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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats made creamy with cashew butter, vegan yogurt, and chocolate chips. Perfect for meal prep breakfast!

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats served in mason jars on white circle topped with granola and dark chocolate chips

Hello 2025!

It’s been a second since I sat down and wrote a blog post, so let’s see if I remember how to do this. 

Forgive me if I ramble and grumble a little but I promise we will get to a recipe at the end of all of this, ok?

POV: January is a strange month. 

I personally feel a lot of contradictory feelings and energy; anyone else?

On the one hand, there’s this dizzying forward momentum. 

The increase of newcomers at the climbing gym, the annual goal setting we’re witness to via social media, the marketing campaigns promising, “New year, new you.”

On the other hand, there’s an unsettling quietness after a hustling holiday season. 

And maybe instead of goal setting, go getting, and planning all out 2025 vacations, maybe we just want to take a nap. 

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m still very much into the intention setting world. 

I indulged in a cozy journaling session to think back on 2024, the good, the bad, and everything in between. 

And then followed that session with another to look forward into 2025; to dream, manifest, and cultivate. 

Every year I choose a word of the year; something that sums up the goals I’m trying my hardest to make a reality.

Usually it’s also a word that I choose a little based on feeling, because if it’s the “right” word, I feel a tugging in my gut when I read it out loud. 

This year’s word that gave me butterflies, is SPACE. 

The word might have an entirely different connotation to you than it does for me, and that’s OK! 

For me, it encompasses a feeling of mental expansion, a physical move (that we anticipate making later this year), and a allowance of physical presence.

I’m working on creating this idea and mantra of space slowly but surely.

Kind of like easing back into recipe creation when it felt right. 

(I did promise you that this prologue would lead to something yummy, didn’t I?!)

I want to kick off our 2025 recipe calendar with something easy, accessible, and delicious. 

These Cookie Dough Overnight Oats have been fueling my busy mornings and I’m excited to share them with you. 

They’re made super creamy and cookie-licious with cashew butter, vegan yogurt, and dark chocolate chips. 

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15 Best Bliss Balls

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15 Best Bliss Balls made with simple plant-based ingredients so you aways have a bite-sized snack on hand. Mix and match for meal prep!

POV: What exactly is a “bliss ball” anyway, and why do I have so many on my website?!

I can’t take credit for the term “bliss ball”, but I think it was a popular way to describe bite sized snacks around the time I started to share recipes on the Internet.

Think energy balls, energy bites, protein balls, etc., etc. 

There was also the era of the “fat ball” around 2018…IYKYK.

Over the years, I amassed quite a collection of my favorite bite-sized balls. 

Seasonal varieties, lazy no blender balls (my favorite), and balls with hidden veg. 

We’ve got grain-free balls, oat-y balls, and even nut-free balls. 

Basically, there’s a bite for everyone and for everyone’s pantry. 

So I thought it would be nice to share this collection of all of my spherical favorites in one place. 

Especially now, in January, when healthy snacking is something I’m consciously working on. 

Because a homemade ball eaten mindfully is most certainly more satisfying than mindlessly grabbing granola. 

These 15 Best Bliss Balls are made with simple plant-based ingredients so you aways have a bite-sized snack on hand. 

Let’s have a ball! 

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Flora & Vino 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

November 27, 2024 By Flora & Vino Leave a Comment

A collection of my current 2024 favorites to inspire meaningful gift ideas for you and yours this holiday season. Happy holidays!

Happy happy holidays, friends!

This is our first Christmas with the new pup, so we’re skipping travel this year and making memories at home with her. Since I’ve met M, we’ve been spending every other year Christmas in Germany. While holiday travel is so special and exciting, I’m equally excited to do…nothing this year. I’m looking forward to getting a Christmas tree and filling the base with all of the wrapped gifts I’m currently stashing in my photography closet! 

I’m excited to share some of my favorite 2024 discoveries with you in this year’s holiday gift guide.  There’s a wide range of genres and price points so you are guaranteed to find something for everyone in your life. Check them out and see if they might be a good fit for you or someone you love. Wishing you a very happy holiday season and new year! 

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Vegan Morning Glory Muffins

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Vegan Morning Glory Muffins made with shredded carrots, dried fruit, nuts, and Organic SunButter. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack!

Vegan Morning Glory Muffins served on blue plate with carrots and banana on the side

After daylight savings time told us to “fall back” (thanks, daylight savings!) I’ve been trying to use that extra hour to get an hour ahead…on life.

It feels like a cheat, doesn’t it? 

