All articles by beginwithinnutrition
Thai Tempeh Collard Green Wraps
Thai Tempeh Collard Green Wraps, vibrant veggies and toasted tempeh flavored with ginger, garlic and soy, all wrapped up in a luscious leaf! Sorry the posts have been lacking lately. Last week was school vacation week…nothing got done. Trying to keep two stir-crazy kids happy was a difficult challenge! Thankfully, we had a few nice...
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14 Vegan Valentine’s Day Desserts
I don’t know about you, but chocolate equals love in my mind! There’s a good reason for this too. A compound in chocolate called phenylethylamine, actually increases the amount of endorphins released in the brain…the chemical that makes us feel good! Here is a list of 14 Vegan Valentine’s Day Desserts to share with the one you...
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Beet and Arugula Salad with Fennel
Beet and Arugula Salad with Fennel Share this heart healthy salad with your loved one on Valentine’s Day! Beet and Arugula Salad with Fennel Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Beet and Arugula Salad with Fennel Share this heart healthy salad with your loved one...
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Hummus Layer Dip
Hummus Layer Dip, lemon scented hummus loaded with fresh veggies. A healthy addition to any Super Bowl party! When you think about Super Bowl, healthy food doesn’t usually come to mind. Wings, sliders, mini-hot dogs, spinach artichoke dip and cheese fries…diet disaster! Try keeping it on the lighter side this year by including a few...
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20 Quick Vegan Family Meals
In a dinner rut? Need some inspiration? Here’s a list of 20 Quick Vegan Family Meals to choose from! Each nourishing recipe can be made in under an hour (or in a crock pot!) and with easy-to-find ingredients. This list of plant-based meals will please even the meat-eaters in the family! Try one out this week!...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolatey, peanutty, mouthwatering vegan and gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies! Another recipe made with aquafaba! We seriously emptied out the pantry when creating these cookies! I would have added walnuts if I had them, next time! In place of eggs I used my new favorite ingredient from last week…aquafaba! Read up here on aquafaba and for...
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Kale Salad Balance Bowl
Kale Salad Balance Bowl with black beans, harissa roasted sweet potatoes and sweet tahini dressing for a balanced dinner in a bowl! Balance bowls, buddha bowls, nourish bowls…call them what you want, but what’s not to love about a heaping bowl of wholesome and nourishing food? This bliss bowl has me pretty much obsessed, I...
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Chocolate Sheet Cake
Chocolate Sheet Cake… Gluten-free, vegan and topped with velvety chocolate frosting made from avocados! There’s a secret ingredient to this one-bowl cake that makes it super fluffy without using eggs. Can you guess what it is??? I am a true believer that everything comes into your life at just the perfect time. For instance, this...
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Blueberry Hemp Seed Green Smoothie
Blueberry Hemp Seed Green Smoothie, an easy way to get kids to drink their greens! I let my almost 4 year old take the lead when concocting this smoothie and I think he did pretty well! If given the opportunity he would make smoothies everyday. I admit, sometimes it’s a hassle and I hate cleaning out the blender, but...
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Lemon Coconut Lentil Soup
Lemon Coconut Lentil Soup, a warm bowl of lentils seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, hot pepper flakes, then mellowed out with coconut milk for a warm and comforting meal! I’m hell-bent on sticking to my grocery budget this month, which means by the end of the week its slim pickings in our kitchen! I looked through...
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Arrabbiata Spaghetti Squash Bowls
Arrabbiata Spaghetti Squash Bowls, spicy tomato sauce with kale, capers and pine nuts on a bed of spaghetti squash for a low-carb dinner! Arrabbiata sauce is a spicy tomato sauce made with red chili peppers, olive oil and garlic. Arrabbita means “angry” in Italian but, I promise you won’t be angry after eating this meal....
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Kale and Quinoa Fried Rice
Kale and Quinoa Fried Rice, a healthy and high protein vegan variation of traditional fried rice made in under an hour! It’s hard to find recipes that can be adapted for all members of the family regardless of what kind of diet they follow. But, this recipe works for both vegans and non-vegans alike! Plus,...
