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SunButter S’mores Energy Balls

Skip the campfire and make SunButter S’mores Energy Balls with SunButter, oats, chocolate chips, and vegan marshmallows for summer snacking.

Hi friends!

We’re getting ready for our annual camping trip, and I can’t wait for a few days away to slow down, spend time in nature, and settle into a different pace.

There’s something about sleeping under the trees, cooking outside, and stepping away from the usual routine that always feels like a reset.

It’s also been a little while since I’ve shared a new post here, and I’ll admit that sitting down to write again feels both familiar and a little strange.

Life has been full behind the scenes, and while I’m not quite ready to share every update yet, I’m really happy to be back in this space with you.

I’m also especially happy to be returning with a recipe inspired by one of my favorite summer traditions!

When you’re craving the nostalgic flavors of a gooey campfire s’more but don’t want to light a fire (or turn on the oven), these SunButter S’mores Energy Balls are the perfect solution.

They’re made with wholesome pantry staples like rolled oats, creamy SunButter, gluten-free graham crackers, dairy-free chocolate chips, and vegan mini marshmallows for all the classic s’mores flavor in a convenient no-bake snack.

Whether you’re packing them for road trips, enjoying them after a summer hike, or keeping a batch in the fridge for afternoon pick-me-ups, these little bites are satisfying, kid-friendly, and incredibly easy to make.

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Frozen SunButter Banana Bites

Frozen SunButter Banana Bites made with bananas, creamy SunButter, and dark chocolate. An easy freezer snack that’s vegan and gluten-free.

Frozen SunButter Banana Bites on plate with banana, chocolate chips, and SunButter on the side

Lately, I’ve been all about simple snacks that require minimal effort but still feel satisfying and nourishing.

During seasons when cooking feels overwhelming, I find myself reaching for easy freezer treats again and again.

Not to mention a frozen treat is the best way to beat the summer heat. 

These Frozen SunButter Banana Bites were born out of one of those moments when I wanted something sweet, comforting, and made with simple ingredients.

They’re made with creamy SunButter, naturally sweet bananas, and a rich dark chocolate coating.

These bite-sized treats are the perfect balance of wholesome and decadent! 

They’re naturally vegan, gluten-free, and easy to keep stocked in the freezer for afternoon snacking, healthy desserts, or whenever a chocolate craving strikes.

Best of all, they come together with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.

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SunButter Stuffed French Toast

SunButter Stuffed French Toast made with creamy SunButter and your favorite jam. Top with fresh berries and maple syrup!      

SunButter Stuffed French Toast stacked on plate topped with blueberries and SunButter and maple syrup

Lately, it feels like yoga keeps finding its way back to me in new forms.

I’m now teaching three yoga classes every week, and every time I share my sequence and intention with students I feel full. 

I’m also about to lead a workshop in June that combines two of my favorite things…food and asana!

Together we’ll move on the mat and then make a simple seasonal recipe together afterward.

I also recently started strength training with a personal trainer and have been discovering a different kind of empowerment through lifting heavy things.

The first time I squatted 70 pounds I felt unbelievably strong and capable in a way that surprised me.

I just lifted…THAT?! 

I think all of this has me craving community and growth lately, which is why it’s feeling bittersweet to near the end of my 300 hr yoga teacher training program.

Even so, I know this isn’t really an ending, it’s just another invitation to keep learning, studying, and finding myself in the right rooms with the right people.

Meanwhile, summer seems to have arrived overnight here in Maryland, and after temperatures nearly hit 100 degrees this week, I’m not sure I’m fully ready for it!

So for now, I’m leaning into slow mornings, cozy brunch, and recipes like this SunButter Stuffed French Toast.

This SunButter Stuffed French is made with creamy SunButter and topped with a bright summer berries for the ultimate spring brunch moment.

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Healthy Snacking

Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

Easy banana protein cookies packed with dark chocolate and walnuts. Bake them for a portable protein rich snack for all your adventures! The moving count down is ON, friends.  In just five sleeps I’ll be slumbering in a new state!  Right now life feels really busy.  When I’m not working on stuff for F&V, I’m…

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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bread

Vegan pumpkin spice bread made in 1-bowl with a mix of almond flour, oats, and plenty of pumpkin. It’s the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert!  This October marks a year since I ran my first marathon!  It’s hard to believe that a year ago I ran 26 miles because this year, well, I haven’t…

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Meal Prep Ideas

Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Cakes

Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Cakes are plant-based patties packed with sweet potato, quinoa, and leafy greens! Serve with your favorite sides. What adventures have you been on lately? Recently I went a winery adventure with a girlfriend to a vineyard in Virginia.  …on a Thursday.  It was a bit of a wild adventure for a…

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Garlicky Chickpeas & Kale Bowl

Plant-based bowl with quinoa, baked kale, and crispy chickpeas in a delicious oil-free tahini dressing with pomegranate and pumpkin seeds. Yesterday it was 93 degrees here and there was a brief period where I had the doors open (not realizing that it was actually over 90 degrees) and the oven on, roasting stuff. It got…

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Fresh Salads

Roasted Squash & Arugula Salad

Roasted squash & arugula salad with pine nuts, dried cranberries, and apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect for fall and winter lunches! Being a new rock climber is definitely an ego boost. I would be lying if I didn’t feel pretty darn cool carrying ropes through the state park on the approach. Hearing kids shout and…

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Moroccan Mason Jar Salad

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Safeway. All opinions are 100% my own. Mason jar salads with raw chopped vegetables, chickpeas, quinoa, herbs, and  a zesty Moroccan-inspired dressing. Perfect for meal prep! Psst.  Did I tell you that I’m writing a cookbook?  If you’ve been following me on social media, you…

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Plant-based Dinner

Rainbow Vegetable Kabobs with Creamy Sriracha Sauce

Rainbow Vegetable Kabobs with Creamy Sriracha Sauce made on the grill or grill pan. Enjoy them over rice with fresh herbs for a fresh summer meal! It’s grilling season! Lately, when I take my daily walk through the neighborhood, I come back hungry. And not because I walked 10,000 steps.  It’s because tantalizing smells are…

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Roasted Beet Macro Bowl

Roasted carrot, beet, and lentil macro bowl paired with a delicious maple lemon tahini dressing. Packed with protein and veggies to keep you fueled. Last night I deleted the TO DO list that I’ve compiled on my phone since 2011. By accident. Yeah, that happened. I was messing around inside the Reminders app, swiping up…

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Delish Desserts

Lemon Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon almond flour thumbprint cookies made vegan and grain-free with cashew butter and lots of lemon. Perfectly sweet, bright, and fluffy. Are you ready to SPRING forward this weekend?  I’m excited for the extra evening daylight but can already anticipate the sleepiness. Luckily, I’ve got some delicious cookies to counteract the loss of that extra…

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Chocolate Dipped Vegan Do Si Dos

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

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You can find me in the kitchen making healthy and creative plant-based dishes with whole foods, on my yoga mat stretching it out, or curled up with a good book and a glass of red. Searching for balanced living in an unbalanced world. I live it, eat it, drink it, write it, photograph it, and share it all here.

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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. 

#floraandvino #veganmuffins #glutenfreemuffins #grainfreemuffins #theveganmuffinwoman
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! 

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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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