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Getting ready to make some pickled jalapeños! 🔥

Vegan stuffed peppers! 🌱

1 package crumbled tempeh sautéed with onion & garlic, cooked riced, 1 small can hatch chili peppers, 1 can fire roasted tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Baked at 425 for about 20-30mins. Soo good!! 👍🏻

“Isn’t eating vegan boring..?”

Nope, it sure isn’t! All you need is a little inspiration (and a ton of veggies 😉)

Kale with tahini dressing (tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt), cucumber salad, broccoli, roasted potatoes & peppers, and h**p seed breaded and baked tofu.

Happy Friday! 🌱

Have I mentioned my obsession with plants..? 😂 Here’s some more for the garden! ❤️ 🌱

Fresh nectarine salsa: 1 large tomato chopped, 1 large ripe nectarine chopped, diced red onion, 1 garlic clove minced, lime juice, and salt 👍🏻 🍑 🍅

Lunchtime! 🥗 🍉

Packing your own lunch is one of the easiest ways to save calories and $$$. It just takes a few minutes of prep the night before. This only took about 5 minutes to put together: Kale salad massaged with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and salt with a tahini dressing, h**p seeds, tomatoes, and canned chickpeas. And sliced watermelon on the side. 👍🏻 🌱

Love this one!! is one of my favorite ways to get probiotics in my diet!!

Ok, so this crispy baked tofu was delicious! I ran out of panko halfway through so I coated the rest in h**p seeds which was actually even better!!👍🏻

Fresh picked blueberries! 🫐

New blog post!! 😋 Click link in bio for the recipe to this delicious lentil loaf.

Lentils are in the legume family and are packed with protein and fiber to make this a super satisfying meal. Perfect for plant-based beginners or pros. Try it with some roasted veggies and a salad. I’d love to hear what you think! 💚 🥕 🧅 🥬

Gardening yesterday, sledding today!! 🤷🏻‍♀️ 🥬 ❄️

Winter harvest!! 🥬

I haven’t been a huge fan of this unseasonably warm weather but I have to admit getting this out of my garden today in the beginning of January was pretty awesome.. 🤷🏻‍♀️

First snow of the season is supposedly on its way tonight! ❄️

Happy New Year from my wild family! 🥳

I’ve been out for a bit working on some really exciting opportunities that came up over the past several months but now I’m hoping to get right back on track with lots of useful plant based nutrition tips and tasty recipes to share!

Here’s to a fantastic 2022! 🥂 ❤️

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Does anyone else still have a ton of zucchini like me??

Check out these yummy vegan zucchini muffins. Delicious and also kid-approved!

Recipe on blog. 🌱💚

Vegan tahini Alfredo on whole wheat pasta with fresh mixed greens and roasted broccoli. 😋

I always use —so much smoother than any other brand I’ve tried which makes a huge difference in taste! 🌱

Choosing nutrient dense foods over calorie dense foods is one of the simplest strategies to eat healthier and lose weight without starving yourself.

Think about how your body would feel after eating 5 cups of strawberries vs 2 tbsp of oil.. Probably pretty full compared to a negligible effect with the oil. Why is this? The strawberries are also packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water to fill you up while the oil lacks any nutritional benefits.

Same idea for a lunch with a large salad, fresh veggies, chickpeas, and a vinegar based dressing compared to a frozen coffee drink. The coffee is going to have way more calories and leave you still feeling hungry!

Keep this simple trick in mind to eat healthier and never be hungry!
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I love traveling, but it is crazy to me how difficult it still is to find healthy plant-based options most places. Even though my planning ahead and bringing my own food helped a ton, I still found myself eating fried vegan food as my only option more than once this past week. So happy to get home to find all these fresh veggies growing in the garden. Now back to cooking!!! 🌱 🍅 🥒

Was able to spend some much needed time this past week with the family and away from my phone! Sometimes it’s good to just reset and focus on what is most important in your life. 💚💚💚

This is how you eat a cucumber, right?! 😂 😂 😂

Okay, so I’ll admit— I went a little crazy with the garden this year! It’s like a jungle, but I absolutely love it! There is just something so incredibly special about enjoying fresh-picked fruits and veggies with my kids. What did you grow in your garden this year?? 💚🌱💚🌱💚

A complete protein source is a food that contains sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids needed in the human diet.

While there are several plant-based complete protein sources such as quinoa, tempeh, and sprouted grain bread, you can also get all 9 essential amino acids by combining certain food groups.

Some examples:
🌱 hummus on whole grain toast
🌱 black bean and brown rice burrito
🌱 oatmeal topped with walnuts

The possibilities are endless!

Check out my website for plant-based recipes, coaching packages, and my signature online self-paced program to help you start making better food choices. 💚💚💚

A complete protein source is a food that contains sufficient amounts of all nine of the essential amino acids needed in the human diet.

While there are several plant-based complete protein sources such as quinoa, tempeh, and sprouted grain bread, you can also get all 9 essential amino acids by combining certain food groups.

Some examples:
🌱 hummus on whole grain bread
🌱 back bean and rice burrito
🌱 oatmeal topped with walnuts

Check out my website for plant-based recipes, coaching packages, and my signature online self-paced program. 💚💚💚

All these fresh veggies!! 😍

I also love topping my salads with toasted raw almonds for extra protein and a great crunch! Just heat a handful in a non stick pan on medium heat until fragrant and starting to lightly brown, stirring frequently and being careful not to burn! 👍🏻 😋

So true.

Quick and easy eggplant and veggie green curry over brown rice. 👍🏻

Delicious summer meal: baked breaded eggplant, tahini pasta salad, and garden fresh greens. 🥬 🍅

For the eggplant breading I use a mix of nutritional yeast, ground flaxseed, stone ground cornmeal, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. So flavorful and a so much healthier alternative to white bread crumbs! Lightly spray with olive oil and bake at 400 for 20-30 mins, flipping halfway through.

Most oils are highly processed and calorie dense, so I try to limit them in my diet whenever possible. There are several plant-based options to replace the oil from your favorite muffin or other baked good recipe! My personal favorites are mashed ripe banana and unsweetened applesauce. Give it a try!

Check out my website for plant-based recipes, personalized coaching packages, and my newly released self-paced online coaching program on sale through the end of the month! Link in bio. 💚💚💚