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Moroccan Lentil Stew
Moroccan Lentil Stew, a budget friendly and healthy family meal made in under an hour! This week I’m bringing you a couple of my favorite “family meals in under an hour” recipes. I realize it’s very challenging for working families to put a home cooked meal on the table each and every night. It’s not easy,...
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Kombucha Cosmo
One Kombucha Cosmo, please! Woot Woot its New Year’s Eve, my favorite holiday! A time for starting fresh, setting intentions, turning a new leaf and beginning a year with optimism and wonderment! Time to celebrate with a kombucha cocktail! I don’t always post recipes for cocktails, but when I do…they are made with kombucha! ...
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Roasted Sweet Potato Tostadas
Roasted Sweet Potato Tostadas Chili scented roasted sweet potatoes, smashed black beans, salsa and avocado served up on a crisp corn tortilla! No utensils needed making these tostadas the ultimate finger food…perfect for a New Year’s Eve Party! I love the combination of sweet potatoes, black beans and avocado. I use these three ingredients...
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Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits
Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits, festive and fruitful! These parfaits would make a wonderful holiday breakfast…or healthy dessert! I forget how much I love chia seed pudding, it’s so incredibly easy to make and good for you! I love how one food provides fiber, protein, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals all in one shot! Plus,...
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dark chocolate peppermint fudge
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge, a healthier version of fudge made with a secret superfood ingredient! You wouldn’t believe it, but this fudge isn’t made with butter and tons of sugar…it’s made with sweet potatoes! Yes, sweet potatoes! 1 heaping cup to be exact, mixed in with dark chocolate chips, pure maple syrup and topped with peppermint...
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Winter Cobb Salad
Winter Cobb Salad Topped with cinnamon maple chickpeas, pears, pecans, avocado, pomegranate seeds and roasted butternut squash… Okay, so I realize this isn’t truly a cobb salad because it doesn’t have bacon, cheese and eggs…but you get the idea! A true “dinner” salad that combines protein, healthy fats, fiber, green leafy lettuce and much, much...
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hot chocolate steel cut oatmeal
Disclaimer: I received this product for free to review. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own! There is nothing like waking up to a warm bowl of Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal topped with a little BarkTHINS to get you out of bed. Literally, these oats are cooked in the crock pot overnight while you sleep!...
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homemade sweet potato gnocchi skillet
Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi tossed with savory mushrooms, sautéed spinach and fresh rosemary! Every holiday season brings back the memories of making gnocchi with my Grandma Josie. She passed many years ago and we miss her every day. It’s been years since I made them last and I’ve never made them without her. We never made sweet...
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Mini Avocado Key Lime Tarts
Last week I shared with you one of my favorite healthy desserts, Flourless Pumpkin Chickpea Blondies. This week I’m super excited to share another…Mini Avocado Key Lime Tarts! (follow me on Facebook for a video on how to make them! It will be posted shortly!) I had my first taste of avocado lime pie down in Costa...
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Flourless Chickpea Pumpkin Blondies
Flourless Chickpea Pumpkin Blondies Seriously, trust me on this one! Using chickpeas in place of flour makes for a healthy and delicious dessert…I promise I make my chickpea chocolate chip cookie recipe all the time, everyone loves them! They are great for both vegans and gluten-free diets. I thought I’d mix it up for the...
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Carrot Pumpkin Bread
Carrot Pumpkin Bread, a two bowl healthy quick bread! This month’s recipe redux asked us to share our favorite quick bread. What’s a quick bread? According to the every so helpful Wikipedia: Quick bread is any bread leavened with leavening agents other than yeast or eggs. Quick breads include many cakes, brownies and cookies—as...
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pumpkin pancake smoothie and Eco at Heart Straws
Disclaimer: I received this product for free to review. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own! Forget the mess of making pancakes this weekend and try this Pumpkin Pancake Smoothie instead! Last week Noah asked for a pancake smoothie, not sure where he came up with the idea, but we went with it. I scrambled...
