Today I decided to change things up a bit. Normally when I wake up in the morning I sip warm lemon water while writing “Morning Pages” in a cute journal at my desk. This morning routine has been something I’ve done since going back to school for health and nutrition. Today, however, I decided to publicly share my morning pages with you. I’m sharing my thoughts on “The Sugar Battle” in hope that this might inspire, educate, and motivate you as well.
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Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Some ingredients just go together, like dark chocolate and peanut butter. However, something magical happens when you add a little crisp and a touch of sweetness to this combination. Introducing… Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups! Created with only 6 “real” food ingredients and no refined sugar. These take only minutes to make, with no baking or cooking required. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious!
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Simple Quinoa Lentil Tortilla Shells
Think of a crepe meeting a tortilla and it’s easy to picture these Simple Quinoa Lentil Tortilla Shells. All it takes to make this easy recipe for healthy tortillas is a few simple ingredients and a little time. No flour, dairy, eggs, or rolling required. Blend lentils, quinoa, olive oil, salt, and water together for a flexible, delicious, protein packed, gluten-free tortilla shell that’s ready for your next wrap!
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Hearty Homemade Minestrone Soup
When you think about soup, you probably think of it as a healthy option, but not all soup is created equal. Unfortunately, most canned soup is loaded with sodium, ingredients you can’t pronounce, and additives you should never eat. The reason you can eat an entire can and still feel hungry is because most soup isn’t hearty or healthy. However, soup can be! I created this Hearty Homemade Minestrone Soup as proof. It’s filling, healthy, vegan, packed full of protein, fiber, and ingredients you can read.
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The Best Zucchini Muffins
If you have ever grown zucchini then you know why this recipe was created! You can only eat so many stuffed zucchini boats and Korean Pancakes before you begin to wonder why you grew it in the first place. While trying to figure out a way to use the abundance of zucchini in my garden this year, I created this recipe. The good news is that it makes the best zucchini muffins ever! They are amazing and even freeze well for later. Shred some of that extra zucchini and try making a batch today!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
Sometimes when a recipe turns out good, it’s worth repeating. Other times it sparks creativity and you are inspired to change a few ingredients. This post for Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites goes to show you that I can’t even follow my own recipe. These cookie bites are a similar but different version of the protein packed cookies I previously posted. The good news is they are still gluten free, egg free, dairy free, and refined sugar free. Yet packed full of protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Not only are they a healthy, convenient option, they also taste amazing! Perfect for a post workout or afternoon snack. You can even freeze the left overs…if you have any.
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