This cake is inspired by a banana-walnut-honey oatmeal I used to make years ago. I use oat flour and almond flour in this recipe, which provides a breakfasty nutty taste while still providing an incredibly tender and moist crumb. Just like oatmeal, this is a forgiving recipe that you can customize with your favorite add-ins!
Read MoreThis is my twist on sun tea that uses Yerba Mate instead of black tea. I used maple syrup as the sweetener since it pairs really with with the roasted, smoky flavors from the Yerba Mate tea to make a complex, refreshing iced tea that I love sipping on throughout the day!
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick’s Day! In the spirit of celebrating, I made vegan soda bread... for chocolate lovers! The subtle coconut flavor in the background, plus the classic combination of chocolate, orange, and almond makes each bite exciting and slightly different.
Read MoreHappy “Pi” Day!!! Instead of making traditional pie this year, I decided to go a healthier route and make pie flavored overnight oats. This way, Pi Day can last all week! The base overnight oats mix is the same in all of these, but the fruit and nut combos are inspired by some of my favorite fruit pies.
Read MoreThis multigrain mix is both stunning and delicious! The varying textures, flavors, and colors keep every bite exciting. It took a while experimenting with different grains and proportions, but I love the combination below and it’s become a staple in our pantry. The hearty, nutty flavor is really versatile so I use the cooked grains in all kids of dishes like grain bowls, stir fry, stews, fried “rice,” or even just plain with a little sesame oil and chopped scallions on top.
Read MoreThree ingredients and minimal preparation means these stovetop blackened Brussel sprouts have taken over as our weeknight side dish of choice. With so little to hide behind, this technique for cooking the Brussel sprouts brings out amazing flavors and textures- salty, cripsy, deeply caramelized on one side, while being tender, juicy, and perfectly steamed on the other side.
Read MoreMy sister introduced me to the Skinny Dipped almonds- and I polished off a whole bag in two days! Inspired by those, I decided to make my own version at home. I think I actually like these almonds even more than the Skinny Dipped ones- they are slightly saltier with a thinner, silkier chocolate coating. I toast the almonds, but you can make this with raw almonds too if you prefer that flavor. Since there are only a few ingredients, I highly recommend using good quality dark chocolate and salt.
Read MoreI love tahini in pretty much anything, so it’s no surprise that I also love black sesame seeds. As the weather turns cooler, I start to crave comfort foods… like black sesame lattes! I find black sesame seeds especially satisfying, and adding it to warm frothy milk (or non-dairy alternative) feels really cozy. Making a batch of this black sesame paste makes it really easy to add a slightly sweet and savory, toasty, nutty flavor to dishes. Besides the latte, I like adding this to a chia pudding, oatmeal, and rice porridge.
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