Simple Vanilla Mugcake with Cinnamon Roll Questbar

Sometimes I just like to make a quick and easy breakfast. That's when mugcakes swoop in the rescue! With just a few simple ingredients and under 3 minutes of microwave time, you can make this mugcake lickety-split - and still have time to top it off with lots of goodies!

Chocolate & Coconut Protein Cake Squares

Just as I predicted, these cake squares came out a huge success! I mean, how could they not?! Filled with Rawmio chocolate crunch spread, mashed banana, pumpkin puree, chocolate protein powder, coconut palm sugar (can we please take a moment and comment on how wonderful this stuff smells??) and many other healthy ingredients, this treat is sure to satisfy every one of your sweet tooth cravings!

Vegan Chocolate-Pumpkin Pancakes

The number of combinations you can create with pancakes is incredible. But one of the best combos is definitely chocolate and pumpkin. Especially during fall.
So here it is. The ultimate combination:
Chocolate. Pumpkin. United in a pancake.
So yum.
With the addition of chopped Cocoa Crunch Squarbar bites and gooey medjool date bits, this is undoubtably one of my favorite recipes to 'date' (Did you catch my pun?!). I hope you enjoy!

Cinnamon Roll Crepes

I was craving cinnamon rolls the other day (honestly, when I am I NOT craving cinnamon rolls?), so I decided to create my own version of them, the healthy way! They came out quite delish! Fluffy, filling, and flavorful - I've hit the cinnamon roll trifecta! Filled with a maple yogurt creme and topped with Rawmio Almond Silk (100% VEGAN!) and sugar-free maple syrup, there is no way you can go wrong with this breakfast.

Chocolate-Pumpkin Buckwheat Protein Pancakes

There's nothing like that chocolate and pumpkin combination (except maybe chocolate and peanut butter, but still), which is why I just had to make some chocolate-pumpkin pancakes for breakfast! They are super moist and fluffy, just the way I like 'em. Top them with some banana slices and nut butter, and you've got yourself one fantastic meal.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Spread

Let's face it - if you love baking, there has been at least one time when you've gorged yourself on raw cookie dough. It tastes so wonderful, just scooping it out of the bowl, all creamy and soft. Sadly, it's not the healthiest thing to do. For one, if you use ingredients such as eggs, you might get sick from eating them raw. Also, it's pretty hard to stop! So I've created a healthy, single serving recipe that'll help you indulge in your cookie dough cravings, but still keep ya under control.

Cookies and Creme Protein Pancakes

I LOVE cookies and creme flavored things. Especially Questbars. So I made some fabulous cookies and creme pancakes to satisfy my cookie craving! The chocolate pancakes came out so fudgey and moist, and the vanilla pancakes were just as fluffy and delightful. I could have eaten them all by themselves!

Edamame and Garlic Hummus

I'm all about making new hummus flavors this summer! Although I'm kinda running out of ideas… I'll have to have a brainstorm day soon! Anyway, this recipe features a combo of edamame and garlic, which I feel have a pretty good relationship together. I still used garbanzo beans because I feel that their texture provides a nice base for the consistency of the hummus.

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Mugcake

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted! The cooking/baking inspiration hasn't hit very often as of late. But over the weekend, I wrote up a bunch of recipe ideas, so hopefully I will be sharing more this week!
This mugcake was so thick and yummy. It has a slight peanut-buttery flavor thanks to the protein powder and peanut butter added to the batter, and a soft inside consistency. I love how easy it is to make mugcakes! Just whip together the ingredients and pop in the microwave for a couple of minutes.

Three Ingredient Falafels

Last year, my family and I took a trip to Washington, D.C. and stayed in a hotel in Bethesda, Maryland. While we were there, we found this amazing Greek restaurant called "Cava Mezze Grille." We became addicted to their food, and ended up eating there every night despite the fact that there were hundreds of other restaurants around us! Ever since then, I have been in love with falafels and pitas… They are so simple, yet so delicious and healthy. I hope you enjoy my very own recipe!

