No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Protein Cheesecakes

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

Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble | Low-carb, Paleo, Vegan

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Soup season is upon us, what’s more nourishing for body and soul than a big pot of soup on the stove for dinner?! My recipe for Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble features some of the most quintessential comfort flavors of fall, and is special enough for a holiday gathering yet easy for regular weeknight enjoyment! Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble - Paleo, Whole30, Vegan

Read on to get this easy butternut soup recipe that fits with so many dietary eating patterns including Paleo, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. I’ve used plant-based stevia products from Pyure Organic to add organic sweetness without the sugar. Continue reading

Garlic Lover’s Mushroom Chickpea Pasta and More 30-minute Gluten-free Meal Inspo

This post is sponsored by Barilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

 

In the late afternoons, I often begin to feel overwhelmed, over-scheduled and over-drawn physically and mentally. Planning a balanced meal option to make my family for dinner can sometimes push me over the edge — yet, as a healthy living advocate, I’m not a big fan of hitting the drive-thru or grabbing take-out.

Barilla Chickpea Pasta - plant based, vegetarian

Enter Barilla Chickpea Pasta , this pantry staple has been a life saver (maybe literally!) and has definitely saved dinner on dozens of occasions. Read on to learn more about this plant-based pasta and check out the TWO fast and flavorful alternative pasta recipes I’m sharing today —Garlic-Lover’s Mushroom Chickpea Pasta and Pesto Chickpea Rotini with Spinach, Pistachios & Feta: Continue reading

Almond Joy Sheet Pan Pancakes (Gluten-free, Vegan, No Added Sugar)

This post is sponsored by Lifeway Kefir as part of a Blogger Recipe Challenge. However, all content, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own.

Almond Joy Sheet Pan Pancakes (Gluten-free, Vegan, No Added Sugar) are a quick and easy breakfast idea for the busy fall season and holiday entertaining. Almond Joy Sheet Pan Pancake - gluten free, vegan, no added sugar. Great for meal prep and make-ahead breakfast for a large group.

Sheet Pan Pancakes are ideal for meal-prep, just grab-reheat-and-go or for serving breakfast and brunch crowds when company’s over – there is no standing over a hot skillet, filling pancakes one by one! Read on to get this easy gluten-free and vegan sheet pan pancake recipe: Continue reading

Blackened Chicken with Butternut-Coconut Quinoa – 30-min. Dinner, Meal Prep

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. #TysonBlackenedChickenStrip #CollectiveBias 

My “available” time for dinner-making waxes and wanes. I especially notice feeling more hurried from the fall back-to-school season, through the holidays, and straight into year end. Today I’m sharing my 30-minute recipe for Tyson® Blackened Chicken Strips with Butternut-Coconut Quinoa – it’s convenient, creative and definitely reduces that dinner-time crunch!


I’ve used Tyson® Blackened Chicken Strips in this quick and easy dinner solution. These unbreaded, fully-cooked, frozen strips have been the hero in many last-minute dinner creations. Read on to learn more about and get the recipe. Continue reading