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    Mini Sweet Potato Pies

    The other week, I had an extra baked sweet potato waiting in the fridge. I wanted to do some baking and use the sweet potato somehow. After contemplating different options, such as my sweet potato anytime cookies, I decided I…

    By Becca Schulte November 25, 2019
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I could eat this meal literally every day and not get sick of it🙃 Sweet potato and veggie scramble with hummus and pepita salsa...so easy and so delicious😍 my go to #plantbased meal for lunches and when I don't want to cook!! Happy Thursday everyone!!😊 #healthyrecipe : cut up a sweet potato and any and all veggies you have on hand (onions, carrots, mushrooms, Brussels, zucchini, cabbage, etc). Heat some oil in a sauté pan. Add sweet potatoes, onions, and heartier veggies. (Add quicker cooking veggies later so they don't end up soggy). Sautée a few minutes, cover for 5-10min minutes until sweet potatoes are soft. Add in some protein (legumes, edamame, tofu, tempeh). Add your fav spices (garlic powder, cumin, turmeric, s&p). Plate on top of a pile of greens. Top with your fav hummus and don't forget the @traderjoes pepita salsa!! Devour and be grateful you tried this😉
Happy #tacotuesday!! I hope you all had a great long weekend! Makes me wish all weekends were three days🙃 @the_gingerroot reminded me last week that it had been TOO LONG since I've had breakfast tacos so made sure to fix that problem ASAP!! Made these breakfast tacos #postride this weekend and they sure hit the spot😍 so now here's your reminder to make some breakfast tacos because you've been missing out🤤 ~ Also gotta give the credit where credit lies, so special shoutout to my guy @mickthequick3 with the plating for these!!🔥 guess he learns from the best😉 ~ #breakfasttacos dEATS: 2 corn tortillas w scrambled eggs, black beans, sautéed onion/pepper, @traderjoes pepita salsa, and fresh cilantro😛
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!! Spent a good chunk of yesterday baking 16 batches of baked goods for @bakeitforwardnoco and delivered this morning!! Good thing we like baking right?!😜Spending the rest of the weekend outside as much as possible, grilling out, and eating these Blueberry Crumble Bars😍 Created this #vegan recipe for our delivery and I was so excited with how well they turned out!! A perfect summer treat using fresh or frozen blueberries😋Saving this recipe for something bigger going forward but message me if you'd like the recipe!!☺️I hope you have a great weekend and remember to do your part to keep your community safe and healthy!
Celebrating Friday with some SuperFood Nut Butter stuffed dates!!🎉 New on the blog is a homemade #nutbutter recipe! I love a fancy nut butter, but who has the money to buy them? Not me. And who wants to go to several stores to find the one you want? Not me. Solution? Make your own! Making your own nut butter is super easy-just requires some patience! I tried a couple years ago and I stopped blending too soon and ended up with nut crumbs instead of nut butter... don't worry still ate it🙃 Nevertheless, this time I practiced my patience (and some kitchen dance moves while waiting because duh) and ended with a very creamy, spreadable, and delicious nut butter. Swipe to see that dip-ability😛 This recipe is packed with a variety of nuts and seeds giving it a whole range of nutrients and antioxidants! Some added Maca powder and amalya Powder ends to the health promoting boost💪🏼 Nut combination is below and full measurements and health benefits are on the Blog! Link in Bio and below🤗 #superfood nut butter: Almonds Pistachios Cashews Chia seeds Flax seeds Maca powder Amla powder (dried Indian gooseberry) Sea salt https://wholesomeandhappylife.com/homemade-superfood-nut-butter/
Happy Tuesday! I always forget about chia pudding and then when I finally make it, I'm like how did I forget?! So good🙌🏼 especially when you top it with warmed bluebs and caramelized bananas😍 super easy to put together the night before and makes the morning stress free! I think it's time it gets onto the weekly breakfast rotation😎 Hope you have a great day! ~ #chiapudding recipe: 2 tbs of @betterbodyfoods chia seeds, 2 tbs protein powder, 2 tbs of yogurt (I used plant based), 1/4 + 2 tbs of almond milk, and 2 tbs of coconut milk (or more almond milk). Mixed together in a smalle container and soaked overnight. In the morning add your fav toppings aka @wymansfruit blueberries, bananas, and almond butter. Enjoy👅
Happy Monday!! I hope you all had a great weekend💛 My fam, boyfriend, and I had a change of scenery and headed up to the mountains for the weekend and it was wonderful! Took the last few days not thinking about social media or work that needs to get done, but instead spending hours outside (hello sunburn☀️😅), enjoying each other's company, and eating lots of good food of course😛 ~ I also caved and couldn't pass up the #pancakecereal trend. @mickthequick3 and I whipped this big bowl up on Saturday morning for a post workout brunch! Wouldn't say I'm changing my normal pancake stacks for these but it was fun to mix it up💃🏻 If you have the time, give it a try! Just take your fav pancake batter and make teeny tiny baby pancakes, load em up in a bowl, add some of your fav toppings (went with bluebs, banana, and chocolate chips), and finish off with some milk *cough cough* syrup😜
