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Cauliflower Rice Veggie Burger Bowl

Cauliflower rice bowl with a meatless vegetable burger and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a quick plant-based freezer-friendly meal!

Happy Sunday.

Honestly, I’m acknowledging what day it is more for me than for you, because all of the days are starting to run together here.

We’re living through such a weird time!

I’ve always viewed home as my safe space, the place I come back to to recharge between work and adventures with friends.

But I never thought it would have to become my solo sanctuary for weeks on end.

Whenever my crazy starts to feel unbearable, I throw on my shoes and walk winding loops around my neighborhood.

I’m still training for my half marathon in December, so that’s a LOT of paved residential loops, friends!

Meanwhile, my freezer is doing just fine.

I’m keeping myself stocked with my favorites as much as possible so I can throw together fresh meals without frequent grocery trips!

This Cauliflower Rice Veggie Burger Bowl is currently on repeat here and I eat it almost daily for a quick power bowl.

It’s super versatile, so grab a cauliflower rice blend, your favorite veggie burger, and your favorite toppings.

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2-Ingredient Vegan Jello Cups (No-Sugar-Added!)

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Easy vegan jello made with unsweetened fruit juice and agar agar seaweed gelatin flakes. Perfect for a fun snack or light dessert!

Did you guys grow up eating jello?

My mom made it for us sometimes in a large baking dish that I pulled from the fridge and cut giant squares of.

Cherry as my favorite flavor.

The cafeteria at my school sold jello too, a questionable jiggly block that no one ever really grabbed.

I definitely didn’t.

Anyway, it’s been a while since I’ve had a cup of jello.

Honestly, I thought my jello days were over after going plant-based vegan.

Can you make jello with gelatin?

I’m so glad you asked.

Why, yes. Yes, you can!

These 2-Ingredient Vegan Jello Cups (No-Sugar-Added!) are made with real fruit, no added sugar, and agar agar seaweed flakes!

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Coconut Sugar Cream Pie

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Healthier sugar cream pie made with a date-nut crust, young coconut cream filling, and whipped coconut topping. Perfect for a decadent dessert to share!

When I was growing up my mom made a mean sugar cream pie.

What’s a sugar cream pie, you might ask?

Well, it’s sweet, rich, and decadent, with a creamed custard filling and a buttery pie crust.

My parents both grew up in Indiana where sugar cream pie is also known as Hoosier pie.

Sometimes when I get homesick (AKA RIGHT NOW) I crave that pie that my mom served in tiny slivers.

“A little bit will do you,” she’d say.

But I could go for a LOT right about now, how about you?

Why don’t we make this cozy Coconut Sugar Cream Pie that’s totally vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweet?!

It’s made with just 8 ingredients for a sinfully sweet no-bake dessert made with fresh young coconut milk, coconut sugar, and a no-bake crust.

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Carrot Cake Bliss Balls (Grain-Free!)

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Carrot cake in bliss ball form! Energy bites packed with walnuts and grated carrots naturally sweetened with dates and raisins. Perfect for meal prep!

They say it takes 21 days to form a habit.

At the beginning of March I made myself a goal for the month to get outside for a 15 minute walk every day.

The idea: Lace up the sneakers, bound out the door, and walk.

It’s so liberating leaving my sometimes cluttered kitchen and mind at home while making large loops around my neighborhood complex.

I’m happy to report that half way through March I’m crushing it; with no missed days yet.

Usually I like taking my stroll first thing in the AM, but this week I’ve been rocking my sunset walks, sauntering around the block as the last rays of light hit the asphalt.

So make those healthy habits happen.

You know what else I made a habit recently?

These Carrot Cake Bliss Balls have all of the sweet notes of carrot cake rolled into a compact ball.

You just need 8-ingredients to make these Carrot Cake Bliss Balls that are grain-free, and naturally sweetened with dried fruit!

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Superseed SunButter Stuffed Avocados

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Avocado snack boats packed with healthy fats and your favorite seeds! Filled with sunflower seed butter and a drizzle of date syrup for sweetness.

Once upon a time I stuffed an avocado with nut butter and Instagram went wild for it.

Do you remember?

It was a few years back when healthy fats were just becoming all the rage.

I shared them tentatively to my feed, unsure whether you guys would be obsessed or apprehensive.

The response was mostly in awe of this sultry savory combo.

So, what’s better than creamy peanut butter and avocado?

SunButter and avocado, that’s what, for a delicious nut-free variation that’s school-safe and allergen-friendly.

These Superseed SunButter Stuffed Avocados are the perfect compact snack packed with healthy fats, a little crunch, and a touch of sweetness.

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Chunky Monkey Superfood Banana Chip Bites

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Banana chips topped with melted chocolate, shredded coconut, crushed peanuts, goji berries, and chocolate chips. The perfect healthy alternative to candy!

Hello, friends!

Since we last chatted I graduated from yoga teacher training.

I know, how did that happen so quickly?

The last 6 months were a whirlwind of asana and anatomy and sequencing and while many times during training I felt like I was a hot mess I know now that I was exactly where I needed to be.

You can read more about my struggles and wins from training in this Instagram post.

