Category: Breakfast

The Traveling Banana Bread (GF + V)

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It’s only taken me 17 years, but I have finally tried – and fallen in love with – banana bread.  This is the banana bread that makes me go bananas (pardon my pun) 🙂

I love making banana bread because it’s quick to make and low in added sugar; you get the satisfaction of a cake-like flavor, but without a cake’s overpowering sweetness.  A tip I’ve been practicing upon traveling is bringing my vegan banana bread because a) it’s easy to pack and b) it’s perfect as a breakfast or midday snack. This banana bread recipe has accompanied me on college visits, islands, and cities.

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Caramel Oat Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + DF)

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Caramel Oat Protein Breakfast Bars

Odd enough, I wasn’t the biggest caramel fan until I made my french toast this year and whipped up a vegan salted caramel to accompany it.  Since then, I’ve been adding the caramel to nearly everything, from drizzling it on my chocolate cake to spreading it on my cinnamon loaf.  Fortunately (or perhaps, unfortunately), I made too much, so I decided to experiment with some oat bars.  With the incentive to enjoy this treat as a breakfast meal, I knew I had to amp up its ingredients.  So here you have it, caramel protein oat breakfast bars.

P. S. They’re so addictive that they won’t just pertain to breakfast…

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Homemade Himalayan Sprinkled Chocolate Granola (DF, GF, & refined sugar-free)

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My family and I go crazy over my homemade granola.  When you add our love of chocolate into the mix, it reaches addiction.  Yes, this dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free chocolate granola is just that good.

Chocolately, perfectly sweetened, and balanced with some Himalayan salt, this chocolate granola puts store-bought ones to shame.  What I love most about this granola is that you can dress it up and down.  Want to make it more like a dessert?  Add in some dark chocolate chips.  Want to make it heartier?  Throw in some hemp seeds for extra protein.

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Ayurvedic Turmeric Latte

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Ayurvedic Turmeric Latte

You’ve probably seen those picturesque Instagram posts of turmeric lattes.  I was skeptical about their taste and benefits until I fell sick recently.  After finishing a mug of turmeric latte, I was on my road to recovery.  With Indian origins, turmeric latte (also known as golden turmeric milk) is traditionally part of Ayurvedic practice and is known to fight against inflammation and balance your doshas.  Doshas are energies that define a person’s makeup in Ayurvedic medicine.  Whether or not you are sick (or believe in Ayurveda), turmeric lattes are as nutritious as they are delicious.

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Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie

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Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie

Summer is all about relaxation and restoration.  With constant pool and beach activities – not to mention the crazy heat – a delicious and healthy treat is well deserved.  That’s why I’ve created this minty matcha protein smoothie.  Refreshing with its minty flavor, energizing with matcha, and satisfying with protein, this is the ideal smoothie to get you back on your feet (or chez, whichever one you prefer 🙂 ).

Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie

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Simple Green Smoothie (sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan)

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Hello soon-to-be-smoothie lover!  You may have already seen all over Instagram cute pictures of leafy smoothies, and wonder to yourself why anyone would drink that.  I have to admit, that was my reaction to them until this month.  Going from activity to activity, you need something that’s quick and will power you through – and smoothies are the perfect way to do so.  They’re easy, and the most convenient way to pack in your fruits, veggies, protein, and healthy fats.  For smoothie skeptics like me, along with smoothie enthusiasts, this simple smoothie recipe is the tastiest there is :).

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