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10 Vegan Protein Packed Breakfasts

10 vegan protein packed breakfasts or snacks to energize your day. Incorporate your favorite plant-based protein powder for an extra boost!

How’s your new year treating you so far?

Today I’m traveling home from Iceland after a month-long holiday in Europe!

While I had a beautiful trip, I’m *very* excited to get back to my kitchen to make some delicious recipes.

I never have trouble finding fresh vegetables during my travels, but finding a vegan source of protein is usually the sticking point.

Usually I lean on easy to source staples (depending on your location) like quinoa, beans, nuts, and seeds.

In the new year, I’m focusing on amping up my plant-based protein to meet my protein goals.

I’m excited to start a a new strength training program when I return, so I’m focusing on fueling my body for success!

One of the ways I usually incorporate more protein is with the use of vegan protein powder.

There was a time when I thought that I would perish if I didn’t have my daily protein shake.

While I don’t feel that way anymore (there is plenty of protein in plants!), it is a nice way to supplement your daily meals.

These 10 vegan protein packed breakfasts or snacks will energize your day, wherever it takes you.

Incorporate your favorite plant-based protein powder for an extra boost!

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10 Vegan “Reset” Recipes

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10 simple and delicious vegan and gluten-free “reset” recipes that will make you feel amazing. Lean on these when you need a fresh start!

Happy new year, friends!

I’m currently exploring Italy and Iceland for the tail end of my Euro-trip.

It’s a strange thing to start a new year in a different country, but it’s an experience I feel so lucky to have had!

I’ve never been a big fan of the whole new year, new life mindset.

But I love a good goal setting or intention setting sesh.

And while every day can be the perfect day for a “fresh start”, there’s something both special and mundane about Jan 1st.

The potential is palpable, and yet, the day feels strangely a lot like yesterday.

One thing is certain; I won’t right the correct year date for *at least* another 3 months.

Regardless of how commonplace or inspiring the day “feels”, I always like to start my year by fueling myself with foods that make me feel good from the inside out.

I hand-selected 10 simple and delicious vegan and gluten-free “reset” recipes will make you feel amazing.

These are the kind of recipes I pull out when I had a late night, feel under the weather, or just returned from vacation.

They’re light, nourishing, and packed with nutrients.

Bookmark this page and lean on them whenever you need a fresh start, whether it’s Jan 1 or July 1.

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Vegan NYE Recipe Ideas

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A collection of fun vegan NYE recipes ideas that are perfect for at-home celebrations, entertaining, and before and after midnight munchies.

This will be my second New Years Eve spent in Germany!

It’s truly a uniquely special experience to ring in the new year from another place on the globe.

Especially weird when you realize as clock strikes midnight in Germany, for my people in the U.S., it’s not new years yet.

I love getting to know German NYE traditions, which are a lot like American NYE traditions.

Good food and drinks with good company, and maybe some fireworks when one year turns into the next.

Luckily, I can help you with one of those things today.

Recipes, all the recipes.

I used to love going out on NYE, but the pandemic really showed me how beautiful the new year can be spent from the comfort of your own home.

These Vegan NYE Recipe Ideas are small bites that would be perfect to make and serve to end the year.

For NYE, there’s usually a lot of continual snacking and finger food as people pace themselves for the marathon of staying up until midnight (or is it just me?).

With that in mind, I included 10 festive appetizers, snacks, and desserts that would be beautiful and delicious for a NYE gathering.

Wherever you choose to celebrate this new year, I hope it brings you joy!!!

Happy new year, friends.

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Coconut Creamed Kale

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Coconut creamed kale made on the stovetop with green and lacinato kale in a coconut-based sauce for a quick and cozy plant-based side.

If you need a last minute holiday side to end the year with pizzazz while also getting your greens in, I got you.

If you’ve been around here a while, you know I’m more than OK to eat most of my produce raw, steamed; zero frills, low effort.

But recently I went on a “creamed vegetable” kick.

Maybe because it’s winter and I felt like my vegetables deserved to have a lot of fun before the new year.

I was reminded of eating creamed corn as a kid, and how nice that was, so I set out to create a cozy vegan alternative.

While I tried both creamed corn and creamed kale, the greens won me over in the end.

Let’s tame our kale together and make this Coconut Creamed Kale.

It’s made on the stovetop with green and lacinato kale in a rich coconut-based sauce for a quick and cozy plant-based side.

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DIY Vegan Holiday Food Gift Ideas

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A collection of simple and delicious DIY vegan and gluten-free recipes that are perfect to make, gift, and give for the holiday season.

How’s it going with the gift giving this year?

Truthfully, I don’t like buying gifts just to have a wrapped box to give someone for the holidays.

As an aspiring minimalist, I don’t want to give you something that will add clutter to your home.

I also don’t want to give you something that doesn’t add value or inspiration to your life

So, sometimes homemade gifts are the best, because they’re heartfelt and meaningful while saving you money.

Unlike some of my crafty friends, I can’t make jewelry or crochet or sew, but friends, I can cook and bake for you!

Homemade holiday food gifts serve a purpose, too, because they will feed your friends and family into the new year.

I love showing up with baked bread, gooey cookies, or homemade truffles to share with the people I love.

If you’re going DIY these season, check out these DIY Vegan Holiday Food Gift Ideas.

I’ve included all of my favorite holiday recipes that are easy to make, gift, and love.

