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Sunny SunButter Hummus

By Flora & Vino 4 Comments

Savory hummus made creamy with the addition of sunflower seed butter in place of tahini. Serve with fresh cut veggies, crackers, or fruit. 

Sunny SunButter Hummus served in a bowl on a wooden board with carrot and celery sticks and sunflower seeds and chopped parsley. There is a celery stick and carrot stick in the hummus bowl with a spoon.

How was your Fourth of July?

I had high hopes of seeing fireworks overlooking Virginia vineyards, but as luck would have it, it was a rainy and overcast here.

That’s OK, because I still rocked my favorite “starry” tee and watched the Macy’s fireworks show with a glass of Rosé.

Thunderstorms have been a daily occurrence here, a sure sign that summer is in full swing.

This Sunny SunButter Hummus is sure to brighten your summer snacking, rain or shine!

You’re going to love this variation on savory hummus made super creamy with a secret ingredient…sunflower seed butter.

This week we’ve been showing our place for an upcoming move.

If you’ve ever shown your place to sell before, you know the special kind of stress that comes along with it.

Before hurrying out of the house before a scheduled viewing, I go room for room, picking up any traces of the life within its freshly touched white walls.

A worn pair of socks, my yoga mat spread on the floor, a toothbrush resting on the sink.

Going, going, gone.

Aside from the whole living in a museum feel, there’s the whole EATING in a museum thing, which is probably a lot harder taking the whole food blogger gigue thing into consideration.

This Sunny SunButter Hummus has been a life savor to dip into between showings to keep myself fueled with protein, healthy fats, and veggies!

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Frozen Fruit Kabobs

By Flora & Vino 1 Comment

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!

Frozen Fruit Kabobs by Flora & Vino

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 can see all the way to DC on the skyline.

The winery doesn’t put off their own fireworks, but then they don’t need to.

After sunset, big bursts of color appear along the horizon, in every direction.

I love to sit, perched on a blanket on the lawn, Ooohing and Aaaahing and pointing every which way.

Why watch one fireworks show when you could watch 20?

This year, I’m bringing dessert.

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No-Bake Tropical Protein Bars

By Flora & Vino 1 Comment

No-Bake Tropical Protein Bars with dried fruit, cashews, coconut, and SunButter. Naturally sweetened with orange juice and no-added-sugar.

No-Bake Tropical Protein Bars cut into squares on parchment paper with dried fruit on yellow background

What’s your preferred form of expression?

I’m much better at expressing my feelings through writing than speaking.

This won’t surprise you, friend, because you’re reading this on a screen somewhere.

When I was a little girl and needed to get something off of my chest, I wrote it all out on a wide rule sheet of paper and placed it under my parents’ pillows for them to find.

It always felt a little less scary to and chaotic to corral words on a page instead of on the tip of my tongue, you know?

These No-Bake Tropical Protein Bars might get you tongue tied, too, but only because they’re so darn good.

You just need 10-ingredients and lots of tropical fruit to create them!

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Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding

By Flora & Vino 4 Comments

Easy dark chocolate chia pudding sweetened with maple syrup and topped with cacao nibs and fresh mint. Perfect for meal prep snacking.

Dark Chocolate Chia Puddings served in Weck jars with fresh mint and cacao nibs on top

Do any of you have green thumbs?

What I want: A house filled with green plants like the striking minimalist photos I thumb past on Instagram.

The Reality: To be honest I’m really bad about caring for plants.

The few we do have around the house, a healthy money tree, a snake plant my parents gave me when we moved in, and a large Ivy that Dan trained to wrap around the speakers and windows of his “man cave”, are only alive and well thanks to Dan’s diligence.

Dan is good about watering them, pruning them, and positioning them in the right amount of sunlight

….and I’m good at admiring them and that’s about the extent of it.

So when my friend gifted me some home-grown mint this past weekend at book club brunch, I accepted it with excited determination.

I vowed to use the mint in a recipe, and to keep the darn thing alive.

I did one of those things already…

and it’s called Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding.

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Edible Vegan Cookie Dough

By Flora & Vino 7 Comments

Edible vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free cookie dough made with just four ingredients. Scoop into balls or enjoy by the spoonful!

Edible Vegan Cookie Dough served in bowls with a cookie scoop and a bowl of chocolate Gems

Does it ever happen to you that you’re craving cookies but what you really want is the cookie dough?

Luckily, one of my favorite parts of plant-based vegan baking is that all of the cookie dough is edible.

It certainly makes recipe testing easier because I can actually taste the dough before tasting the end goal.

If we ever make it to the baked cookie finale.

So…what if we just went ahead and created a cookie-dough recipe just for eating?

This Edible Vegan Cookie Dough is made in 1-bowl with just 4 ingredients that are vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free.

You don’t need to turn on the oven, and you don’t need to do any cookie-shaping.

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White Bean Ricotta & Baby Artichoke Toast

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Savory toast with a white-bean and cashew based ricotta spread topped with baby artichokes and fresh dill. Perfect for brunch or a light lunch!

White Bean Ricotta & Artichoke Toast by Flora & Vino

It’s getting harder to work indoors lately.

The pollen is starting to disappear, and with it all of my restraint for staying indoors.

Even though it’s been a while since I was in school, I still feel the anticipation of summer coming, as is all of us were about to take an epic vacation from life.

Today I stood in my studio, camera in hand, gazing out at bright blue skies and wondering if F&V would mind if I took the day off…

The answer is yes, because I have a recipe for you that needs to be shared and needs to be shared today!

