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Instant Pot Coconut Steel Cut Oats. V. GF.

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Instant Pot Coconut Steel Cut Oats. Vegan. GF.

Steel cut oats are the super food that you can prep on the weekend and enjoy all week long.  Serve hot or cold!  You may have heard of them but steered clear because they differ from the traditional rolled oats you’re so accustomed to seeing.  Well steel cut oats are from the same plants but they aren’t rolled in their processing.  They are also not steamed like regular oats before they are sliced and rolled to flatten.  Rolled oats cook much faster and can be used in the raw form of overnight oats.  Steel cut oats take about 10 minutes to cook but are so worth it because the benefits outweigh it’s flattened counterpart.

Steel cut oats are considered a power food.  They are an exceptional source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, vitamins and minerals.  Steel cut oats help improve blood sugar levels thanks to the beta-glucan and also help assist in lowering cholesterol.  I partnered these powerhouse oats with coconut which is excellent for one’s immunity as we quickly approach flu & cold season.  Coconut’s saturated fat also doesn’t impact cholesterol.  Its antioxidant properties are known to slow down the aging process by protecting the body from harmful free- radicals. It supports healthy hair, bones and teeth.  The benefits are vast!

This tasty breakfast can be prepped on Sunday and it can be warmed up quickly in the morning for up to 5 days.  Perfect quick breakfast idea!
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Breakfast oatmeal chocolate chip muffins. Vegan. GF.

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Hello dear friends!  Happy Monday, fresh new week and hopefully beautiful weather.  Pennsylvania has converted over to Seattle last week & I started to think the rains were never going to end.  However, the sun finally came out today, beautiful temps and everything is so lush and green!  Doors are opened and we are breathing in all the wonderfully clean air till the allergens pop back up. Ha.

Today, as it is every Monday, the day to refresh snacks for the week.  These oatmeal muffins are a long-time fave. The recipe morphs a bit each time I make them, depending what I have on hand, but they are delightful nonetheless.  Packed with fiber and healthy fats to keep you satisfied for hours.  My kids love these when running out the door to school, work or babysitting jobs.  They also make a nice, healthy dessert after dinner.  Pack up well in lunches.  Great on-the-go snack.

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Green Pea Ricotta Spread on Baguette. V. GF.

by Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Cheese, Easter, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Holiday, Italian-inspired, Party Foods, Side dish, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free 5 Comments


Green pea ricotta spread.  Vegan.  Gluten free.

Happy Monday friends.  I hope your mother’s day weekend was incredibly fun, food-filled and joyous.  This weekend we hosted Kira’s friends for her 17th birthday party.  Then after a trip to the gym early Sunday, we went to Philly for brunch and shopping.  It was the best.  My heart was filled along with my stomach.

I’ve been recreating a bunch of old Lucy Activewear recipes that were lost since they merged with North Face.  This is a big favorite for summer, outdoor dining with friends.  Easy and prep-ahead!  It’s light and filling.  Great appetizer or side for dinner or soup.  Great for parties too!  All of the ingredients can be found at Whole Foods or local specialty food markets.  Vegan and gluten free!

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Last minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Vegan.

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||1. Ella & Mila nail polish collection.  Beautiful summer colors perfect for manis and pedis this summer. 2. Drunk Elephant Baby Facial is seriously everything.  This is a perfect treat for mom, or yourself.  One of the best masks I’ve used in the past 2 years. 3. I don’t know about your momma, but this girl always needs a new set of summer pajamas to replace my ratty old tee and boxer shorts.  Cute, summery and super cozy. 4. The Vitamix!  I get it, this one is an investment but one she will use daily for years!  I absolutely adore my Vitamix and use it daily, multiple times from sauces, soups to smoothies.  Even banana ice cream.  Cannot live without! 5. These sweet Anthropologie measure cups are perfection!   Sweet, pretty and a lovely update for her kitchen or yours (not judging).  6. Another investment however another item I own and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!  It dries my super thick hair in 3-4 minutes.  I’ve owned for 1.5 years now and it’s the best dryer ever. This Dyson is not only a powerhouse but it’s actually pretty too! 7. Milk Boss Skincare set is a great way to sample some incredible products and these are perfection for summer.  Comes with a sweet little bag to boot!  I have and love.  8. A piece of jewelry needed to be on my gift guide list and this delicate bracelet with her initial is a classic, cherished gift item.  9.  What mom can’t use a fresh new summer bag?  The lighter vegan leather color is so beautiful for summer.  Plus the cross body style is great for all those summer day trips or vacations she has planned.||

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I hope this provides some last minute inspiration for your mom’s gift or for yourself, if you’re so inclined.  Sending you all love,

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Raw Vegan Brownie Bites. Gluten free.

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Happy Friday my friends!  Still traveling, sorry for the delay in posting but internet (wifi) in some areas has been pathetic.  We’re still in Indiana as my oldest has her final freshman exam this morning and then we head out and make our pilgrimage back to Pennsylvania.  It’s been so much fun exploring Detroit and their vegan scene.  And of course moving Sydney out of her dorm, taking her friends out to dinner and being with her again makes my heart happy.  So I apologize for my absence but these little bites will make up for it!  Promise.  Easy.  Fast.  A chocolate punch without refined sugar and junky ingredients.

I made these last week at a girl’s event at Athleta.  The girls made these with my supervision… and had so much fun!  In fact, several sent me pics of the girls recreating in their own kitchens.  They’re chocolatey and decadent without being overtly sweet.  Packed with protein and nutrients… these aren’t just a treat but one with a nutritional punch.  I hope you enjoy!

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