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…
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Grandma’s Tex Mex Avocado Salad
A side that’s near and dear to my heart, Grandma’s go-to avocado salad. I’ve had this throughout the years when visiting with family. Always in the comfort of the same home I made pillow forts in growing up. Grandma’s house has always been the place where memories are made and an overwhelming amount of love…
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…
No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Almond Coconut Bars
I’m living for the no-bake treats right now. Summer time is hot enough without having to blast the oven for baked desserts. But now you can make a cake like sweet without any cooking and sit down to eat it in less than 30 minutes start to finish! A word of caution though, these taste…
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…
Vegan Red Velvet Cake Freezer Fudge
Chocolate is true love, right? Treating myself right with something sweet to kick off this month! This freezer fudge is totally reminiscent of a throwback recipe for a peanut butter cup freezer fudge I shared many moons ago. I’m excited to change it up with this red velvet cake version, complete with cream cheese icing….
Jicama Salad + Creamy Citrus Dressing (11-Ingredients!)
Keeping it light and refreshing with this jicama salad. Super simple to make with only 11 ingredients and delicious paired with roasted salsa. You can also eat this on tacos or burrito bowls! I’ve also included a creamy oil-free citrus tahini dressing to drizzle on top. Which can of course be used on other salads…
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…
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…
Sea Salt Caramel Bliss Bites (Larabar Copycat)
Once upon a time I use to blog regularly. This month has been packed full of some unexpected news and more stress than I’m use to. Of course, that has nothing to do with today’s recipe post. I thought you should know I haven’t disappeared for forever, I am alive and well. I’ll probably share…
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…
Oil-Free Thai Salad + Peanut Sauce Dressing
Flash back to earlier this year, I visited Portland and ate all the vegan foods. Including this Thai salad at a popular vegan restaurant. Well, it wasn’t this exact salad. But I was so inspired by the simple combination of ingredients I had to recreate a copycat version of it to share. If you’re ever…
10-Ingredient Vegan Cheese Balls (3 Ways!)
You know, way back when I shared a Lemon Cranberry & Pistachio Cashew Cheese Ball recipe. It was such a huge hit I thought it was about time I bring it back with a revamp. Three possible combinations, using the original recipe’s base. All of which are sure to be a huge hit at your…
Vegan Vanilla & Pear Custard Tarts For Two
They say April showers bring May flowers, hopefully you enjoy my rendition of these spring-inspired custard tarts instead. I never thought I would actually be sharing a recipe for these fancy looking tarts. In my mind I had an idea for this concept, really simple but elegant. Well elegant in comparison to what I usually make….
Vegan White Chocolate Unicorn Bark // Plant Crush Collab
Last week I shared a sweet treat with a healthy spin on it. Today, well, today I’m sharing something that’s probably as indulgent as it gets. I don’t usually promote options like this as a daily occurrence, however I will always recommend a vegan alternative over it’s animal-based competitor. We’re talking about vegan white chocolate…
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…
DIY Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix
It’s finally cold enough for hot drinks and this hot chocolate has quickly become a favorite of mine. Topped off with some coconut whipped cream, a few mini vegan marshmallows and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Is there anything better? I mean, just look at it! You can even step up the festivities by adding…
10-Ingredient Vegan Mushroom Pâté
A happy accident this mushroom pâté came to be. I was working on an extra special post for the holidays and needed to include a quick spread to make it complete. I thought why not make a vegan pâté! I’ve never shared something like that before and it’s truly such a simple combination. You really…
5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Caramel Apples
Fall is finally upon us here in Texas and I couldn’t be more excited. I live for this season, granted it lasts about two whole weeks here – it’s better than skipping it altogether. It’s been a weird year for weather. Looking forward to the cooler days and no more AC on in the house….
Halloween Jack-O-Lentil Burgers
This Halloween weekend I’m having a Harry Potter movie marathon and hanging out with my friend Ann from PlantCrush. We haven’t hung out in such a long time, I’m really looking forward to cooking together and catching up! You can expect to see lots of updates on my Snapchat and InstaStories. Do you remember our…
