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Pumpkin Spice Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Recipes

We all know that pumpkin spice is an autumn staple, and here is your sign to embrace the season! Here are my five favorite pumpkin spice recipes… #1 PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD   Pumpkin bread and banana bread merge in this delightful fall recipe, and let 

Watermelon Salad with Blackberries & Arugula

Watermelon Salad with Blackberries & Arugula

This salad just radiates freshness! It stars watermelon, berries, and mint tossed together in a vibrant berry vinaigrette for a refreshing late-summer lunch. Enjoy for health and happiness 🙂 WATERMELON SALAD WITH BLACKBERRIES, ARUGULA, & MINT Printable PDF Recipe Vegan (leave off goat cheese) Gluten-free 

Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

The comfy combo of apples and cinnamon makes this baked oatmeal a breakfast treat. It may remind you of apple pie, but purely with the goodness of rolled oats, almond milk, and crisp apples. When making this recipe (which I do almost weekly), my favorite 

Pumpkin Pie Parfait

Pumpkin Pie Parfait

This pumpkin pie parfait might just blow your mind. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare and tastes absolutely scrumptious. Made purely with wholesome ingredients, it is the perfect fall treat you can feel good about diving into! PUMPKIN PIE CHIA SEED PUDDING Printable PDF 

Chocolate Cake Pops

Chocolate Cake Pops

Fudgy brownies have been my favorite dessert for as long as I can remember, but these chocolate cake pops are giving brownies a run for their money. With a dense yet fluffy inside and a rich chocolate shell, they might just take the cake (pink 

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

This recipe is radiating breakfast vibes and bursting with goodness. It’s full of juicy blueberries, hearty oats, and a delightful cinnamon-vanilla flavor. It’s also incredibly easy to prepare using only one bowl! The recipe makes 4-6 servings, so it’s perfect for sharing or saving extra 

Raspberry Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Raspberry Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Stirring cocoa powder into chia seed pudding might be one of the best dessert-for-breakfast secrets out there. Add some fresh fruit and you’ve got a super elegant and delicious parfait! This raspberry and chocolate combo is one of my favorites, but the recipe works great 

Chickpea Cookie Dough

Chickpea Cookie Dough

The first time I heard the words “chickpea” and “cookie” in the same sentence, I was utterly confused. But when I tried chickpea cookie dough for the first time, I was totally impressed. From sweet to savory – what can’t chickpeas do? This 5-minute recipe 

3-Minute Homemade Granola

3-Minute Homemade Granola

3-minutes to prep, and that’s it! This crunchy nut butter granola is my new snacking obsession, and it might just be the easiest homemade granola ever. Enjoy it by itself or with a splash of your favorite milk. ⁠ 🍎🥜🍯⁠ ⁠ INGREDIENTS •3/4 cup rolled 

Peach and Berry Baked Oatmeal

Peach and Berry Baked Oatmeal

Summery goodness meets balanced breakfast in this delightful recipe. It’s full of juicy peaches and berries, textured with oats and nuts, and flavored with a cozy combination of cinnamon and vanilla. The recipe makes about 6 servings, so it’s perfect for sharing or saving leftovers. 

Superfood Salad Inspiration

Superfood Salad Inspiration

Salads often get associated with being boring and leafy, but this post is here to change that! In my life, salads have tons of toppings and look like an edible rainbow. It’s just such an easy way to create a balanced and flavorful meal!   

Vegan Huevos Rancheros

Vegan Huevos Rancheros

Feeling like something new for dinner, my sister and I worked together to create this dish. We’re definitely calling it a huge success! A flavorful, satisfying recipe with a Mexican flare, these vegan huevos rancheros are definitely worth a try. They’re full of texture and 

Vanilla Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Vanilla Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Stumbled upon these DELICIOUS tiny cookies while experimenting in the kitchen. It all started with Nilla wafers – one of my childhood favorites and a serious guilty pleasure. My sister and I agree the vanilla sweetness is simply irresistible, so we thought it would be 

How to Make Chia Seed Pudding

How to Make Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seed pudding is one of my favorite snacks. It’s easy, it’s healthy, and it’s delicious. So, when I was offered the chance to be featured in a Florida Gators Gymnastics social media video, my mind quickly jumped to a chia seed pudding demonstration! I 

Hawaiian Poke Bowl

Hawaiian Poke Bowl

As I’m sure you can relate, being stuck at home becomes monotonous fast. My sister and I came up with an idea to keep things interesting during the COVID19 pandemic: take our family on a culinary trip around the world! We “traveled” around to exotic 

Vegetable Chili

Vegetable Chili

For every lazy day, busy day, chilly day, and any day in between, this chili is perfect. My (mostly plant-based) family even made it for Thanksgiving! Nutritious and flavorful, it’s easier than easy to make. Simply let it simmer while the veggies get tender and 

Fudgy Brownies

Fudgy Brownies

Brownies… they’re here!  I’ve had a few people request this recipe, so I finally took photos of them before they got gobbled up, and now I’m ready to share them! Before I get into the rich, indulgent nature of these gluten free treats, I wanted 

Berry Pomegranate Chia Parfait

Berry Pomegranate Chia Parfait

Mornings are so much better when you have a cute and delicious parfait to enjoy – starting your day fresh with a vibrant and healthy jar of goodness just feels so good. With plenty of textures to enjoy, this berry pomegranate chia parfait is so 

Sweet Chi Curry

Sweet Chi Curry

On top of the regulating health benefits of SWEET CHI by aha Pure Foods, this curry is a balanced meal in itself!  It has plenty of whole grains, healthy carbohydrates, fiber, and plant-based protein to make for a satisfying and nutritious meal. The chickpeas and 

Oatmeal 3 Ways

Oatmeal 3 Ways

Yes, I’m the type of person who eats oatmeal most mornings, and I love it for several reasons.  Its cozy, it’s satisfying, and it’s delicious.  However, eating the same old bowl of oats everyday can get pretty boring and redundant, but creating variety through toppings 

Vegetable Egg Bites

Vegetable Egg Bites

There were two good things that came out of a tiring 46 hour travel “day” from Australia:  I adjusted very quickly to the Eastern time zone, and I got inspiration for these egg bites.  After three flights and 36 hours of being in planes and 

Sweet Curry Roasted Chickpeas

Sweet Curry Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are one of my favorite snacks because they are just so healthy and delicious!  With an abundance of spices to choose from, you can flavor them however you would like.  This particular version is inspired by Indian food, but has a cinnamon kick.  

