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HEALTHY VEGETARIAN MEAL PLAN  Two weeks into 2017, how’s everyone doing? I’m off to play in the massive amount of snow we’ve been blessed with over the last week, and hope you’re getting into something juicy this weekend, too. On the menu this week? More clean eats! We start with winter veggie bowls, enjoy a loaded lentil salad, sweet po’ tacos, a creamy dreamy soup, and a curried chickpea sammie. ALL manners of flavors, textures, and variety for your healthful workweek to come. Enjoy! Sunday Roasted Winter Vegetable Bowls with Nutmeg Tahini from The Roasted Root Prep Ahead Tip : The tahini dressing can be prepared up to 5 days ahead of time, and the rice and roasted vegetables can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions : This recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Animal Protein Option:  Add cooked meat of choice to the finished bowls (rotisserie chicken recommended) Monday Loaded Lentil Salad from Hummusapie...

BASIC FLUFFY COCONUT FLOUR PANCAKES A basic recipe for fluffy coconut flour pancakes – a grain-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly pancake recipe perfect for those who have multiple dietary restrictions and/or follow a paleo lifestyle. It’s been a while since we’ve shared a steamy stack of pancakes, and it dawned on me the other day I’ve never really shared my recipe for classic, basic coconut flour pancakes. We’ve shared Lemon Poppy Seed Coconut Flour Pancakes , Fluffy Apple Walnut Pancakes , Lemon Ricotta Coconut Flour Pancakes , and a whole kit and caboodle of pancakes  made with all sorts of other grain-free flours… But never have I ever posted my stripped down, fool-proof, go-to plain jane recipe for fluffy coconut flour pancakes. So here we go! This recipe is one of the first pancake recipes I created when I did my long paleo stint a number of years ago. It was how I got my sweet tooth fix both at breakfast and snack time. While my...

SALMON AND ROOT VEGETABLE SHEET PAN DINNER A one-pan sheet pan dinner recipe with winter root vegetables and salmon. A quick, adaptable recipe perfect for chilly winter evenings in, and the perfect go-to for paleo or Whole30 meals.   Aside from the snow, one of my favorite parts about winter is the produce. I bet you can guess why…  it’s because root vegetables are in season during the winter. Roots are incredibly nutritious, and are a brilliant for those who are looking to step up their vitamin and mineral intake, or for those who are looking for antinflammatory, antioxidant-rich foods. While this meal can be prepared using seasonal produce from any time of year, I’m loving the use of root vegetables for a speedy quick, comforting winter sheet pan dinner. It’s been long time since I’ve highlighted a new root vegetable on the blog, so I thought I’d talk about sunchokes for a hot second. Who here has heard of, tasted, and/or loves sunchokes? They’re such a coo...

CHERRY MAPLE ALMOND GRANOLA Heart-healthy, protein-packed almond granola with maple and cherry flavors for a tasty breakfast or snack. This gluten-free, vegan recipe is perfect for making in bulk to enjoy throughout the week. Homemade granola is just one of those fun-to-make recipes, and is the perfect catchall for pantry purges. If you’re like me and have little odds and ends lingering around in your cupboards (2 tbl pumpkin seeds here, ½ c. dried fruit there, the occasional cacao nib, etc etc), granola is a great job placement for said ingredients. PLUS, it makes for a healthful addition to your daily diet and is easy to make in bulk. BOOM! granola is kween. You can view this granola recipe as a heart-healthy breakfast, a protein-packed snack, a delicious resource to satisfy your massive crunch craving, and/or your pack-and-go trail mix to fuel your outdoor adventures. My basic formula for granola creation is 3 parts rolled oats, 1 part raw nuts, 1 part raw see...