Chocolate Overnight Oats We have some serious chocolate lovers in this house. So naturally we had to add some cocoa to our oatmeal! I just love overnight oats, so much so that we hardly ever make cooked oatmeal anymore. Sure you have to think ahead, but no cooking means no waiting at breakfast time and no pan to clean! Plus overnight oats is just oh…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos It’s January! Which means it’s time to cleanse my body and get back to eating healthy homemade meals again. Mostly, it’s time to hide the cookies from myself! I love January as a time to reset, leave the past behind and start fresh. If you’re looking for a new tasty recipe, these easy and delicious plant-based tacos are…
Vegan Coconut Lime Popsicles The very best way to cool off on a hot summer day is with a good ole popsicle. These delicious plant-based coconut lime popsicles are made with coconut milk, fresh lime, and a little bit of maple syrup to sweeten things up. Just three ingredients, that’s it! No cooking and nothing complicated involved. Sometimes the best things in life are just…
Blueberry Oatmeal This blueberry oatmeal recipe is a hearty breakfast that will give you plenty of energy to start the day. The natural sweetness of the coconut and the blueberries makes it totally kid-approved. As always I try to sneak in a little chia and flaxseed whenever possible and oatmeal is such a perfect parring. Plus this is a quick cold oatmeal recipe that includes…
Cilantro Chimichurri This healthy and zesty cilantro chimichurri sauce will add a mouthful of flavor to any dish. I especially love it on grilled veggies. Chimichurri can be used in so many ways, but we primarily use it as a sauce or a marinade. Move over ketchup! Health Benefits of Cilantro Parsley is no doubt good for you, but cilantro may be even better. Healthline…
Baked Lima Beans with Dill, Parsley, and Tomatoes Ready for some protein? This baked lima beans with dill, parsley, and tomatoes recipe is a delicious comfort food and so full of flavor. These beans are great for picnics, BBQs, and camping. This recipe is super tasty and it makes plenty to feed a large crew. How to Make Baked Lima Beans To start, make…
Soba Noodle Salad This soba noodle salad is one of my go-to lunch favorites, and my kids love it too! With spinach, tofu, red bell pepper, purple cabbage, cucumbers, and red onion, this salad is loaded with a rainbow of veggies. Plus it’s easy to swap out veggies based on what you have available at home and your personal favorites. Sliced avocado and shelled…
Fermented Carrots If you like pickles you have to give these delicious and healthy fermented carrots a try. A natural probiotic these tasty carrots are great for your gut health too. Yum! I spent all last summer on a fermentation craze. Fermenting every veggie I could find and making homebrew kombucha. My pantry was converted to the fermentation zone. These fermented carrots are one…
Black Bean and Corn Salsa Hello, summer! Wake up your taste buds with this unique flavor combo—black beans, corn, and bell pepper tossed in a garlicky lime balsamic dressing. It’s a strange mash up of flavors that is surprisingly delicious. This vegan salsa is great served with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. My mom and aunt deserve the credit for this recipe….
Peach and Banana Smoothie A kid favorite at our house, great for breakfast or a healthy snack. Plus, I love that this recipe is so easy my kids can make this all on their own. This peach and banana smoothie is naturally sweet but includes no added sugar. Yum! With just 7 ingredients it is a great way to kick start your day. I…
