Category Archives: Vegetarian

Chocolate Raspberry Tart {Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free}

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Today didn’t start out like any regular early May morning, it actually began with me whipping up a creation to celebrate National Raspberry Tart Day (May 3rd) a couple days early. I postponed my early run to plan and prepare for my future – a future filled with raspberries and chocolate!

Paleo Chocolate Raspberry Tart slic

My Paleo Chocolate Raspberry Tart Recipe is a winner, quick and easy enough to make for weeknight dinners yet stunning for any special celebration thanks to decadent dark chocolate and a regal crown of raspberries. Read on to get this 30-minute raspberry tart recipe that may just be one of the best Paleo or vegan desserts I’ve tasted in a long time! Continue reading →

Strawberry Cheesecake Quinoa Oat Breakfast Bake

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Everything in life should be accessorized, including oatmeal! Despite it’s inherent healthiness, serving of plain, unadulterated “sunrise slop” reminds me of the gruel I feed my babies when they were first learning to eat. It’s bland, it’s boring and gonna get pushed back to my pantry. But, then there’s my  When I kick of the texture of my oatmeal with quinoa and bedazzle it with berries, this morning mush turns into make-ahead morning magic!  Strawberry Cheesecake Quinoa-Oat Breakfast Bake

You MUST try my recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Quinoa-Oat Bake, it’s healthy, hearty and will have you racing to the kitchen before the rooster crows!  Continue reading →

Toasted Coconut, Turmeric and Ginger Overnight Oats

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When I wake up, the first two words you’ll usually hear me grumble are “sore” and “hungry”!  I’m almost always in a state of recovery from the previous day’s workout, running low on fuel in my body’s tank and, honestly, a bit foggy because coffee isn’t ready. I need a hearty, healthy, healing breakfast that’s ready to go STAT. A favorite “stumble to the fridge” morning meal is Toasted Coconut, Turmeric & Ginger Overnight Oats. Toasted Coconut Turmeric and Ginger Overnight Oats are a hearty, healthy and healing breakfast. Perfect for meal prepping and morning meals on the go!

Yes, overnight oats. Before hitting the hay, I dump all the wholesome ingredients in a mason jar, give it a shake, and stick in the fridge. Sometimes I meal prep enough for three days to even cut out that night-time obligation At the crack of dawn, I’ll I have to do is unscrew the lid and spoon into my mouth right out of the jar. Read on to find out just how easy this make-ahead recipe is and how the turmeric and ginger will help you feel fabulous. Continue reading →

Lemony Turmeric Cauliflower-Quinoa + Quickie Crossfit 17.1 Recap

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Quinoa is just such a handy grain . . . er, seed, to have around. It easily cooks up on the stove top in about 15 minutes (with less mess than rice, in my opinion) and is packed with a head-spinning assortment of nutrients including lots of iron, an abundance of fiber and plenty of protein. In fact, quinoa is considered a complete protein because it boasts all 9 of the essential amino acids — a rarity in plant foods.Lemony Turmeric Cauliflower-Quinoa

A fluffy pot of quinoa turns into pure bliss when you pair beautiful golden turmeric, a “superspice” with mild taste and beacoup de health benefits, along with a bit of lemon. Oh, and cauliflower’s in there too — dang my recipe for Lemony Turmeric Cauliflower-Quinoa is healthy!  Continue reading →

Strawberry Cacao Nib Protein Oatmeal Mix / Packets for Meal Prep

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It’ National Strawberry Day, why this food holiday is not during peak summer season, I don’t know — but who cares! Let’s start off the with an easy protein-rich breakfast featuring this beloved and beautiful berry — Strawberry Cacao Nib Protein Oatmeal.Strawberry Cacao Nib Protein Oatmeal Mix

If you’re anything like me, waking up before dawn to measure out cups full is this and tablespoons before the cooking even begins is unthinkable. So, in anticipation of my fuzzy headedness and crazy morning schedule, I meal prep dry oatmeal “mix” chock full of wholesome ingredients over the weekend. In the morning I only need to measure out just how much I need, microwave with a bit of water or milk and then get after my daily goals!

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