Whether it’s a holiday or just another day that ends with “y,” these 5-ingredient roasted rainbow carrots are a flavorful way to add some color to your plate. Rainbow carrots are roasted in a flavorful glaze of maple syrup, orange juice, and freshly-grated ginger. Simplification is something that’s not always easy for me. I veer…
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Tahini Cookies
Baked with juicy dates and a bite of fresh citrus, these whole grain tahini cookies are refreshing and delicious. They also happen to be vegan. What’s not to love? Today may’ve started with cookies for breakfast, and I’ve got zero qualms about that. Other than being a pretty delicious reason to raise myself up out…
Sheet Pan Tofu Bowls
Sheet Pan Tofu is baked in a sweet-and-savory sauce and served over a hearty mix of grains and lentils in this easy dinner recipe that also happens to be completely plant-based. Now that it’s officially December, I’d be willing to bet you could use a new weeknight-friendly meal to get you through the holiday season….
Benefits of Movement + Sports Nutrition Guide
This sports nutrition guide is packed with helpful tips for fueling exercise, including benefits that have nothing to do with burning calories. This time of year, it’s way too common to hear about exercise as a necessary evil for too much pumpkin pie. To set the record straight, you never need to exercise to “burn…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Pizza with Cranberries, Walnuts and Goat Cheese
This fall-inspired vegetarian pizza is topped with roasted Brussels sprouts, creamy goat cheese, sweet-and-tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. Who knew Thanksgiving leftovers could be so delicious? It’s the day after the big feast, and if you hosted, you’re probably wondering what on Earth you’re going to do with all of those leftovers. Well, let me…
Coconut Cream Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Pumpkin overnight oats with coconut cream is a delicious, make-ahead breakfast for the holiday season. Don’t forget about breakfast on Thanksgiving morning! I have a feeling your future self will thank you for prepping these pumpkin overnight oats before the festivities begin. Make-ahead breakfasts are ideal for mornings when you don’t want to do any extra…
Rustic Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes are savory, delicious, and easy to cook for a crowd. Are you a chunky or smooth mashed potato person? I’m all about maximizing the buttery flavor of skin-on Yukon gold potatoes, myself. Chunky mashed potatoes legitimately taste better, and they’re easier to cook, too. So you can skip a couple steps with…
Squash Toast with Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Squash toast is a tasty appetizer for Thanksgiving and holiday parties. Creamy goat cheese (or nut cheese) is slathered on toasted bread and topped with mashed squash and a flavorful Brussels sprouts slaw. Traditional holiday recipes are great, but I also think it’s fun to switch things up, especially when it comes to the snacks,…
Harvest Za’atar Kale Salad
This colorful kale salad features butternut squash, pomegranate, quinoa, and a simple, homemade za’atar dressing that gives the whole thing a punch of delicious, Mediterranean flavor. The holidays are all about indulgence, so if you’re going to throw a kale salad into the mix, it’d better be a good one. This Harvest Za’atar Kale Salad…
8-Ingredient Harissa Bean Chili
Bean chili gets a spicy, garlicky upgrade with the addition of harissa chili pepper paste. A simple, plant-based lunch or dinner recipe that’s also freezer-friendly. Now that it’s November, I think we can confidently say chili season is in full effect. (Rejoice!) Bean chili will always have a special place in my heart. It’s one…
Pumpkin Lassi
Creamy yogurt is blended with pumpkin, water, cinnamon, and maple syrup in this Pumpkin Lassi recipe—a delicious twist on the Indian-inspired drink. FNCE was so inspiring and fun, but after the trip to DC, my tank was running on empty. I held off on this post for a few days to lay low and…
Creamy Vegan Pasta with Mushrooms and Kale
Nut milks aren’t just for smoothies and cereal bowls! This Creamy Vegan Pasta with Mushrooms and Kale is a simple and delicious way to use almond milk at dinnertime. (Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Silk. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Grateful Grazer possible!) One of my…
Sweet Potato Energy Bars
Sweet Potato Energy Bars are a healthy, on-the-go snack made with natural ingredients and cozy, fall spices. We had our first snowstorm Sunday. I know. Don’t mind me while I grasp for the pumpkin pie spice. It may be a futile attempt to hold onto the fall season, but I’ll do whatever it takes. …
Food and Mood: How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health
Here’s what you need to know about how nutrition is related to mental health. Your Food Could Be Affecting Your Mood—Here’s How Food has the power to change your mood. Researchers think this happens in a few different ways, including neuroinflammation (an inflammatory response in the brain/nervous system) and changes to the gut microbiome….
