Author: healthbyhaven

January 6, 2024 Breakfast, Overnight Oats, Recipe

Peanut Butter Banana Bread Overnight Oats

What are you having for breakfast???

If you’re feeling uninspired and you’re looking for easy, healthy breakfast ideas you HAVE to try this Peanut Butter Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe!

I loveee prepping my breakfasts for the week so I just have to grab them out of the fridge after a morning run (seriously … the post-long run hanger is real!). Make a week’s worth of breakfasts in 5 min!

Ingredients
(per serving)
Dry ingredients

  • 1/2 c oats
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Wet ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
  • 3/4 c nut milk (I used unsweetened vanilla @malkorganics here)
  • 2 tbs peanut butter (look for one without additives!)
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup

Topping, optional

  • Mini chocolate chips, to your heart’s desire 

Directions:

  1. Mix all the dry ingredients together.
  2. Mash the banana well, then combine with wet ingredients. Pro tip – put the PB in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to mix in!
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until well incorporated.
  4. Place in the fridge in a sealed container overnight (or up to a week).
  5. When you’re ready to enjoy, option to sprinkle some mini chocolate chips on top. I mean… take the option.

Let me know what ya think!!! 🥳 Tag me on Instagram @healthbyhaven or comment below when you try it!

January 1, 2024 Entrees, Recipe, Salads

Copycat Hummus Crunch Salad

During our latest trip to NYC, Billy and I enjoyed Sweetgreen for lunch a few times. I got the hummus crunch salad every time. It was so delicious I had to make a copycat recipe. Maybe I should call it the “elevated hummus crunch salad” instead, because I made a few tweaks and I think it’s even better than the original (don’t tell Sweetgreen)! 

Ingredients

Serving size: Serves 4

  • 1 large bunch of kale
  • 1/2 c green olives
  • 1/2 c black olives
  • 1/2 c kalamata olives
  • 1 c pickled red onion
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 c multicolor cherry tomatoes 
  • 1 bunch of fresh basil
  • 1/2 c pesto (homemade or from a jar) 
  • 1/2 c garlic hummus
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • Optional: crushed croutons 
  • Optional: salt & black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Wash and dry all the produce.
  2. In a large bowl, massage the kale in pesto. You can grab a jar at the store or make your own. I made the pesto from the Running on Veggies cookbook – I love that it’s fresh, there’s minimal oil, and there’s added protein with the peas blended in.
  3. Dice the cucumber.
  4. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, olives, pickled red onions and fresh basil to the bowl of dressed kale. Toss well.
  5. Top with sliced avocado and a scoop of garlic hummus. Optional – add salt and black pepper. If you want the “crunch” part of the hummus crunch salad, you can add some crushed up croutons. 
  6. Serve for a meal, or meal prep for lunches all week! 

Let me know what you think of my Copycat Hummus Crunch Salad. I seriously love hearing from you when you make HxH recipes. Let me know in the comments below or send me a message on Instagram @healthbyhaven. Enjoy! 

January 1, 2024 Article, Lifestyle

2023 Recap

My 2023 recap! I mostly write these selfishly each year – it’s so fun to look back on the year and have it documented in time. If you’re interested in what I was up to, keep reading. Let me know in the comments your favorite parts of 2023 and what you’re looking forward to in 2024! Happy New Year!

JANUARY

  • 2023 kicked off with a lotta running and a lotta cooking and recipe development, just how I like it!
  • I set a PR of 1:50:30 in the half marathon at the Strawberry Plains Half Marathon. Super proud of this effort considering how hilly the course is.

FEBRUARY

  • I traveled to Reno, NV for a work conference. I have to say – it’s a city I never need to visit again, though the mountains are stunning.
  • Took a quick work trip to Columbia, taught a lot of Pure Barre & cooked a lot of yummy, green foods.

MARCH

  • Hosted the third annual Spurs Up Sprint 5K with my job at the USC Alumni Association – my favorite event of the year. I love seeing the Gamecock community of all ages and abilities come together to better themselves and raise scholarship money.
  • A lottttaaa running building up to my next marathon.

APRIL

  • I raced the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon for the first time (in person) and set a PR of 3:52:23. It was awesome getting to walk to the start line (yay less race day logistics to pair with my race day nerves!) and spent the afternoon celebrating over beers with my dad, my brother Jake, and Billy.
  • My youngest brother, Milo, graduated college!! Smartie pants grad from Eastern Michigan University – it was a quick trip and the fam is so proud of him.

MAY

  • After a quick work trip, I flew to Cincinnati to run the Flying Pig Half Marathon with my dad. It was a total monsoon, which made it all the more fun. I will definitely be back at some point and hope to race the full course one year too!
  • Traveled to Savannah, GA to watch some of our best friends get married. It was the sweetest weekend and bonus fun with time on Tybee Island! 

JUNE

  • Spent a week in Columbia for work events and new employee onboarding. While work travel can be tiring, I love that I get to spend time with my Columbia friends & workout with the amazing ladies of Pure Barre Columbia.
  • Billy and I celebrated our second anniversary back in the city he proposed – Asheville, NC! Lots of good beer and good food with the best company. 