It’s been a second since we did a classic Toast Tuesday, so I thought I’d share this White Bean Ricotta & Baby Artichoke Toast with you.

My new favorite savory toast that’s perfect for casual breakfast, lunch, but elegant enough to serve for (Mother’s Day!) brunch!

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Sweet & Savory Avocado Boats with Strawberry Salsa + Bourgogne Aligoté

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Easy savory and sweet avocado boats. Fill with savory spiced chickpeas and a sweet and chunky strawberry salsa. Serve with a glass of Bourgogne Aligote!  

Sweet & Savory Avocado Boats with Strawberry Salsa by Flora & Vino

Hi guys!

How was your weekend?

A lot has happened behind the scenes here at F&V since we last chatted.

The biggest thing being that I got a new camera after my Canon LCD screen died last week.

I’ve known for a while that I need to have an additional camera for backup (just in case!) so this seemed like a good a time as any to take the hint from the universe and make it happen.

So I’ve been busy playing around with new features and settings.

Another big thing was the creation of these Sweet & Savory Avocado Boats with Strawberry Salsa and Bourgogne Aligoté.

They’re packed with fresh flavors perfect for a sweet Mother’s day brunch or appetizer!

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Carrot Apple Kombucha Muffins

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Easy 1-bowl gluten-free and vegan carrot apple muffins with a secret ingredient. Add a splash of cinnamon kombucha for probiotics and flavor!

Carrot Apple Kombucha Muffins served on blue plate with carrots, apple, and kombucha on the side

Where are my “booch” lovers?

Every time Dan asks if he can drink the kombucha in the fridge I have to smile and say yes because there was a time not that long ago that “booch” wasn’t in his vocab.

Kombucha is now a staple in our house, my feel-good drink of choice that supports detoxification, energy production, and immunity boost.

It’s my favorite form of bubbly.

But have you ever tried baking with it?

These Carrot Apple Kombucha Muffins are the perfect intro to baking with kombucha!

Naturally vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar free with a splash of booch for characters.

I made some on Easter for the coming week and no-bunny complained.

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Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars

By Flora & Vino 9 Comments

Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars made with 5 ingredients and naturally sweetened with dried apricots. Perfect for a meal prep snack!

Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars served on parchment lined board with apricots and almonds on the side

Happy Friday, buds!

I’m soaking up all of this spring daylight like it’s my job.

For the past few weeks I’ve been loving waking up early and getting an early morning workout in so I can enjoy the sunshine later in the day.

Do you work out on an empty stomach?

I used to do fasted morning sweat seshes with no problem, but lately I feel like I need a bit of edible fuel in the tank to get things to get moving.

One of my favorite things to grab when I really want pancakes already, but would also really like to finish my Tone It Up app workout first, is a raw bar!

A raw bar like these five-ingredient Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars can get you through just about anything.

Even burpees and tuck jumps.

Since we’re being honest, I’m a bit of a raw-bar snob, and I have an entire raw bar drawer here at home to prove it.

Yes, you heard me, a whole drawer dedicated to RAW BAR goodness.

When fully stocked, it can be a little challenging to shut.

I like to have all of my favorite brands on stock for simple snacking.

Ex: Open drawer, grab raw bar, tear open, and CHOMP.

The bars that make it to my drawer have the fewest ingredients and the best real foods to fuel.

My raw bar drawer cornucopia got me thinking that I don’t make my own raw bars enough.

Or….like, ever.

You’re going to love how simple the ingredients are on these grain-free apricot almond raw bars!

They’re grain-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free with only five ingredients you’ve probably already got in your cabinets.

Ready to check?

Summery sweet and tart apricots, buttery cashews, raw almonds, crunchy pepitas, and optional shredded coconut.

Check, check, YUM.

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Oven-Baked Tofu Fries

By Flora & Vino 8 Comments

Easy oven-baked tofu fries perfect for a protein packed snack or side. Meal prep them in advance to add protein to workweek meals.

Oven-Baked Tofu Fries by Flora & Vino

I used to meal prep like it was my J O B.

Working in an office, I was determined to have access to all of the foods that made me thrive.

So I planned in advance, down to the very last Tupperware container.

In the height of my meal prep days. I sliced tofu into thin strips and baked until crispy brown on the outside and tender on the inside.

It was lost on me that these thin strips sort of resembled fries, until I baked one batch too long, removing their erect rectangular shapes from the cookie sheet in amazement.

And so it began, making Oven-Baked Tofu Fries for #mealprepsunday.

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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
✔️ African Peanut Butter Stew

To receive these recipe ideas in your inbox, visit floraandvino.com and join the email list! 

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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!!! 

#floraandvino #chocolateoats #stovetopoats
#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.

To grab the recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. 

#floraandvino #edenfoods #thaisoup #sweetpotatosoup #carrotsoup
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!!!

#floraandvino #veganbrownies #cosmicbrownies
{NEW!} Happy V-Day! ❤️💋😘 Need a quick date night d {NEW!} Happy V-Day! ❤️💋😘 Need a quick date night dinner in idea?! Make this Creamy Vegan 1-Pot Pasta. You make it 1-pot in less than 10 minutes. 🍝 

Here’s what you need: 
✔️ pasta (I used @chickapeapasta)
✔️ almond milk 
✔️ nutritional yeast
✔️ marinara sauce
✔️ fresh basil 

That’s it! 

For the full recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. Let me know what you think! 

#floraandvino #onepotpasta #1potmeal #onepotdinner
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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