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Summertime White Bean Chili

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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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….

Chocolate Greek Yogurt Protein Pancake Pizza

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Easy chocolate protein pancake pizza topped with greek yogurt, tart cherries, and fresh berries. Grain-free, refined-sugar-free, and packed with protein.

Riddle me this.

What’s red, white, and blue all over?

OH, and CHOCOLATE.

This Chocolate Greek Yogurt Protein Pancake Pizza, of course.

If your kitchen doesn’t look like an American flag unwoven yet, allow me to introduce you to this breakfast that should do the trick.

It comes together with simple ingredients for a protein-packed breakfast that’s almost as fun to decorate as it is to eat.

Keyword…almost.

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“Cheezy” Miso Kale Chips

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Easy oil-free kale chips with a vegan “cheese” sauce made in just eight ingredients! Perfect for a nutritious snack– you won’t be able to eat just one!

I’m writing this post in a different spot, friends.

Harper is to my right and the window is to my left and I’ve got my new Apple Music weekly playlist going.

Why am I telling you this?

Well, I’ve been working lately on trying to increase my productivity and creativity.

It seems like the sweet spot (for me) is a delicate hybrid of routine and change.

This means lugging my laptop to new locations to hopefully see things (eats) in a new perspective.

Kind of like these kale chips.

A classic, right?

Yes, but I bet you’ve never had them quite like this– with a salty sweet Miso Twist!

These “Cheezy” Miso Kale Chips are so easy to blend up with only eight ingredients and even easier to watch disappear with one hand.

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Vegan Chocolate Donuts

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Vegan chocolate donuts made with oat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Topped with a decadent 2-ingredient chocolate ganache.

I’m feeling pretty impressed with myself today, friends.

I’m over here metaphorically twirling my index finger in the air ringed with round baked goods.

Behold!

The first donut recipe on Flora & Vino.

Of course it had to be chocolate.

These Vegan Chocolate Donuts with Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache are ready in just 15 minutes with whole food ingredients you can feel good about!

I’ve had donuts on the brain for a while now, ever since a friend reached out asking if I had a go-to recipe to share.

At the time I didn’t, and honestly donuts were something I had dismissed from my diet as being too…not F&V.

I mean, there’s no way an oil-free, gluten free, refined sugar free, and vegan donut could exist, right?

Unless it could.

These Vegan Chocolate Donuts are a rare bird and you’re going to want to stop, stare, devour, and do it all over again.

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Iced Almond Matcha Latte with Coconut Butter

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Easy Iced Almond Matcha Latte with a coconut twist! Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and super creamy with the addition of coconut butter.

Are you a morning person?

I used to be, but at some point I fell off the bandwagon and getting back on has been struggle city.

Dan’s brain starts working before mine in the mornings.

He can wake up and instantly start processing big things like finances, weekend plans, and household maintenance all before the sun has had a chance to shine.

I think we’ve come to an understanding, though.

He’s fine to mull these things over in silence, but they can’t be uttered to me until I’ve had at least one sip of my Iced Almond Matcha Latte.

With the weather getting warmer, I switched up my favorite Cinnamon Almond Matcha Latte for this cold classic!

Refreshing, lightly sweet, with an optional coconut butter twist.

It takes less time than the hot version does– and neither Dan or I (or you, dear friend) can argue with me getting my caffeine faster!

Let’s do it!

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Golden Beet & Green Bean Salad

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Golden Beet & Green Bean Salad with radishes, sunflower seeds, and dried cherries! Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or picnic!…

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