Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

The Best Oatmeal Banana Pumpkin Muffins

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Just when you think you can't possibly have enough muffins recipes, I am here to tell you that you don't want to miss this one. These Oatmeal Banana Pumpkin Muffins are full of all the good stuff without any added white sugar or white flour. They are my new favorite!   Oatmeal Banana Pumpkin Muffins I knew I wanted to make a "healthier" muffin and get rid of the white flour and white sugar without sacrificing taste. After … [Read more...]

7 Layer Mediterranean Salad-Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday! With the yummy spring produce coming out, I just want to eat all the salad all day long. With Easter, Passover and Mother's Day quickly approaching, this is a fantastic easy salad for entertaining. Packed with veggies along with hummus, feta and tabouleh this 7 layer Mediterranean Salad makes a great presentation. I took many of my favorite Mediterranean salad components: lettuce, tomato, hummus, chick peas, tabouleh, feta and cucumber … [Read more...]

Devilishly Delicious Ways To Enjoy Hard Boiled Eggs

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Happy April everyone! The month that just screams hard boiled eggs. With both Easter and Passover quickly approaching, I am offering up a few Devilishly Delicious Ways to enjoy this nutritious snack and fun party food. Devilishly Delicious Hard Boiled Eggs I have always been a huge fan of hard boiled eggs for snacks. After all, eggs are filled with tons of protein and healthy fats to fuel and refuel with. I will often eat them … [Read more...]

Everything Bagel Spiced Asparagus -Simple Sides

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. We may be starting to see a few signs of spring around here. With the time change yesterday and St. Patrick's Day this weekend, I felt it appropriate to share a green recipe. Asparagus is always one of my favorite veggies and it's especially good this time of the year. Wait until you try it with Everything Bagel spice! Everything Bagel Spiced Asparagus Perhaps it was the "Luck of the Irish" that I found both the larger, thicker … [Read more...]

5 Minute Mexican Caesar Salad Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and Me for Meatless Monday today. There is a salad place I frequent with my run crew which has all kinds of creative made especially for you fantastic salad blends. Do salads always taste better when someone else makes them for you? Not this time! I have figured out how to make this oh so yummy Mexican Caesar Salad in just 5 minutes. Trust me 5 minutes the most perfect salad for lunch or dinner. 5 Minute Mexican Caesar Salad As with many salads, one of the keys to … [Read more...]

Mu Shu Vegetables with Tofu Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Admittedly, I am not usually a big fan of Chinese food. The reason for this is that the restaurant versions are normally loaded with sodium and sugar. I made it my mission to try to create a tasty and healthier option. This Mu Shu Vegetables with Tofu is a better than take out weeknight option. Mu Shu Vegetables with Tofu My goal for this Mu Shu Vegetables with Tofu was to reduce the sodium and sugar found in a traditional prep … [Read more...]

Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. While I was completely obsessed with "all the soups" the last few weeks, my heart has me dreaming of slightly warmer temps. Lately, I have been craving wraps and sandwiches for lunches. This Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich hits all the marks flavor and nutrition wise. Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich Chick peas (I use Goya brand) are one of my favorite sources of vegetarian … [Read more...]

Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! Just realized that it's Valentine's Day week and I am getting into the loving spirit today with these 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!  Great runner fuel and a natural replacement for sugar … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All of this cold weather has me craving all of my comfort foods. Anything with lots of cheese and sweet potatoes and oh yes all the Mexican flavors is what I am thinking about. Today's Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas checks off Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas I think of this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas as sort of deconstructed enchilada. Because of … [Read more...]

Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup Vegan

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Seems as though so many of us are being hit hard with the realities of winter. I still try to get outside for runs and/or walks on cold days but when I come inside, I am craving something warm and cozy. Last week, I came up with this easy Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup and let me tell you, it will warm you on the coldest of days. Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup In my opinion, crockpot recipes are the best in the coldest days of winter. … [Read more...]

5 Whole Grains You Are Not Eating But Should Be

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Healthy eating does not have to be bland and boring! Like many, perhaps you have made the switch from white rice to brown rice and that's a great first step. There are literally aisles and shelves of whole grains that you may never have heard of or tried (yet). Many have way more nutritional value than your brown rice. Here's my list of 5 Whole Grains you are not eating but should be. 5 Whole Grains you are not eating but should be Sorghum "Sorghum, an ancient cereal grain that's a staple … [Read more...]

Best Of Meatless Monday Breakfast and Brunch Edition

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Hope everyone is enjoying lots of great family and friend time. As you think about your Christmas and New Year's Day Brunch menus, I offer you a few of my favorite Breakfast and Brunch ideas from 2018. Best of Meatless Monday Breakfast and Brunch Shakshuka- These skillet breakfasts were quite the craze this past year and for good reason. Think a spicy, tomato and veggie sauce base with your favorite eggs baked right in. Perfect … [Read more...]