Lemon Chia Collagen Overnight Oats

I love all things lemon flavored but hate water with a lemon? Weird, right? Anyways, these are delicious, a perfect summer-y overnight oat recipe.

serving size: 1

What you need:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Lemon zest
• Vital protein collagen packet

What you need to do:

1. Add everything to an airtight container, stir and place in fridge overnight
2. Enjoy warm or cold the next day

Blueberry Banana Chia Smoothie

This was SO FILLING. I really think I'm gonna be stuffed til lunch guys. Super simple, few calories and no added sugar! Woo, perfect breakfast.

serving size: 2

What you need:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 2 cups spinach or kale
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 tablespoon acai powder
• 1 packet Vital Proteins collagen
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

What you need to do:

1. Blend everything in a high speed blender!
2. Enjoy

Spicy Vegan Curry

Three words: SPICY VEGAN CURRY. What more could you want? This was so good! and very spicy. AAAAND husband approved. I served this over farro but was really envisioning it over cauliflower rice..just ran outta time to make some!

serving size: 6 servings

What you need:

• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 block of firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 1 sweet potato, diced
• 1 eggplant, cubed
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained
• 1 can of unsalted, diced toamotes
• 2 cups of packed spinach
• 2 cups of veggie broth
• 1 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
• 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chili in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika

What you need to do:

1. Heat olive oil and saute onion until translucent, about 3 minutes over medium high heat
2. Add in garlic, tofu and sweet potatoes and cook about 10 minutes or until tofu is crispy and brown
3. Add in your water and broth, then add in your eggplants, chickpeas and diced tomatos
4. Next, add in all your spices and stir well
5. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are cooked
6. Add in your spinach and cook another 1-2 minutes until wilted
7. Serve over rice, farro, quinoa and enjoy!

Bright Eye Makeup Tutorial using Vegan/Cruelty Free Makeup

I did another fun video at work! Check this out if you're not super comfortable with bright, bold eyeshadow looks. I promise this is super easy and anyone can do it!

Superfood Smoothie Bowl

A super packed bowl of superfoods and deliciousness to start your morning off right + keep you full for hours! Fresh fruits from my garden made this extra great!

serving size: 1 bowl

What you need:

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 frozen blackberries
• 1/2 cup nut milk
• splash of water
• 2 dates
• 1 handful kale leaves
• 1 tbs almonds
• 1 tbs oats
• 1 tsp spirulina
• 1 Vital Protein collagen packet
• 1 tbs hemp seeds
• 1/2 tbs chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 4 ice cubes
• additional toppings* granola, fruit, chia seeds, coconut, cacao nibs, honey, anything really!

What you need to do:

1. Blend everything but ice in blender
2. Add as much ice to desired thickness then blend again

Cacao Coconut Collagen Coffee

Posting this because I got A MILLION AND ONE requests for the recipe!

serving size:1

What you need:

• 2 dates
• 1 cup coffee concentrate
• 1 cup nut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbs cacao powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp coconut sugar
• 1 scoop Lono Life mocha collagen peptides
• optional* pinch of sea salt, cinnamon

What you need to do:

1. Blend everything in a high speed blender
2. Serve over ice
3. Enjoy!

Healthy Green and Yellow Squash Pancakes

So, guys..these are like a healthier version of one of my fav things ever..HASHBROWNS. Comes together with a few simple ingredients and only took me like 20 minutes to make!

Serving size: 10 patties

What you need:

• 3 small to medium squash, shredded 
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of flour
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 
• 1 teaspoon pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil 

What you need to do:

1. Shred your squash and make sure to squeeze out all the extra liquids
2. Add everything to a medium bowl and mix well 
3. Form into patty shape 
4. Saute in tablespoon of oil for 3 minutes then flip and cook 2 more minutes 
5. DONE!