Without missing a wink of sleep, I’m suddenly back to being a 6 AM-riser, something I haven’t been able to accomplish before we brought Flora home. 

The past few months, I fell into an easy routine as a new dog mom of sleeping as long as Flora would let me, only getting up to her insistent barks at my side of the bed. 

But this week, I’m back, baby. 

I’m back to my early morning Pilates + strength workouts before breakfast.

Back to eating a protein-packed breakfast after said workout ends. 

I’m also back to starting my entrepreneurial workday at a time I wouldn’t be embarrassed to share with you. 

It’s funny how a singular hour can make that much of a difference in the day, isn’t it?

This hour gave me confidence, focus, and self back. 

So, now the hard part…I need to hold onto that hour for dear life and not slip back into old patterns. 

M and I just started rewatching the series “House”, and I know it would be all too easy to binge a few episodes and lose traction. 

OR stay up all night reading this month’s bookclub book, a historical mystery that I cannot put down! 

I also feel great because I’ve been enjoying these Vegan Morning Glory Muffins as a nutritious midmorning snack. 

These Vegan Morning Glory Muffins are made with shredded carrots, dried fruit, nuts, and Organic SunButter.

They’re perfect for a quick breakfast or snack and would be lovely to bake for family for the upcoming holidays! 

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Vegan Chili Mac

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Vegan Chili Mac made with two kinds of beans, your favorite noodles, and vegetables. This chunky chili is great to make for fall meal prep.

Vegan Chili Mac served on wooden board with vegan cheese, yogurt, and green onion

Growing up, my mom *always* added macaroni noodles to the chili she made. 

I loved the way the velvety noodles complimented buttery beans and veg in a flavorful tomato broth. 

It’s something I didn’t see a lot in the chilis I made, ordered, and shared later in life.

So, since it’s soup, stew, and chili season, friends, I’m here to bring you my latest favorite combination of Chili + Mac. 

I’m excited to share my first recipe in a bowl this Fall with you, this Vegan Chili Mac.

When I first mentioned the concept of noodles in chili to M, he looked mildly confused. 

It could be said that we at F&V love thick chunky chilis in this house, so this Vegan Chili Mac didn’t disappoint. 

This Vegan Chili Mac is made with two kinds of beans, your favorite noodles, and vegetables.

It’s super versatile so you can add your favorites and leave the rest. 

This chunky chili is great to make for fall meal prep and reheat with all of your favorite toppings!

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SunButter Date Caramel Apples

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SunButter Date Caramel Apples made with apples topped with homemade caramel and rolled in sunflower seeds and dark chocolate chips.

SunButter Date Caramel Apples served on plates with sunflower seeds and dark chocolate chips

In the past week, Flora took her first 1-mile walk with us! 

The walk, which should normally take about 20-ish minutes, ended up taking over 30 because of lots of…

“Leave it, Flora!”, zig-zagging, “Drop it, Flora!”, dragging, “Heel, Flora!”, pulling…you get the idea. 

Long story short: we’re still working on leash walking, and it’s a PROCESS. 

She immediately came home and proceeded to lap water ferociously, lay down dramatically, and then initiated more play 10 minutes later. 

Well, I guess we can’t tire her out. 

With all this dog walking and dog training, I’m relying on healthy snacks to get me through this fall. 

I’ve always been a sweet snacker, and this SunButter Date Caramel Apples hits just right for the season.

This good-for-you snack is made with your favorite apples topped with homemade caramel and rolled in sunflower seeds and dark chocolate chips.

It’s the best fall snack and a great way to use up all of those apples we collect this time of year!

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Apple Pie Crumble Bars

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Apple Pie Crumble Bars with an almond oat crust and crumble topping with a stovetop apple pie filling. The best fall breakfast or snack!

Apple Pie Crumble Bars on white plate with apples and oats on the side

I *love* apples, mostly because I can let them sit on the counter for a while and ponder delicious ways to use them.

They’re not fickle like summer berries, where you need to use them THE DAY you purchase them.

Or like Flora’s leash training, which some days feels easy and other days (read: most of the time) I think she’s the one walking me. 

But, I digress.

We were talking apples, not Aussies! 

One of M’s favorite recipes that I make this time of year is a vegan apple crumble.

It’s also one of my favorite ways to use up a bunch of apples that I got at the grocery store, farmers market, or apple orchard. This year, I decided to get a bit creative and turn his favorite apple recipe into…bars! 

These Apple Pie Crumble Bars are made with an almond oat crust and crumble topping with a stovetop apple pie filling.