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almond apple butter cups
Remember that crock pot apple butter recipe from a few weeks ago? I blended it with almond butter to make these mega Almond Apple Butter Cups! Apple butter, almond butter and dark chocolate make a heavenly combination! Think of it as a seasonal switch from your standard almond butter cup! This recipe makes a little...
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crock pot 3 bean pumpkin chili
Crock Pot 3 Bean Pumpkin Chili, a true fix it and forget it meal! I used to be baffled by people who said they were too busy to eat. What do you mean you don’t have time to eat? My life revolved around food and leisurely trips to the grocery store. Preparing meals was fun…and...
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25 Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thanksgiving is at our house this year, which means I’ve been searching pinterest looking for the best recipes to try! I thought I would compile a list of 25 Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes for you while I am at it! Here’s what I’ve come up with so far… I’m On Cloud 9 Dreamy Vegan Mashed...
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savory grits with bbq tempeh and collard greens
Serve up a warm bowl of Savory Grits with BBQ Tempeh and Collard Greens for a hearty meat-free meal! Born and raised in the North East I never heard of grits until I did a quick stint of schooling down in Virginia my freshman year of college. I was instantly hooked on this standard southern soul...
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cashew pumpkin dip
Pass on the pile of candy and dive into a bowl of Cashew Pumpkin Dip this Halloween! It’s secretly healthy and tastes just like pumpkin cheesecake! Dip into it with apple slices, pretzels or spread onto graham crackers for a delightful snack…or just eat it by the spoonfuls like I did This recipe takes only...
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boo bark
I’ve seen so many variations of Halloween Bark floating around Pinterest these days. They look beautiful, but are all loaded with artificial coloring and chemicals. Here is my healthier take on it, Boo Bark! I found the eyes and natural food coloring at whole foods. I melted coconut butter and coconut oil together to create something...
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shredded brussels sprout and apple salad
So long summer salads, hello fall veggies! Serve this Shredded Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad at any of your fall feasts for a healthy swap! We tend to serve mostly roasted veggies with fall and winter meals due to the cooler weather. They are warming, grounding and comforting. In fact, some cooked vegetables provide...
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crock pot apple butter
Crock Pot Apple Butter…sweet, tart and seasonally spiced! Most apple butter recipes call for cups and cups of white processed sugar. Not this one! Instead, a little maple syrup and a few dates are used to naturally sweeten tart apples. I also left the peels on the apples for added fiber! Don’t be confused, apple...
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{review} Natural Pregnancy Cookbook and “Pump Up Your Milk” Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
I am so excited to bring you a review (and delicious recipe!) of a new book written by one of my blogging friends, Dr. Sonali Ruder. (This is by far one of the best perks of blogging!) Dr. Sonali Ruder is the creator of The Foodie Physician, a wonderful blog with delicious recipes and nutrition...
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monster mash green smoothie
Halloween is just around the corner! Trick your little ones into eating spinach with this Monster Mash Green Smoothie, mwahahaha!!! What kid wouldn’t want to drink a smoothie with a face like that? This smoothie blends spinach, milk, pineapple and a banana making it a great breakfast, after-school snack or dessert! It’s very versatile too!...
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creepy chia seed pudding
Creepy Chia Seed Pudding, certain to frighten your little monsters this Halloween! If you can look past the fact that this looks horribly disgusting, you’ll find it actually tastes good! I took my standard chia seed pudding recipe and turned it into a ghoulish goop by adding green matcha powder. I can go on for...
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garlicky greens dip with currants and pine nuts
By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra Dipping Co. LLC, and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I received coupons for free product used in testing this recipe. I was not compensated for my time. It’s game day party season! Which can also bring about unhealthy...
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blueberry zucchini oat snack cake
Blueberry Zucchini Oat Snack Cake or breakfast cake, after dinner with a cup of tea cake…pretty much an anytime type of cake! This cake is both gluten-free and vegan! I’m reluctant to let go of summer ingredients and move on to fall flavors. While the fall is extremely beautiful in the North East, I’m always...