Iced Matcha Latte

I have officially perfected my Matcha Latte! Sweet, frothy and delicious! And super simple to make. I make it before work and if you know me, that's amazing because I literally wake up 30 minutes before I have to leave for work!

serving size: 1

What you need:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 tablespoon sweetener of choice (I go between honey or maple syrup..if using maple syrup use 1 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 1-2 teaspoons coconut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3-4 ice cubes
• you could also add in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla!
• ice cubes to serve it over

What you need to do:

1. Add everything to blender and blend!
2. Serve over ice

Mediterranean Veggie and Chicken Pitas

This chicken was unreal and it was made up of a handful of ingredients. Then I used some of my leftover creamy, green sauce and all the veggies that I think are Mediterranean-ish! I added in chopped olives, roasted red pepper, red onions, cucumber, and artichokes topped with a little goat cheese. All stuffed inside a toasted whole wheat pita and you're well on your way to an easy peasy dinner!

serving size: about 4 pitas

What you need for the chicken:

• 1 pound chicken breast, sliced or cubed
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin, dried basil and ground ginger

What you need to do:

1. Cube or slice your chicken
2. Add all the other ingredients into a large bowl and stir to combine
3. Add in your diced chicken and mix to coat
4. Store in the refrigerator for at least and hour to "marinate"
5. Heat a large pan over medium high heat and some olive oil (1-2 tablespoons)
6. Cook your chicken for about 10 minutes or until browned and cooked through
7. Assemble your pita!

Chili Honey Garlic Chicken with an Avocado Lime Sauce

Sweet and Spicy chicken with a tangy, creamy avocado sauce! What's not to love about that?! Really easy and you probably have everything on hand already! These bowls, as always, can be customized to your liking.

serving size: about 4 bowls

What you need for the chicken:

• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup liquid aminos
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

What you need for the sauce:

• 1/2 an avocado
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and onion powder
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 jalapeno, de-seeded
• 1 tablespoon cilantro
• 1/3 cup avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds

What you need to do for the chicken:

1. Add everything into a shallow dish, covering the chicken and marinate overnight or for 20 minutes if you're on a time crunch!
2. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large pan
3. Remove chicken from pan but save the marinade for later use
4. Cook chicken for 5 minutes in oil, then flip and cook another 4 minutes
5. Add in marinade and turn heat down and simmer for another 2-3 minutes
6. Remove chicken, let cool slightly and chop or slice
7. Add to your bowl!

What you need to do for the sauce:

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy
2. Serve atop your chicken bowl!

Healthy Banana Bread with Pecans and Granola

Okay guys, here's another banana bread recipe I whipped up this weekend, and I mean..you can never have enough healthy banana bread recipes in your arsenal of healthy baking! This time I used pecans annnnnnd granola! Vanilla chai veganic granola at that!

serving size: one loaf (i believe I used my 8 x 5 inch pan?)

What you need:

• 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 2 large bananas, mashed
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup of rice milk depending on how thick your dough is 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 handful chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup your favorite granola (I used a veganic vanilla chai)

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix all dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, mix your liquids, then whisk eggs and mashed bananas into mixture.
4. Add dry into wet and stir until combined
5. Fold in chopped pecans, saving a couple to top your bread with
6. Pour into greased loaf tin and top with all the granola and leftover pecans chunks
7. Bake for an hour or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean
8. Let cool and then enjoy because this bread is delicious!

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Bowl

Even though I didn't feel like cooking (takeout sushi was calling my name!) I decided to make a kinda big (it's just me this week) batch of something to have for leftovers this week. I really wanted a bowl style meal and was really feeling something spicy with a bit of sweet! That's where this came about. Added in some raw veggies I had in the fridge and then fried up a Siete almond flour tortilla to make a "chip" and made a quick spicy yogurt sauce (which I measured nothing..I'm sorry!) and wwwaaaallllaaaaa, I had a delicious dinner!

serving size: I'd say this would make 3-4 bowls

What you need:

• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 can of diced tomatoes (I used unsalted because I like to go in with my own)
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup red pepper and tomato stock (I used Pacific Foods)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup uncooked farro
• additional toppings* raw veggies, yogurt sauce, hummus, pita

What you need to do:

1. Saute onions and garlic in the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat
2. Add in your chickpeas, spices and chili in adobo sauce and cook about 5 minutes.
3. Start boiling your farro
4. Add the stock and diced tomatoes and simmer it up for around 18-20 minutes
5. Dice up any veggies or make any sauces
6. Assemble your bowl!
7. Eat!!!!

