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The Best Vegan & Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

The Best Vegan & Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins naturally sweetened with maple syrup for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Well, well, well. If it isn’t Sunday again.

I’m writing this blog post from our community pool.

It’s Sunday and I wanted to bring my work outdoors.

This sounds like a reasonable thing, yes?

Aside from the fact that I’m typing this on tiny half visible keys over shrieks and splashes of kids and the gossipy couple that sat down in the chair next to me (out of all the seats!).

I really can’t believe it’s August already, can you?

So I keep harassing myself with not so gentle reminders to get outside and enjoy the sunshine while it’s here.

But enough about me– can we talk about breakfast?

Let’s talk about these Vegan & Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins.

Correction: The BEST Vegan & Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins!

They only require one bowl, a serious love of blueberries, and a mug of something warm to enjoy them with.

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Thai Quinoa & Cashew Stir-Fry

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Easy plant-based stir-fry with cooked quinoa, fresh vegetables, and crushed cashews. Perfect for a quick 10 minute weeknight meal.

I love how days feel sort of endless in summer, you know?

Longer days mean lazier later dinners.

To be honest, I’m usually throwing things together in a pan while Dan and Harper are unwinding on the couch around 8 PM.

“Mmm…what’s for dinner?” he’ll ask curiously, as things start to sizzle and pop and smell inviting on the stovetop.

“Er…” I say, trying to think of a creative name for what truly is a bit of everything left in the fridge served stir-fried.

Well, now I’ve got a name now for this clean-out-the-fridge creation.

This is a Thai Quinoa & Cashew Stir-Fry and you need it on your recipe repertoire!…

Adzuki Bean Bowl with Pineapple Salsa

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Adzuki bean bowl served with creamy coconut quinoa, sweet pineapple salsa, and spicy kimchi. Perfect for meal prep and easy workweek entrees!

Sometimes you have to write to determine exactly what you’re writing about, right?

Well, I’m writing to you for the first time from my new standing desk, shuffling my weight from side side with a view overlooking the neighborhoood.

I finally took the plunge and ordered one for studio purposes and I’m loving drooling over photos at eye level.

Also, I wanted to offer up this Adzuki Bean Bowl with Pineapple Salsa.

I know you’re dying to get on eye-level with this bowl, too, that’s packed with protein, probiotics, and tropical vibes.

This fresh plant-based bowl is exactly what you need to make the end of summer taste a little sweeter!

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Summertime White Bean Chili

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Summertime white bean chili with summer vegetables and a kickin’ oil-free broth. Perfect to heat up your summer dinners with some spice!

Hi, guys!

I got my hair highlighted yesterday for the first time in a decade.

The last time was on a whim in college, and I’ll never forget watching in horror as the stylist descended on my capped head with sharp hooks that left my scalp hurting for days.

Oh, and the highlights were more like skunk-lights.

But this highlight left me feeling pampered and sunkissed– a much needed change.

Kind of like this Summertime White Bean Chili; the other “highlight” to my week, if you will.

It comes together in 1-pot with fresh seasonal summer veggies, white beans, and a perfectly spiced oil-free broth.

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Baked Banana Bread Balls

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Easy baked banana bread balls made simple with Simple Mills Banana Bread & Muffin mix! Perfect for meal prep and easy snacking on the go.

I started out with this whole “food” thing as a baker, not a cook.

My first introduction began at a young age was emptying out packages of Betty Crocker baking mixes into a bowl, adding all of the ingredients, and stirring like my life depending on it.

Even though I knew the effort was minimal, I couldn’t help but feel so proud of myself when everything came out of the oven *perfect*.

If only things could be that easy now…

Oh wait, they can!

These Baked Banana Bread Balls only require my favorite baking mix and a few easy additions to make a 1-bowl portable snack!

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Creamy Cauliflower Dip

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Easy 6-ingredient creamy cauliflower dip that’s oil-free, legume-free, and perfect for pairing with your favorite veggie chips!

Hi guys!

I didn’t go grocery shopping over the weekend like I always do, and it honestly surprised me how much lighter I felt when I woke up yesterday with hardly anything in the fridge.

Yes, bare fridges make me happy, in the same sort of the way a blank page makes me happy.

