Category Archives: Recipes

Easy Plant-based Snack Ideas to Fuel Fitness Goals

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It’s a new year with new fitness goals! Whether you are starting a new fitness routine for the first time or just hitting the “reset” button for 2020, choosing the right pre- and post- workout snacks (and even bedtime snacks) can help you optimize overall results.

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Today, I am sharing some of my favorite homemade workout snacks that can be incorporated into a training diet to help you make the most of all that hard work. All are vegan-friendly and gluten-free, but also tasty for us omnivores who are looking to add more variety and plant-power to our plates. Read on to learn more about pre- and post-workout nutrition and get my ideas for plant-based snacks to fuel fitness goals. Continue reading →

No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Protein Cheesecakes

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You could consider my No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Protein Cheesecakes a healthy dessert, but I actually meal prep them for breakfast! That’s because they are so nourishing, filled with ingredients like cottage cheese, protein powder, chia seeds, pomegranate arils and nut butter to power me through the morning. No Bake Chocolate Pomegranate Protein Cheesecakes

These little protein cheesecakes are layered up in individual servings, a great tactic when it comes to portion control . . . and keeps me from “accidentally” grabbing the biggest slice. Read on to get the easy no bake recipe and find out why you should be eating cheesecake for breakfast. Continue reading →

Homemade Soup Mix in Jar | 3 Recipes

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Assembling Homemade Soup Mix in a Jar is smart way to stock the pantry for winter, an easy and nourishing meal is just minutes away. Today, I’m sharing three different soup mixes to meal-prep for enjoyment later . . Vegan Italian Bean & Lentil Soup, Black Bean Chili Starter, and Lemony Chicken Rice Noodle Soup.

Jar Soup Mixes - Three flavors, great to meal prep and stock the pantry for easy meals or to give as a thoughtful homemade food gift. Something for everyone including gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.Make one, or all – there is something to suit nearly every type diet including gluten-free, low-carb, vegetarian and more. Also, Homemade Soup Mix in a Jar is a great idea to give as an edible holiday gift or hostess gift– the colorful layers in the jar are the “wrapping” and then just tie up the homemade food gift with a pretty bow and the instructions. Continue reading →

My (Mostly) Make-Ahead Holiday Brunch Menu

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Oh, I’ve held a holiday brunch or two in my day . . . in fact, it’s what I bring to the collective family celebrating. My parents host a big Christmas eve dinner, and then on Christmas morning, everyone wakes up, checks out what Santa left in the stockings and then heads to my house for more season’s feasting!  My Favorite Holiday Brunch Ideas (mostly make-ahead!)

I’m not a graceful waker-upper, and on Christmas morn have historically had to manage the chaos and excitement from my little elves  – who are now older and would quite likely sleep through stockings and brunch if you let them, oof! However, despite the luxury of sleeping in a bit, I still like to prep as many of the menu items a day or two ahead. This way, I’m not running around like the Grinch on the most wonderful day of the year. I’m sharing some of my most requested Christmas brunch and holiday breakfast ideas, many of which can be meal-prepped and kept in the fridge or freezer for no-stress holiday entertaining.  Continue reading →

Festive Winter Fruit Salad with Chia Seed Dressing

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Celebrate the holiday season in sweet style or add more merry to an everyday winter meal with this Festive Winter Fruit Salad with Chia Seed Dressing. Seems like fruit salad often takes a backseat in the colder-weather months, but no need to keep Mother Nature’s beautiful bounty a side dish for just summer dinners and events.

Featuring the best picks of winter fruits, including a few year-round staples (bananas to the rescue!), this winter fruit salad is dressed up with a lightly sweet-tangy poppyseed dressing. It’s a lovely addition to any holiday or Christmas brunch and or even to liven up packed lunches for work or school. Continue reading →