Paleo Maple Tahini Coconut Sugar Cookies

SOS, I can't stop eating these and I DON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT IT cause there's really nothing bad in them! Side note: I saw Sean grab one last night, so I KNOW they are good. They're also insanely gooey. I used a weird sweetener in this, but feel free to swap out with your fav liquid sweetener (agave, honey, etc...)

serving size: This made like 17..one day I'll have even sized baked goods!

What you need:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour (can switch out either of these 2 with cassava flour! just use a little less)
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (can use 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup of tahini 
• 1/2 cup sticky sweetener of choice (I used a maple "syrup" made out of erythritol)
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg (can sub in flax/chia egg and this will be vegan if you use maple syrup too!)

What you need (sugar coating):

• 1-2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1-2 tablespoons coconut sugar

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Mix all your flours and spices together, then add in all your wet ingredients, stirring well
4. The dough is going to be sticky! So do your best to form into cookies or balls or whatever your heart desires
5. Roll/sprinkle with sugar coating
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes (Mine were done at 11!)

Spicy Avocado Cream Sauce and Buffalo Turkey Balls

If you love all things spicy, this is the meal for you! I threw this on top of some zoodles, but it would go awesome with any type of pasta, gluten free pasta or any type of veggie noodles really!

serving size: 15-18 turkey balls and I'd say about a cupish of sauce!

What you need (turkey balls):

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/4 cup flour (I used almond)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup minced celery
• 1/4 cup minced carrot
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup hot sauce 
• 1 green onion, chopped

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Prepare a large baking tray
3. In a large bowl, add all ingredients together
4. Mix well, until everything is combined (easiest to use your hands!)
5. Form mixture into meatballs! I got 17 medium sized ones
6. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes (longer the bigger the balls are)
7. Turn oven to broil and broil those suckers for 1 minute
8. Remove and coat in hot sauce and green onion
9. Enjoy!

What you need (avocado sauce):

• 1 large, ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup unsweetened milk (I used coconut since I had some open)
• half of a large jalapeno, seeded
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dehydrated onion (or onion powder)
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

What you need to do:

1. Add all ingredients into food processor and process until smooth
2. Top on any and everything! pasta..fish..taco. seriously, anything!

Vegan Pizza with Homemade Cheese Sauce and Garlicky Spinach

My homemade cheese sauce was the bees knees so I had some Caulipower plain crusts so my brain was like, hmmm, let's make a vegan white pizza! And it was amazing!

serving size: one pizza

What you need:

• Crust (any kind will do, I used cauliflower crust)
• Vegan cheese sauce (recipe posted a couple back)
• 2 cups spinach
• 1.5 teaspoons avocado/olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
• 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
• little bit of olive oil to spread on the crust
• Optional toppings* hunks of vegan cheese, basil, parsley, oregano..

What you need to do:

1. Make that vegan cheese sauce if you haven't already!
2. Preheat oven based on crust choice
3. Spread some olive oil across your crust
4. Heat your oil and dehydrated onions in a small pan
5. Once you hear them crackling, add in your spinach
6. Dump your minced garlic on now and cook spinach til wilted, about 1-2 minutes
7. Remove spinach from heat
8. Add your cheese sauce to the crust
9. Top with spinach mixture
10. I added some fresh parsley and basil from my garden before serving!
11. YUM, YOUUU DONE

Vegan Buffalo "Chicken" Sandwich

Just a disclaimer, I am NOT a vegan! But, I do on occasion (okay, a lot) like to experiment with ways to make foods I love, vegan! It's fun to see what I can come up with and I love any and all veggies so, why not! That being said, this is an awesome recipe to make a ton of it and have leftovers for work lunch throughout the week! And I mean, who doesn't like buffalo any and everything?!?!

serving size: 6 sandwiches

What you need:

• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced
• 1-2 green onions, diced
• 1/4 cup of hummus
• 1/4 cup of hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 onion powder
• sprinkle of smoked paprika
• bread! I used an organic, multi grain seed bread from Giant
• Optional* topped mine with some hemp seeds of course!

