Mediterranean Veggie Pasta (High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)
This delicious Mediterranean Veggie Pasta with pesto makes for a healthy, plant-based dinner. Make extra for lunch the next day- you’re going to thank yourself! Traditional pasta tastes great (duh), but they often lack protein and fiber! Upgrade your traditional vegetarian or vegan pasta recipes by using a high protein pasta made from chickpeas, lentils,… Read More»
Easy Caprese Quinoa Casserole
This Easy Caprese Quinoa Casserole works great as a vegetarian option or with ground turkey or sausage added. I’ve used venison sausage, ground turkey, and no meat at all in this recipe and loved it each time. Summer for me means eating fresh tomatoes on a daily basis so there are always an abundance of… Read More»
Black Bean and Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Recipe by Maddie Minetree, winner of the 7 Ingredient Challenge This Black Bean and Butternut Squash Enchiladas recipe was the winner of our #7ingredientchallenge, where we asked our IG followers to come up with a healthy recipe that included black beans, used pantry staples, and had 7 ingredients or less. The people voted on which… Read More»
Two Dietitians Went Vegan for a Month: Here’s What Happened
Who We Are: We’re two registered dietitians (Megan & Kait) stationed in Orlando, Florida. We’re both omnivores who love chocolate, cheese, and a challenge. We also have a podcast, and you can listen to our recount of our vegan challenge on Episode #43. What We Did: Our challenge was to follow a strict vegan diet… Read More»
Protein Packed Vegan Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free)
We’re wrapping up our Vegan January Challenge at Nutrition Awareness and to celebrate, I put together a pesto pasta recipe that everyone can enjoy. There are a ton of recipes for vegan pasta out there, but so many of them are lacking in protein. Without protein, you won’t feel full so you end up eating… Read More»
Vegan Black-Eyed Peas
One of my New Years resolutions is to not bore you guys with random stories that have nothing to do with the recipe you just googled. My gift to you is to not have to scroll for four minutes to find what you’re actually looking for! We’re doing a Vegan January challenge at Nutrition Awareness… Read More»
Veggie Mexican Lasagna
Lasagna without the noodles. Taco casserole. Enchilada pie. Whatever you want to call it, this Veggie Mexican Lasagna is the perfect thing to whip up on a Sunday when you don’t feel like meal prepping. You only need one pan, a can opener, and an oven. It makes a ton of food and feels indulgent… Read More»
Protein-Packed Thai Peanut Pasta Salad
Looking for a high-protein, plant-based recipe to meal prep for lunches or bring to your next summer BBQ? If so, you have come to the right food blog! This Thai Peanut Pasta Salad is so yummy even routine meat-eaters won’t notice it’s vegan friendly. Bonus? The trifecta of chickpea pasta, homemade peanut sauce, and veggies… Read More»
Make Your Own Perfect Bars (Copycat Recipe)
I’m not going to lie, I love protein bars (the good ones!). They’re the perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a little sweetness to satisfy my chocolate cravings. But if you’re buying the bougie ones at $3.50 per bar, they can get pretty expensive if you eat them a few times a week. So, why not make… Read More»
Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast! The flavor combos are endless and if you make them in a big batch, they require no prep work in the morning to grab your breakfast and run. These Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats also work well to curb that after dinner dessert craving or as a snack on the… Read More»