It’s still easy to make with simple ingredients, but crumble turned bars means they’re portable, concise, and convenient. 

Slice them into squares and enjoy them for the *best* fall breakfast, snack, or dessert.

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Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burrito

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Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burrito made with tofu scramble, fajita veggies, breakfast potatoes, and sautéed kale. Perfect to meal prep!

Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burrito served on plate with blueberries and a side of salsa, avocado, and tofu

This has been the year of savory breakfast for me. 

I realized that waking up and enjoying a plate of vegetables and protein *always* makes me feel amazing. 

So I’m leaning into that with my latest recipe, Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burrito.

If you’ve been around here a while you know that I love a good tofu scram. 

Adding it to a breakfast burrito with peppers and onion, sautéed kale, and breakfast potatoes raise it to the next tier of culinary captivation. 

I also love these breakfast burritos because M and I typically make them together. 

We don’t always eat breakfast together, but when we do, it’s usually something savory. 

Because there are a few components to this meal, it just makes sense to heat them up at the same time and enjoy good company. 

 This past week, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed throwing breakfast burritos together in the kitchen while Flora gets into trouble in the living room. 

We take turns monitoring the pup-induced chaos and the burrito assembly until we’re both sitting at the kitchen table with a loaded burrito.

Try these burritos out as a cozy fall breakfast meal that is as customizable as it is delicious. 

And, these burritos aren’t *just* for breakfast. 

You can also make them for lunch, dinner, or anytime a big burrito will make all of your troubles go away!

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Green Pesto Pasta Casserole

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Green Pesto Pasta Casserole with chickpea noodles, homemade pesto sauce, and green veggies baked to perfection. The best workweek dinner!

Green Pesto Pasta Casserole in casserole dish topped with basil and vegan parmesan with serving spoon

As a kid, my favorite colors were pink and purple.

If I ever had a choice between colors of backpacks and pens and school notebooks, pink or purple was my favorite shade. 

As a teenager, I begin to. gravitate towards blue because it felt safe, cool, and inconspicuous. 

As a twenties something, I loved teal and coral. 

The pairing together made my heart happy and I made it the theme of my outfits and my wedding colors. 

Now that I’m in my 30’s, I am in love with the color green. 

From the sage of my yoga mat to the mint of my planner to the evergreen of my favorite cozy sweatshirt. 

Sometimes when my cell phone case and Kindle cover color and blouse are all matching it feels like a problem, but, hey, I like what I like! 

Which is why I *love* the dozens of plants scattered around the perimeter of our main level. 

The color green transforms the space from empty and generic and stale to something alive: a living room. 

I always look for green on my plates, too. 

(Sometimes, I even heat up some steamed broccoli to serve with a monotone takeout meal for a little color…

Which I do realize defeats the purpose and gift of takeout, haha.)

Which is why I loved the idea of this Green Pesto Pasta Casserole from first glance. 

It’s made in a casserole dish with chickpea noodles, homemade pesto sauce, and green veggies baked to perfection.

This is the best workweek dinner for colder weather no matter what your favorite color is! 

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Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel

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Portobello Mushrooms Schnitzel made with breaded and air-fried portobello mushroom “steaks” served with a side of sauerkraut. 

Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel served on white plate with french fries, kraut, lemon, parsley, and ketchup

The first time that I visited Germany with M, we sat around the kitchen table as I met his family after a long flight. 

Practically swaying from exhaustion, jet lag, and nerves, I took in the house and surroundings with dazed wonder. 

M’s mom asked something to him in German, gesturing towards me.

He then turned to me and asked if there were any German dishes I was curious in seeing recreated during my stay. 

“Hmm, maybe Schnitzel,” I said, knowing it was standard German cuisine and also knowing that *nothing* about it was vegan. 

M’s mom laughed with a knowing smile, saying in German that we could definitely make that happen. 

I did see plenty of Schnitzel during our trip, along with a lot of other standard German fare, either made by M’s mom or dining with friends.

Alas, the main meal in Germany consistently thumbed its nose at me. 

While many of the sides are cabbage and potato based, lending themselves to vegan options, the main dishes are very decidedly meaty. 

Typically I make my own protein and enjoy sides with the family, so I get to enjoy part of the meal M’s mom worked so hard to create. 

This is the time of year that reminds me of my first trip to Germany, Oktoberfest, and hearty meals at home. 

So I decided to make a version of Schnitzel that I would love on my plate as the star of the show. 

This Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel is battered and breaded in breadcrumbs and air-fried to crispy perfection.

I love it served with a side of french fries and sauerkraut for a hearty plant-based meal in! 

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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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