Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancakes Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I have one of those "why did I not think of this before" recipes for you today. These Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancakes will have your whole family jumping out of bed for breakfast. Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancakes I love breakfasts that I can make ahead and enjoy all week. I also love breakfasts that the rest of my family will enjoy as well. These Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancakes are so easy. Filled with summer berries and a combo … [Read more...]

Greek Orzo Salad Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All of this warm summer weather has me craving cool, lighter veggie packed meals like this Greek Orzo Salad. Minimal prep time that is perfect for lunch or dinner. This post was sponsored by Better Than Bouillon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions are my own. Greek Orzo Salad I have been using Better Than Bouillon vegan certified vegetable bases for years in my soups and chilis. Most recently, … [Read more...]

Cool off with these Healthy & Easy All Fruit Summer Popsicles 2 ways

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. If you are a regular reader around here, and I hope you are, you may have heard I am not so thrilled with the scorching temps we've been having. Those hot temps have me craving cool and light foods. Today, I am sharing my healthy & easy all fruit summer popsicles.  These refreshing snacks are made with all fruit and nothing else. Healthy & Easy All Fruit Summer Popsicles The heat has had me looking for easy ways to cool off … [Read more...]

Caprese Pesto Quesadilla Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am all about easy summer recipes that take advantage of seasonal veggies and fruits. Today's Caprese Pesto Quesadilla was created after I found myself starving post bike ride with not too many options in the house. At the end of the week, I try to use up what I have in some sort of yummy way. Some of my most favorite meals come about that way. Caprese Pesto Quesadilla Kind of a pizza, kind of a grilled cheese, this Caprese Pesto … [Read more...]

Grilled Hawaiian Pasta Salad with Honey Garlic Vinaigrette- Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I've got a fabulous recipe for you today and I am so excited to share it with you all. I believe that grilling veggies and fruits just makes the flavors pop in such a delicious way. This Grilled Hawaiian Pasta Salad has so many of my faves packed into one bowl. Read on to see the how to create it. Grilled Hawaiian Pasta Salad with Honey Garlic Vinaigrette Seasonal sweet pineapple, firm tofu, red and yellow peppers and some fresh … [Read more...]

Strawberry, Blueberry, Avocado, Quinoa and Kale Salad

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that I am back and recovered from all of my travels, I am ready to get back on track with my eating. Don't get me wrong, I loved sampling all of the local cuisine while traveling but a girl's gotta fit into her running clothes! This Strawberry, Blueberry, Avocado, Quinoa and Kale salad is the perfect light summer salad you are looking for. Strawberry, Blueberry, Avocado, Quinoa and Kale Salad The strawberries and blueberries … [Read more...]

Avocado Egg Salad You’ve Got To Try

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! I can't believe it's June already! So up until quite recently,  the thought of egg salad just really did not appeal to me at all. Not going to lie, I thought it was weird thing they had at bad buffets. I have completely changed my tune and I am all about the egg salad especially, this Avocado Egg Salad. I was thinking about how often I eat eggs and what a great source of protein they are. We all know avocados make everything … [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 2 week long family vacation in Singapore and The Maldives. We feasted on many noodle dishes and dumplings and lots of rice dishes.  Nothing at all wrong with indulging while on vacay, but now I am ready to get back on track. I am ready for a few days of veggie filled salads and this Raw Pad Thai salad with Kelp Noodles fits the bill. Ever had Kelp Noodles   ? They are … [Read more...]

Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves

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Thanks for linking up with Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. As Memorial Day is the official start to the summer BBQ season, it's not too early to start planning for your first BBQ of 2019. I am sharing a few of my Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves for inspiration. Hope a few of mine become faves of yours too. Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves 5 layer Mediterranean Rice DipTake all of your favorite Mediterranean foods and pile them high into one delicious rice based dip. Dig in! Summer … [Read more...]

Protein Packed Vanilla Blueberry Granola

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I have always been a fan of granola but admittedly do not eat it all that often. Why you ask? I find it difficult to find granola that is not loaded with sugar and other ingredients that make it more like dessert. I decided it was time to bake up a batch of my own Protein Packed Vanilla Blueberry Granola with all the ingredients I like to fuel my body with. This post is sponsored by Nuzest and Fit Approach and all opinions and recipe are … [Read more...]

Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas Everyone Will Love

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am a huge brunch girl and love all things eggs and cheese and veggies. Also, I am a huge lover of all the French Toast but don't treat myself to it often enough. Since this week is Mother's Day week, yes "week" because a day is just not enough to honor all the moms out there. Today, I am sharing a few of my favorite Mother's Day Brunch ideas that everyone will love. Mother's Day Brunch Ideas Blackberry French Toast Muffins Oh my … [Read more...]

Southwestern Tortilla Frittata Pie & Your Guide to Cinco De Mayo Deliciousness

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. In case you need more reasons to eat tacos, guacamole and salsa laden foods, Cinco De Mayo is quickly approaching. I take that as reason to take Taco Tuesday to a new level. Today, I am sharing my Southwestern Frittata Pie and few other Cinco De Mayo faves to give you some inspiration to celebrate all week long. Southwestern Tortilla Frittata Pie This meal came about, as many of my recipes do, by opening the fridge and seeing what … [Read more...]