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Carrot Cake SunButter Overnight Oats

Carrot cake overnight oats made with creamy SunButter and blended carrot milk. Vegan, meal prep friendly, and perfect for spring mornings.

Carrot Cake SunButter Overnight Oats served in mason jars on wooden board

Our last yoga teacher training felt expansive in a way that’s hard to put into words.

We spent hours moving, breathing, and exploring what it means to truly practice; not just physically, but energetically.

Outside the studio, the weather here has mirrored that same sense of transition.

One day this March it was a balmy 85 degrees and then the next morning it snowed! 

These shifting seasons is a visual representation of how external world changes and how we’re invited to soften and adapt with it.  

Lately I’ve also felt called back to poetry, a love that I discovered in high school and college only to abandon in my adult life. 

I love reading Mary Oliver and Andrea Gibson and Christ Steyn, who always have something to say that resonates deep in my belly. 

Maybe it’s the spring season, maybe it’s the introspection of training, or maybe it’s simply the reminder that growth rarely happens in straight lines.

My Carrot Cake SunButter Overnight Oats feel like a little reflection of that transition.

They’re comforting and nourishing with cozy carrot cake flavors that still feel fresh and bright enough for the longer, lighter days ahead.

These carrot cake overnight oats are made with creamy SunButter and blended carrot milk and are vegan, meal prep friendly, and perfect for spring mornings….

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Soba Noodles with Maple Miso Glazed Tempeh

Vegan soba noodles with maple miso glazed tempeh, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce. A healthy plant-based dinner in 30 minutes.

Soba Noodles with Maple Miso Glazed Tempeh served in bowl with chopsticks an sesame seeds

After another round of snow here in Maryland, I’m finding myself daydreaming about spring more than ever.

You know it’s been a long winter when 50 degrees feels downright balmy, like summer with a light jacket instead of a parka.

Between the cold and the renovations happening below us (hello, constant sawing and hammering), we’ve all been a little cooped up indoors.

No one is feeling this more than Flora, who is more than ready for spring too.

After months of shorter walks and hikes, she clearly needs a job…preferably one that involves long walks, sunshine, and supervising garden projects!

I’ve already started planning which flowers to plant this year, craving color and warmth where I can plant it.

Until the days are consistently warm, I’m bringing that fresh, seasonal energy into the kitchen with these Soba Noodles with Maple Miso Glazed Tempeh.

This cozy-yet-light plant-based dinner is full of nourishing ingredients, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet-savory maple miso glaze.

This dish manages to feel both grounding for winter but bright enough to welcome spring!

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Pink Coconut Cloud Smoothie

Erewhon-inspired Pink Coconut Cloud Smoothie with a berry and pomegranate swirl that’s vegan, creamy, and perfect for a nutritious treat!

Pink Coconut Cloud Smoothie served in glass with spoon

As the snow starts to melt outside my windows, I’m finally spotting little patches of grass peeking through.

It’s a quiet but hopeful sign that winter won’t last forever.

After weeks of cold, gray days and being cooped up indoors, I can feel my energy slowly starting to shift.

I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately, missing my daily walks and the simple joy of being outside in fresh air and sunlight.

There’s something about that first glimpse of green returning that makes me crave brightness in every area of life, especially in the kitchen.

This Pink Coconut Cloud Smoothie was my way of leaning into that feeling.

It’s vibrant, creamy, and uplifting; exactly the kind of colorful boost I needed this week.

The soft coconut “cloud” paired with bright berries feels playful and nourishing all at once, and the natural pink hue makes it perfect with Valentine’s Day this month.

Whether you’re celebrating with someone you love or simply making something beautiful for yourself, this smoothie is a sweet reminder that brighter days are on the way.

This Erewhon-inspired Pink Coconut Cloud Smoothie is made with a berry and pomegranate swirl that’s vegan, creamy, and perfect for a nutritious treat!

