Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. A friend of mine recently asked me if I had any good gluten free ginger snap cookie recipes. When I looked around at recipes on Pinterest, every one them was just loaded with sugar. I like my sweets for sure, but I am also really trying to watch added sugars. I've found that I can easily modify lots of recipes by slashing the sugar without losing the flavor. I came up with my own version of cookies to bake for her that I am excited to … [Read more...]
Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! I am getting into the Valentine's Day spirit today with my Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies. These are not just any brownies, oh no, they are filled with all kinds of healthy goodness but decadent enough to let you feel like you are treating yourself. Did you know that dates have 50% more potassium than bananas? I didn't either! Two Bard Valley Natural Delights dates have 281 grams of potassium. Great runner fuel indeed! They … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Pie Muffins
Happy Meatless Monday! Thanks for joining Sarah and I to check out all the veggie goodness today. I am so loving all of the fall foods and smells and one of my favorite fall foods is sweet potato. It seems like fall holidays always have some sort of sweet potato pie involved but let's face it, those are not always the healthiest. I've taken all the yummy spices and flavors from the classic dish and put them into delicious Sweet Potato Pie Muffins. Side note: I am moving this week and my … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cantaloupe Carpacccio
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! I don't about you, but I feel like the summer weeks just keep flying by. It continues to be quite hot and humid around here and I continue to crave lighter, easier meals that require less cooking. The fruit has been so amazing the past few weeks that I can't seem to get enough of it. Today I am sharing one of my new faves Pineapple Cantaloupe Carpaccio. This Pineapple Cantaloupe Carpaccio is so simple but oh so delcious. It's … [Read more...]
Granola Parfait Pops-Meatless Monday
Happy Meatless Monday! Thanks for joining me and Sarah to celebrate all the fruit and veggie goodness today. After such a rainy, cold start to our spring and summer, it has really gotten quite hot and humid out there. Sometimes you just want something to cool you off after a long run or busy day with the kids and I've got just the snack-Granola Parfait Pops. I often eat Greek Yogurt with granola and fruit for a pre or post workout snack and I thought, why not freeze it all and make a fun … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
Happy Meatless Monday friends! In my quest to eat more oatmeal, I've found that it makes great protein bars. Add in some peanut butter and even better! It's like breakfast and dessert at the same time right?! Please join Tina and me to check out all of the great veggie creations this week. I've seen so many recipes using powdered peanut butter the last few months but I had never tried it myself until recently. I was given some samples of Peanut Butter and Co's Mighty Nut to test out this week. … [Read more...]
Apple Honey Zucchini Bread
It might be labor day but Meatless Monday never takes a day off! I love all the fall pumpkin recipes but I am not ready to embrace them quite yet given that it is still 90 degrees in the DC area. I am excited about apples though! Given that the Jewish holidays are starting next week I thought it was the perfect time to whip up an apple honey zucchini bread to share with you. Please join Tina and I for Meatless Monday. I really enjoy cooking seasonally and apples and zucchini are perfect right … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins
Happy Meatless Monday friends! I don't know about you but I am loving all of the great summer fruits and veggies right now. The cherries are so juicy and amazing that I thought it was time for me to cook with them. I've reworked one of my favorite protein muffin recipes and added fresh cherries to the mix. Hope you enjoy these Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins as much as I do. Yummy! Muffins: super hard to photograph, super easy to eat :) Please join Tina and I to check out all of the great … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake with Banana Cream
Happy Meatless Monday and Happy June! Wow this month just flew by. My June is going to be crazy with graduations & travel. You will have to tune into our Ultimate Coffee Date Saturday to hear all about it. For today, hope you will join Tina Muir and I and check out all of the great veggie recipes this week. I am loving all of the ripe, juicy summer fruits and veggies available right now. Sure strawberries are available all year round but they have been so juicy and sweet lately that my … [Read more...]
Butterscotch, Chocolate & Oatmeal Protein Bars
Happy Meatless Monday everyone! I am really excited to share this recipe with you all today. So please join Tina Muir and I to check out all of the great veggie recipes we are linking up this week. Special shout out to Tina who will be running in the London Marathon this weekend! We are all cheering for you. You may have heard me mention that I have been participating in the Lorna Jane fit Challenge for the past 3 months. One of the aspects of the program that I love is her Nourish … [Read more...]
Whip Up A Healthy Banana Split with Yoplait + Giveaway
You have probably heard me mention my craving for something sweet everyday. Although I eat a pretty healthy, well balanced vegetarian diet, I often crave something in the evening or late afternoon to satisfy my sweet tooth. I've written other posts about my love for Yoplait Greek Yogurt so when I was offered the chance to review their newer Yoplait Greek 100 Whips, I was excited to test them out. Yoplait Greek 100 Whips are offered in 8 yummy flavors including my favorites: Strawberry, Black … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Muffins with Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts
I've heard so much about Hemp Hearts the past few months and honestly I think I was the only vegetarian who had never tried them. I was offered a sample of Manitoba Hemp Hearts through my association with Sweat Pink and asked to create an original recipe with them. All opinions are my own. What are Hemp Hearts? First of all, Hemp is a species of Cannabis sativa. No, hemp is not the same as marijuana. So what to do with them?? First I tasted them plain and found them to have a mild … [Read more...]