Instead of being dangerously full of fresh produce, it’s packed with potential.

Can you sense it?

The potential for perfectly stacked jars of Creamy Cauliflower Dip, y’all.

The 6-ingredient vegan, paleo, and oil-free veg-centric dip you need in your fridge and life ASAP.

In my bare bones fridge, I was able to finally see the head of cauliflower hanging out in the back corner, thinking it was a goner.

So here’s the thing.

I always buy a head of cauliflower at the store just to have on hand, much like I do most vegetables and produce that I tend to use on a regular basis.

I buy them on autopilot because I always do, more out of fear of not having them than excitement at having them.

But that empty fridge blissful feeling made me realize that I need to be a bit more mindful of what I’m bringing into the house, and make sure everything has a purpose.

So I gave that cauliflower a purpose!

You know those days in the kitchen when you sort of throw things in a blender with a blasé attitude?

That was me yesterday with this Creamy Cauliflower Dip.

I steamed up the cauliflower, tossed it in the blender with lemon, tahini, and garlic, and hit blend.

Seconds later, I had a silky smooth dip that I couldn’t help but eat by the spoonfuls.

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No-Churn Maple Tahini Ice Cream Sandwiches

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No-Churn Maple Tahini Ice Cream Sandwiches made with coconut, cashew, maple syrup, and an optional tahini twist. Smash between two snack cookies!

Did you have an ice cream man growing up?

Ours was the coolest.

He’d roll up in that tacky white truck playing The Entertainer and all of the kids jumped out of the water to pool their change.

My sister and I stood in line waiting, dripping wet, fists full of quarters, and when we got to the front, he’d call us by name and recall our favorite order with remarkable accuracy.

So, basically, he reached for the cookie sandwich when he saw me coming.

This No-Churn Maple Tahini Ice Cream is so easy to make with only 4-ingredients, and even easier to smash together between cookies for an adult version of my childhood favorite! …

Tofu Steaks with Apricot Cucumber Mint Compote

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Protein-packed grilled tofu “steaks” marinated, grilled, and served with an easy apricot cucumber mint compote and fresh seasonal veggies.

Have you made it away on your summer vacation yet?

I’ve been dreaming about…a totally extravagant…STAYCATION.

You know, the kind where you just sort of press pause on life and do ALL of those things that you never seem to have time to get done.

Yes, I dream big.

But someone will probably have to bar me from the kitchen for it to be at all effective…

Because next thing you know I’ll be 5 feet of dishes deep in a recipe with my camera in my hands.

These Tofu Steaks with Apricot Cucumber Mint Compote are my latest and greatest way to enjoy tofu this summer.

They’re complete with some serious grill marks, a sweet four-ingredient compote, and fresh seasonal veg!

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Chocolate Avocado Galaxy Bowl (Banana-Free)

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Who wants chocolate pudding for breakfast? This easy Chocolate Avocado Galaxy Bowl is packed with plant-based protein and healthy fats.

Friends!

Remember that time I started a Galaxy Bowl series on the blog?

Well, I’m not finished yet.

I’m not sure what flavors you dream of for your galactic grub, but I like mine to come in chocolate.

And avocado.

This Chocolate Avocado Galaxy Bowl is thick, creamy, and spoonable, with just the right amount of sweetness.

Basically it’s pseudo chocolate pudding for breakfast that’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and a refreshing serving of veggies.

Beam me up, Scotty….

BBQ Jackfruit Bowl with Sweet Potato Chips

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Easy BBQ jackfruit paired with quinoa, greens, avocado, and crunchy sweet potato chips. Perfect for a meat-alternative in texture and flavor!

I guess we’re in the dog days of summer, now, friends.

It’s been hot here, and I’m absolutely loving it.

Sometimes I baffle at how I’m still living in an area with all four seasons when I so clearly favor warmer weather.

I’m in all out summer mode over here and relishing every minute of it– flip flops on, pool pass out, barbecue on the menu at the end of the day.

This BBQ Jackfruit Bowl with Sweet Potato Chips is packed with flavor, texture, and a pretty sweet crunch.

It’s the perfect easy introduction to jackfruit that’s sure to captivate both the meat-eaters and plant-eaters in your life!

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