Apple-Pecan Quinoa Oat Breakfast Bake – Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Hello, and welcome to possibly to the one millionth flavor combination of my beloved morning meal — Apple-Pecan Quinoa Oat Breakfast Bake. While it’s a traditional flavor pairing with apples, pecans, raisins, cinnamon, and hints of vanilla, the baked oatmeal base is a bit unique as it co-mingles with the ancient “grain,” quinoa.

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About 10 years ago, when I discovered that steel cut oats and quinoa cook up to the perfect, soft but slightly toothsome texture in the SAME amount of time, I started making these healthy grain breakfast bakes like an starved and obsessed woman. With every batch, a different combination of flavors (like the last was Pumpkin Peanut Butter Quinoa Oat Bake) – always delicious and great to cook ahead to have a balanced breakfast on had for busy mornings. Continue reading

Watermelon Coconut Cream Soda | Paleo, Vegan, No Added Sugar

When you are on #QuaranTime , who’s to say when happy hour starts or ends? Any time of day is a good time to kick back with a refreshing, healthy watermelon mocktail.Watermelon Coconut Cream Soda - Paleo, Vegan, Dairy-free and no-added sugar. A delicious mocktail or beverage for the kids.

My Watermelon Coconut Cream “Soda” is a real party pleaser, even if this time, it’s just a party of one!  Watermelon-y, creamy with hints of coconut and vanilla – plus sparkling bubbles to tickle your nose. Continue reading

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

This post is sponsored by Pyure Organic, however all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own. Thank you for supporting mindful companies that support The Fit Fork.

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

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

Plant-based Morning Power with Coffee & Natural Bliss

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I have a very active and varied schedule most mornings, but the one unifying factor that gets me up and keeps me going is COFFEE! And, just in case we ever meet up for a cuppa joe, you’ll need to know that I take mine verrrrry creamy. Read on to find out how coffee AND Coffee mate® natural bliss® Plant Based Half & Half Unsweetened are helping me live my best life! run, workout and coffee calendar

I bet your weekly schedule is just as busy or busier than mine (although, this is just a partial list, haha)! I love to accomplish all I can, and a few mugs of creamy coffee (or iced coffee in the summer), and I’m always turning to this elixir of life for the win! Continue reading