Tips For Eating and Living Well
Do you ever make a meal that checks all of the boxes — it’s nutritionally complete, your family loves it, and it comes together quickly and easily? When I find a dish like that, I get very excited and add it to my regular dinner rotation. A couple of weeks ago, I threw this Creamy Gnocchi dish together using ingredients I had on hand, and I loved it so much that I ate the leftovers for breakfast the next morning!…
If you’re new to plant-based eating or have been vegan for years, you may find that there are times in which you miss eating meat. I can honestly say that I typically don’t miss meat, but sometimes I do want the hearty, savory flavor you’d get from sausage or taco meat. In those instances, Chickpea Walnut Chorizo is the perfect substitute! It’s loaded with warm spices, protein, and healthful fats, so it’s filling as well as flavorful. I use it in burrito bowls, tacos, nachos, and on salads! …
It’s the middle of July, which means it’s extremely hot outside and you’re constantly in search of cool treats. You could buy popsicles full of sugar and dyes, OR you could make these creamy, refreshing Peaches and Cream Popsicles and enjoy the delightful summery taste of fresh, ripe peaches! They contain only four ingredients, and you don’t even have to get the blender dirty. Easy AND delicious — my kind of recipe!
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Easter is on Sunday, so it’s time to be planning ways to make it a special day for your family without having the extended family over for a fancy brunch (thanks, COVID-19). This time of year is all about carrot cake and coconut cake, both of which I love. I already have a Carrot Cake Oatmeal on the blog, so this year I created some gorgeous Baked Coconut Donuts! These donuts turned out beautifully — cakey, moist, and the perfect amount of sweetness. …
You may find that you’re at home with your family for the next few weeks, trying to cook meals that are nutritious and utilize those dried beans you’ve stockpiled to avoid going to the grocery store. Fortunately, beans are the perfect food! They contain protein, soluble fiber, good carbs, and a variety of beneficial phytonutrients. It’s a good idea to eat at least one cup of beans a day; your gut microbiome will thank you! To help you achieve this goal, I’ve given you one new recipe (Creole Beans & Rice) and linked 12 more bean recipes that are easy and family friendly. …
If you’re like me, you’re constantly trying to feed your family new foods with the hope that they’ll love them and you can add them to your meal rotation. Most of my attempts result in an “eh, it’s good but not great” response from my semi-picky family. But this time I hit a home run with my Pink Primavera Sauce! …
Being a parent to two young kids is no joke. Mornings have become a divide-and-conquer task as we get both kids ready for school. When I have time, I prefer to make smoothies or oatmeal, but both of those must be fed to Luke (or cleaned off of the floor and walls later), which takes up my time when I need to be doing Abby’s hair or making the coffee. I needed something healthier than a handful of Cheerios that Luke could feed himself while I do other things in the kitchen. My solution was to create these delicious, nutrient-dense Breakfast cookies, and I gotta say, they’re pretty fantastic! …
Happy New Year, friends!
I decided to start the year off with a recipe that’s so easy and delicious, you’ll want to make it over and over again. These Coconut Tofu Nuggets contain only four ingredients and are vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free! …
I don’t know about you, but I’ve recently realized that my mom duties include being a full-time chauffeur now that I have a school-aged child. Having to rush out the door multiple times each day can make it difficult to plan and prepare nutritious snacks, and the packaged bars almost always have something gross in them (whey powder! palm oil! Ew.).
Once a week I try to let Abby help me make a snack that will last a few days and get her excited about being in the kitchen. Enter, bliss balls! Abby loves coming up with new flavors to try, and so far my favorites are these Blueberry Muffin Bliss Balls!…
I don’t know about you guys, but this summer has been insanely busy for my family. In fact, this whole year has been crazy (hence the lack of blog posting, sorry!). But what really made me realize how quickly time has flown by is the fact that Luke is turning ONE next week. How did that happen???
In preparation for Luke’s first birthday party, I decided to develop a healthful chocolate cake for him to smash and enjoy by himself. For Abby I made a Strawberry Smash Cake, which was a huge hit. But I gotta say, this chocolate cake is a home run. I’ve even served the test runs to company! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the avocado frosting is rich and super chocolatey. You’d never guess that this chocolate smash cake is good for you!…
If you’re like me and you spend your entire October trying to avoid diving headfirst into the Halloween candy, I encourage you to distract yourself with nutrient-dense foods that are satisfying and anti-inflammatory. That way, if you do indulge a bit during the holidays, your body will be able to handle it better. The perfect example of a simple but nutrient-rich meal is this Coconut Apple Ginger Dal, a recipe I found and adapted from Bon Appétit Magazine. It’s so delicious and satisfying, your whole family will love it!…
As many of you may know, I’m currently pregnant with baby #2 and am preparing for a very hot summer (due date: August 24)! I’ve recently started my third trimester and am making somewhat of an effort to keep my craving for sweets under control. I’ve realized that if there are desserts in my house, I WILL eat them. And if there are no sweets in the house, I send my poor husband out to find something for me. Solution? Keep small, healthy-ish sweets on hand to keep the sweet tooth at bay! Hence, these Hazelnut Caramel Cups! …
