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Fall running favorites. Garmin Fitness Vivoactive HR Smartwatch Giveaway.

October 27, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Fitness., Friday Favorites Series, Gift ideas, Giveaway!!!, Running/Races, Sponsored 110 Comments

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Not a food post but an exciting giveaway with Garmin Fitness. If you follow me on Instagram I announced a fun giveaway for this beauty last evening. Vivoactive GPS Heart Rate Smart watch. You can read all about it here. Retail is $249.99. I realize some people aren’t on Insta so I wanted to share this giveaway here as well. Please comment on this post or any recipe posted from now till November 6th. 8p EST a winner will be announced, tagged and emailed. A 24 hour reply is mandatory or we randomly select another winner. U.S. residents only.

I also wanted to share some fall running favorites with you all before fall is over & I miss my opportunity. I run at 4:30a or so & require lots of reflective & WARM gear. These are my top favorites.

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Apple Pie Spice Protein Bites. V. GF. Raw.

October 10, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Nuts, Running/Races, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 4 Comments

Welcome fall with these Apple Pie Spice Protein Bites. (vegan, gluten-free & raw)

I’m smitten with October. The weather, especially in the morning, is getting much more crisp. I’ve broken out the long sleeve running shirts, sweatshirts and even my running gloves. The leaves are changing, heartier dishes and stews are getting prepared in our kitchen and all is right with my world.

Lately, I’ve been back to cooking for several clients over the past month and these are definitely in rotation. The combination of ingredients is so powerful, energy-sustaining & heart healthy packed with protein, omegas and necessary fats to keep your body balanced & running smoothly. These bites are perfect pre or post training & are a favorite to keep on hand when you just need a sweet treat but don’t want to blow your healthy eating regimen. You can also roll these into bites, like I did or into a lined loaf pan and sliced like snack bars. I’ve also used this as a crust for some raw pies. The ideas are simply endless.
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Butternut Squash Vega Protein Smoothie. V & GF.

October 7, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Health & wellness, Nuts, Running/Races, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free 6 Comments

Butternut Squash Vega Protein Smoothie. V & GF.

I recently fell in love with butternut squash – clearly I had issues. I always tolerated it, but never really gravitated to it. This fall… I’m now crazy for it. I’ve been roasting up all of ours from our garden and had about 2 cups mashed leftover from a food job. I was thinking hummus but then recalled my love of smoothies, I haven’t really been drinking them lately, and got to work immediately on creating this recipe. And my goal: be fall inspired and NO bananas or dates.

Butternut squash is high in Vitamin A, C, iron and potassium. Great for a post workout meal. This smoothie is creamy, slightly sweet and packed with protein. Think of it as fall in a glass. If you need a break from pumpkin or PSL’s this may do the trick! Rich and creamy… reminiscent of a decadent dessert. Yum!

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Lima Bean Garlic Hummus. V. GF.

October 5, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Brunch, Condiments, Dips, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, No bake/cooking required!, Side dish, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

Lima Bean Hummus. Vegan & gluten free.

I love to cook seasonally. I shop at farmer’s markets at least 2 times a week and love buying local seasonal produce. I’ve been seeing tons of lima beans popping up & wanted to put a spin on their preparation v. the traditional boiling method. Plus my girls will eat hummus but not a lima beans.

We consume a lot of hummus in our house. I love it on my daily monstrous salad as an extra boost of protein & because I don’t use dressing – I like the flavor punch hummus provides. My husband uses it daily on his veggie sandwiches he takes to work. Plus of course, dipping veggies, crackers and chips is a must. Lima beans are buttery in texture and are a wonderful source of Thiamin, B6 and folate. The blend down to a lovely consistency in hummus… and if you like to mix up your beans, and plant based proteins – you will love this one.
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Lucy Let’s Go Blog Post: Pumpkin Protein Pancakes. Vegan. Gluten Free.

September 27, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Holiday, Holiday Baking Ideas, Lucy Let's Go Post, Vegan, Vegan proteins 7 Comments

Fall is approaching. The weather is cooling down & the kids are back to school. Workouts migrate outside to embrace the cooler temps & the vibrant scenery. All of these things bring me to my favorite seasonal ingredient to use – PUMPKIN! Pumpkin is chock full of vitamins and is very low calorie. Vitamin A, potassium and antioxidant rich. Plus vitamin C & fiber which help promote a healthy blood pressure & heart. So many benefits in this vibrant-colored ingredient. Plus along with everything else that grows, it has protein. Protein! Never has one ingredient been so controversial for people. If you’re vegan like me – the typical question is… “Where do you get your protein?” to “How much is necessary in a diet?”

How Much Protein Do I Need?

The US Department of Agriculture recommends that all men and women over the age of 19 should get at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (or 0.37 grams per pound). That means a woman who is 130 pounds should get at least 48 grams of protein but some recommend 70-80 grams if you’re athletic. Depending on your daily activities, you still may not be getting enough to help your muscles recover from your workouts.

