Tag: vegetarian

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Although these cookies are both vegan and gluten-free, you certainly don’t need to have a special diet to enjoy them.  Chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and chocolaty all over, they are absolutely scrumptious!  Plus, they are better for you than your typical 

Blueberry Banana Muffins

Blueberry Banana Muffins

As an ambitious girl with a busy schedule and a passion for eating a balanced diet, I am always looking for ways to make recipes healthier and more efficient.  On top of being absolutely scrumptious, these blueberry banana muffins accomplish both of those things. By 

Healthy Savory Pancakes

Healthy Savory Pancakes

These vegetable packed pancakes started out as an experiment, but they actually turned out AMAZING – almost like fluffy veggie burgers!  Savory and full of flavor, try these quick and easy pancakes when you feel like something out of the ordinary.  With a little blender 

Mini Muffin Trio

Mini Muffin Trio

This mini muffin trio is not only super cute, but beyond delicious. With vanilla spice, orange blueberry, and cherry chocolate chip flavor variations, these little muffins make for a great snack when craving something sweet and scrumptious! It’s almost impossible not to smile when taking 

Pesto Gnocchi

Pesto Gnocchi

This pesto gnocchi proves very simple ingredients can be used to make a delicious dish! Not only is it very flavorful, but the gnocchi pasta is delicate and soft. Making gnocchi from scratch is a rewarding, hands on experience, but it definitely takes some effort.  

Lava Cake

Lava Cake

This lava cake is everything a dessert should be; warm, gooey, and deliciously rich. Paired with vanilla ice cream and garnished with fresh berries, this lava cake will surely impress.  

Pear & Balsamic Crostini

Pear & Balsamic Crostini

This Pear & Balsamic Crostini makes a delicious appetizer for a party or even a snack at home. With an elegant and sophisticated appearance, this recipe is surprisingly simple, quick, and easy to make in large batches for guests. With the perfect amount of sweetness 

Peach and Berry Toast

Peach and Berry Toast

Getting creative with toast is a great way to switch up your morning routine.  Try this peach and berry toast for a easy, balanced, and satisfying breakfast!  

Super Easy Super Seed Protein Pancakes

Super Easy Super Seed Protein Pancakes

These pancakes are so quick and easy!  A few pulses in the blender and a flip on the griddle, then voila!  Packed with approximately 30 grams of protein per serving and zero “unhealthy” ingredients, this recipe is an absolutely delicious recovery food!  Plus, the berry 

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

These delightful carrot cake cupcakes are based off a recipe in The Fannie Farmer Cookbook with a few modifications.   I absolutely love the flavor and texture the pineapple adds…it certainly sets these apart from other carrot cakes.   Perfectly moist, flavorful, and satisfying, this recipe yields 24 

Rustic Summer Party Ideas

Rustic Summer Party Ideas

Decorating for my graduation party was a lot of fun, and it turned out beautiful!  I wanted a rustic, glowing theme complete with bulb lights, gorgeous centerpieces, and, of course, a bonfire for s’mores.  These ideas can be adapted for many occasions, and without further 

Soft and Chewy Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars

Soft and Chewy Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars

These oat bars make a perfect, chewy, yet slightly sweet snack to power you through your day!  They are simple to make and slightly softer than traditional granola bars.  Plus, apples and cinnamon make everything better… am I right?  Place in a cool, dry place 

Super Smoothie Bowls

Super Smoothie Bowls

Smoothie bowls are one of my favorite breakfasts… they are just so quick, healthy, energizing, and, above all, delicious!  Here is a list of some of my favorite creations… Pretty Pink Protein Smoothie Bowl     This pretty pink creation is one of my go-to 

Southwestern Power Wrap

Southwestern Power Wrap

This recipe is super versatile, and can be altered to fit your tastes and dietary needs.  However, it is extremely wholesome, quick, easy, delicious, and makes for an balanced, energy boosting meal no matter how you make it!  Here’s what I put in this wrap 

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

The addition of apples and cinnamon to bread certainly adds a wow factor that brings delight to each bite.  Cinnamon and apples has to be one of my all time favorite flavor combinations, it just tastes so good!  However, you can easily substitute the filling 

Baked Vegetable Spring Rolls

Baked Vegetable Spring Rolls

These savory vegetarian spring rolls are extremely delicious with lots of flavor! They are packed with protein from the edamame beans and tofu, healthy vegetables, spices, and Asian sauces to give it a lively tang. In addition, they contain significantly less oil than typical spring 

Easy Multigrain Bread

Easy Multigrain Bread

Baking bread may seem like a daunting task, but I promise most of the work involves waiting for the dough to rise!  Plus, it is totally worth it… this homemade bread recipe is so much tastier, healthier, and fresher than most breads you find on 

Nana’s Blueberry Squares

Nana’s Blueberry Squares

This was my Nana’s recipe, and these blueberry squares have been a longtime family favorite.  They make for the perfect treat anytime… breakfast, snack, dessert, you name it!  Bake at your own risk though… they’re addicting!  

Vegan Power Blend

Vegan Power Blend

This dish is super quick and easy to assemble, and it makes for a delicious and healthy lunch. I love making this vegan blend with leftover brown rice and quinoa for a nutritious snack before practice because of its health benefits and energy boosting properties. 

Salads

Salads

This vegan salad is packed full of nutrient dense super foods and makes for a beautiful, balanced lunch! Greens (ex: spinach, kale, spring greens) Quinoa Edamame Walnuts Avocado slices Dried cranberries Blueberries Carrots Orange maple vinaigrette Pineapple balsamic salad… sweet and tangy! Greens Farrow Pineapple 

Pancake Soufflé

Pancake Soufflé

These are truly decadent!  Simply put, they taste like a pancake with a fluffy, souffle texture, but the vanilla extract and orange juice give extra pizzazz and flavor.  Not to mention, the crazy rise makes for a sweet and exciting breakfast.  For pancake and souffle lovers alike,