What happens when one of the most important meals of the day meets a coconut? A new tasty meal is born. Coco-Nutty Banana Oatmeal. I’m in love. I know… it doesn’t look real and it looks hard to make. But stop right there! This recipe only has 5 ingredients. 1-2-3-4-5! (Oatmeal, banana, canned coconut milk, shredded […]
Cool Green Smoothie
I don’t know about your weather, but it has been HOT where I live. Turning on the stove or even lighting up the grill has been the last thing I’ve wanted to do. So, as I was thinking about what sounded good for the lunch the other day and only “cold” came to mind—something even […]
Poached Eggs in Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
Ta da! Here it is…one of my favorite weekend breakfast recipes, Poached Eggs in Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce. It’s kind of like ”Italian-Style” Huevos Rancheros. Aren’t there similar recipes like this in every culture? You might also know this as “eggs in a basket” or “eggs in purgatory.” It’s just that we love our eggs! […]
Blueberry Mango Soy Smoothie
Another week of incorporating soy into my life and finding that it isn’t as hard as I thought it would be—cold cereal, smoothies, oatmeal, mashed potatoes and scrambled tofu. Who knew? Almost every day, I fix myself a soy smoothie because it’s quick and easy. So, I whipped up this very delicious mango-blueberry soy smoothed […]
Good Morning! Breakfast is Served.
Today I was looking for a recipe that incorporated a soy product, but I needed a break from tofu. And, it dawned on me that one of my favorite recipes is slow cooker oatmeal. I wondered if I could use soy milk instead of regular milk, so I did a little research and found that […]
Scrambled Tofu {Vegan}
I’m not gonna lie, when I first saw my college roommate make scrambled tofu, I thought she had lost it. She was just a vegan hippy in my book and I couldn’t think of any reason why eating real eggs was so bad. And honestly, eating eggs ISN’T bad, but when you have hot flashes […]
Triple Berry Tofu Smoothie
When your hot, is there any better food than a smoothie? It’s fruity, cool, filling, and it’s healthy, packed full of vitamins and fiber. It’s a great way to get more fruit and vegetables in your diet. And it offers the perfect venue for adding protein powder or tofu. Smoothies are a great solution […]
Pumpkin Nut Oatmeal in a Slow Cooker
I’m totally into my slow cooker these days. Between work and trying to move to a new house, there is little time for cooking. Eric and I won’t ever miss breakfast, though. For weight management its essential. Plus, were hungry! Even if you’re not hungry–please don’t skip breakfast if you’re trying to lose or maintain […]
Egg in a Hole {Quick Breakfast}
Love eggs? Love toast? Try this Egg in a Hole. This recipe is also known as egg-in-a-basket, egg-in-a-nest and birds-nest-egg. Whatever! It’s just a simple and fun way to serve yourself up a quick, healthy breakfast. This recipe is an old standby that everyone in my family loves! Just make sure you use a hearty […]
Blueberry Almond French Toast Cups
One of the small changes I often recommend to people looking to “get healthy” in the New Year is to simply cook more. And more importantly, trying out new healthy breakfast options. Here’s a breakfast that’s perfect for a lazy Sunday morning or if you prep the French Toast Cups the night before, could be […]
