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...]

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...]

Healthy Super Bowl Snacks For The Win

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Just because my team lost in the playoffs, does not mean I am not all about watching the Super Bowl this weekend. Plus, everyone knows the best part of the game is the food! Sharing some must make Healthy Super Bowl Snacks For The Win. Healthy Super Bowl Snacks For The Win 5 Layer Mediterranean Rice Dip Everyone loves a great dip at a football game. This 5 layer Mediterranean Rice Dip is loaded with hummus, tzitziki, feta cheese, … [Read more...]

How To Create a Pinterest Worthy Cheese Board

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Tis the season for entertaining! My new easy and delicious party staple is the amazing Cheese Board. Everyone loves to snack on them and they are easily customizable. With just a few minutes of prep, you can wow your guests with a Pinterest Worthy Cheese Board. How To Create A Pinterest Worthy Cheese Board Start out with a great canvas. I like to use a marble board like this one below however any large platter will do. Add … [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...]

Jalapeño Popper Wontons Meatless Monday Football Food

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Who is ready for some football food? Since I was visiting my kids this weekend at Indiana University and I was headed to my first tailgate party, I was thinking about all kinds of yummy tailgate munchies. These Jalapeño Popper Wontons are perfect for football fans everywhere. Jalapeño PopperWontons These Jalapeño Popper Wontons are easy to customize by adding more or less jalapeño based on your spiciness tastes. Normally, you would … [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...]

Summer Vegetable Barley Salad

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Thanks for joining in on the Meatless Monday yum with Sarah and me. I am currently on vacation and have a fabulously delicious guest recipe post for you today from Patrick @ Looney For Food. He is sharing his Summer Vegetable Barley Salad so let's give him some Meatless Monday love and check out his blog as well.  Take it away Patrick! Summer Vegetable Barley Salad Summer Vegetable Barley salad is a flavor-packed vegetarian entrée that's delicious hot or cold! Leftovers are AMAZING making … [Read more...]

Hummus, Spinach and Feta Baked Egg Rolls

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! Hope all of my mother runners out there had a very happy Mother's Day this weekend. I am really excited to share my Hummus, Spinach and Feta Baked Egg Rolls with you today. Sort of an east meets west fun combination. I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe, I am entering a contest sponsored by Sabra and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my … [Read more...]