We are always looking for ways to incorporate more legumes into our day - this mashed chickpea salad with dill is one of our new favorite ways to accomplish this! Think of it as a chicken salad alternative...its full of fiber and protein, creamy, and oh so delicious! Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained [...]
A little bit of quinoa, a variety of colorful vegetables, edamame, and a creamy peanut sauce...put it all together and you've got yourself a delicious side dish! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame (found in the frozen vegetables section of the grocery store) 1/4 cup cooked quinoa 1 cucumber, diced (we used zucchini instead [...]
Finding a good quality granola at the grocery store can be difficult (and pricey!). Making your own is easy, cheap, and allows you to personalize the flavors. Use it as a topping on yogurt or a smoothie bowl, eat with milk and fruit, or enjoy on its own! Ingredients 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use [...]
In case you missed it, we were on the Morning Blend! As they stated on their website... When it comes to weight loss, everyone’s journey looks different. Nutrition is not “one size fits all,” so it’s important to create a personalized nutrition plan that fits your own needs. Integrative Health & Wellness can help [...]
Turkey tacos for dinner one night --> turkey taco bowls for lunch the next day...the best of both worlds! In addition to these three recipes, we made our tacos/taco bowls with romaine lettuce, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced black olives, sliced avocado, jalapenos, and fresh-squeezed lime juice! For the turkey taco meat: Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive [...]
Pasta salad is a great addition to a summer cookout! Next time you make it, try switching it up to make it more nutritious...but still delicious. ;) How? Use bean noodles, load it up with colorful veggies, and incorporate healthy fats into the dressing! Ingredients One package Banza chickpea noodles Vegetables of choice (we [...]
The bread we have gotten used to consuming is far from what bread has looked like in the past. For many years, bread was made with only three ingredients: flour, water, and salt. As for the ingredients in today's conventionally produced bread? We'll give you a hint: they look much different than that short [...]
A nourish bowl - aka a loaded salad! These are one of our go-to options for lunches; getting creative with the ingredients keeps lunches from feeling repetitive. For this nourish bowl we used a red/green leaf lettuce, spinach, beets, tomatoes, ground turkey, chickpeas, avocado, and Field + Farmer plant-based ranch dressing! Ingredients Base Kale, [...]
This raw cheesecake reminds us of a vegan ice cream cake - needless to say its delicious and is a great dessert option for the warmer weather! The filling is made from cashews and sweetened with maple syrup. We topped it with some of our homemade colorful coconut flake "sprinkles". Ingredients Crust ½ cup raw [...]
Making a stir fry is a great way to create a filling and nutrient-dense meal! They're frequently loaded with a lot of colorful vegetables, a source of protein, and a whole grain such as brown rice. The part we can't forget about -- the sauce! This stir fry sauce is easy to make (just [...]
