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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Cold Quinoa Salad Meal Prep To-Go!
This recipe is sponsored by the Kroger Family of Stores. Kicking off back-to-school season with a new meal prep idea using my beloved quinoa. This is a super simple way to prepare meals in bulk for the week ahead. It’s also easy to change up the vegetables or dressing included for a different variation if…
Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Last week I talked about my favorite buffalo chickpea salad, today I’m showing you my favorite way to enjoy it! This is hands down the best sandwich combo. Perfect for a picnic, lunch at the office or a snack for the kids (adjusting the heat of course). You just can’t go wrong with a fully…
Buffalo Chickpea Salad Cucumber Bites
Sticking with my no-cook theme of fresh bites perfect for the summer heat. These buffalo chickpea salad cucumber bites are so refreshing! Topped with a drizzle of vegan ranch, I make my own, and some chopped roasted pistachios for added flavor and crunch. The beauty of making this buffalo salad is the versatility. You can…
Vegan Mediterranean Nourish Bowls (Oil-Free!)
I’ve always been a big fan of Mediterranean food. It’s full of fresh flavors and virtually everything I love most. Of course, it’s traditionally saturated in olive oil – which I refrain from using. I prefer oil-free for my own digestive health, but you can always modify these recipes to include it if you wish….
Vegan Thai Tofu Daikon Noodle Bowls
Finally getting around to sharing my favorite recipe to date – Daikon Noodle Bowls! Virtually raw, making a couple of adjustments if you want to make these fully raw. You can never go wrong with crisp veggies in abundance. This is the perfect meal that won’t weigh you down. It’s easy to tweak to fit…
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…
Healthy Power Grain BLT Salad To-Go!
Making meals to-go has been a passion project of mine this year. I know mason jar meals aren’t a new concept, however they are incredibly useful to have around for those busy days. In the past I’ve shared a post on 5 No-Cook Mason Jar Meals. As well as Chia Pudding Parfaits & DIY Pudding…
Creamy Roasted Garlic & Spinach Pasta Stuffed Delicata Squash Boats
Winter is finally here in Texas, so bring on the squash! Lately I’ve been a bit obsessed with delicate squash. So much so that I took it upon myself to feature them in an extra special recipe today. This month officially marks two years collaborating with Kroger co. Using my favorite products by Simple Truth…
Veestro Plant-Based Holiday Dinners Delivered
Veestro is absolutely nailing it with the holiday meals! You might have heard me talking about Veestro way back when. About two plus years ago was when I reviewed their products. If you have no idea what I’m talking about – Veestro is a plant-based food delivery service that makes some insanely delicious meals! I’m…
Spooky Black Ramen Noodle Bowls
It’s officially Halloween season and that means spooky recipes galore! I’m not big on themed foods, so I did a play on colors instead. That’s about as festive as it gets for me. These black ramen noodle bowls are packed full of veggies! As well as a spicy Cajun-style tofu I’m currently obsessing over. The…
Rainbow Zoodle Spring Rolls + Almond Butter Dipping Sauce
It only took me a year and some change to shoot this recipe correctly, in all of it’s glory. I’ve been making rainbow spring rolls since way back when. Some, not so great looking – but my technique has greatly improved over the years. I always tweak the sauce as well. You can actually look…
Sweet Chili Rainbow Sushi Burritos
Two words: Sushi Burrito aka the infamous Sushirrito. Basically the greatest thing ever invented and I’m still kicking myself for not thinking of this idea sooner. These are very popular in major cities, most of which are seafood focused, for obvious reasons. But today we’re keeping it veg-friendly and packing this sushi burrito full of…
4 Easy DIY Back-To-School Plant-Based Meals
Back-to-school lunches are here! I’m so excited to be sharing content geared towards vegan kiddos, however adults can have a little fun and make these for themselves too – no judgement here. Really this is perfect for all ages because you can modify each as needed. A little meal prep never hurt anyone, in fact…
Grilled BLT Salad + Oil-Free Vinaigrette
When you want a healthy option but it’s summer and grilled food is in full-swing. You can have the best of both worlds with this salad. Taking a basic concept of the BLT and making it fresh for the hot season. Prep your outdoor grill or whip out that grill pan and let’s get started!…
3 Time Saving Meal Ideas | Vegan & Oil-Free
Cooking a delicious meal doesn’t have to be time consuming. In fact, some of my absolute favorite meals happen to be the quickest to make. Today I’m sharing three easy, oil-free and always vegan options. To help inspire you with a little creativity to whip up a nutritious meal. The meals listed below can be…
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos
If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for veggie “wings” and that’s no joke. So why not throw them on a taco and call it a day?! I’ve shared a few recipes for wings. Mainly cauliflower and broccoli-based, all are gluten-free variations. My personal favorite is the super simple batter that’s equal parts…
Fully Loaded Burrito Bowl
This insanely easy bowl of goodness can be made in the matter of minutes, with a little prep work to save time. I like to keep rice and lentils precooked in the fridge for quick meals in a pinch. After that it’s all about topping with your favorites. For me, that includes; crispy potatoes, sautéed…
Chili Cheese Carrot Dogs
Get ready to be shocked because I’m about to blow your mind with these carrot dogs. Did you ever think such a thing would exist?! Talk about creative, this idea is pure gold! No preservatives, fillers or ingredients you can’t pronounce – just carrots. I freakin’ love the minimalism of this recipe! I can’t wait…
Veestro | Vegan Food Delivery Review
I recently heard about the magic that is food delivery, not pizza takeaway or those nasty frozen tv dinner meals that are full of processed junk. Actual FOOD! Made with organic ingredients, no animal-products and full of flavor. I never knew such a thing existed, until Veestro. The incredible meal delivery service that creates such…
Crispy Teriyaki Tofu Pad Thai Spring Rolls
Did you know Thai food is my absolute FAVORITE type of food?! I’m so happy to have finally met someone that loves it just as much as I do, possibly more. So today I will be sharing some of the best Crispy Spring Rolls I’ve ever made. When making spring rolls/rice paper rolls, you…
Korean BBQ Zoodle Stir-Fry Bowl
A super long time ago I use to have a spiralizer, the one you see everywhere that has the crank handle and is white. Well, I loved that thing and it was SO much fun to use but after about a month the handle broke off and I got really upset and threw it away. I…
10 Minute Stir-Fry
Have you ever had leftover rice from takeout the night before and ended up throwing it away? I use to think reheating cooked rice wasn’t worth it, but it’s actually easy to do and you can throw together an entire meal with it in less than 10 minutes. Yup. So next time you’ve got a…
4 Quick & Easy Plant Strong Lunches
Two of the things people ask me most about are meal prepping for the week and packing quick lunches. Today I’m finally tackling the latter, sharing my go-to top 4 meals that are perfect for lunchtime! These all take a matter of minutes to make and most can be made the night before. I’ll talk…
