Do you love granola and want some inspiration on new ways to use it? Maybe you have a bag of granola in the pantry and you need some granola breakfast ideas? Here are 21 ideas for what to eat with granola, one of my favorite foods! Whether you make your own granola or buy a bag from the store, it can be a handy ingredient to keep stocked in your pantry! Granola is chock full of healthy ingredients like oats, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and more. If you make it at home, you can often cut down on the extra added sugar that is often in store-bought granola. Granola can easily be enjoyed by the ha ..read more

Wondering what to serve to vegan guests? Even though eggs, dairy, and other animal products are no longer on the table – there are still plenty of delicious options! In this post, you’ll find over 30 of the best vegan brunch recipes for both sweet and savory brunch options from muffins to quiche. Who doesn’t love getting together with friends or family for brunch? Now that spring is here, it feels like there are even more reasons to invite people over for brunch: Easter, Mother’s Day, baby showers, bridal showers, first birthday parties…. the list of special occasions could go on and on! Wond ..read more

No one can resist this homemade peanut butter granola made with old fashioned rolled oats, maple syrup, and chopped peanuts. Great for snacking or serving with fresh fruit and milk for a healthy breakfast. This post was originally published January 2018; updated March 2023. It’s the weekend which means it is the perfect time to heat up the oven and make a batch of this homemade healthy peanut butter granola. I seriously wish my blog had smell-o-vision because this granola smells delicious! It had been ages since I made a batch of easy homemade granola until I made this easy peanut butter gran ..read more

Spring is finally here which means salads are back baby! You’re going to love this delicious 4 ingredient strawberry balsamic dressing. It’s perfect for drizzling over a fresh salad with spring greens, berries, and almonds. Even though the warm weather hasn’t yet arrived with the first day of spring, I’m still celebrating the new season anyway with some fresh recipes. (Strawberry season is just around the corner. Yay!) This strawberry balsamic dressing will give any plain old salad tons of delicious flavor and zing. Homemade dressings are so easy to make and often pack more flavor than the on ..read more

You are going to absolutely love this 5 ingredient vegan coconut bacon recipe that takes just 15 minutes to make. We keep our pantry stocked so that we always have some coconut bacon hand to add to vegan eggs, breakfast tacos, pizza, salads and more! This post was originally published May 2017; updated March 2023. When people decide to make the switch to a vegan or vegetarian diet, it seems like bacon is often a difficult food to give up! Luckily, there are tons of great vegan bacon options available in the store as well as this super simple vegan coconut bacon. With just 5 ingredients, you c ..read more

Need a simple but flavorful side dish for dinner? These curry roasted vegetables are sure to become a family favorite! Roasted vegetables are so easy to pair with a variety of proteins and starches to round out a meal. Post originally published October 2017; updated March 2023. My favorite formula for creating a no-fuss weeknight dinner is to throw some veggies on a sheet pan to roast while cooking a grain or pasta on the stovetop before combining with some protein. These curry roasted vegetables are one of our favorite easy side options. If you are looking for more roasted vegetable side dis ..read more

These peanut butter banana oatmeal bars are a delicious treat that is perfect for snacking. A yummy, vegan and gluten free snack that is super simple to whip up with <10 pantry-friendly ingredients that the entire family will enjoy. This post was originally published March 2014; updated March 2023. Looking for a new healthy snack recipe? These peanut butter banana oatmeal bars are a family favorite! All you need to recreate this easy snack or quick breakfast is a handful of healthy ingredients like peanut butter, banana, and rolled oats. You’ll probably want to make a double batch. If you ..read more

Peanut butter isn’t just for the classic PB&J or cookies, it can be a versatile ingredient in your kitchen for recipes that range from savory to sweet. Here is a roundup of 13 healthy vegan peanut butter recipes to get you inspired to get creative with that jar of peanut butter in your pantry. What is peanut butter? Peanut butter is a flavorful paste or butter made from whole peanuts that have been ground down until they are smooth and creamy. For the best flavor, roasted peanuts are used to make peanut butter and salt is added to enhance the flavor. There are dozens of brands of peanut bu ..read more

This one pot vegan taco pasta is a weeknight dinner game-changer. It takes just 30 minutes from start to finish and has just 10 ingredients – plus it’s delicious! Our toddler has been loving this easy cheesy taco pasta, I hope you do too. This post was originally published October 2017; updated March 2023. If you’ve been following along with the blog for a little while, you may have noticed that I have been leaning into lots of easy vegan one pot meals. After becoming a mom, I’ve been looking for faster weeknight meal options! Some of my recent favorite one-pot meal recipes include this vegan ..read more

Looking for a delicious, savory breakfast option for brunch? This vegan spinach quiche with JUST Egg with <10 ingredients is my new favorite way to start the day with my cup of coffee! This easy recipe is packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and flavor. This post was originally published March 2017; updated March 2023. JUST Egg makes whipping up delicious vegan quiche recipes at home so easy! I had been making vegan quiche with silken tofu in the past which meant I had to dig out my food processor to make it and do a bunch of extra dishes. In this spinach quiche recipe with the vegan eg ..read more