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mini salted peanut butter parfaits
Mini Salted Peanut Butter Parfaits, made with only 3 ingredients!!! Coconut cream blended with peanut butter and maple syrup for a decadent dessert…oh yea, and a little chocolate sea salt dusted on top, which technically makes 4 ingredients! Yes, chocolate sea salt is a real thing! I bought mine at a specialty spice store, but...
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butternut squash pasta with candied walnuts
Cooler temperatures and rainy days call for this warming bowl of Butternut Squash Pasta with Candied Walnuts. This sauce is so buttery good, I caught myself eating it straight off the spoon! Roasted butternut squash seasoned with nutmeg, thyme and crushed red pepper flakes that add a little heat! Candied walnuts are added for crunch,...
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quinoa enchilada bake and breastfeeding nutrition tips
Quinoa Enchilada Bake, made with homemade enchilada sauce! Here is a meal that combines fiber, protein and veggies! I made my own enchilada sauce because some of the ingredients found in canned enchilada sauce is downright scary! I couldn’t believe how quick, easy and cheap it is to make your own! The recipe can be...
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crockpot spiced lentils ~freezer meal~
Crockpot Spiced Lentils, cooked and frozen for later! This month’s Recipe Redux asked us to share our favorite freezer meal. Since I’m the only one in the family that doesn’t eat meat, I am often left without a protein source at dinner. That’s where these little freezer packs of cooked spiced lentils comes into play!...
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chocolate chai truffles
Chocolate Chai Truffles! I love all the flavors and spices fall brings, but I am so sad to say goodbye to the summer! I’m not ready to go full-blown pumpkin spice yet, so I will start with chai These little “truffles” are made from date paste, oats, spices and cacao…a heavenly scented sweet treat!...
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coconut curry soup
Coconut Curry Soup… Something about coconut milk and curry gets me every time! I just love the way the flavors blend together making for a spicy, yet soothing soup! This is a soup that can be made in very little time and with a variety of vegetables. I used carrots, green beans and baby corn,...
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double chocolate banana bread
Surprise your kids with this Double Chocolate Banana Bread when they get off the bus, because nothing says “welcome home” better than banana bread! For many, last week was the first week back to school. My little one starts Pre-K on Monday and he couldn’t be more excited! (I can’t wait as well…a few items...
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thai peanut zoodles
Thai Peanut Zoodles, all the flavor of pad thai without all the carbs! This past weekend my mom and I wanted Thai food so badly, but trying to get anywhere on Cape Cod during Labor Day weekend is impossible! Instead, we went to our local veggie stand in town and created a much healthier version...
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buffalo cauliflower bites
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are one spicy (and secretly healthy) appetizer, perfect for game day! Football season is officially underway, which means tailgating parties! However, most spreads at football parties are not very diet friendly! Bring a slimmed down appetizer to your next event to keep your diet on track! This is a super tasty, crowd...
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pasta salad on a stick with greek dressing
Pasta Salad On A Stick With Greek Dressing, putting a spin on your classic pasta salad and making it picnic perfect! Serve these alongside the most delicious Greek dressing for your Labor Day cookout! It’s a fun finger food that is family friendly, kids love eating food off of skewers! I stacked cherry tomatoes, rigatoni...
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breakfast sweet potatoes
Getting tired of the same old breakfast routine? Mix it up with a Breakfast Sweet Potato stuffed with granola and almond butter! Make a meal out of a sweet potato! Once a week I bake sweet potatoes to have on hand for a quick meal. They can be eaten as breakfast (pictured above!) or topped...
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curry cauliflower and chickpea tacos
Taco Tues-yay!!! We are taking taco Tuesday to a new level this week with Curry Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos drizzled with a lemon tahini sauce! At the beginning of the summer we went to Noah’s friend’s birthday party where they served the most amazing cauliflower tacos! This lucky little boy has a professional chef as...
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chocolate banana protein smoothie jar
This has been our latest obsession…a Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Jar! Whether it’s for breakfast or dessert, this smoothie jar hits the spot! I’ve been trying to amp up my protein intake and finally found a protein powder I like, Aloha’s Chocolate Protein Powder! It’s organic, plant-based and does not include soy or tons of...
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