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!

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

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

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!!!!

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!

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