The Healthy Maven

Coconut Waffles – Vegan and Gluten-FreeMarch 08, 2022 at 10:00AM These coconut waffles are made with coconut flour and chia seeds making the ultimate healthy breakfast recipe everyone can enjoy. No dairy or eggs required! Vegan and gluten-free. These coconut waffles came together quite seamlessly. This is how the conversation went Sunday morning. “Sweet or savoury?”…”Sweet” …”pancakes or waffles?”….”waffles” …”chocolate, coconut or carrot?”…”coconut”. It was that simple. I decided to challenge myself and make them gluten-free and vegan so as many people as possible could enjoy them! These are SERIOUSLY good. Topped with banana, almond coconut butter and coconut flakes. This breakfast made me feel like I was dining in Hawaii. If you are also a big coconut fan or are just in need of a taste of the tropics then you should absolutely make these Coconut Waffles! Here’s What You Need chia…

Caramelized Onion, Broccoli and Spinach FrittataMarch 07, 2022 at 10:00AM Wake up the right way with this Caramelized Onion, Broccoli and Spinach Frittata. Made with organic onions, broccoli and mighty spinach, this frittata will hit the spot for a quick weekday breakfast or weekend brunch. I am a full blown breakfast lover. I eat breakfast foods at all times of the day… it’s easily my favorite meal! I have always loved savory egg dishes but this combination might be my new favorite. The caramelized onion is slightly sweet, paired with the vibrant broccoli and spinach makes for a perfect flavor combination in every bite! Bonus points for this dish being packed with protein thanks to the eggs. Here’s What You Need broccoli – about 1-2 crowns of broccoli or 1 bunch of baby broccoli. onion – any type of onion works!  mighty spinach…

No-Bake Tahini Chocolate Protein Energy BallsMarch 01, 2022 at 10:00AM A fun spin on a classic THM recipe, these tahini energy balls require zero cooking, are packed full of protein and will give you energy all day! They come together in 10 minutes and are easily portable for a snack on-the-go. Did you know that the most popular recipe on THM are my no-bake oatmeal protein energy balls? For good reason too! They’re delicious, nutritious and SO easy to make. That’s kind of my jam. I love anything that packs a punch and can be made in minutes. No slaving away in the kitchen for hours! However, in the last few months I’ve heard from some of you that you wanted to see a nut-free version of that recipe. Which of course made my mind immediately go to one of my favorite foods:…

Edible Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie DoughFebruary 28, 2022 at 10:00AM Have that craving for raw cookie dough, but want to keep things healthy? This Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough is raw, vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free but still tastes amazing. And it’s ready in 5 minutes! People ask me frequently what “intuitive eating” means and to me, it’s understanding that there’s foods that fuel our bodies and foods that feed our souls and we need a good balance of both to feel great. I like using cookie dough as an example, because I think it explains it well. Cookie dough is basically the best thing ever, right? Minus the whole salmonella and that icky feeling we all get when we eat too much sugar. That doesn’t mean sugar, or fat, or carbs are evil. It just simply means that eating too much of…

Easy Hoisin Garlic Salmon and Coconut RiceFebruary 22, 2022 at 10:00AM Rushed for dinner but still want a healthy meal? This Easy Hoisin Garlic Salmon is quick, simple and pairs perfectly with my one-pot coconut rice. For a full meal add some sautéed garlic green beans on the side. Want to know the one thing I miss about living in California? The fact that there was always something in bloom. I became a diva about my produce and miss having endless seasonal, local produce to play with in the kitchen! Now we live in Minnesota and know what it’s like to eat frozen strawberries 10 months of the year and squash as your main source of vegetables during these cold winter months. It’s important to embrace your culture and get creative, but also celebrate when the seasons turn and more variety appears. Unlike California,…

Thai Curry Carrot Lentil SoupFebruary 21, 2022 at 10:00AM Warm up from the inside out with this flavorful Thai Curry Carrot Lentil Soup. A filling soup recipe to enjoy for lunch or dinner with plenty of plant-based protein and a full serving of veggies! I had been craving a carrot lentil soup but couldn’t figure out how to flavor it. I put my friend and former personal chef, Jess on the task of elevating a traditional carrot lentil soup and to say that she nailed it would be an understatement. It’s packed with plant-based nutrition and a bold Thai curry flavor that I can’t get enough of.  Here’s What You Need Vegetables – onion, ginger root and carrots. Lentils – I used red lentils for this recipe but yellow lentils would also work. Full fat coconut milk – I recommend using full fat…

My Go-To Healing BowlFebruary 15, 2022 at 10:00AM Feeling a little under the weather or in need of a good immune-boost for cold and flu season? This is my go-to healing bowl full of healthy ingredients like mushrooms, miso, chicken broth and veggies. I feel like the title of this recipe needs a little bit of explaining. While it certainly is my go-to healing bowl, I also admittedly eat this when I’m not feeling sick. Why? Because it reminds me of one of my favorite places in the world: Mendocino. Our absolute favorite restaurant in Mendocino is Mendocino Cafe. I order the healing bowl every time we visit Mendocino Cafe and since my first time trying it I knew it was something I had to recreate at home. Here’s What You Need: vegetables – yellow onion, garlic cloves, shiitake mushrooms, and baby bok choy.…

Quinoa Taco SaladFebruary 14, 2022 at 10:00AM Get your favorite Mexican-inspired flavored with this healthy and easy Quinoa Taco Salad. This meal with inspire you to incorporate more plant-based meals into your life that are full of flavor and good-for-you ingredients. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a cookbook collector. Granted, I’m pretty sure all the cookbooks I “owned” belonged to my mom until I moved away for college, but if we count those, my collection has always been pretty epic. Every time a cookbook appears in my mailbox, I’m like a giddy schoolgirl who just stocked up on a new round of highlighters. I was so excited to get Jessica Murnane’s cookbook, One Part Plant. Her mission is simple: Encourage people to start eating one plant-based meal a day. And her cookbook is finally here to help make this…

Tahini Butter Cups with Honey Candied CerealFebruary 08, 2022 at 10:00AM Switch up your Peanut Butter Cup game with these Tahini Butter Cups with Honey Candied Cereal sprinkled on top for a sweet treat with a twist. This delicious chocolate dessert recipe is sweetened entirely with honey for a healthier swap! I will choose a chocolate treat over a fruity treat every dang time. As soon as I took one bit of these Tahini Butter Cups, I knew they would become a fan favorite. For anyone that loves peanut butter cups, you need to try this tahini version! This recipe is super easy to make. I guarantee that anyone can follow this recipe – even the most inexperienced chef can handle it! Ingredients Needed dark chocolate – I recommend using 85% dark chocolate. We used Alter Eco Blackout for this recipe! tahini – if…

Double Chocolate Cookies [Grain-Free]February 07, 2022 at 10:00AM These double chocolate cookies are grain-free, made with just 6 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes. They’re the healthy cookies you always dreamed of that taste far more decadent than they seem! I don’t know how to accurately describe my love for these cookies. They are the ultimate cookie recipe that are soft and chewy but crispy along the edges. You probably won’t believe me when I tell you they’re grain-free and made with only six ingredients. These double chocolate chip cookies are the real deal and I can’t wait for you to try them!  What I love about these cookies is that they’re really just a base for so much more. Want to add some peppermint extract for a peppermint chocolate cookie? Go for it! How about dried cranberries or cherries in place of…