The Healthy Maven

Almond Joy Energy BallsNovember 04, 2021 at 04:00PM These No-Bake Almond Joy Energy Balls are inspired by the ever popular Almond Joy chocolate bar but without all the gunk! They pack a serious nutrition punch and are also gluten-free, vegan AND paleo. I haven’t talked much about my pregnancy here on the blog (or elsewhere for that matter) but with just 6-8 weeks out we’re definitely in full-blown baby mode around here. We’ve got ALL.THE.CLASSES and appointments and I’ve been warned that baby will be here before we know it. Our journey to pregnancy wasn’t easy and definitely taught me that you cannot prepare for everything, but if there’s one thing I know I can prepare for it is food. I’m well aware that once baby is here sleep goes out the window (TBH I’ve barely slept this pregnancy!) and you just have…

Guacamole Chicken SaladNovember 02, 2021 at 06:00PM This Guacamole Chicken Salad is an easy, healthy and delicious lunch recipe. Using pre-made chicken your new favorite sandwich is ready in less that 5 minutes! From start to finish, this recipe took me just 5 minutes to make and fed me for three days. I can’t say this officially but this might be the fastest and easiest recipe I’ve ever posted! I love chicken salad for a few reasons! Obviously I love how simple it is to make but I also love how versatile it is and how great it is for meal prep! Make it once and enjoy it all week… or for however long it lasts! Here’s What You Need Avocados – the avocados should be firm but give slightly when you apply pressure. Avoid super mushy or super firm avocados! Garlic clove…

Roasted Rosemary Butternut SquashOctober 27, 2021 at 02:00PM A simple fall side dish for roasted butternut squash with rosemary. Just toss with onion and olive oil and roast to perfection with a subtle hint of rosemary for flavor. Squash might be the hardest vegetable to chop. Do you agree? It seems like every time I use squash I’m slightly scared I’m going to lose a finger. While you can 100% use pre-cut squash (I’ve done this many times!) I figured I would share some tips and tricks to cutting butternut squash with confidence.  How to Prep Butternut Squash Prep: The key to cutting butternut squash is working with flat surfaces when you can… and using a sharp knife. A dull knife will be your nemesis with squash! Start by cutting off each end of the squash so you have a flat top and…

Matcha Protein Bars RecipeOctober 26, 2021 at 10:00AM Looking for a healthy and energizing snack recipe? Look no further than these Matcha Protein Bars made with a vegan, cashew base and matcha, coconut butter frosting for healthy snacking on a budget. My love affair with these matcha protein bars began when I was doing my 200 hour YTT and basically had to pack 3 meals a day + snacks for an entire weekend. We were in the studio Friday night, all day Saturday and all day Sunday. Not to mention the fact that we were doing yoga at least 50% of the time. All to say… we were HUNGRY. No matter how much food I’d back, my tummy would inevitably start rumbling and whenever we’d have a quick 10 minute break I’d run a couple blocks over to Urban Remedy and grab a…

It’s BACK! 20% OFF All Clean Beauty!October 21, 2021 at 01:00PM It’s that time of year again! The official Credo Beauty sale where the best clean beauty brands are 20% off! So of course I had to stop in and share the best clean beauty brands and clean beauty products so you can stock up on the best of clean beauty this year. It ends this Sunday October 24th at midnight so now.is.the.time. Also FREE SHIPPING! What is Credo Beauty? Since living in San Francisco, I’ve been a Credo Beauty addict and I think I forget that not everyone knows what Credo Beauty is. Credo is a marketplace to buy clean beauty brands and products. Similar to Sephora except they ONLY carry clean beauty. That means that everything you buy there you can be certain is free of harmful ingredients. They have several…

Sweet Potato Rice PuddingOctober 19, 2021 at 07:00PM A delicious twist on rice pudding, this sweet potato rice pudding is packed full of healthy ingredients and plenty of flavor! This is one of those unique recipes that could be eaten for dessert or breakfast! Most rice puddings aren’t the healthiest (loaded with cream and sugar) but my version is gluten-free and vegan and could definitely pass for a healthy breakfast.  If you’ve never had rice pudding before, you’re missing out! It’s similar to oatmeal but instead of cooking oats, you’re cooking rice. I added mashed sweet potato to my recipe for a fun fall twist but you can skip that if you just want a classic recipe.  Here’s What You Need brown rice – I use short grain brown rice. You could use long-grain brown or white rice but you’ll need to adjust…

Sticky Orange ChickenOctober 12, 2021 at 06:00PM Dinner just got a healthy makeover with this Sticky Orange Chicken Recipe! Made with 100% pure orange juice and organic baked chicken tenders in an almond meal crust, this tangy and sweet dinner recipe is a perfect weeknight meal. I’m convinced that everyone needs a good chicken recipe up their sleeve. Just like chocolate chip cookies or a great cocktail, you never know when duty calls so you better be prepared with a go-to chicken recipe. It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally I find myself hosting a spontaneous dinner party that requires me to whip up a hearty meal FAST. This sticky orange chicken was made with ingredients I already had in my home (win!) and was surprisingly easy to make (extra win!).  Here’s What You Need boneless, skinless chicken breast – can’t have orange chicken without…

Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe with Butternut SquashOctober 11, 2021 at 01:00PM Spruce up your rice pilaf for fall with this Wild Rice Pilaf recipe with butternut squash! A delicious whole-grain salad made with wild rice, squash, almonds, cranberries and a simple balsamic vinaigrette for an easy dinner side dish or meal. Every October C and I try to make our way to Minnesota to visit family. This will be the first year we aren’t visiting but actually live here! Next month will be a full year of calling Minneapolis our home. Shortest and longest year of all time. Time makes no sense! When I think of wild rice, my mind immediately goes to Minnesota. I don’t think I had ever tried true wild rice until I met C and we started visiting his family there. Now I’m totally hooked. Admittedly it is a…

Chicken Lentil SoupOctober 07, 2021 at 07:43PM Looking for a filling and flavorful chicken lentil soup recipe? This delicious soup is packed full of veggies, spices and a great protein boost from chicken and lentils. I think I may have more soups than any other category of recipe here on the blog. It’s no secret I’m a soup lover and while I love the weather of summer I genuinely look forward to temps cooling off because it means soup season is here! But let’s be real, the weather doesn’t really stop me from consuming all.the.soup. It was 80 here last week and you better bet I will still whipping up this chicken lentil soup! This was actually one of my favorite soup recipes from last year but by the time I finalized it, it was spring and soups weren’t exactly in vogue. And…

Quinoa Taco CasseroleOctober 05, 2021 at 07:00PM Quinoa Taco Casserole recipe for an easy and veggie-packed twist on a Mexican favourite. Dinner just got so much easier! I grew up on casseroles but I have to be honest… I haven’t made many in the past few years! I don’t know if it was the mild California weather that never had me craving comfort food or what but I am back in business and allllll about the casserole… or should we say hot dish?!  Casseroles are super convenient, you can pack them full of protein, vegetables and healthy carbs and they’re a great way to use up everything in your kitchen. You can basically combine everything but the kitchen sink into a casserole and it will taste good. Not that I recommend that but you get the gist.  This quinoa and kale taco casserole…