Nutty Banana Overnight Oats is a filling and healthy make-ahead breakfast recipe. Rolled oats, nut butter, chopped nuts, and banana soak in milk and chia seeds for a hearty, chilled breakfast bowl! This is hands down favorite way to make overnight oats! I make overnight oats year round, but I've gotta say, they're especially handy in the summer months. Like eating a cool oatmeal pudding for breakfast! I make a lot of versions of overnight oats, but the base is always the same. Rolled oats, ...
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Cinnamon Zucchini Bread Smoothie
Cinnamon Zucchini Bread Smoothie is a creamy, delicious treat for breakfast or any time of day! Each smoothie packs two servings of veggies - zucchini & spinach - but all you taste is sweet, cinnamon goodness! Like a slice of zucchini bread in a glass! Zucchini in smoothies? I was skeptical at first, too. But here's the thing - zucchini does for smoothie consistency the same thing bananas do. Think extra thick and creamy smoothies! All without the vegetable/zucchini taste! Pretty ...
Salsa Beans and Rice
Salsa Beans and Rice is a Tex-Mex take on classic beans and rice. Black and kidney beans are simmered with veggies, salsa, and seasonings for a protein and veggie packed main dish perfect for Meatless Mondays! I love a good Meatless Monday recipe and, to be honest, Salsa Beans and Rice is an old favorite I'd somehow forgotten about until recently! Black beans and kidney beans are simmered with onions, garlic, jalapeño, salsa, and of course, some greens for a flavorful and filling ...
Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes
Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes is a meatless main FULL of flavor! Zoodles, roasted broccoli, and crispy yellow potatoes are tossed in a cilantro/parsley/pine nut/pepita pesto sauce. A great Meatless Monday option! True story - I didn't know I liked pesto till I whipped up this zoodle dish (surely, you've read about my love for zoodles before) a few weeks ago! This super flavorful pesto - made from cilantro, parsley, pine nuts, pepitas, parmesan, and garlic (aka ...
Avocado Veggie Tuna Salad
Avocado Veggie Tuna Salad is a more nutritious, mayo-less alternative to traditional tuna salad. The addition of cucumbers, red onion, and scallions is light and refreshing with delicious crunch! Perfect for lunches, snacking, and picnics! It's time tuna salad got an upgrade! This Avocado Veggie Tuna Salad is refreshing, light, and super nutritious! It's an excellent source of protein (tuna) and healthy omega-3 fats (tuna & avocado). Chopped cucumbers and red & green onions add ...