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…
Warm and Cozy Breakfast Quinoa
I used to believe that nothing could beat a big bowl of oatmeal when it came to warming and comforting breakfast foods. Due to its various health and nutrient benefits and limitless topping options, oatmeal has been my go-to for years (especially during these frigid winter months!). I recently decided to get creative with one of my favorite “savory” ingredients, quinoa, by…
Quick and Easy Holiday Chocolate Rounds
It’s that time of year again! Chilly weather, holiday music, light displays, festivities with family and friends, lots of shopping, and of course, plenty of baking! Christmas cookie baking has always been my favorite holiday activity. I remember the excitement I felt as I helped my mom roll and cut cookie dough when I was very…
Natural Nut/Seed Butter Cups
With Halloween fast approaching, I am brought back to the many trick-or-treating memories I have from my childhood. Halloween was like a major holiday for my family. We (my parents, cousins, aunts, and uncles) all gathered at my grandparents’ house, took pictures in our costumes, exchanged simple gifts (mostly candy), went trick-or-treating, and then finished the night…
Oven Roasted Chickpeas
Today I am going to share a super delicious and simple snack recipe that features one of my absolute favorite ingredients- chickpeas! Also known as garbanzo beans, these lovely little legumes are incredibly versatile. I love finding new ways to eat them, and have used them as the star ingredient to many of my recipes,…
3-Ingredient Energy Bars
As I mentioned in my peanut butter granola bar post, I have a thing for energy bars. Although I have taste-tested energy bars from numerous brands through the years, I have yet to find an ideal bar for my preferences. However, if I were to pick a winner, it would be the Larabar. With only…
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Buckwheat Muffins
It’s finally strawberry season! One of the things I love the most about summertime is the depth of flavor and texture of its seasonal produce. As wonderful as it all is, I must say that the seasonal berries excite me the most. The just-sweet-enough flavors and perfectly juicy textures are simply impossible to be matched at any…
Chocolate Energy Bites
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am a true chocolate lover. Every day I discover new chocolaty combinations that make my taste buds explode, and the rest of me just melt. My current favorite concoction includes lots of melted dark chocolate stirred into warm quinoa. I know it may sound odd, but the…
Berry Bliss Smoothie and the Beauty of Simplicity
After a long, cold winter, it finally feels like spring! Both sunny and rainy days are frequent, some of my favorite fruits and veggies are in season, and a light jacket is all I need to comfortably spend time outside. What gets me the most are the gorgeous flowers that are in bloom all around me. From large trees…
No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars
I have a thing for granola and protein bars. They are my go-to snack, and it is rare that I leave my apartment without one in my purse. There are several store-bought bars I enjoy, but I also love making my own.Chewy vs. crunchy, baked bars vs. no-bakes, I have experimented with multiple different bar…