I have no current plans to teach, but the stuff I learned in training has forever changed the way I see yoga, myself, and really everything around me.

When I was struggling to make the big decision– to YTT or not to YTT, I asked a few former students for advice.

“Just do it,” they said.

“It’ll change your life,” they said.

They weren’t wrong.

So now I’m going to say the same thing to you in a different content.

If you’re looking for a fun alternative to candy this Valentine’s Day, check out these Chunky Monkey Superfood Banana Chip Bites.

To quote my yoga instructor pals– Just do it. It’ll change your life.

They’re made with 5 ingredients for a gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free treat!

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3-Ingredient Chocolate Strawberry Truffles + Rosso

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3-ingredient chocolate strawberry truffles made with canned coconut milk, dark chocolate, and freeze-dried strawberries. Try pairing with Rosso wine!

I recently re-watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for the first time in over a decade.

Have you seen it?

It’s one of my all-time favorite films, even though it’s not the kind of movie I can watch every day (or every decade, apparently).

Anyway, I had to chuckle when Jim Carrey’s character says that V-day was “invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap.”

I definitely wallowed a bit in the perceived truth in that quote, but then I dusted myself off and made some plans.

This year, I’m celebrating all of the love surrounding me.

Familial love, deep friendship, passion for my blog and business, and love for you, too, friend.

I’m also celebrating my love for all things wine and chocolate in this new plant-based wine pairing.

Get your heart right and make these 3-Ingredient Chocolate Strawberry Truffles enjoyed with a glass of Rosso!

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Red Carrot, Apple, & Beet Detox Salad

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Easy raw detox salad with shredded red carrot, tart apple, and red beets. Reset and fuel your body with fruits, veggies, and healthy fats.

Hey, everyone!

It’s half way through January and we are making moves.

Did I tell you that I’m enrolled to take a course in plant-based nutrition starting in February?

I’m really excited to learn more about how eating more veg can impact your overall health and wellness and share that with you!

I know we talk a little about nutrition here on the blog, but I try to keep it vague and unspecified because, DISCLAIMER, I am not a medical professional or licensed nutritionist/dietician.

Usually I like to frame my recipes in the context of what works for me and what makes me feel my best in hopes that it might do the same for you.

I definitely have a “feel good” recipe to share with you today that’s packed with fresh produce, healthy fats, and cleansing qualities.

This Red Carrot, Apple, & Beet Detox Salad requires just 6 ingredients you can mix on the spot to feel fresh and rejuvenated.

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Chocolate Dipped Vegan Do-Si-Dos

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Healthier do-si-do cookies made with nut butter, and almond flour naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Dip in melted dark chocolate for a sweet twist!

Hi, friends!

How is your new year treating you so far?

Honestly, I’m still struggling to accept that it’s already over a week into January in a new decade!

I mean, how did we get here?!

Over the holidays I took a long break from recipe creation and focused on friends, family, and fun.

It’s the first “real” break I’ve taken from posting on the blog in three years!

I also took the time to do a lot of behind the scenes re-org for Flora & Vino.

For example, I made a giant excel doc categorizing all of my recipe ideas for 2020– starting with sandwich cookies.

I thought we could kick off the decade with these Chocolate Dipped Vegan Do-Si-Dos.

These nutty compact cookies have a decadent chocolate finish that you can assemble with 10 ingredients!

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Pomegranate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with a pomegranate twist! Vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free with an almond flour base.

Confession: Lately I haven’t been feeling much like a food blogger.

Let me explain.

I put so much energy into creating eats for the blog during the day that when it comes time to make anything extracurricular, I just can’t.

For example, last Friday night book club when we all brought a dish to share…you bet I showed up with a bottle of wine, a package of my favorite hummus, and a box of grain-free crackers.

And I felt pretty OK watching my friends roll in the F&V recipes while I stood there dunking crackers into pureed chickpeas that I didn’t puree myself.

I blame the season for my slight identity crisis.

It’s hard to show up in all the ways you normally show up plus get all the gifts, send all the cards, and bake all the cookies.

I set an alarm this past Wednesday morning (ONE week before Christmas!) and scribbled out all of my Christmas cards in one furious four-hour sitting.

I wrote my name and address over and over and over again on red envelopes with achey glitter dusted hands.

Last night I had a massive Amazon shopping spree, adding items to my cart and obsessively checking the ship date to ensure arrival before Christmas.

All of the expectation of gifting and receiving can be tough, but you know what should be effortless?

Your holiday cookies– these Pomegranate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

You’re going to love these healthier holiday cookies packed with pomegranate arils and dark chocolate chunks!

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Cauliflower Rice Veggie Burger Bowl

2-Ingredient Vegan Jello Cups (No-Sugar-Added!)

Coconut Sugar Cream Pie

Carrot Cake Bliss Balls (Grain-Free!)

Superseed SunButter Stuffed Avocados

Chunky Monkey Superfood Banana Chip Bites

3-Ingredient Chocolate Strawberry Truffles + Rosso

Red Carrot, Apple, & Beet Detox Salad

Chocolate Dipped Vegan Do-Si-Dos

Pomegranate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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