This post includes everything from vegan Christmas chocolates, to homemade granola, to fruit jams, and even dog treats for our four legged friends.

Bookmark this DIY Vegan Holiday Food Gift Ideas and come back to it whenever you need a quick gift idea without pulling out your wallet.

Spend time in the kitchen, not money, and show everyone on your list how sweet the season can be!

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Chocolate Sesame Tahini Cookies

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1-bowl Chocolate Sesame Tahini Cookies made with oat flour, tahini, and cacao powder naturally sweetened with maple syrup for a healthy cookie.

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The end of the year is kind of a strange time, isn’t it?

I’ve been reflecting a lot in the past few weeks on goals, dreams, and intentions that I set for 2023.

In some areas, I absolutely achieved my goals.

I prioritized my health and wellness, made a lot of delicious recipes, and made lots of amazing memories with M, friends, and family.

But there’s other goals that have fallen flat: I can’t do an inversion yet, and it honestly feels like I’ve digressed a bit in my German.

My word for this year was abundance.

I described it best on Instagram, “abundance in all things – body, business, finance, spirit, relationship, movement, and stillness.”

Basically, I want to feel intense enough-ness, that I am enough, that there is enough, that there will be enough.

But, there’s never enough Chocolate Sesame Tahini Cookies…

So I invite you to make these 1-bowl Chocolate Sesame Tahini Cookies made with oat flour, tahini, and cacao powder naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

They’re the perfect hybrid of sweet treat and healthy cookie and you and yours will love them this holiday season.

Make a batch and count your wins this year, boo.

I bet that there are more of them that you think, and that your dreams are closer that you imagine.

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SunButter Gingerbread Bars

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SunButter Gingerbread Bars made vegan and gluten-free with oat flour, almond flour, and molasses. Serve with a dollop of coconut whip!

Gingerbread has got to be one of the most seasonal desserts for the holiday season.

It’s sweet, spiced, and very distinct in its flavor and appearance.

My mom used to make it for us growing up.

I loved biting into the fluffy squares sprinkled with powdered sugar.

This version is special because it’s made vegan and gluten-free with oat flour, almond flour, and molasses.

These SunButter Gingerbread Bars are the perfect bar to slice and share to end 2023.

I loved sharing it with M, who said that the whole “gingerbread” flavor profile isn’t really a thing in Germany.

Sprinkle them while shredded coconut like I did or go classic with powdered sugar.

Serve them with a dollop of coconut whip for a sweet dessert to end the year!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies made with natural peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, and hearty oats for the best texture and taste.

I was guilty of blasting Christmas music before Thanksgiving this year.

Because we leave for Germany in mid-December, everything holiday-related that I want to do here in the states has been a bit premature.

I resisted the urge to get a Christmas tree and instead have our gifts arranged under our giant monstera, now fondly referred to as the “Christmas monstera”.

What I really wanted to do was actually hang ornaments on the plant, but I care too much about her to risk damaging her structure for the novelty.

Anyway, so you get the idea, it’s been a truncated end to the year here at F&V HQ.

Being a recipe creator, I’m pretty used to being out of sync with the seasons.

As the goal is always to be ahead on content, that means creating holiday cookies before holiday cookie season.

Speaking of cookies, I have things to say about these circular baked goods.

I’m hereby proclaiming myself the cookie queen because I have the *best* new cookie recipe to share with you.

Save this one and share it with your friends, partners, parents, kids, and Santa himself.

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are made with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and oatmeal for best texture and taste!

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Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies made gluten-free with almond and oat flour and bursting with chocolate chunks. The perfect classic cookie!

It’s cookie exchange time!!!

My favorite part of baking is sharing my creations with others (yes, even more than eating them!).

That’s why I send M to work with platefuls of treats all year round.

So I’m *so* glad that it’s finally seasonally appropriate to bake cookies and give them to everyone!

It came to my attention recently that, while I have cookies with chocolate chips in them in my recipe archives, I don’t have a *classic* chocolate chip cookie.

You know, the chocolate chip cookies from your childhood, chewy and fluffy and loaded with chocolate pieces.

I might be biased, but I always preferred chocolate chunks to chocolate chips.

That’s because chocolate chunks are usually bigger than chips, and more chocolate is always a good thing.

These Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies are made gluten-free with almond and oat flour and bursting with chocolate chunks.

They are, dare I say, the perfect classic cookie!

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SunButter Ramen Noodle Bowls

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Cozy SunButter Ramen Noodle Bowls made with rice noodles and stir-fried vegetables in a delicious SunButter sauce. Serve with optional tofu!

Hi friends!

Amidst all of the holiday sides and festive cookies and cakes, I’d like to share with you a cozy dinner to break up the sameness.

I think it’s important to have a few easy cozy dishes on repeat during this season when things can be so joyous yet so hectic.

This recipe was born on a Friday evening; the best time to get a party started.

Usually on Friday nights we have either A. pizza, or B. something new and elevated that we make together.

This recipe is obviously not pizza, so it fell in the later category of Friday night dinners.

We didn’t have a lot to work with that evening, but we managed to turn that ancient package of Ramen from the cupboard into something amazing.

These SunButter Ramen Noodle Bowls are made with rice noodles and stir-fried vegetables in a delicious SunButter sauce.

Serve them with optional tofu and enjoy this meal any time you’re craving noodles.

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