite foods. With an abundance of nutrients such as phytochemicals, healthy fats, fiber, potassium, vitamin E, folic acid and B vitamins, it is no mystery that avocados are packed with nutrition. As much as I love using them more creatively, such…
