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Fig Toast with Caramelized Onions, Bleu Cheese & Arugula

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This toast is delicious at any time of day and feels fancy while being super easy to assemble. Make the caramelized onions ahead of time so you can throw it together whenever the craving strikes! I love a good fancy toast. This one is so balanced and satisfying! Salty meets sweet meets bitter meet pepper. Layer it all on a piece of toasted … [Read more...] about Fig Toast with Caramelized Onions, Bleu Cheese & Arugula

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars with Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting

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Carrot cake is a classic flavor combination. These carrot cake oatmeal bars are a delicious way to enjoy it for breakfast! Wholesome and hearty, low in sugar and studded with nutrient-rich mix ins. Every spring I ask myself the same question: what else can I carrot cake? I'm admittedly not a cake-lover but carrot cake is one of my favorite … [Read more...] about Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars with Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting

Sunshine Smoothie Bowl

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Sunshine in a bowl! This smoothie tastes like a frozen tropical drink thanks to a combination of orange juice, banana and frozen mango. Add a little toasted coconut and you'll be transported right to the beach. Note: this was a contest entry in partnership with The Feed Feed and Florida Orange Juice. I originally posted the first photo on Instagram … [Read more...] about Sunshine Smoothie Bowl

Vegan Blondies with Sprinkles

Filed Under: baked goods, chocolate, recipe, sweet treats, tahini Written By

These vegan blondies are a plant-based twist on the classic dense and chewy dessert bars. Tahini makes a great substitute for butter and adds a wonderful complex flavor. They're also whole grain and lower in sugar than the traditional version. Hello beautiful vegan blondies! I have to say, I'm usually partial to brownies, but these may have … [Read more...] about Vegan Blondies with Sprinkles

Rainbow Quinoa Salad Jars with Peanut Miso Dressing

Filed Under: no cook, recipe, salads and bowls, vegetarian entrees Written By

These Rainbow Quinoa Salad Jars with Peanut Miso Dressing are the work lunch you've been waiting for. Ditch the boring sandwich and try these crunchy, flavor-packed salads. Sometimes I just crave a big bowl of fresh, crunchy, vibrant food. Post-holiday, vacation or what have you. THIS is your recipe when those times call, my friend. I know … [Read more...] about Rainbow Quinoa Salad Jars with Peanut Miso Dressing

PB&J Energy Bites

Filed Under: no cook, oats, peanut butter, quick and easy, recipe, snacks Written By

These vegan peanut butter and jelly oatmeal energy bites are a throw-back flavor combination you can't resist! Loaded with satisfying, nutrient-dense ingredients, these will be a new favorite afternoon pick-me-up.  Add these to your list of favorite oatmeal energy bite flavor combinations because I think you guys are going to love these. … [Read more...] about PB&J Energy Bites

Blood Orange Ricotta Toast with Cardamom & Pistachios

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Shake up your breakfast routine with a toast combination that satisfies all cravings. Slightly sweet, salty, savory, creamy, and crunchy. This blood orange ricotta toast will be a new favorite. Toast is such a great snack or mini meal. You can make it savory or sweet and top it with really anything that's in season. This variation has a little … [Read more...] about Blood Orange Ricotta Toast with Cardamom & Pistachios

Spicy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

Filed Under: chocolate, quick and easy, recipe, sweet treats Written By

A cozy and creamy hot drink laced with flavors of a classic Mexican hot chocolate, in a plant-based version. Spicy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate will be a new favorite indulgence on snowy days. Is it just me, or is there nothing cozier than a creamy and frothy cup of hot chocolate? I love drinking it while relaxing at night because it's like a … [Read more...] about Spicy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, Nuts & Dried Fruit

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Roasted cauliflower gets an upgrade with crunchy pistachios, sweet golden raisins and a lemon tahini sauce drizzle. Pair it with a piece of grilled fish for an elevated, yet simple, weeknight dinner. Cauliflower seems to be the "it" vegetable right now, doesn't it? Everyday on Instagram I see a new twist. Today cauliflower is PIZZA CRUST. … [Read more...] about Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, Nuts & Dried Fruit

Vegetarian Burrito Bowls with Green Goddess Dressing

Filed Under: beans and lentils, recipe, salads and bowls, vegetarian entrees Written By

These vegetarian burrito bowls are a weeknight favorite elevated with a punchy, flavor-packed dressing. Use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand to create something slightly different every time. We all have that go-to weeknight dinner that can be thrown together with pantry staples and random extra produce. Kitchen sink salads, chickpea … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Burrito Bowls with Green Goddess Dressing