What you need to do:

1. Mash up your chickpeas.
2. Add in all the diced veggies, then stir in the sauces and hummus.
3. Mix well then add in your spices!
4. Place about a cup on your toasted bread slices.
5. EATTTTTT

Mini Apple Spiced Muffins with a Crumbly Streusel On Top

Perfect size for a grab and go breakfast or have a couple after dinner for dessert! My batter was a little sticky so I kinda kept adding in coconut milk and I wasn't measuring so do what works best for you! I also used Fuji apples but feel free to experiment with whatever!

serving size: 24 mini muffins

What you need:

Muffins -

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon sticky sweetener of choice (I used a "syrup" made from erythritol I believe from a brand called Good Good)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• about 1 cup coconut milk, separated
• 3 small apples, diced

What you need:

Streusel - 

• 1/2 cup of oats
• 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon
• melted coconut oil
• 1-2 teaspoons honey
• pinch of sea salt

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Grease a muffin tin
3. Add all dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
4. In a smaller bowl, add all liquids together and yogurt and 1/2 cup of the coconut milk and mix well.
5. Add wet into dry and stir well.
6. Fold in apple chunks and mix well.
7. Mix all your streusel ingredients together and top muffins.
8. Bake in oven for about 15 minutes
9. Done, yum! 

Spicy Jambalaya

If you need an easy weeknight meal, I got chuuuu. This was very flavorful and you can definitely make this in a slow cooker or InstantPot to make your life easier. I also had to add in some extra water to this for the leftovers, just an FYI. The rice soaks up a lot of the sauce.

serving size: a lot. I filled almost 2 quart sized Tupperware's with leftovers!

What you need:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces of chicken sausage, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 1 jalapemo, diced (can use less if you don't like it really spicy)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups rice (I used Jasmine)
• 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
• 1/2 cup tomatoe and pepper stock (Pacific Foods makes a great one)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• salt and pepper
• chopped cilantro

What you need to do:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or pan over medium high heat.
2. Add in chicken sausage and onions and cook for 5 ish minutes.
3. Add in garlic, celery and diced jalapeno and cook for 5 more minutes.
4. Add in your can of tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes and cook 2 minutes
5. Throw the stocks in and along with the rice and then add in all the rest of the ingedients minus the cilantro.
6. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for around 20 minutes or until your rice is cooked.
7. Once done, add in your chopped cilantro and stir.
8. All done! Let's eat

Easy, Vegan Cheese Sauce

Took my first crack at making a vegan cheese sauce and it turned out really well! Husband approved too so I know it was tasty. Here's the easy recipe

serving size: around 2 cups!

What you need:

• 2 cups unsalted veggie stock
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup vegan cheese (I grated up Field Roast's slice, about 5 or 6 of them)
• 1 tablespoon vegan cream cheese (I used Kite Hill's Chive cream cheese)
• 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
• pinch of salt
• pinch of pepper

What you need to do:

1. Bring stock and milk to a boil.
2. SLOWLY whisk in the flour, stirring continuously and lower the heat til your mixture is simmering.
3. Add in your nutritional yeast, whisking away.
4. Add in the cheese and simmer for 10-15 minutes, whisking and watching until the sauce thickens up.
5. Done! Enjoy

Miso Tempeh Bowl with Veggies and Quinoa

This was so good! I've been incorporating miso into everything from eggs, to my veggies so of course I made a quick sauce using it for my tempeh marinade!

