Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Berry-licious Oatmeal Breakfast Bake

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that the weather is getting cooler and morning runs are getting longer, I am ready for a little breakfast switch up. I have always wanted to enjoy eating oatmeal but could not find the right combination of taste and texture until now. This Berry-licious Oatmeal Breakfast Bake hits the spot and could not be easier to meal prep and enjoy all week. Berry-licious Oatmeal Breakfast Bake I've always felt that if I start off the day … [Read more...]

Chipotle Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Fall finally arrived around here this weekend and no one could be happier than I am. Is there really anything better than yoga pants, hoodies and warm bowls of soup? I am most surely more of a savory enjoyer of pumpkin. It is a vegetable after all! This Chipotle Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup will warm your belly with whole food goodness. Chipotle Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup The best thing about this healthy soup is that it could not … [Read more...]

Chopped Thai Tempeh Edamame Salad with Peanut Curry Dressing

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. In my never ending quest to add more quality plant based protein into my diet, I've combined so much goodness into this Chopped Thai Tempeh Edamame Salad that you will not be able to get enough. Add in the Peanut Curry Dressing and this will become your new favorite salad. Chopped Thai Tempeh Edamame Salad with Peanut Curry Dressing I love a good chopped salad!  Something about all of that shredded crunchy goodness leaves me … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Jalapeno Cornbread Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I tried but I couldn't hold out on the pumpkin recipes any longer. I have a self imposed ban on things pumpkin until October. As I am more of a savory pumpkin eater, I knew I wanted to do something a bit different with my pumpkin recipe. Why not combine the last of the summer corn with the newness of fall pumpkin into one delicious Pumpkin Jalapeno Cornbread? Albeit, a little hard to photograph because of the color; I can assure you it's … [Read more...]

Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. While I am still not ready for any pumpkin recipes quite yet, I am ready to start embracing some butternut squash. Of course there are endless ways to cook with squash, but my favorite is to roast it. Combine them with some Brussels sprouts and you've got a delicious side. These Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash are always a staple in my fall meal planning.   Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut … [Read more...]

Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins & Back 2 School Breakfast ideas

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Happy Labor Day! Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. This week it's all about Back to School breakfast over here. I am always looking for new ways to enjoy my eggs and these Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins are a new fave of mine. Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins Of course there are endless ways to mix up your egg muffins. You can basically add anything into them and they are delicious. These protein packed bites of goodness will fill up the tummies of you and your family as you send … [Read more...]

Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Wow we are already into the last Monday of August. My how this summer has flown by! I could not let summer end without sharing one last BBQ party worthy salad with you all. This Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw is just the dish to send summer off with a delicious end. Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw This Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw could not be easier to throw together for a last minute BBQ or quick family meal side. … [Read more...]

5 minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am all about staying cool in this summer heat and looking for new ways to do it. No one wants to spend any more time in the hot kitchen this time of year. Today, I have a super easy and crazy healthy 5 minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho soup to share. 5 Minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup I had some girl friends over for a lunch date last week and they could not get enough of this Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup. Seriously, … [Read more...]

Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All this hot and humid weather has me eating #AllTheSalads all the time. I am also always looking for new and exciting ways to prepare them. I've got a great twist for you all today with this easy Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad. Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad So why "skinny"? Traditional Mexican Street Corn is usually prepared with garlic mayo and Cojito cheese. While occasional mayo consumption never hurt anyone, I wanted to … [Read more...]

Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I had every intention of bringing you a patriotic red, white and blue recipe today but that just did not happen. What did happen were these amazingly delicious Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs. I promise even your meat loving family members will eat these up! Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs I made a huge batch of these Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs for a dinner party and found all … [Read more...]

Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday too. Still trying to get myself back on track after last week's travel and looking for easy and healthy meals. I am also of the belief that most, if not all, veggies taste better on the grill. I am not sure exactly what inspired this Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese but I do know, it was crazy delicious. Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese I've been out to eat with my family where they pushed over their celery and blue cheese dip to me thinking … [Read more...]

Raw Pad Thai Salad With Kelp Noodles

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. As my regular readers are aware, I have just returned from a week long family vacation in Italy where I enjoyed much pizza, pasta and gelato. Nothing at all wrong with indulging while on vacay, but now I am ready to get back on track. I was doing some meal planning and came across one of my previously posted recipes, Raw Pad Thai salad with Kelp Noodles. Considering it is going to be hotter than Hades this week, this Raw Pad Thai salad … [Read more...]