This recipe is sponsored by the Kroger Family of Stores. As a new mom, one that’s exclusively nursing too, I’ve come to find that free time does not exist. If I want to eat a decent meal it has to either be something I throw in the blender or prep ahead to reheat. Because you…
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Tofu Scramble Breakfast Taquitos
This recipe is sponsored by the Kroger Family of Stores. Thinking about more freezer-friendly meals as I prepare for delivering this December. I thought why not show how to make a delicious breakfast style taquito for a quick option on the go before school, work or as a snack. The great thing about this recipe…
Instant Oatmeal Cups 3 Ways!
Oatmeal is something truly nostalgic for me. I grew up eating a bowl most Sunday’s when my dad was off of work and could spend the morning cooking from scratch. He’d usually have a separate pot that he would reduce apple chunks, cinnamon, maple syrup and brown sugar in. It was seriously the only way…
Savory Sweet Potato Toasties 5 Ways!
Trends these days are hard to keep up with, like the infamous sweet potato toast. It’s one I was late to join in on last year but after I gave into the peer pressure I was hooked. Now I don’t make these on a daily basis, but they are an inventive way to cook the…
Orange Creamsicle Superfood Smoothies
Keeping cool with all the smoothies lately, my personal favorite being this orange creamsicle variety. It’s like a mild and less sweet version of an orange julius, with the added benefits of superfoods and veggies! Bulking up smoothies with greens is always an easy nutritional option – but have you tried adding cauliflower or zucchini?…
Instant Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Coffee is something that’s based solely on taste and ranges from person to person. You’ll notice there are no measurements for this recipe. This recipe offers a basic instruction based on the size of the glass you’re using and gives you the room to adjust as needed to find your perfect blend. Allowing you to…
Peach Mango Lassi Smoothies
When the heat becomes too much to handle, you can always turn to a smoothie. My favorite thing about summer time is the intense craving I have for all things seasonally in stock – like peaches! Probably one of my top 3 fruits ever. I thought it would be perfect to share a refreshing and…
Non-Alcoholic Black Cherry “Sangria” Mocktails
Well drinking isn’t something I’m big on, I prefer to keep my drinks non-alcoholic. So to get through these hotter months here in Texas I thought it would be fun to share a mocktail recipe that’s perfect for everyone! (You could even make these into popsicles) The star in this faux sangria is the Simple…
Vegan Breakfast Scramble Bowl For Two
Breakfast scramble bowls are something I’ve really enjoyed making this year. Typically, I make a sweet potato variation that’s more for brunch. Today however I wanted to share this version because I’m always getting messages from you all asking for more breakfast ideas. Of course it goes without saying, but this is a more involved…
Going Plant-Based Veestro #YesWeCan Challenge
2018 is upon us and my goal for YOU is to eat more plants. That’s it! Take the Veestro #YesWeCan challenge to incorporate more plant-based meals into your lifestyle. Even going meatless for Monday’s makes a huge difference. For the environment and your overall health. To get this year started in the best way possible,…
Tropical Mango Smoothie Chia Pudding Parfaits
It wouldn’t be customary to start a New Year without sharing a green smoothie right? This chia pudding parfait combines with my favorite topical green mango smoothie I shared forever ago. But with a spin on it, I used pineapple juice in place of coconut water. You could also use orange juice if you’d like…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Pancakes + Almond Vanilla Probiotic “Frosting”
Kicking off the New Year with some of the greatest protein pancakes ever! I’ve teamed up with Orgain to share this sponsored recipe. It’s also the perfect opportunity to talk about my view on New Year’s resolutions and how I’m redefining them to fit my lifestyle. I’m a firm believer in fresh starts and clean…
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Baked Oatmeal (10 Ingredients!)
The holidays are upon us and adding dark chocolate to my breakfast is a thing. If you haven’t had the combo of oats, bananas and dark chocolate – you’re truly missing out. To make it more festive and seasonal, of course I had to include cranberries and cinnamon. This baked oatmeal is the perfect addition…
No-Bake Peach Cobbler Chia Pudding Parfaits
Confession time: I can’t get enough of the peaches. I had to get in one more peach focused recipe before the summer ended. I thought it would be fun to share a combo of elements I love. Chia pudding, date crumble and spiced peaches. Layering everything and making these pretty cute, yet insanely delicious parfaits….
Peaches n’ Greens Smoothie Bowls (7 Ingredients!)
When the heat picks up that can only mean one thing, peaches are in season! Aside from watermelon, peaches are my absolute favorite fruit this time of year. They’re exceptionally juicy here in Texas, maybe I’m biased. But all the farmers markets offer them up and each one is without a doubt delicious. I truly…
Blue Coconut Piña Colada Smoothies
Piña Coladas hold a special place in my heart. It was the first alcoholic drink I ever consumed. I can actually remember when I got certified in scuba diving, we went to Mexico and I drank them every single day. We stayed at this all-inclusive hotel and I couldn’t stop ordering them, seriously it was…
DIY Spicy Chai Concentrate (8 Ingredients!)
When you finally decide to share a recipe you’ve been dying to shoot, even though the majority of people won’t find it interesting… This month I have SO MANY recipes I’m elated to share! I love a good chai. One that’s strong and spicy. Slightly sweet, poured over ice with a creamy non-dairy milk. Nothing…
Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl
Please tell me I’m not the only one that was caught off guard by the New Year. I mean in one moment I’m putting up my Christmas tree and in the span of what felt like a week it’s already 2017 and I’m weeks behind on content. I’m perfectly aware of the actual date now,…
DIY Green Smoothie Starters + 3 Easy Smoothie Recipes
January is all about fresh starts and new goals. I’ve thought long and hard about it, I’m going to give my all to 2017 and pushing towards the resolutions I’ve set in the past but pushed aside for reasons I can’t even recall now. This year is going to be great. I’m setting the intention…
Sweet Potato Chickpea Hash
T-minus 16 days until Thanksgiving and I had to share this sweet potato and chickpea hash with all of you. I think this would be the perfect side to add to your thanksLIVING feast this year. You can always have this for a savory breakfast option, but it’s also an amazing addition to any holiday…
Gluten-Free Baked Banana Nut Oatmeal
Nothing screams Fall quite like banana nut baked goods. Well, aside from pumpkin spice – but you get what I’m saying. Baked oatmeal is basically the greatest creation ever. You take something classic and transform it into something decadent and gourmet. I feel like baked oatmeal is the perfect dish to take to a friend’s…
Simple Recipes with Orgain Protein Powder
Sharing two simple ways to incorporate protein powder into recipes. My personal favorite being chia pudding. Something I’ve talked about in the past, it’s totally versatile and a super easy way to get a ton of omega-3 & 6 fatty acids into your diet. Chia seeds are also an amazing superfood that aid in digestion…
Blueberry Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl
The thought of a cookie dough smoothie bowl is one I’ve had many times before. However I wasn’t able to find a way to justify eating cookie dough in a smoothie bowl and calling it breakfast. Until now. Using my Low-Fat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites. Yeah, that’s a mouthful… literally. So excited…
Amazing Grass Green Superfood Smoothie
I recently talked about Amazing Grass in a review, here. Today I’m sharing a fun way I like to incorporate Green Superfood into my diet. A smoothie being the easiest option of course. I actually would love to start a series here where I share more of what I eat day to day and how…
