Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

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...]

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...]