What you need:

• 1 package tempeh
• 1/4 cup liquid aminos
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• any veggies of choice!
• optional* green onions, sesame seeds, shallots, sriracha

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside
3. Slice your tempeh into cubes
4. While quinoa is cooking, make your marinade by whisking all the ingredients above together and add in sliced tempeh
5. Marinade for as long as it takes you to dice your veggies up!
6. Toss your veggies in avocado oil and some crushed red pepper, salt and pepper
7. Add veggies and tempeh to greased tray and roast for 15 minutes
8.  Assemble your bowl and drizzle with sriracha!

Quick, Spicy Chicken Ramen over Buckwheat Noodles and Zoodles

I had every intention to follow a recipe similar to this that I found in the new Cooking Light magazine..but that didn't happen at all as per the usssssssual. So, here I give you my take on an insanely easy, spicy ramen bowl. Like, really easy guys. Protein can be swapped out for literally any other..the recipe called for ground pork so experiment!

What you need:

• 8 ounces of noodles (I used Buckwheat noodles, also threw some leftover zoodles in my bowl)
• 1/2 tablespoon cocout oil
• 1/2 a white onion
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 package mushrooms
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 4 cups stock (I used chicken)
• 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 2 tablespoons liquid aminos
• 4 tablespoons white miso
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2-3 scallions, chopped
• *optional: sesame seeds, sriracha, green onions...

What you need to do:

1. Cook your ground chicken, onions and mushrooms in the coconut oil, about 10 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
2. Meanwhole, boil water and cook noodles according to package directions.
3. Drain and divide into bowls
4. Next, add in your stock, chili garlic, liquid aminos, miso, garlic and carrots.
5. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and cook for another 5 minutes
6. Pour over noodles and top with your toppings!
7. Eat!!!!

Egyptian Magic's Aztec Clay Mask

Here's another mini video I did for work showing you how to apply this awesome mask, and all the great benefits it can have for you! Go watch! 

Avocado Brownies

I took a chance with these guys and they came out SO good. Who woulda ever known putting fruits and veggies into your desserts and it would taste this good. My next endeavor will be with sweet potatoes I think...

Serving size: 12 brownies

What you need:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 2.5 tablespoons coconut butter
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup carob powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional toppings* chocolate chips, coconut shreds, drippy nut butter, more coconut butter!

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Grease a baking dish
3. Add your avocado, eggs and coconut butter to a food processor and process
4. Add in the rest of the ingredients and pulse to combine
5. Pour batter into pan and top with whatever your little heart desires!

Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Sweet Potato Noodles

This was so random but came together so well, I was pretty imprssed with myself. You get the creaminess from the soaked cashews and nutritional yeast paired with the spices and the peppers! Yum!

serving size: 2 bowls of noodles! (using one large sweet potato)

What you need:

• 1 large sweet potato, spiralized
• 1/2 cup of cashews, either soaked overnight or boiled for 10 minutes
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onion or half of a medium fresh onion, diced
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
• 1/2 cup of water or stock
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• optional* I threw in some garlicky sauteed spinach and peas, any roasted veggies you have will work

What you need to do:

1. Heat your oil, garlic and onion in a pan
2. Saute your sweet potato noodles for 7 minutes
3. Meanwhile, make your sauce, add all the spices, cashews, water, nutritional yeast and peppers to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy
4. Add sauce to your noodles and stir til combined
5. Enjoy!

Quick, Easy, Minimal Makeup Tutorial!

If you need some quick and easy tips for makeup before work or school, I GOT CHAAAA. Here's a video I did at work and I used some great cruelty free and vegan makeup products that I actually LOVE! (that blush!) Check it out!

Products I used:

Primer- Emani - Perfect 10 Primer Serum

Mascara- theBalm - Mad Lash in Noir

Concealer- Zuzu Luxe - C7

Blush- Zao Makeup - 323 Lilac Pink

Eco Tools - Concealer Sponge - Mini's

Lipgloss- Zao - Beige 002

Stuffed Pizza Peppers

New twist on a classic. I think I'm gonna keep going with this and make different kinds of stuffed peppers..maybe a chicken and veggie combo or an Asian inspired stuffed pepper...hmm. Anyways, super quick, easy, healthy and delicious!

serving size: 4 peppers!

