It is a puzzling time in the world right now, as COVID-19 has inflicted a great deal of stress and sadness, and turned our day-to-day lifestyles upside down. My heart goes out to all of those directly affected by the virus, as well as everyone who is struggling financially and/or emotionally. There isn’t much that…
Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of my absolute favorite things about the holiday season is the joy that comes with holiday baking and sharing homemade sweets with loved ones. These gingerbread chocolate chip cookies combine the best qualities of classic gingerbread cookies with tradition chocolate chip. They are soft, chewy, super flavorful, and cozy- perfect with a warm mug…
Autumn Pancakes for Two
Fall is my absolute favorite season in terms of both weather and food, but it always seems to fly right by! To make the most of it, I have been trying to cook as much as I possibly can with pumpkin and squash. Not only do they taste amazing, they also contain an abundance of…
Yogurt Power Bowl
It’s been a while since I have written a proper blog post! There have been a lot of hectic and exciting things going on in my personal life lately, and I have let my busy schedule get the best of me. It’s times like these, especially, that I opt for quick and easy meals that…
Chewy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
For as long as I can remember, the fall has always been my absolute favorite season. The beauty of nature during this time is simply incredible, from the vibrant foliage to the crisp air, to the abundance of incredible seasonal foods that I just cannot get enough of. My greatest fall food obsession of all…
Pumpkin Seed Butter
This recipe was originally posted on mindbodygreen! Although I tend to favor peanut butter over many other spreads (or most other foods, for that matter), I also love eating seed butters to obtain more variety in flavor and nutrients. Tahini is a definite winner for savory food combinations, and I have grown to love using sunflower seed…
Vegan Blueberry Banana Ice Cream
Summer is finally here! I don’t know about you, but the beautiful warm weather always leaves me craving refreshing treats, especially fresh fruit and sweet ice cream. What better way to combine the two than in a banana ice cream concoction?!This recipe is just about as simple as it gets. All you need is some…
Sunflower Seed Butter and Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
This was originally posted on Mind Body Green. As much as I adore all things peanut butter, I often enjoy switching things up and experimenting with alternatives to my favorite creamy spread. Although many nut and seed butters are delicious, my personal favorite is sunflower seed butter due to its allergy-friendly and nutrient-dense characteristics (not to mention…
Pumpkin Pancakes for One
I am on a real pancake kick lately! Although my go-to pancake recipes are usually banana-based, I recently decided to get a bit creative and experiment with using pumpkin instead! I have been making these pancakes so frequently that it now takes me less than two minutes to throw the batter together (perfect for my late-night…
A Personal Vegan Pancake Stack (For Any Time of Day)
This recipe was originally published on Mind Body Green.When I was living in my apartment at college, I got into a routine of making simple one person meals that would work with my busy schedule, but also satisfy all of my cravings. With crazy class and activity times that often kept me out and about…