• Salad,  Side Dish,  Veggies

    Your New Favorite Kale Salad

    I promise you’ll like it – the magic is in the kale massage! This salad is the perfect salad for summer. The kale, quinoa, and nuts add heartiness to keep you full, while the citrus dressing gives the dish a light and fresh feel. I love making this salad as a lunch meal prep, in fact I think it was the dish that originally inspired my meal prepping in the first place! The story behind this salad always makes me smile. There is a grocery store located on my college campus that sells a similar type salad, and it sells out multiple times a day. I used to purchase a…

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  • Side Dish,  Veggies

    Garlicy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

    All I’m saying is I hope one day I experience a brussel sprouts-level glow-up. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 35 mins Level: Easy Brussel sprouts used to be the vegetable that no one would eat, but in recent years they have had a total re-vamp. I, for one, am living for it! This recipe is very easy, super quick, and combines two of the best ingredients – cheese and garlic. Give this savory and spicy side a try, and let me know what you think! 1 lb Brussel Sprouts3 Cloves Garlic3 Tbsp Olive Oil1/2 tsp Red Pepper FlakesSalt & Pepper to taste1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese To start, preheat your oven…

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  • Breakfast

    Banana Oat Pancakes

    Quick, easy, delicious, AND nutritious Recipe Snapshot Serves: 2 Time: 15 mins Level: Easy I know this is in the breakfast category – which yes, pancakes are generally eaten for breakfast – but I am a strong believer in breakfast for all meals of the day. I love breakfast. These banana oat pancakes were one of my staples in college. You know how people always joke that poor college students survive on ramen? Well, this was my ramen. I always had the ingredients on hand to make these delicious pancakes, and they are so much more nutritious than a bag of ramen. 1 Ripe Banana 2-3 Eggs (see note) ⅓…

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