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New Mommy Quick Meal Prep (Vegan & High Protein)
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…
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…
One Pan Mushroom “Steaks” & Roasted Vegetables
Sharing a veg-heavy, zero waste, one sheet-pan recipe today! Coming off of my birthday weekend, it’s needless to say I’m in dire need of actual nutrient-dense meals. I’m sad to say I went a little too crazy with indulging in processed foods and feel pretty bleh. So I’m thankful for today’s post because it’s exactly…
Instant No-Cook Vegan Meals On-The-Go (5 Ways!)
In the past I’ve shared no-bake options, but today it’s all about no-cook meals. Made with only the simplest of prepping items that can all be found at your local Kroger or Fred Meyers grocery store. This is perfect for college students, busy parents or even back-to-school kiddos. Of course I’m sure they’re not allowed…
One Pot Spaghetti & Vegan “Meatballs”
In an effort to help those of you with busy schedules, it’s been highly requested I share more one-pot meals. Ones that can be made in less than 30 minutes and require only a handful of simple ingredients. In the past I shared a one-pot creamy mushroom alfredo pasta. It was a huge hit! So…
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…
Gluten-Free Kale Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups
It’s September! Which means it’s officially Fall and I can start sharing more comfort-inducing recipes. Lasagna is definitely one of those meals, where you feel the love with each layer. But to keep it interesting, we’re rolling these gluten-free noodles up and adding four different components. Starting with a base of almond ricotta, topped with my…
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…
The Best Gluten Free Vegan Pizza Crust [Using Aquafaba]
Have you ever been somewhere that served gluten-free pizza crust and decided to try it? Whether you’re Celiac or not – I was curious once and never again will I experience that awful, cardboard crust! Seriously, it wasn’t even edible. Even though I’m not gluten intolerant, I have discovered I’m very gluten sensitive. I avoid…
Vegan Bean Chili & Mexican Cornbread
I know it’s technically Spring now, but most of the United States is still experiencing cold weather and it’s actually raining here in Texas. So it seemed appropriate to share a warming recipe, this is pure comfort food in my book. I had this recipe posted back in December, it was one of a few…
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…
Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding
Are you ready for the easiest recipe ever?! I shared a version similar to this last year, my caramel overnight chia oats – I have quite a few variations if you search “chia” on my site in the search bar (on the right). They’re basically the quickest sweet snack that’s incredibly filling and energy-packed. I love to…
Veggie Lovers Salad-in-a-Jar + Video Tutorial
The quick and easy, perfect go-to lunch! I make these so often, yet they never get tiring because I change up the combinations of fresh/roasted veggies. Keep it seasonal to where you live and have fun making something that’s not only beautiful to look at but a well-rounded meal to snack on <3 I’ve also…
Baked Turmeric Falafel + Cilantro Tahini Sauce
Sometimes I get cravings for falafel, but I always regret eating it when fried. Something about the oil used or amount of it just leaves my stomach unsettled. So I played around with baking it, while it’s not exactly the same as traditional falafel, it definitely satisfies my craving for it. Plus, you cut out a…
Black Bean Soup & Zesty Cashew Sour Cream
Having a go-to soup for the winter is vital. You want a meal you can make easily that reheats well, and the bonus is this is super cheap to make and easy to bulk up even more with veggies on top. I personally love topping this with bell peppers, tomatoes and cilantro! Today I’ll be…
Plant Strong Vegan Vegetable Soup
Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of veggie soup? I could cuddle up and eat this all winter long. Really any soup, especially tomato and black bean – those are my favorites! So today I thought I’d share this simple combo of plant strong goodness, a little prep time and patience is all you need…
Fresh Summer Salad Rolls + Video Tutorial
It’s no surprise I’m obsessed with these rice paper rolls. I get them every time I go to Central Market, I make them at home on a weekly basis and I’ve already done 2 other recipe posts on these. It’s an addiction I’m happy to admit to. You can check out those previous posts here and…
Let’s Eat! Caramel Overnight Chia Oats
I haven’t shared a snack prep in forever! Here I’m using my beloved BNTO adaptors from Cuppow. These are phenomenal for meal prepping and lets face it, they’re freaking adorable! This is just one of the many ways I use my BNTOs for prepping food ahead of time. Hope you enjoy this recipe. More info…
Let’s Eat! | Sweet & Spicy Tofu w/ Sweet Potato Fries
I’ve been talking about combos I love and this is definitely one of them! The perfect thing about this meal is it can be made together, baked at the temperature for the same amount of time. Which is always great when you’re in a hurry and want a good meal quickly. You could even prep…
Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
A simple revamp on a classic dish that’s easy to make in bulk and oh so tasty! You can’t go wrong with a cup of soup and some hearty bread for dipping. Feel free to use this as a base and add in mixed veggies, beans and/or quinoa or lentils to take it a step…
Vegan Meal Prepping | “Chipotle” in a Jar Recipe
Today I thought I’d share a few more tips on meal prepping, give you some ideas and a little cost breakdown on my savings for this set of meals. For this prep I used half-gallon and pint-sized vintage blue, Ball mason jars. I also used the Cuppow BNTO food storage cups that fits perfectly on…