Garlicky Cauliflower Zoats (Zucchini Oats)

Zucchini oatmeal, also called “zoats,” is a thing . . . have you ever tried a bowl? It’s surprisingly delicious and easy to make, plus a great way to sneak more veggies into your day. My recipe for Garlicky Cauliflower Zoats with Pine Nuts sneaks in even MORE veggie goodness to this unique way to eat whole grains. Garlicky Zucchini Oats (Zoats)

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DIY Paleo Protein Baking & Pancake Mix with Recipe Ideas

Baking mixes are extremely convenient to have on hand for the making of no-brainer breakfasts, snacks and treats. But, gluten-free/or and Paleo-friendly baking mixes are either hard to find or too expensive for my budget. Paleo Protein Baking and Pancake Mix

After some experimenting around, I came up with an easy no-grain, no-gluten, low-carb option to store-bought that . . . err, let’s you have your cake and eat it too! Read on to get all the details on my Paleo Protein Baking and Pancake Mix, how-to make it, and a few easy recipes ideas! Continue reading

Vegan Rice Paper Bacon – Made It, Liked It!

Mind blown, I made Vegan Rice Paper Bacon . . . and it was really good. I’ve seen the how-to for this fake bacon (no pig involved) around the Internets and in various cookbooks (like The Edgy Veg) and finally decided I had to give it a go.

While I’m a confirmed meat-eater, I figured “why not,” as I believe variety is the spice of life and do have meals where all my protein from all plant sources. Read on to get all the details and recipe! Continue reading

Green Veggie Alt-Grain Bowl with an Egg on Top

Breakfast will never be boring again if you’ve got some basics on hand to make a beautiful bowl of goodness to fuel you through the morning. My Green Veggie Alt-Grain Bowl is loaded with nutritious, delicious ingredients and only takes a few egg-prepping minutes to make in the morning, noon or night.Avocado Lovers Quinoa Bowl

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Upside-Down Cranberry Cornmeal Coffee Cake ( Gluten Free )

Wow, it’s December 1st, time for my (Gluten Free) Upside Down Cranberry Cornmeal Coffee Cake. Keeping it super simple and sweet today as  I have a 26.2 mile road race on Sunday and a chore list that’s even longer than the marathon!Upside Down Cranberry Cornmeal Coffee Cake

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