Protein Pumpkin Pancakes (+ Salted Caramel Sauce)

The pancake recipe that started it all. 
Ever since I first made these pancakes, I have had a severe pancake obsession. They have become my absolute favorite thing to eat for breakfast (and sometimes lunch or dinner!) Using this particular recipe, I have made so many different combinations, stuffing them and topping them with all kinds of delicious goodies. I've included a gallery of sorts showing all the yummy things I've made with this recipe!

Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie

What's not to like about chocolate and almonds? Especially when it's transformed into a lovely, decadent, delicious and refreshing summer smoothie! No need to give up treating yourself to your favorite desserts - just create a healthy version that tastes just as good. This is actually one of the best parts about dedicating myself to a healthy lifestyle; remaking typically nutritionless meals into nutritional powerhouses!

Honey & Fig Hummus

During the fall, when I'm enjoying my huge splurge on pumpkin-flavored goods, one of my favorite things to make is maple-pumpkin hummus. Somehow the garbanzo beans have a slightly salty taste, which makes it a perfect partner with sweet ingredients. Now that it's summer time and figs are in season, I thought it would be a fun idea to try another sweet hummus - and thus the Honey-Fig combo was born! The sweetness of the honey and dried figs isn't super powerful, but it does come out having a mildly sweet aftertaste.

Fudgey Black Bean Protein Brownies

I'm always up for finding a healthier alternative to desserts! And it just so happens that gooey, fudgey brownies are one of my favorite desserts, so… I made a delicious batch this afternoon! I never really have much to do during the day on Mondays in the summer, so I dedicated today to baking and watching Margo. Both have kept me pretty busy (the latter being the most time-consuming, as expected!) Oh, and did I mention that they're vegan?!

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pancake Explosion (And Margo!)

Oh. My. Gosh. These pancakes were HEAVEN! Super fudgey delicious chocolate pancakes alternated with the peanut buttery-goodness of the PB pancakes… It's amazing what these two flavors can do to your taste buds when combined. To make the chocolate-peanut butter combo even more intense, I crumbled up a Quest Cravings peanut butter cup, drizzled with PB sauce, and layered with chocolate Greek yogurt. Flipping GOOD stuff right here!

PB Marshmallow & Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

I have been trying to create tons of new things with the new PB Marshmallow protein powder I got a few days ago. I figured it was about time that I made some pancakes with it! With the addition of pumpkin, I added more than just protein to the batter. It's always fun finding out ways to incorporate veggies and plant products into breakfast foods like mugcakes and pancakes. It just means you never have to feel bad about eating them!

Rainbow Bulgar Veggie Bowl

One of my favorite things to make for dinner, especially when I can't decide what I want, is to just mix together tons of my favorite ingredients! Tonight I made a yummy bulgar salad filled with all kinds of delicious and nutritious goodies. It sure did hit the spot! And it's super easy to make, so when you come home after a long day, you don't have to slave for an hour to make a healthy meal. This salad is finished in just 20-30 minutes. It sounds a little long, but there's lots of prep you can do while the bulgar is a'cookin'!

Strawberry-Peach Nutrient Packed Smoothie

Hooray for smoothies and all the wonderful goodies they fit in! I packed in tons of healthy ingredients to make sure I got in all my proper nutrients for the day. I don't really follow of strict carbs/protein/fats ratio, but I do try to make sure I get in foods with fiber, Vitamin A/C, potassium, healthy fats, and other essential vitamins and minerals by eating fruits and veggies, whole grain foods, and plant-based fats every day. This smoothie helped me make sure I got in pretty much every one of these nutritious factors!

Chocolate Banana-Date Protein Baked Oatmeal

Despite the intimidatingly long name, this oatmeal was soft and gooey! The combination of flavors blended so well together - I think bananas and dates are becoming two of my favorite things to add to breakfast food. The apricots made it even sweeter, so naturally I had to balance it out with a blob of peanut butter!

Oatmeal Raisin Banana Baked Oats

I don't know about you, but I sure do love me some baked oatmeal! Filled with healthy ingredients including banana, oats, and cinnamon, this breakfast is the perfect breakfast. With the addition of the Super Protein Odwalla bar and a dollop of almond butter, it's also an easy way to get in some protein to keep you full and help your muscles stay strong.