The easiest way to get more veggies! Can be made vegan, is gluten-free, and great for meal prepping. Drizzle with simple Tahini Sauce for next level flavor. Perfect for seed cycling in the ovulation + luteal phases. Super savory, smoky, and satisfying!
The fluffiest waffle ever! I adapted the Simple Pumpkin Pancake recipe and turned it into waffles. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, free of refined sugar, and packed with protein for the ultimate healthy waffles perfect for meal prepping for the week or a leisurely weekend brunch. This is a must-make this fall! So light + fluffy and just enough hint of pumpkin + spice.
The quickest + easiest pasta to serve on it’s on, in bowls, or as a side! Red lentil pasta is gluten-free and packed with plant-based protein - 13 g per 2 oz serving versus about 3 g in regular pasta. Rich, hearty, smooth, creamy, savory, + satisfying.
Vegan + gluten-free and filled with veggies. The recipe is super simple – chop + sauté veggies + tofu, blend sauce ingredients together, add to the pan, and serve over cooked quinoa. Fresh, sweet + savory, creamy, warming - will satisfy any curry craving.
A simple meal prep breakfast, snack, or dessert FTW. Chia seeds provide protein to keep you satiated, omega-3s for brain health, + fiber to keep things moving along in the gut and blood sugar stable. Creamy, tangy, fresh, light, and satisfying!
A time-saving staple to meal prep every week. Serves as the perfect base to any salad or bowl + way to get your greens in daily. Kale can hold dressing without wilting longer than other greens like spinach, mixed greens, or lettuce. Tangy, lemony, hearty, crunchy, bold - your new favorite simple salad.
A smoothie bowl recipe for your luteal phase. This recipe has sweet potatoes to help the liver detoxify estrogen from the system and 1 Tbsp of sunflower seeds to help boost progesterone in the second half of your cycle. Sweet, smooth, creamy, and satisfying with a crunch.
Start your weekend off right with this individual pancake. A sweet take on a ‘breakfast pizza’, this one will not disappoint. With a chocolatey base pancake, tangy raspberry sauce, and crunchy toppings it will become a favorite. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and super energizing to kickstart your day.
Super simple + seasonal for summer. A perfect start the day with protein + healthy fats for sustained energy to power your morning. Keeps you satisfied until lunch + sets the foundation for the rest of your day. Sweet, creamy, filling, fluffy, and naturally sweetened.
A perfect weekend breakfast / brunch. Nothing is better than a pancake the size of your face – and it’s even better when it’s vegan, gluten-free, & loaded with protein, healthy fat, + superfoods. It’s like a giant chocolate chip cookie for breakfast with the best berry sauce.
Looking for a last minute red, white, and blue treat to make for the 4th? These raw vegan cheesecake bites will fool anybody. They are creamy, tangy, perfectly sweet, and filled with healthy fat + protein. Bring to your 4th of July celebration + be the hit of the party.
The perfect start to your day. Creamy, chocolatey, + filling oats topped with refreshing fruit for a naturally-sweetened breakfast to keep you satisfied all morning long. Packed with protein + healthy fats for stable + sustained energy.
Energizing + packed with protein + healthy fats. Stone fruits - peaches, plums, nectarines - are in season for summer + I got a bunch delivered from Imperfect Produce. Super fresh, satisfying, + filling. A perfect summer twist on a morning go-to.
Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. Gluten-free + vegan falafel with tangy taztziki made with Kite Hill Foods unsweetened Greek almond milk yogurt for a dairy-free alternative + you won’t even be able to tell a difference. Everything you love about falafel + it’s quick, easy, and perfect for meal prep.
Spicy, savory, crunchy, + fresh. This Spicy Corn Salsa is the perfect dip / side dish to bring to your next BBQ, use as a topping on tacos, or go for it and eat it with a spoon. This will quickly become a favorite.
Super quick, simple, + satisfying. If you've ever dreamed of eating cookie dough by the spoonful for breakfast, this one's for you. Creamy oats packed with protein + fiber to start your day. Customize with your favorite toppings!
A perfect twist on a Spring fave to make oatmeal a little more exciting. Super simple cinnamon-vanilla oats provide the base for fresh strawberries + creamy homemade cashew milk. Give it a nutritional boost with cacao nibs + raw almonds.
A vegan, dairy-free recipe to elevate your toast. Perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or afternoon pick-me-up. The unsweetened almond milk Greek yogurt make this next level.
Now that we've gone through the six factors to keep in mind in Part 2, it's important to get your blood checked to establish your baseline, bring awareness to any deficiencies, and correct any imbalances. It's important for everyone to know their numbers, but it's especially important if you are moving toward this way of eating.
In Part 1 I shared my story of the evolution of my plant-based eating. Here I'm going to share with you six important factors to keep in mind when eating or transitioning to a vegan or more plant-based diet. There are key nutrients to make sure to include to prevent deficiencies and ways our bodies will let us know if we're staying balanced nutritionally.
A vegan, low sugar, dairy-free, + gluten-free smoothie bowl. This low sugar breakfast is packed with fiber, healthy fats, + protein to give your morning the boost it needs. Get a serving of veggies in this morning - and you can't even taste it!
In 2009, I stopped eating meat and became a vegetarian after reading the book Skinny Bitch by Kim Barnouin. The horrifying depictions of the meat industry were enough for me to completely cut out red meat and chicken right away. At the time I was a freshman in college and had barely started any of my nutrition classes and things that make total sense to me now about balanced eating, I had no clue about then.
Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free pancakes perfect for when you have a bit more time. Make for breakfast on a lazy weekend morning, when hosting a brunch, or make a big batch to meal prep for the week. Go crazy with the toppings - they make these pancakes that much better.
