Dates and hemp hearts make a protein powerhouse of a smoothie, and with the addition of some sneaky vegetables… this sweet and creamy breakfast can't be beat!
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My Transition to Plant-Based Eating (starting with a vegan Beet & Banana protein smoothie recipe)
After my recent breast cancer diagnosis, I was told by a cardiologist I need to change the way I eat… like, all of it! More fruits and veggies, less saturated fats, less animal products. Today was the first step on my plant-based eating journey, and it started with a protein-packed Beet & Banana Smoothie recipe.
Strawberry Banana Beet Smoothie
Strawberry & beet make for an incredible combination! Sweet, earthy, and vibrantly colored... this smoothie is too wonderful to be reserved for only breakfast time. NO ONE can taste the beets once it's paired with bananas & berries (not my 4 picky boys, OR my equally discerning husband). The addition of spinach, flaxseed and oat milk only makes it creamy and even healthier... but it still tastes like dessert to me!
Double Blueberry & Spiced Orange Muffins
Imagine if holiday cranberry sauce were actually made with blueberries, and then baked into a tender muffin with a crunchy, sugar dome. Sweet, tangy, citrusy, herbal, peppery and aromatic. (And those were just the first few words I thought to describe them!) The spice and fruit combination is complimentary but unexpected and so lovely, in my opinion. Just perfection, with a cup of hot tea on a cool winter morning!
Eggnog Donut Muffins
Buttery, sugary Eggnog Donut Muffins. It’s what holiday breakfasts are made of! A little dense, like a donut but tender like a muffin. So much nutmeg & eggnog, it perfumes the air as they cool. A perfect addition to your brunch table or buffet!
Wild Blueberry, Banana & Almond Smoothie
My love for smoothies continues with this gorgeous, nutritious blueberry banana smoothie! It’s dairy-free, sugar-free and soy-free AND incredibly satisfying first thing in the morning!
Morning Glory (“Kitchen Sink”) Muffins
A muffin that taste like cake, is chock full of healthy ingredients, and keeps me full for hours? Now that’s my kind of breakfast on-the-go! I love that it can be tailored to anyone’s preference, adding or substituting ingredients as you like. Carrots, apples, raisins, spices, coconut, dates, orange zest… the options are endless!
Bakery Style Lemon & White Chocolate Muffins
Bakery muffins have such an appeal. The exotic flavor combinations, the giant proportions in pretty papers, the streusel or sugar covered domes... I decided to step up my muffin game and create a bakery worthy muffin for my loved ones right here at home! A sweet and lemony batter studded with white chocolate chunks and crunchy turbinado topping make a perfect excuse to stay in and linger at the breakfast table just a little longer.