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Healthy Snacking

Triple Berry Granola

Baked berry granola with three kinds of sweet berries and SunButter for an oil-free option. Perfect to make ahead for breakfast and snacking! Granola doesn’t last long in my house.  It’s one of the staples that both M and I eat daily, piling it high on big breakfast bowls or grabbing a handfuls before an…

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Chocolate Chick-Date Cookies with Almond Butter Cacao Frosting

Chocolate chickpea cookies with almond butter, cacao, and Medjool dates. Top them with an easy 3-ingredient chocolate almond butter frosting! It’s been one of those weeks where I want all the chocolate. Annnnnd it’s only Tuesday. Being a planner, I’m always looking ahead to anticipate things I might need before I need them. I’ve got…

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Meal Prep Ideas

Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats

Key lime pie overnight oats with lime, yogurt, and creamy avocado for color. Serve with blueberries and granola. Perfect for meal prep! How are the spring time allergies, buds?  It looked like it was snowing today, there was so much plant and tree matter flying through the air.  This is my first time navigating allergy…

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Black Soy Bean, Beet, & Bok Choy Bowl with Garlic Ginger Tahini Dressing

Easy power bowl with black soy beans, beets, and bok choy served over a bed of quinoa and drizzled with a creamy garlic ginger tahini. I’ve been thinking a lot about this tight-rope that we all walk on, friends. Balance is hard, isn’t it? We’re constantly pulled in dual directions in an epic never-ending tug-of-war…

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Fresh Salads

BBQ Chickpea Salad with Hemp Heart Ranch

BBQ Chickpea Salad with mixed greens and stovetop bbq chickpeas and fresh vegetables served with creamy hemp heart ranch. Happy Fourth of July weekend, everyone! It’s been hot hot in Virginia and I want to talk salad. I’ve never really understood the whole side salad thing. Have you? When I order them in restaurants I always…

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Green Macro Bowl with Turmeric Tahini

Healthy macro bowl packed with greens! Perfect to reset and fuel with macronutrients topped with an oil-free turmeric tahini dressing. This bowl is one of those I stumbled upon while cleaning out the fridge on Sundays. You know, one of those throw everything is a bowl and hope it tastes good kind of deals? I love…

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Plant-based Dinner

Moroccan Mason Jar Salad

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Safeway. All opinions are 100% my own. Mason jar salads with raw chopped vegetables, chickpeas, quinoa, herbs, and  a zesty Moroccan-inspired dressing. Perfect for meal prep! Psst.  Did I tell you that I’m writing a cookbook?  If you’ve been following me on social media, you…

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African Peanut Butter Stew

Vegan peanut stew made with organic peanut butter, collard greens, and root vegetables in a tomato broth. Serve by itself or over grains! When we had my friends over for dinner a few months back, they raved about a peanut stew they’d made together.  “It tasted *better* than takeout!” they both agreed.  I’m all about…

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Delish Desserts

Apple Cranberry Pecan Granola

Apple cranberry pecan granola with oats and pecans lightly sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. Toss in baked apple chips for extra crunch! Did you know that some clothing stores allow dogs inside? Like, actually allow them to stroll in the mannequin flanked double doors on all four paws? Well, I didn’t. I’m watching Harper…

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Frozen Fruit Kabobs

Your favorite red, white, and blue frozen fruit kabobs on skewers and drizzled with melted dark chocolate. Perfect for a healthy fourth of July treat! Where’s the coolest place you’ve watched fireworks? My favorite is a local vineyard here in Virginia– it’s really high up on a peak and sitting outdoors on its grounds you…

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I’m *obsessed* with these Lemon Cashew Chia Seed M I’m *obsessed* with these Lemon Cashew Chia Seed Muffins and once you see the ingredient list, you will be too! 🍋 🥧

Here’s what’s inside:
✔️chia seeds
✔️unsweetened almond milk 
✔️superfine almond flour 
✔️maple syrup
✔️lemon zest
✔️lemon juice
✔️cashew butter

That’s it! Perfect for a vegan and gluten-free snack! For the full recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. 

