Meet my I’m-not-a-breakfast-person kind of start to the day. I love breakfast food but I never have the time or inclination to eat before noon Monday through Friday. So I mix blueberries, coconut, coconut milk, chia seeds, hemp seeds, vanilla, and salt the night before, and wake up to thickened, glorious n'oats (which is short for "not oats" since there's no oatmeal in this recipe). Thi[...]
I'll be poolside with these fruit-loaded, chocolate-drizzled coconut cups tomorrow, celebrating American independence on the 4th of July. 🇺🇸 I wanted something that requires minimal time and effort to pull together yet is color-coordinated with the holiday. Enter these Red, White, and Blue Coconut Celebration Cups. Chocolate and Coconut is such a delightful combina[...]
These bagels will likely irritate bagel purists. ☺️ But this is the Internet, and everything offends somebody, so I'm posting these vegan, paleo, and keto "bagels" with pride. They're one of those rare magical unicorn foods that are made with zero animal products, are grain-free and gluten-free, and are low-carb. Have your eyes rolled back into your head yet? F[...]
Yes, I am a meal prep maniac enthusiast. This Egg Muffins Meal Prep is the second meal prep post I've published in seven days! Also buckle up, buttercup, because there are more coming. What are "egg muffins"? Egg muffins combine a variety of ingredients that are then baked into a savory "muffin" of goodness, that can be made in advance and keeps well in the refrigerator. They're s[...]
So, here's the thing: people LOVE avocado. Because avocado is delicious, healthy, and versatile. It's possibly one of my favorite foods, I enjoy avocado very regularly, and it has that magical capability to elevate even the simplest meal to something very special. I created this recipe for Egg-Stuffed Avocado Olé with (with what I think is) some south-of-the-border flair as a festive Cinc[...]
Yes, I know "simple" is so over-used by recipes where one of the ingredients is puff pastry, or Nutella, or boxed cake mix. But this is the real deal, old-fashioned simple. If you don't opt for the toppings, these are the simplest, easiest, no-brainiest bars ever to be. There are literally 3 ingredients, no baking. Only measuring. Measuring just three ingredients. Of course, I co[...]
It's a rainy winter morning here in San Francisco, so I crafted this Creamy Coconut Blackberry N'Oatmeal to bring a bit of early springtime color and sweetness to the day. I have been giving some thought to more meatless recipes here on Fresh Planet Flavor in the past few weeks... If you're looking for an alternative to eggs in the morning, try this Creamy Coconut Blackber[...]
These 2 Ingredient Banana Nut Cookies are low-key genius. Combine nuts and banana, bake. When I first developed my 2 Ingredient Banana Coconut Cookies, I was amazed that something so simple as bananas and coconut could possibly combine to create anything that even remotely resembled a cookie. The same amazement applies to these 2 Ingredient Banana Nut Cookies (the basic version without add-in[...]
I'm back! I took an unintentional month-long hiatus from blogging, because sometimes life gets unexpectedly busy, but I'm delighted to be back in time to present my first pumpkin recipe of the year. This is my small tribute to the famous, ubiquitous Pumpkin Spice Latte... in dairy free, fruit-sweetened creme cup form. The pumpkin creme that is piped on top is incredibly versatile an[...]
Getting food from the farm to our fork eats up 10% of the total U.S. energy budget, uses 50% of U.S. land, and swallows 80% of all freshwater consumed in the United States. That's the statement by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) scientist and "food waste warrior" Dana Gunders that begins Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork t[...]
Pastured bone broth: I finally found a shelf-stable brand that is made from grass-fed cows! If you don't have time to spend hours making your own bone broth, Kettle & Fire makes a game-changing broth from organic bones, slow-cooked to draw out the nutrients and collagen hidden deep inside. Get it here. In keeping with the international flavor mash-up that is today's post, I[...]
What are endocrine disruptors? What do they have to do with a luscious Skin Food Smoothie, that combines an all-star lineup of blueberries, walnuts, spinach and kiwi? The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines an endocrine disruptor as "an exogenous substance or mixture that alters function(s) of the endocrine system and consequently causes adverse health effects in an intact organism,[...]
