It’s time to share some delicious recipes from my first book, The Vegetarian Cookbook for teens! Starting this off with sharing one of my FAVORITE indulgent recipes, Cheesy Jalapeno Biscuits. YES I love to indulge in cheese from time to time, and if I’m going to indulge, I want it to be soooooo worth it! These cheesy jalapeno biscuits are sure to be a go-to in my book, and I’m excited to share the recipe with you here. You’ll find loads of recipes like this, a BALANCE of super clean and healthy recipes, mixed with recipes that satisfy your cravings…because you’re not truly living life if you ..read more

You’ve seen it in a gosh darn lot of my recipes, and you may be scratching your head wondering why the heck I’m adding nutritional yeast to my food. Before I knew about the beautiful benefits of nutritional yeast, I thought it was some nasty food additive that would taste bland, and well, yeasty. Watch my video to learn everything you need to know about nutritional yeast! You can also reference the below article if you need to refer back to any information or would like to look into the studies related to this topic. Turns out, this type of inactive yeast is now a staple in my p ..read more

If you’re always on the go, taking care of kids, juggling a career and a side hustle, or dating (that’s like another full time job, TBH), then the last thing you want to think about is a complicated recipe. This one pan shrimp asparagus mushroom skillet can be ready in a flash and gives you a healthy dose of all your nutritional needs: healthy fat, protein, carbs, and those essential micronutrients. I recently spoke about medicinal mushrooms, so I’m on a current (ok I’ve always been on) a mushroom kick. Mushrooms are one of my favorite veggies when sourced from an organic source since they pu ..read more

What’s so remarkable about Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)?  This special vinegar is made by the fermentation of apple cider and has long been touted as a health & beauty tonic.  Some of the most promising research has shown favorable results when it comes to blood sugar levels, cholesterol and high blood pressure.  Although there are no official recommendations to use ACV from the medical community (as the research is ongoing), it still remains wildly popular with users who swear by its medicinal properties, including a cure for indigestion and bad breath. This tangy elixer is either love ..read more

One of my favorite ways to include more plant-based meals into my diet is by cooking Mexican cuisine that is vegetarian or vegan. Using Mexican/Latin spices somehow just makes *anything* taste fantastic. These creamy, filling, and spicy pinto bean vegan stuffed poblano peppers are easy to make and are super satisfying! These pinto bean vegan stuffed poblano peppers are filled with all sorts of nutrient dense ingredients. The pinto beans provide fiber and protein, the diced tomatoes are full of antioxidants like lycopene (did you know that cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce increase the lycopen ..read more

These extremely easy to make no bake peanut butter coconut and oat energy balls only require 7 ingredients and can be made in 10 minutes or less! They are dairy free, full of nutrients and can definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! I’m officially creating these recipes after my due date with lil bub! I’m over 40 weeks pregnant and wondering what the heck this baby is up to in my belly, and why he isn’t anxious to come out into the world to meet us?! Oh the anticipation. One thing I’ve been craving in my third trimester that I haven’t been craving *at all* throughout the entire rest of my pregn ..read more

This buttery, Parmesan cauliflower rice with garlicky chicken is SO DELICIOUS. Made with warming flavors of paprika, sriracha sauce, Brummel & Brown buttery yogurt spread, and warming herbs and spices. Perfect for comforting fall recipes or to freeze in batches! Oh one skillet meals, how I love you so. I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy and let me tell you the last thing I want to do is make recipes that require 10 different pots , pans and tools. Mama just wants the simple, easy recipes that are healthy and tasty. So that’s exactly what I’m going to focus on here on out. One skillet/on ..read more

My, how I love my soups. I’m starting to experiment with more and more these days and my current obsession is a creamy yet dairy free split pea soup. I had split pea soup many times growing up. The nostalgia of sitting in my parent’s kitchen slurping up this delicacy before I make my way to imagination town (with my animal figurines) is still vivid in my head. Because split peas are a glorious source of fiber, they  help you stay fuller longer and may help with weight control. 1 cup of peas (which is about what is in a serving of my split pea soup), has about 230 calories which makes it a gre ..read more

This healthy, protein packed Greek lemon chicken bowl is a super easy weeknight lunch or dinner to throw together and eat throughout the week. Packed with zesty Greek flavors, cucumbers, homemade tzatziki sauce and marinated chicken. It’s also the perfect way to use leftover cucumber! The past few weeks I’ve been feeling the effects of the third trimester, hard. Almost EVERYTHING makes me tired, and I mean every single activity I do. Take the dog for a morning walk? Tired. Make lunch? Tired. Eat a salad? Tired. Third trimester fatigue is real folks. Not only is third trimester fatigue real, b ..read more

Living a Balanced Babe lifestyle means that you don’t have to sacrifice flavors that you’re craving! By creating recipe swaps so that you can still enjoy mac and cheese (but in a healthier way), you can still feel like you’re eating whatever you’re tummy is guiding you towards. Although I’m a huge advocate for balancing your meals with indulgences (sometimes you want REAL Kraft mac and cheese – oooo ya mama), I still like to find ways to make eating healthy – delicious! Since we are in peak summer grilling and entertaining season, I’ve created a few healthier summer entertaining recipes that ..read more