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WTMTW! ✨ This week in our Sunday meal planning ema WTMTW! ✨ This week in our Sunday meal planning email series, I talked about my “fridge fasts” and how I’m using up what I have on hand in easy recipes to reduce waste and increase creativity! 💪 Swipe through the see the line up. 

Here’s what recipes smiles at me this week:
✔️ Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats
✔️ SunButter & Jelly Bliss Balls
✔️ Kale Caesar Salad with Avocado Dressing
✔️ Mediterranean Quinoa Bake 
✔️ Chocolate Avocado Chia Pudding
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Need an oat refresh?! Chocolate Stovetop Oats made Need an oat refresh?! Chocolate Stovetop Oats made with simple ingredients for a cozy breakfast ready in 10 minutes. Consider adding this to your meal plan for the week ahead! 🍫

For the full recipe, visit floraandvino.com and search “chocolate oats” or google search “flora & vino chocolate oats”. 

Add your own toppings!!! 

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#ad// {NEW!} When everything else feels hard, this #ad// {NEW!} When everything else feels hard, this Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup feels easy. 🥕🍠🥣 It also tastes amazing and every warm spoonful is like a comforting embrace. This Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup is made on the stovetop with root vegetables and yellow curry paste blended with a spoonful of nut butter. I used a standing blender but you can also use an immersion blender to achieve the creamiest consistency.

I love topping my soup with cilantro, @edenfoods Tamari Roasted Almonds, and @edenfoods Hot Pepper Sesame Oil. 

@edenfoods Tamari Roasted Almonds are infrared roasted organic almonds with complimentary organic tamari soy sauce. They’re a delicious snack packed with protein and fiber. You can enjoy them on their own, added to trail mix, on salads and bowls, or…on soup! 
 
@edenfoods Hot Pepper Sesame Oil is a delicious unrefined expeller pressed toasted sesame oil that is infused with hot red chili peppers. Friends, this stuff is HOT! Just a *drop* adds a big kick to your dressings, marinades, stir-fries, etc. If you have a wild side, add a drop or two to your soup bowl for a little extra heat! 

Feel free to add your favorites, like roasted chickpeas, green onion, and sesame seeds.

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M and I have plans to visit True Food Kitchen this M and I have plans to visit True Food Kitchen this week for V-Day and it reminded me of this Harissa Toasted Cauliflower I made inspired by their menu item. Whether you love TFK as much as I do, you’re going to be obsessed with my version of this cauliflower! It’s baked and then coated in a tahini sauce and topped with fresh herbs, cranberries, and hazelnuts. Enjoy it as an appetizer or side! Cozy and delicious all year round. 

For all of the recipe details, click the link in my profile and then this image! 

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Vegan COSMIC Brownies. These plant-based cosmic br Vegan COSMIC Brownies. These plant-based cosmic brownies are made with almond flour and sweetened with coconut sugar. Top them with Chocolate @sunbutter and sprinkles for a fun dessert! 🎉

Here’s what you need:
✔️ ground flaxseed
✔️ unrefined coconut sugar 
✔️ unsweetened almond milk
✔️ @sunbutter 
✔️ almond flour
✔️ raw cacao powder
✔️ dairy free dark chocolate chips 
✔️ chocolate @sunbutter 
✔️ Sprinkles!!!

That’s it! For the full recipe, visit www.floraandvino.com and search “cosmic brownies”. Enjoy!!!

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Here’s what you need: 
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✔️ almond milk 
✔️ nutritional yeast
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✔️ fresh basil 

That’s it! 

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My personal favorite vegan truffles are these Caca My personal favorite vegan truffles are these Cacao Dusted Dark Chocolate Truffles. 🍫 They’re *so* easy to make with dark chocolate, coconut milk, and a light cacao powder finish. Perfect for a simple decadent treat or to gift to someone special! 😉

For the recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. Enjoy!

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