Green Smoothie Bowl

Green Smoothie Bowl

Ahhh – the green smoothie.  The first time I saw my health focused coach drinking one several years back, I was appalled.  Why would someone want to drink something green?  I thought green was for vegetables, not a smoothie. When I finally tried one, much 

Sweet Potato Apple Salad

Sweet Potato Apple Salad

I make this salad every time I have any leftover sweet potatoes, without fail!  I’ve even roasted some sweet potatoes just to make this salad.  It has become one of my favorites, due to its balanced nature and sweet flavor.  Overall, this vegan meal is delightful, colorful, and 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites

Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites

Are healthy peanut butter cups a thing?  Probably not, but these energy balls come really close.  I mean, memories of Reese’s instantly popped in my mind when I tried the first bite. With only 5 simple ingredients, they come together in a flash.  It’s almost 

Vegetable Lettuce Wraps

Vegetable Lettuce Wraps

Iceberg lettuce was the only kind of lettuce I would eat when I was younger.  I loved the crunch of the white part, even though it had virtually no flavor.  Things have completely changed now, as I usually opt for more leafy greens, thanks to 

Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites

Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites

One of my favorite things about energy bites is how many flavors you can create… and these coconut chocolate ones certainly do not disappoint.  Thanks to the dates and cocoa powder, they are a healthy snack that tastes like dessert! With only a few ingredients, 

Cranberry Almond Energy Bites

Cranberry Almond Energy Bites

“Be the energy that you want to attract” I came across this quote the other day.  Although it may seem commonplace, it is oh-so true.  Plus, it relates to these cranberry almond energy bites! Energy is contagious, both positive and negative.  How many times have 

Fireproof Hummus

Fireproof Hummus

This post spotlights Aha Pure Foods, a local soup company whose values really resonate with me.  Their mission to bring plant-based, organic ingredients with powerful medicinal properties into peoples’ diets is inspiring, and they have four delightful soup blends.  I can say first hand they 

Toasted Coconut Cookies

Toasted Coconut Cookies

I really don’t think these toasted coconut cookies could be much simpler! With only a few wholesome ingredients in the base, dates, shredded coconut, vanilla and a sprinkle of salt, the flavor is pure and delicious. All it takes is a couple pulses in the food 

Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes

Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes

These cakes baked in a ramekin are a perfect dessert for two… or one – sometimes they are just too good to share!  Extremely moist, chocolaty, and delicious, this flourless recipe yields an extra fudgy version of rich chocolate cake.  As an added bonus, they 

Protein Packed Fudge Brownies

Protein Packed Fudge Brownies

I decided to try something new the other day, and OH MY GOODNESS did this recipe turn out amazing!  I don’t mean to brag, but it might be one of my greatest kitchen success stories.  They turned out absolutely perfect: extra fudgy, gooey, and chocolatey.  

Lion’s Mane Risotto

Lion’s Mane Risotto

This dish pairs all the goodness and flavor of aha Pure Food’s LION’S MANE soup with a hearty texture from cauliflower rice.  The best part, however, is the simplicity.  It requires only two ingredients, LION’S MANE and cauliflower, and takes less than 10 minutes to 

Mint Chocolate Macaroons

Mint Chocolate Macaroons

Every Passover, my mom used to pick up macaroons from the grocery store – something I seriously looked forward too.  She would always get a container of the Manischewitz original coconut ones and a container of the iconic mint chocolate chip ones.  Without fail, I 

Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

In the mood for a crunchy snack?  These roasted chickpeas are sure to hit the spot.  Inspired by multiple cuisines, the flavorful spice blend lies between sweet and savory.  With cinnamon, chile powder, paprika, nutmeg, ginger, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this recipe will 

Superfood Farro Bowl

Superfood Farro Bowl

This vibrant dish has a unique flavor combination that will bring a party to your taste buds!  It is vegan, gluten-free, and takes only about 10 minutes to prepare.  Besides being totally delicious, it is also quite nutrient dense.  Here is what each ingredient brings 

Vegan Southwestern Soup

Vegan Southwestern Soup

For those times when life gets hectic, make this vegan recipe a go-to.  It’s an ultimate winter comfort meal!  With plenty of protein and healthy carbs from the beans, a hearty chew from the rice, and a strong balance of vegetables, this soup is quite 

Healthy Pumpkin Soup

Healthy Pumpkin Soup

All the fall flavors come together in this warming recipe.  Complete with pumpkin, sweet potatoes, apples and a festive spice blend, you’ll want to snuggle up with this healthy soup every day. To make this nourishing bowl of goodness, start by dicing the sweet potatoes, 

Tropical Rice Pudding Parfait

Tropical Rice Pudding Parfait

This rice pudding parfait is like no other!  Both pudding recipes are great on their own, but combining them creates something absolutely fantastic.  The banana pairs perfectly with the black rice and offers natural sweetness, where the peach delightfully compliments the jasmine rice and vanilla 

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