Swap regular bread for quick and easy, wholesome, high-fiber, protein-rich lentil bread rolls. They’re soft, fluffy, delicious, and free from flour, grains, gluten, eggs, dairy, yeast, oil, and sugar! Why You’ll Love This flourless Bread I’ve already shared a recipe for high-protein bread with lentils, oat flour, and chickpea flour. However, a few people reached out on social media to ask for a completely flourless version. Well, ask, and ye shall receive with this super simple lentil bread recipe! After several batches to get it right, these wholesome lentil rolls are slightly crus ..read more

How to cook oyster mushrooms with an Asian-inspired glaze (or alternate flavor options!) in 15 minutes. These sautéed mushrooms are a simple, nutritious flavor-packed side dish! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Oyster mushrooms are a spore-tacular (teehee) addition to vegetarian and vegan kitchens, thanks to their neutral flavor and meaty texture. In fact, I’ve already shared a recipe for air fried oyster mushroom ‘chicken’ nuggets, but now I’m letting the flavor of these superstar ‘shrooms shine with this super simple method on how to cook oyster mushrooms in a pan that everyone can enjoy. Oyster ..read more

This quick, easy vegan macaroni salad is creamy, tangy, vibrant, loaded with fresh veggies, & now free from oil (no mayo!) and sugar. The perfect healthy summer side dish for picnics, BBQs, + potlucks! Why You’ll Love This Healthy Macaroni Salad I love a simple, satisfying pasta salad … even more so when giving classic dishes a healthier, vegan twist– like this vegan macaroni salad which I created for my new cookbook Simple and Delicious Vegan, It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing summer salad, made with al dente pasta, heaps of fresh veggies, and a creamy, tangy, vibrant sauce, now free from ..read more

Date Snickers are a healthier, vegan twist on a classic candy bar, made with Medjool dates, peanut butter, chopped nuts, dark chocolate, and flaky salt. This sweet, salty, crunchy snack is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! 5-Ingredient Sweet, Soft, Chewy Date Snickers The next time you’re craving a sweet treat, instead of choosing a candy bar loaded with refined sugars and unhealthy additives, try these Snickers dates. They’re a delicious, healthy snack combining sweet, salty, and crunchy elements for a surprisingly decadent, delicious, and filling treat. Plus, they’re so simple to prepare in ..read more

This quick and easy protein oatmeal recipe is creamy, comforting, and boasts 30 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunch. Plus, it’s super customizable! Why You’ll Love Oatmeal with Protein Powder In my house, oats and breakfast go hand in hand. From banana baked oatmeal and peanut butter overnight oats to oatmeal chocolate chip bars and even healthy homemade cocoa puffs (!), oats are a staple. Recently, though, I’ve found myself craving creamy comfort and, as a new mother, needing extra sustenance to stay full and energized until lunch. Enter: protein oatmeal aka p ..read more

4-ingredient homemade spinach gnocchi is tender, fluffy, comforting, vibrant, 100% egg-free (you don’t need it!) & optionally gluten-free. A perfect way to sneak in more greens! Vibrant and Fluffy Gnocchi Recipe with Spinach If Popeye (the Sailor Man- NOT the restaurant) taught me anything, it’s that you can never have too much spinach to build up strength (I mean, have you seen his forearms?). As a new mother, I need it now more than ever, too. Along with spinach pasta sauce and spinach tortillas, this spinach gnocchi is really ‘gnocchi-ng it out of the park’! It perfectly combines the c ..read more

Make tender, fluffy chocolate banana bread that’s decadent and delicious yet surprisingly diet-friendly – oil-free, refined sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and optionally grain-free! Indulgent Yet Healthy (Ish) Chocolate Banana Bread I’ve been loading up homemade banana bread with chocolate chips and marbling it with chocolate batter for years. Now, though, I’m finally sharing a fully chocolate banana bread recipe. In this recipe, chocolate cake (or brownies) meets banana bread for an indulgent breakfast, snack, or dessert worthy of any chocolate lover. Every bite of this banana and chocolate ..read more

This 25-minute creamy hummus pasta with spinach, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes is a simple and satisfying meat-free & dairy-free meal for busy weeknights! Quick and Easy Creamy Hummus Pasta The last few months of maternity leave have been incredibly rewarding, beautiful… and tiring! Which is why I’ve loved being able to rely on super quick, simple, fuss-free, yet satisfying pasta recipes like 20-minute veg pasta, spinach pasta, and this hearty and healthy creamy hummus pasta recipe. At its most basic, hummus pasta can be made with just leftover hummus and pasta water, broth, or milk to th ..read more

This spinach casserole with quinoa (or rice), lentils, and vegan cheese is creamy, cheesy, and comforting, yet super wholesome and loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and plant-based protein – perfect for serving with just about any meal! Healthy Spinach Casserole with Quinoa and Lentils Over the years, I’ve lightened up several popular casserole dishes and have shared several recipes like my pumpkin lentil casserole, broccoli quinoa casserole, and cheesy rice and bean casserole. Now it’s the turn of a creamy, cheesy baked spinach casserole recipe. Traditionally, a spinach and cheese casse ..read more

This 5-ingredient blueberry chia seed pudding is sweet, creamy, and fruity, with good-for-you ingredients for a high-fiber, wholesome breakfast, snack, or dessert – perfect for meal prep! 5-Ingredient Superfood Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding I prefer my breakfasts wholesome, healthy, nutritious, and satisfying. Minimal (or, even better, none) prep in the morning is a massive bonus. These days I find myself cycling between my peanut butter overnight oats and pantry-friendly blueberry chia seed pudding. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, naturally vegan, and delicious! While I regul ..read more