Health & Fitness

Soft, lightly spiced, and full of cozy fall flavor 🍎 These Apple Cider Protein Cookies are an easy way to add a little extra protein to your favorite seasonal treat. They’re made with apple cider, applesauce, vanilla protein powder, and warm spices, then finished with an optional cinnamon apple cider glaze. Ingredients Dry Ingredients 2 cups flour ½ cup vanilla protein powder ¾ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Wet Ingredients ¼ cup melted b

This glaze is a GAME CHANGER. 🌶️✨ With just one or two simple ingredient swaps, you can completely change the flavor and create a whole new sweet + spicy experience. It’s versatile, easy, and seriously so good! Chili Crisp Glazed Sweet Potatoes Perfect for burrito bowls! Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, diced 1 tbsp chili crisp 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp maple syrup Salt, pepper & garlic powder, to taste Instructions Toss diced sweet potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Are you feeling saucy? Spice up your meals with this macro friendly delicious creamy pesto sauce. A creamy, protein-packed twist on classic pesto! Made with silken tofu, butter beans, fresh basil, and nutritional yeast, this sauce is an easy way to add flavor and a little extra protein to your favorite meals. It comes together in just minutes and is perfect for pasta, grain bowls, roasted veggies, sandwiches, wraps, as a dip, or just grab a spoon. Ingredients 1 ¼ cups silken

If you’re looking for a sweet treat that helps you hit your protein goals, these peanut butter chocolate chip protein cookies are a great option! I wanted to create a cookie that was high in protein without being overly dense, dry, or tasting like a protein bar. They’re soft, peanut-buttery, and packed with chocolate chips, with about 9 grams of protein per cookie and under 100 calories each. They’re perfect for when you want something sweet while still keeping your nutrition

This Black Bean Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl is packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and bold flavors. It's perfect for meal prep, comes together in about 30 minutes, and is easy to customize with your favorite toppings and proteins of choice. You can easily customize this recipe with your protein of choice. I prefer using crumbled fava bean tofu because it's higher in protein, but tempeh is another great option. Tempeh browns a bit faster than tofu and has a slightly nuttier

Tofu is one of the most versatile and affordable plant-based proteins you can buy. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to add more plants to your menu, tofu can be a nutritious addition to your meals. The key is choosing the right type and preparing it correctly. I used to be a tofu skeptic myself. Growing up, tofu was never a regular part of my diet, and I had very little experience cooking or eating it. After following a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle for

If you’ve ever heard someone say “I’m tracking my macros” and thought what does that even mean? You’re not alone. Macros (short for macronutrients) are one of the most helpful tools when it comes to understanding how to fuel your body without overcomplicating things. Let’s break it down in a simple, realistic way. What Are Macros? Macros are the three main nutrients your body needs in larger amounts to function properly: Protein Carbohydrates (carbs) Fats Each one plays a dif

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things - working out, trying to eat better but still not seeing the results you want, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. For most of my adult life, I stayed active through running, hiking, and yoga. Movement was always a part of my routine, but after having my second child, things felt different. I wanted a change of pace and something that gave me a little "me time." I wanted to feel strong, gain energy, and what used t