Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

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...]

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...]

Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! Hope that everyone had a very nice and happy Passover and Easter weekend. Is it me or does this time of the year just feel insanely busy? I am always looking for quick and healthy meals to throw together on days like where I feel time crunched. That is just how this Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables came together. Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables Over the years, a few of you have commented that you are … [Read more...]

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...]

Quick and Easy Mexican Breakfast Pizza Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. First a huge congratulations to my co-host Sarah on the birth of her son last Sunday. Thrilled to hear that everyone is doing well. Today I have a quick and easy Mexican Breakfast Pizza that you are going to want to make over and over again. It's that easy and it's that good. Quick and Easy Mexican Breakfast Pizza If you are a regular reader around here, you know I am a huge breakfast fan. I truly believe it is the most important … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Spring Minestrone Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am such a soup lover and enjoy eating it year round so I am looking for fun twists to mix up my recipes. This Slow Cooker Spring Minestrone was my recipe for club this month and a perfect way to enjoy all of the delicious spring produce coming out. Slow Cooker Spring Minestrone What's Soup Club? Each month, our group of about 10-15 friends divides up into smaller groups of 3-4 to make soups to swap with each other. We usually … [Read more...]