by: Becky LaChance I must admit, I haven’t always been an early morning riser. When I started working in the hospital I rarely made it to the gym on my work days so I decided to count them as active rest days. Getting to work by 6:45am was a struggle alone and I just didn’t have the energy to make …
Sheet Pan Cauliflower Nachos
by Ashley Shapiro Vegan, Gluten Free, Oil Free, Nut-free Why I love them This recipe is perfect to serve as an app or take to a potluck. Using cauliflower instead of tortilla chips adds extra vitamins and nutrients, and offers a lower carb and fat version. Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower Taco seasoning 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained …
Sheet Pan Pancakes
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, Oil Free, Nut-Free, Gluten free option Why I love them This recipe is super easy to make using whatever you have on hand, and even better it’s made using just one bowl and a cookie sheet. It’s perfect for a simple weekend brunch, slice into bars or use cookie cutters to add a little flare. This …
Dark Chocolate Cherry Tahini Blondies
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Oil Free, small batch Ingredients: Wet Ingredients: 2/3 cup tahini 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut sugar 2 tsp vanilla Dry ingredients: 3/4 cup almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Mix in’s: 1/4 c dark chocolate chips (non-dairy) 1/4 c dried cherries Directions: Preheat your oven to 350F, …
Single Serving Dark Chocolate Protein Waffle
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, Gluten Free, Oil Free, Nut Free Ingredients: 1/4 cup nondairy milk 1/4 cup chickpea flour 1 tbsp coconut flour 1 tbsp tapioca flour 1 tbsp dark cocoa powder (could use regular) 1 tbsp coconut sugar 2 tbsp applesauce 1/2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt Directions: Preheat your waffle iron on medium/high setting Whisk together all …
Almond Butter Brownies
by Ashley Shapiro Gluten Free, Vegan, Oil Free, Small Batch Ingredients: Wet Ingredients: 1 cup almond butter (make sure it’s runny) 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla Dry Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa powder (or chocolate protein powder) 3/4 cup almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Directions: Preheat your oven to 350F, and …
Snickers Stuffed Dates
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, Gluten Free, Oil Free Ingredients: Medjool dates Peanut butter/almond butter (thick, not drippy) Dark chocolate for melting Sea salt Directions: Slice the dates lengthwise, remove the pit Stuff with a spoonful of peanut/almond butter Melt chocolate in the microwave for 30 second increments, stirring after every 30 seconds until melted Drizzle dates with chocolate Sprinkle with …
Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole Boats
by Ashely Shapiro: Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg Directions: First wash 3 sweet potatoes Prick potatoes with a fork several times and bake at 400F x 40-50 min (until tender) on parchment lined baking sheet Let cool until they’re cool enough to handle Cut each …
Coconut Cake Bites
by Ashley Shapiro Gluten free, Vegan, Oil Free Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla protein powder 1 cup almond flour 2 cups shredded coconut 1 can full fat coconut milk (canned, with excess liquid drained) Directions: Add all ingredients to a large bowl, and mix well until combined Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm Use …
Post Workout Purple Protein Smoothie
by Ashley Shapiro Ingredients: 1 cup non dairy milk 1 scoop/serving vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp almond/peanut butter 1 handful dark leafy greens (spinach or kale) 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries) ½ cup frozen riced cauliflower Directions: Add all the ingredients to a blender in the order listed Blend until smooth Serve in a bowl or a cup …
Easy Instant Pot Curry
by: Ashley Shapiro Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp ginger (fresh or paste) 2 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp curry paste 3 russet potatoes , cubed 1 can chickpeas, drained/ rinsed 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz) 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) Directions: First set the instant pot …