What you need:

• 4 bell peppers
• a medium sized onion, diced
• 2 large handfuls of fresh spinach
• 1 pound ground turkey (or chicken or beef)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped turkey pepperoni
• 1 can diced tomatoes (no salt if you can)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (or pasta)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• optional toppings* cheese! I put mozzarella on Sean's peppers and Kite Hill chive cream cheese on mine (it was a game changer, I promise!) I also added leftover quinoa to the bottom of my pan and poured remaining mixture all over, then set my peppers on top

What you need to do:

1. Fill a large pot with water and boil
2. Cut the tops off your peppers and gut the insides of the ribs and seeds
3. Once the water is boiling, set peppers in and boil for about 5-8 minutes or until tender, remove and drain
4. Preheat over to 350 degrees
5. Heat your avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
6. Once hot add in your onions and saute 3-5 minutes, then add in your garlic and cook til fragrant, 1 extra minute.
7. Dump your ground turkey in and cook til browned, about 8-10 minutes
8. Next, add in your tomatoes and your sauce, and all your seasonings and stir to combine
9. Add in spinach, turn the heat down and simmer everything for about 10 more minutes
10. Grab an oven safe baking dish, add your peppers to the dish and fill with mixture
11. Top with whatever you'd like then bake for 15 minutes!
12. Eat 'em up cause they are so so good

Gluten Free, Vegan Spiced Carrot Cake Bread

Never in my life have I tried quinoa flour but I got some at work and had to try it out. It actually smelled really good in the bag! You could always use regular flour here, but then it wouldn't be gluten free. This recipe is great for someone with sensitivies because it is also vegan! (woo, no eggs) I might try and make some kind of icing for it.....

serving size: 1 loaf

What you need:

• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 3 small bananas, mashed
• 2 cups quinoa flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie (or apple) spice
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (I used a cinnamon infused one!)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• optional* more shredded carrot for the top, walnuts or pecans, icing!

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Grease a pan (I used a loaf pan, obv)
3. Mix all your dry ingredients together, then fold in any additional exras (nuts, coconut chips, etc)
4. Mix all your wet indredients together, then pour into bowl of dry ingredients
5. Whisk everything together
6. Pour your batter into greased pan and top with coconut chips, more grated carrot and whatever else you decide to use
7. Cook for 40 minutes then check with a toothpick if done
8. If not, return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes
9. Let cool for 15, then enjoy!

Quick Sweet Potato Noodle "Nests" with an Egg Inside

Quick, healthy, filling breakfast idea here, guys. All you need is a couple ingredients for this recipe and you're good to go!

Serving size: probably a lot of nests..I only made one and I'm using the leftover "noodles" in a recipe for this week!

What you need:

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon dehydrated onion (can use fresh, I'm just lazy)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
• 1 egg
• 1 handful sweet potato noodles
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Hemp seeds
• Optional* paprika, salt, garlic salt, sriracha, crushed red pepper flakes, hemp seeds

What you need to do:

1. Heat your oil over medium heat on your stovetop
2. Add in garlic and onions and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute
3. Add in your sweet potato noodles and cook for about 6 minutes or until tender 
4. Form a hole in the middle of your noodles and crack an egg inside the hole
5. Cook for about 2 minutes 
6. Then, add in a splash of water and cover your egg for an additional 1-2 minutes or until desired doness of egg. (I like mine dippy!)
7. You're done! Top with any optional toppings and enjoy

Hummustir Spicy Hummus Pasta

So amazingly healthy and delicious and easy as fuck, guys! Make this every night cause it was so good. I even gave some to my best friend and she loved it! This can go so many different directions too..roasted red peppers, garlic, jalapeno..the possibilities are seriously endless.