Happy Friday!! Anyone else been struggling with unnecessary snacking during this pandemic? Because same😳I wander into the pantry many times a day often when I'm not hungry. This may sound like you, but don't worry you are not alone! And importantly it is OKAY. Everything is a little different these days and if that means a little more snacking then so be it🙏🏻Self compassion, self love, and mindfulness are so important right now!!❤️ ~ Nevertheless, check out this week's blog post (link in bio!) Where we're talking about how to control the stress and boredom snacking and how to choose better snacks! This includes making healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables available and visible while keeping some of those unhealthier snacks in the garage or the back of a cabinet. Or try pre-portioning snacks like you would if you were going to work. When you go to reach for a snack, ask yourself why-are you hungry? Then yes go for the snack! If not, why are you really there-bored? Stress? Thirsty? Take a moment and find your why ~ Another important tip is to eat a nourishing, fulfilling breakfast that will keep your tummy and mind satisfied until lunch. Nothing does the job better than a bowl of overnight oats! Makes for an easy morning, they are so delicious, and keep me full for hours🙌🏼 I switch up what I add to them pretty much every time I make them is different😂 but the #recipe basics include oats (I've been loving @thesoulfullproject quick cook Irish oats lately), riced cauliflower, chia seeds/flax seeds/nuts (need those healthy fats!!), yogurt of choice (sometimes I use Greek, here I used @foragerproject cashewgurt-SO GOOD), protein powder (go to is @gardenoflife plant based vanilla), maybe a splash of maple syrup, and non dairy milk until the mixture is just covered. Pop in the fridge. In the morning add all the toppings including fresh fruit, nut butter, extra nuts/seeds/coconut, and granola or something else crunchy. But if you are pressed for time you could always mix these in the night before! Ugh wow dreaming of this while I type!😍This #breakfast will sure to keep ya full and kick those snacking urges to the side!
Happy Wednesday! Roasted veggies are my favorite food (well that and chocolate😜). I'm one of those people who meal prep doesn't really work because I will eat the entire pan of roasted veggies instead of saving them😂 anyone else? It's honestly been hard cooking for 5 instead of 1 and making sure to leave enough veggies for the rest of them! ~ This #plantbased roasted veggie and chickpea bowl had been a big staple in my weeknight dinners the few years and I've had it maybe once during quarantine. So it was time to get it back into the rotation and ugh it was so good😍😫 All my fav veggies + spicy crispy chickpeas + quinoa + avo seriously a meal that never fails! Generally for my veggies, I just use olive oil, garlic powder, and s&p and roast them at 400 flipping every 10 min or so! Taking 25-40 min depending on the vegetable. 10/10 recommend. Anyways here's your reminder to #eattherainbow, in a meal like this, you'll be very glad you did!😋 ~ #roastedveggiebowl : @trurootsorganic quinoa + roasted brussels + turmeric cauli (I use @thespicehunter smoky paprika) + roasted golden beets + crispy chickpeas (mixed with olive oil, Sriracha, honey/maple syrup, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, s&p) + avo! After topped with a tahini balsamic dressing that I could eat with a spoon😛
Moms deserve brownies and so👏🏼do👏🏼you👏🏼 Especially when they're filled with peanut butter and bananas and cacao powder and all the good things😋 Made a batch of my Ultimate peanut butter brownies yesterday to help celebrate the mom of all moms, and while it will never capture how amazing she is, it certainly helps👏🏼👏🏼 We spent the day with a great hilly ride🚲, games with the fam❤️, and lots of good food of course😛Let's hear it for the mommas!! ~ #veganbrownies recipe (also on the blog if you search "brownies"): in a bowl combine 2 ripe mashed bananas, 1 flax egg, 1/2c runny peanut butter, 1/4c coconut sugar, and 1/2t vanilla. Add in 1/2c almond flour, 1/3c cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2tsp baking soda, and 1/4 salt. Thoroughly combine. Spread evenly in a brownie pan and swirl with more peanut butter and add some chocolate chips if desired (power move). Bake at 350 for 30ish min! Delicious by themselves but even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream😉 ~ Just a reminder that these brownies are part of Memorial Day's Bake it Forward! For all you Northern Colorado friends, Click the link in bio to find the order form and order yours today!! All profits go to charity☺️

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