I went in a different direction, flavor-wise, with these oysters (in a big way). With summer in full swing, I wanted to combine the briny freshness of oysters with cherry tomatoes in the height of their season, plus fresh herbs with jalapeño and lime to achieve a real celebration for the palate. I absolutely cannot wait to make this colorful, flavorful plate for friends as a[...]
Have you heard the phrase "breakfast is the most important meal of the day"? Where did you hear it? Do you believe it? Why? Perhaps because your mother told you, who was doubtless quoting the words of highly-qualified, impartial nutritionists who publicized their findings after rigorous research? Earlier this month The Atlantic posted an article titled Why Cereal Has Such Ag[...]
Today I have a boatload of recipes for healthy kid-friendly snacks, which remind me: have you been following the drama between the FDA and Kind bars? The FDA is re-evaluating its definition of what counts as a "healthy" food, because healthy fats—such as the fats found in nuts and avocado—are increasingly recognized as part of a nutritious diet. The change was precipitated[...]
Necessity is the mother of invention. When you have a bunch of beautiful, long-stemmed, slender asparagus waiting impatiently in your refrigerator to be the star or a lovely new recipe just as soon as you invent said recipe, well, there's little time to waste. This week was also a rare one in which I had a surplus of eggs, after 1) buying a carton and forgetfully leaving it in the off[...]
This Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein is just my latest tribute to a long-time love: the versatile, delicious, easy-going spaghetti squash. Once I tried cooking spaghetti squash in the microwave, it opened up a whole new world and I've never looked back. If you're looking for more spaghetti squash goodness, see my Spicy Spaghetti Squash Beef Bowl, One-Pan Spaghetti Squash Chicken Chorizo Skillet[...]
I made this Blueberry Baked N'Oatmeal on a Monday, and shamelessly ate it for several meals in a row after perfecting the recipe (not to mention straight from the pan)! I named it Blueberry Baked "N'Oatmeal" because it's not oatmeal. See what I did there? It makes a wonderfully filling make-ahead breakfast that keeps well for days and is delicious hot or cold. Sometimes I rea[...]
Here they are: BROWN BUTTER chocolate pecan bars (or BBCPB, according to my affectionate abbreviation for them). Brown butter and I are having quite the moment... I can't get enough of creamy pastured butter from happy, healthy cows toasted to nutty perfection and finished with a dash of nutmeg to pull the flavor deeper into rich caramel. This depth of flavor is tempered but th[...]
I have been playing a LOT with cranberries this holiday season, in many different ways, and have completely fallen in love with them as an ingredient. Such little bursts of color and flavor! This Cranberry Chicken Stuffed Squash is my favorite cranberry creation to date: there are many layers to the flavor, such as the warmly savory shredded chicken, the subtle sweetness of onions and parsnips[...]
Sometimes I have a Grinch moment, and I think "healthy seasonal food in the winter is ugly, and boring, and difficult, and time-consuming to prepare." But I know that's not the truth. Many traditional favorites do rely on truckloads of sugar in various forms to liven them up (pumpkin pie, pecan pie, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes loaded with marshmallows) but there's beauty and eas[...]
Maybe you’ve heard of cakes that you make in a microwave? Can't lie, the first time I saw a recipe for a mug cake I dismissed it immediately. How can you make anything with the taste and consistency of cake in just a few minutes? But I have quite the culinary curiosity, so I set out to test the theory. Results? You can make a grain-free cake in a mug in minutes in the[...]
Lisa Curtis, the founder of Kuli Kuli Foods, experienced the malnutrition that plagues rural communities in West Africa first-hand. After a few months of volunteering in Niger with limited access to fruits and vegetables, Lisa found herself experiencing early signs of malnutrition—a condition that affects over 18 million children across West Africa. Then she began to incorporate m[...]
I made a healthy snack today. I'm constantly experimenting with things to grab and chew between the office and the gym, so consider this another recipe in the pre-workout category, although these are delicious any time, with or without a workout. I love a good homemade energy bar in terms of concept, because store-bought ones so frequently disappoint. Loaded with sugar and "[...]
I know. I know! But trust me when I say that this is a cake that you can throw together on short notice. A cake that goes with coffee, and friends coming over, children and dogs underfoot. It might be breakfast. It is fruit-sweetened, nut-free, grain-free, and dairy-free, sure. It’s not the healthiest thing you can make, it’s a cake. But a cake that unders[...]