Serving size: depends on how much pasta you make..around 8 ounces I'd say! Or about 4-6 bowls

What you need:

• Whole wheat pasta
• 1 cup of hummus 
• 1 tablespoon of sundried tomato oil 
• 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes 
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dehydrated onion
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 big handfuls of spinach or kale

What you need to do: 

1. Cook pasta
2. Saute oil, garlic and sundried tomatoes for 3 minutes or until garlic is fragrant 
3. And in cooked pasta and hummus 
4. Add in chicken stock until thickened then throw in spinach and cook an additional minute or until spinach/kale is wilted
5. Enjoy!

Sweet and Spicy Instant Pot Chicken Bowl

I made this in my instant pot and it was SO EASY. And probably took 30 minutes all together. Spicy, flavorful and the chicken is so tender and delicious. Plus it's good for you too. I made a homemade quick slaw too that was the perfect pairing with the spicy chicken.

serving size: 4

What you need for the chicken:

• 1.5 pounds chicken breast
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1-2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1/2 cup liquid amino's
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 2 tablespoons of garlic chili paste
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch to help thicken sauce
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• *extras: green onion, sesame seed, hemp seeds, peanuts, sriracha

What you need for the quick pickled cabbage:

• 1/2 cup cole slaw mix
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup red cabbage, sliced
• 1/2 cup apple cider finger
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon minced dehydrated onion

What you need to do:

1. Prepare your pickled cabbage first and let sit in the refrigerator, the longer the better!
2. Place all ingredients in instant pot and place chicken on top
3. Stir around to coat chicken
4. Turn on high pressure and cook 10 minutes
5. One the timer goes off, use the quick release valve to release pressure
6. Once done, saute an extra 3-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the sauce
7. Assemble your bowls and top with extras!

Paleo Zucchini Chocolatte Muffins

Sneaking veggies into all my desserts is my thing! Healthy is also my thing and these are great alternatives to crazy sugar packed muffins! Chocolate, healthy, decadent dessert (or breakfast!) what more could you want?

What you need:

• 1 medium sized zucchini, shredded
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1.5 cups almond flour
• 3/4 cup cassava flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup roasted carob powder, can also use cacao or unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup dairy, gf chocolate chips

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Line a muffin tin with liners or grease with cooking spray
3. Shred your zucchini, then squeeze out all excess liquids. Set aside
4. Add everything else in a bowl, minus chocolate chips and stir together. 
5. Fold in zucchini
6. Fold in chocolate chips
7. Bake in oven for 25-28 minutes
8. Let cool for 15 minutes
9. Eaaaat them suckers cause they're good

Mediterranean Chickpea and Tuna Salad

This is one of the tastiest, easiest, quickest dinners to make on a weeknight when you don't have much time AND it's great as leftovers for the remainder of the week.

serving size: this bowl

What you need:

• 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans of tuna, drained
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup cole slaw mix
• 1/2 cup cilantro or parsley, fresh
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• optional add in's capers, bell peppers, olives, nuts..anything really!

What you need to do:

1. Toss all the veggies and tuna in a bowl and mix well
2. Add in olive oil lemon juice and spices
3. Serve over salad, on a sandwich, or stuffed inside a pita

Baked Beet Falafels

Okay, I like beets now..it's a thing. I also love falafel's so why not mix the two? You get an incredible color from these and they're delicious. This was my lunch today, I just broke the falafel up on a Flatout wrap, added some kale, crunchy cole slaw mix, bell peppers, cucumber and topped with a little bit of Drew's Organics peppercorn ranch dressing. So good! I wish I would have gotten a better picture of the whole falafel! Oh wellll.....let's make 'em!

serving size: 12 falafels

What you need:

• 1 can of chickpeas
• 2 medium sized cooked beets, diced
• 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
• little bit of avocado oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup oats
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
• handful of parsley

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Honestly, I threw all of the ingredients in my food processor and processed! That easy
4. Form into 12 balls and smoosh them down on the parchment paper
5. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake 15 more minutes
6. Remove from oven and enjoy!

Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Pizza

I finally got to try the Caulipower pizza crust! It was so good! A lot better than my homemade cauliflower crust, haha. I had to make half of this a normal pizza for Sean (his half is not vegan, it has cheese). I was pleasantly surprised that he enjoyed the crust too!

serving size: one pizza, we got 6 slices out of this

What you need:

• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• half of a shallot, diced
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 cups spinach
• 1 can of artichokes, chopped
• 2 ounce Kite Hill chive cream cheese
• 1/4 cup Just Mayo
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• pepper flakes to top

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 425 
2. Brush crust with olive oil
3. In a pan, saute avocado oil, shallot and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute
4. Add in spinach, artichokes, garlic powder, salt and pepper
5. Cook until spinach is wilted, then add vegan mayo and cream cheese
6. Cook until combined
7. Top crust with spinach mixture and bake on the top rack (or pizza stone) for 16 minutes or whatever the package says, I forget!
8. Let cool a couple minutes then enjoy!

Mini Grocery Haul

I got to go to the new Kimberton Whole Foods and it was great! I needed nothing so had a little (expensive) fun. Then I stopped at the Farmer's market for fruits and veggies!

Secret Ingredient Fudgy Brownies

Welp, there's a weird thing in these and when I was concocting this in my kitchen it was kinda freaking me out but! these are so good! I'm bringing them to Easter dinner and not telling anyone what's in them til after they eat them! muhahahah

serving size: 9 brownies

What you need:

• 1 can of black beans (no salt added, drained and rinsed very well)
• 2-3 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1/2 cup of oats
• 1/3 cup of honey (use agave or maple syrup and these would be vegan!)
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips (I love Enjoy Life's)

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Grease whatever kinda dish you're using
3. Rinse your beans very well
4. Add all ingredients except the chocolate chips to a blender, processor or mixer
5. Fold in chocolate chips after processing
6. Add your mixture to your greased dish, pop it in the oven for about 20 minutes
7. Take out and let sit 10-15 minutes before cutting
8. Eat!!!!

Grilled Curry Chicken Flatbread

This came together fast and was so tasty! I adapted it from a Cooking Light recipe but changed a bunch of things around. I don't normally cook with curry powder and I don't know why I don't because it is so delicious! This is really filling and topped with veggies and a great yogurt sauce.

Serving size: I'd say about 2 flatbreads? 

What you need:

• 1/2 cup shaved carrot
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt 
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pinches of garlic powder, curry, turmeric, salt and onion powder for chicken breast
• 2 cups chicken breast, diced
• Kale
• Fresh cilantro
• Chopped peanuts
• Whole wheat pitas

What you need to do:

1. Combine carrots, ginger, vinegar, 1/4 cup water and sugar. Bring to a boil then remove from heat
2. Combine curry, turmeric and 1 teaspoon oil in a microwaveable bowl and cook 30 seconds
3. Add in yogurt, honey and salt
4. Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and sprinkle your diced chicken with curry powder, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and a dollop of the yogurt mixture.
5. Cook chicken about 12 minutes or until cooked throughout.
6. Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon avocado oil 
7. Wait til the oil is shimmering then place pitas in and cook til char marks start showing
8. Assemble! Top pita with yogurt mixture, chicken, kale, chopped peanuts and carrot mixture. Top with kale and cilantro
9. Enjoy!

Breakfast Yogurt Bowl

Yogurt bowls are my new favorite thing to have for breakfast! They're so easy and you can put whatever you want in them. This bowl has very few grams of added sugar and still manages to be super sweet, plus lots of protein to keep you full.

serving size: 1 bowl

What you need:

• 1/2 cup of yogurt (I used Stonyfield plain organic) 
• spoonful of apricot jam (I useed a brand called Good Good Sweet Sweetness or something weird like that..it had no added sugar so I was pumped)
• spoonful of vegan vanilla chai granola (I used One Degree Organic of course)
• 3 pieces of fresh pineapple
• handful of dried mulberries (I used Navita's Organics)
• sprinkling of flax and chia seeds (Garden of Life Fruit and Flax)
• topped it was honey (Bee Honey! it's so good)

What you need to do:

1. Put your yogurt in your bowl and decorate the shit out of it with toppings!