If you get too little protein, you can suffer from fatigue, weakness or muscle loss. Your metabolism slows down and you put yourself at risk of gaining weight. It also weakens your immune system. This breakfast can be made ahead on the weekend so that you can refrigerate or freeze them and defrost as needed. Plus this makes a perfect quick & healthy breakfast for your kids too. And let’s face it… homemade trumps store-bought daily. These are vegan & gluten free.

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Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie. Vegan. Gluten free.

August 29, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, No bake/cooking required!, Smoothies, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free, Your Life Edit Foundations 6 Comments

Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie. Vegan. Gluten free.

So was this Monday the day your kids returned to school? Emotionally charged & draining all at the same time? Not ready for the weekend to conclude? Hard workout? Whatever it is… this smoothie has your back. I was up before my 4:30 alarm went off. Reminiscing about my oldest daughter… you see she starts her senior year today. I think the only time I was this emotional at the start of school has been when she started kindergarten, which I swear was just yesterday. But I digress… this beverage is going out to all you rockstar parents, grandparents or caregivers that love your coffee (I wish this was me). BUT this coffee packs a punch of healthy protein & who doesn’t need that?! I made this for my dad, who is a big gym buff & coffee drinker. Perfect cold beverage to restore his fatigued muscles & cool him down on this very hot, summery day. I hope you love this as much as he does!
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Oat Banana Chocolate Bread. Vegan. Gluten free.

August 25, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breads, Brunch, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Nuts, Running/Races, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free 2 Comments

I’m working full throttle today on several recipes for a new client delivery tomorrow. I think they’re going to love this recipe. I don’t know about you, but when I have many ripe bananas and haven’t frozen them – I quickly turn my sights to banana bread or muffins. Easy grab and go breakfast for kids heading off to school, snacking after a long day or when your craving a punch of protein and chocolate… ummm me daily! Ha. The nut butter & hemp hearts add heart healthy fat & proteins to help you rebuild muscles & keep you satiated. Seriously… no better combination than banana, nut butter and chocolate… right? Okay, okay… let’s get started.

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Cereal Caramel Corn. Vegan. Gluten Free.

August 9, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Fitness., Gluten Free, Holiday, Snacks, Vegan, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

Cereal Caramel Corn. Vegan. Gluten Free.

This recipe is a happy mistake. I was cleaning out my pantry and stumbled upon a bag of puffed corn cereal. I opened it and realized despite it being fresh, it tasted very much like cardboard. Sad but true. I hate throwing out food & opted to revamp this product if I could. I recently bought a date caramel sauce & wanted to see if it would work… it so did! My husband & I ate much of the bag once it was baked up. It was heavenly, crunchy and super low cal. I will admit we mindlessly snacked on it until I finally packed it up & we headed out for a dog walk. I tried half of the recipe with the date caramel sauce (very little actually) & half with maple syrup and both were so good! Yum… sadly I need to make more.
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Pressure Cooker Mexican Lentil Rice. V. GF.

July 25, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Lentils, Mexican, Pressure Cooker, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vegetarian, Wheat Free 5 Comments

Pressure Cooker Mexican Lentil Rice. V. GF.
Pressure Cooker Mexican Lentil Rice. V. GF.

We miss many Taco Tuesdays due to swim meets during the summer month and I always want to throw in a Mexican-inspired dish during the week when everyone is home together. We recently bought an Instant Pot pressure cooker & although I’m not a fan of kitchen gadgets – I do love this contraption with a big puffy heart. I throw everything in the insert, set the time and within minutes it’s done. The aroma is heavenly and beans, lentils and rice come out perfectly. The Instant Pot is available in a variety of sizes and we bought the 8 qt version which is huge.

My family is evolving dramatically. Our youngest daughter is now vegetarian. Our oldest is df/gf. I’m vegan and gf. My husband is vegan & my father is a carnivore but eats many plant-based dishes. This rice was so good paired up with charred tortillas. I also topped it with more taco-ish garnishes. This dish also uses no oil, sodium or fats. Dishes like this work for all types of dietary needs and the lentils are a wonderful source of satisfying protein.
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Pressure Cooker Red Lentil Curry. Oil free. V. GF.

June 28, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Indian-inspired., Pressure Cooker, Soups, Stews, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free, Your Life Edit Foundations 35 Comments

Red lentil curry in under 15… yes, please! I recently landed a very large private chef job & I purchased my Instant Pot in preparation. Large, healthy dinners without much thought in mere moments was needed for both our family (as I’ll be traveling weekly) and for my client. I got the Instant Pot in the largest 8 qt size (it’s huge) and have been experimenting with it. If you follow me on snapchat you may have seen some fun dishes I’ve been making.

This recipe is modified from Hannah Howlett’s. It came out great and we’ve been enjoying for fast dinners or lunches on the run. My daughter just ate a bowl for breakfast too. This recipe is oil, salt and sugar free. Packed with plant-based nutrients. The flavors are over-the-top and I cannot say enough for how delectable this dish is… I hope you give it a try!

Without an further adieu…

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