As promised, here is Week 2 of my Plant-based Meal Plan series. There are so many healthy benefits to eating a whole foods, plant-based diet, and meal planning is a great way to help you save time and money. When you know exactly what you are making for the week and have everything prepped and ready, it can lessen the temptation to go out and grab something easy and most likely … [Read more...] about Free Plant-Based Meal Plan – Week 2
Recipes
Free Plant-Based Meal Plan – Week 1
Meal planning is an excellent way to help save time and money when it comes to eating a Plant-based diet. If you're new to cooking plant-based, it can be overwhelming trying to sort through recipes and figure out what to make each week. That is why I thought it would be helpful to share some of my weekly Plant-based Meal Plans. There are so many wonderful benefits to eating a … [Read more...] about Free Plant-Based Meal Plan – Week 1
Simple Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
This Simple Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie is a very basic smoothie recipe that I often have in the morning for my post-workout breakfast, or as an occasional mid-day snack. Simple ingredients make it a breeze to throw together quickly. To add more variety, blend it with different kinds of fruit. Some of my favorites are pineapple chunks, mango, and blueberries. If using … [Read more...] about Simple Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars (vegan friendly)
I love these homemade protein bars made with REAL whole food ingredients. They are vegan friendly, packed with nutrition, and make a great post workout snack. I found this recipe on The Real Food Dietitians website not long ago and was intrigued. I knew I wanted a protein bar that wasn't too high in calories and dairy-free, so these sounded promising. However, after … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars (vegan friendly)
Perfect Vegan Chili (Oil-free)
This is by far the best plant-based chili I have ever made. It's flavorful, healthy, and hearty enough to satisfy even the pickiest meat eater. After trying other vegetarian chili recipes in the past that were only so-so, I didn't have very high expectations. Thankfully this recipe did not disappoint! I still make this at least twice a month and will often experiment with … [Read more...] about Perfect Vegan Chili (Oil-free)