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Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Vegan peanut butter banana ice cream is a simple and homemade easy to make dessert with just five basic ingredients. This dessert will keep you cool this summer and with lots of protein, it can be enjoyed after an intense workout!

Have you ever had ice cream as a post workout meal? With this recipe you can! This peanut butter banana ice cream recipe was inspired by my favorite post workout protein shake I been drinking for over 6 years. Not only is this ice cream protein rich but it has no refined sugar!
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Coconut Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

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Coconut Strawberry Oatmeal Bars made with fresh strawberry jam, old fashioned oats, and shredded coconut. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a dessert.

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The strawberry syrup topping in these strawberry bars was inspired by my cheesecake parfait and the idea to incorporate them into oatmeal bars came from my peanut butter bars. Even better, these bars are healthy and sugar free using the natural sweetness of banana, coconut, and alternative sweeteners like monkfruit and erythritol.

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Coffee Brownies

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What is better than desert for breakfast? These coffee brownies are sweet way to jump start and energized our mornings!

My mom is a HUGE coffee drinker. I so did not not get that trait from her lol However being the health junkie that I am I have always been concern with the amount of sugar and caffeine that that a cup of coffee can have. …

Black Bean Nachos with Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

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These black bean nachos with vegan nacho cheese sauce are the best nachos I ever had! Made with plant based ingredients easily found in your vegan pantry like black beans, fresh avocados, salty crunchy tortilla chips, and salsa! These vegan nachos are great for a Cinco de Mayo celebration or game day party!

I remember when I first made nachos. I used a pre bought vegan cheese and melted it with plant based milk. I posted it on Facebook and folks went crazy over the recipe. It was delicious and I made this nacho recipe for along time. But as I have grown in my vegan culinary skills I found a more plant based version I can call my own. These black bean nachos are my absolute FAVORITE way to make nachos because I always have the ingredients on hand!…

Millet Rice with Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce (Vegan)

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Millet rice made with seasonal spring asparagus and a delicious lemon butter sauce. Yes it’s vegan! This recipe also contains plant based protein packed white beans and plump tomatoes. Perfect healthy dish to eat warm or cold over a salad!

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Spring is taking her sweet time isn’t she? But Mother Nature knows best so who am I to disagree (tho I may whine a bit about it). This millet rice recipe with seasonal asparagus will keep me patient a little longer until Spring decides to make an official presence.

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Layered Pineapple Parsley Smoothie

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This parsley smoothie is just in time for spring! With pineapple, turmeric, lemon, and natural fresh fruit juice, you will be sure this parsley smoothie is a great natural remedy for all your allergies.

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I have been lucky that I have never had to deal with allergies. But with the start of spring it seems to be taking every one down. Allow me to step on my soap box for a minute. Allergies are not caused by Spring totally; they are usually caused by lifestyle.

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Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Bowl

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This veggie bowl is simple, affordable, and filling! With black beans and quinoa, this veggie bowl is full of plant based protein. Using summer veggies like zucchini and yellow squash and hearty portobello mushrooms, this veggie bowl makes a great meal prep dish!

Simple whole food plant based meals are my favorite. They are affordable, easy to make, and don’t take much time to create. I put this recipe together by pure accident. I was too busy and tired one night to create something “elaborate” for dinner, so I threw these ingredients together.

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

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Peanut butter oatmeal bars are an easy snack to make and quick breakfast to have for those busy mornings. These peanut butter oatmeal bars are vegan, cheap, only require 5 ingredients, and take only 5 minutes to make!

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Editor’s Note: This recipe has been updated. Originally posted on December 6, 2016. Old pictures of original post are below.

Working a full time night job, running a food blog, keeping a consistent work out schedule, and having a social life; well lets just say this girl has a FULL schedule.

I know many of you can relate. So food on the go is a must. Thank goodness for peanut oatmeal bars!

These peanut butter oatmeal bars are a quick snack and breakfast that can make life so much easier when you are wearing multiple hats. And not all those snack bars you buy are healthy (and God knows what ingredients goes into them). That is why I love this peanut butter oatmeal bars recipe. Convenience and health in one bite. …

Vegan Lemon Cake

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This vegan lemon cake is sweet, moist, and gluten free with a lemon glaze that takes two seconds to make. Perfect in time for Easter! This vegan lemon cake will be a recipe you make for years to come.

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Today is a special day for me. It is my grandmother’s birthday. My grandmother passed back in 2003. Grandma Honey is what we called her because she was the sweetest woman you could ever meet. Her favorite dessert to eat especially close to Easter was lemon pound cake. So in honor of her, I created this vegan lemon pound cake to share with you.

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Breakfast Potato Hash (Vegan)

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Breakfast potato hash is a hearty and filling breakfast we all enjoy! This breakfast potato hash is simple to make and can be made the night before to save time for those busy mornings! Made with a mixture sweet potatoes, white potatoes, onions, and your favor seasonings and spices!

I am a savor breakfast girl myself. That is why this breakfast potato hash is a staple in my home. What’s even better about this recipe is that it is simple made with potatoes of course, onions, and seasonings. Sometimes it’s the most humblest of all meals that are the tastiest.
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