Vegan Pumpkin Chili: The Best Ever!
Fall always calls for warming, cozy recipes, and what says cozy better than chili?! I've been on a non-animal protein kick lately, so I went with a vegan chili. And of course with it being Fall, I had to add a fun twist the pumpkin! What else do you need to create the perfect fall meal? Vegan Chili Done Right! For this chili, I decided to go with Lupini Beans as the main protein source. I love the brand Brami Beans, and I went with the hot chili pepper flavor of course! Always have to add some heat! I love these beans...
Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin season is officially back, even though summer is over (sigh), I'm still ecstatic about this. Pumpkin baking is also ALWAYS something I can get behind! :) Per usual, I was craving a sweet fall treat and wanting everything pumpkin so of course I needed to make a delicious pumpkin cookie. As with a majority of my recipes, this is gluten and grain free, sugar free and dairy free. This can easily be made vegan as well! I'm a firm believer that eating healthy should not only feel good, but taste good too - and these fit the bill on all...
Bangin’ (Vegan) Beet Pesto
To be honest, I've totally been on a pesto craze as of late. I've also been on a beet pesto too if we're getting specific! It's ridiculously easy that anyone can do it, and it's a one dish staple that you can use throughout the week, not just on pasta but on salads, proteins, toasts, etc. I wanted to get creative since i accidentally ended up with a TON of beets, so I thought let's turn this into a fun pasta sauce! [gallery type="masonry" columns="2" size="full" ids="2317,2320"] Just Eat the Beet! Beets are super nutrient dense for very low cals, they're great for...
Festive AF Shaved Brussel Salad
Happy HUMPDAY!! We're officially less than two weeks out from Christmas, so of course my mind is on some healthy recipes for you all to bring with and force your fams to get in their greens! More specifically, get in a delicious brussel sprout salad. I love this dish because it's healthy but also gives people a bit of indulgence with the Turkey Bacon in the mix. I'm always the culprit of either bringing along my own healthy side dish and/or a healthy dessert. If you're still looking for a good dessert, try these cookies - they're killer! This way, if you...
Five Second Raspberry Chia Jam
Happy Monday ya'll!! Don't ask me why I'm chatting like I'm from the south, but it's always fun to talk with a southern twang, am I right?! I'm feeling SUPER motivated for December and had such an amazing weekend doing all things meal prep and self care. One of those things included making this INSANELY easy raspberry chia seed jam. The jam is refined sugar free (unlike pretty much ALL store bought jams), and only has four ingredients. I'll Chia You Sooner Than Later! What is not to love about chia seeds? You know I love my fiber, and chia seeds pack...
Drool Worthy Avocado Pesto Zoodles
First of all, zucchini noodles ae in my diet pretty much weekly, without fail. That being said, I'm always looking for different ways to serve and flavor them. This week, I decided to try out a pesto version and it turned out SO WELL! I'm really excited to share this with you all, as it was amazingly easy too. Literally two dishes and easy clean up makes for a happy me (or Nick, ha!) [gallery type="masonry" columns="2" size="full" ids="2201,2199"] Getting the Best(o) Pesto! Pine nuts are one of the stars of the pesto show always, which is great because it is an amazing...
Healthy Pumpkin Donuts
Sweets play a huge role in my life, and I typically like to start my day off on a sweet note as well. This fall, I've been craving warm recipes constantly vs. my typical smoothie bowl or greek yogurt bowl. More specifically - PUMPKIN DONUTS! Something about the smell of pumpkin spice donuts through the house makes for an amazing start to the day. Call me basic with all of these pumpkin/fall themed recipes, but I just can't help it! Specifically, I remember always LOVING going pumpkin picking and getting the pumpkin spice donuts as a special treat. One thing I...
Gluten, Dairy & Refined Sugar Free Almond Butter Cookies!
You know that game that everyone plays, "if you had to choose one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?" If I'm being totally honest, mine would be almond butter. Without. A. Doubt! I literally could eat it by the spoonful, always - I'm obsessed - it's a problem (that I'm NOT willing to fix, ha!) Anyways, when Nick saw Rachael DeVaux whip up a classic, soft & chewy peanut butter cookie, he wanted me to make it for him INSTANTLY! I'm always one for improvisation with baking (which I know you're not supposed to, whoops!) This...
Rainbow Roasted Carrots with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
Take a stab at what my favorite veggie is and I bet you'll get it right. If you guessed roasted carrots -you're right! Something about the sweetness in carrots when they're roasted and a bit charred on the outside - perfection! It's actually my favorite dish that my mom makes every year for Thanksgiving, which inspired me to make my own rendition of the carrots. Considering time is freaking FLYING by and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! This year will be the first year in a LONG time that I'm not spending actual Thanksgiving day with my mom...
Low-Carb, Veggie-Heavy Turkey Chili!
I don't know about you, but every Fall, I look forward to making Turkey Chili! It's such a heart warming dish that is so filling and decadent. It's like, you can't believe it's healthy - but it is!! This specific chili is LOADED with veggies, protein and fiber, so it will definitely keep you full and have you feeling satisfied through the colder months. [gallery size="full" columns="2" type="masonry" ids="2101,2104"] Typical Chili vs. Low Carb, Heavy Veggie Chili This veggie chili has a TON of goodies, including cauliflower rice. It helps with bone health and helps strength your immune system. Additionally, I chose to...