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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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.
continue readingThe 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!
continue readingChocolate 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.
continue readingCreamy Roasted Tomato Soup
This creamy roasted tomato soup recipe was inspired by the abundance of tomatoes in my garden this summer. I’m so thankful because this is the best tomato soup ever! It’s plant-based, non-dairy, and contains no refined sugar. Simply roast whole garden tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, and basil. Then blend the roasted vegetables until smooth and simmer for 15 minutes. Make this tomato soup now or freeze it for later.
continue readingCrispy Sweet Potato Fries
If I had to guess why sweet potato fries are always more expensive than regular fries it would be because they are more delicious! I’m not sure if that’s why or not, but what I know for sure is that they are easier to make at home than regular fries, inexpensive, and even cook faster! If you have never tried making them at home, now is the time. Save money and spice them just right with this simple recipe for perfectly seasoned crispy sweet potato fries.
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