JULY

  • Spent my 28th birthday in Boulder, CO at a work conference. Luckily I was able to start the day with a birthday run (my fave!), a local coffee shop, and a beautiful hike before sessions began.
  • My former college roommate, Kara, and I got to throw one of our other roommates, Taylor, a baby shower! It was such a sweet morning – hard to believe we were preparing to welcome the first little one to our Buc Ridge crew!
  • After 8+ years together, Billy and I finally took a trip to his hometown of Manasquan, NJ. It was so wonderful seeing where he grew up and spending time enjoying the cuisines of his childhood on the beach he used to play on. We also got to spend a few days in NYC, which is always such an amazing time! 
  • After our trip up north, Billy and I spent a quick weekend in Nashville, TN. We went on a (very hot) group run hosted by some of my fave running podcast hosts (shout out to Fuel for the Sole!) and had brunch with college friends!
  • Then we ended July by picking up our sweet little puppy, Waffles! Our very own golden retriever pup – something I’ve dreamed of my entire life! July was a big month!

AUGUST

  • Billy and I took a quick trip back to NYC and got to explore Brooklyn. I’ll never turn down a chance to travel to the best city in America!
  • August also meant the start of Billy’s 2L year of law school and lots of brewery trips with the pup.

SEPTEMBER

  • Billy and I traveled to Johnson City to cheer on the Bucs at a football game – something we love to do at least once a season! We enjoyed a lively tailgate and spent a few hours enjoying the suite (thanks, Timothy!) while we waited on rain delay after rain delay. Maybe next time we’ll actually get to watch some football, but it was a fun time with friends regardless. 
  • We traveled back to JC and I set another PR in the half marathon, coming in at 1:46:13 at the Bluegrass Half Marathon in Johnson City, TN. This race is so special to me, as it was my intro into distance racing. Billy and Waffles were there to cheer me on, which definitely kept me going! Now my goal is to break 1hr 45 min at this distance. 
  • I also hit my 100 classes taken (& 265 classes taught) at Pure Barre Knoxville/Pure Barre Farragut. I’m so lucky that I’ve found community in this fierce group of women!

OCTOBER

  • Kicked off October with work coming to me in Knox this time – hosted Gamecocks on the Road events for the South Carolina @ Tennessee football game. 
  • The next day, I hopped on a plane to Barcelona, Spain! It was the most incredible week exploring Spain. I visited Barcelona, Alicante, Almería, Melilla, Málaga and was wined and dined on a stunning cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea. Truly a pinch me trip that I will never forget.
  • I got one day at home before I drove to Columbia for my busiest work week of the year, homecoming. I got to spend the first night in town with friends at the Jonas Brothers concert (I first saw them in concert opening for the Hannah Montana/Meet Miley Cyrus tour in 2007!!!) before the events began. Tired is an understatement, but it was all so worth it.
  • I ended October with one more work trip. This time Billy joined and this time it was to College Station, TX for the South Carolina @ Texas A&M football game.

NOVEMBER

  • Took a quick trip to Asheville, NC the first weekend of November to surprise one of my childhood besties, Savannah, for a celebration lunch after her engagement! EEEPPPPP! Then my mom and I toured the Biltmore house decked out in Christmas decorations!
  • The next weekend Billy and I ran the Cades Cove Loop Lope 10-Miler, his longest race to date! I am so stinking proud of him. My dad and Jake were there with Waffles to cheer us to the finish line!
  • Then after a work trip I got COVID – just in time for Thanksgiving. So it was just me and Waffles for Thanksgiving – no Turkey Trot or family travels. I felt truly terrible, but I’m so lucky that it wasn’t worse and that I was able to recover in about a week. 
  • November ended with Health by Haven finallyyyyy getting its own Instagram page. It only took me 3.5 years! But if you’re wanting more recipes and fitness inspo, be sure to follow it @healthbyhaven! 

DECEMBER 

  • Spent the first weekend of December on a combo work & pleasure trip to Columbia, where I helped throw a 30th birthday party for my Cola BFF, Hannah! We danced the night away while celebrating one of the most kind, thoughtful, and selfless people I know. It was an absolute blast. 
  • Then when Billy’s finals were over, we visited my favorite – NYC – for a third time this year. Nothing compares to the City at Christmas. We enjoyed a Rangers game, the NYC Ballet’s Nutcracker, running and ice skating in Central Park, drinks with my cousin, and LOTS of incredible food!
  • I took one last quick work trip to Columbia before calling it a wrap on the 2023 work year.
  • We had wonderful Christmas celebrations with my family, Billy’s family, and then my extended family in Kentucky. What more could we ask for!

I hope you had a wonderful 2023! Wishing you the happiest, healthiest 2024!

January 1, 2024 Breakfast, Chia Pudding, Recipe

Matcha Chip Chia Pudding

Everyone loves mint chip, but have you tried matcha chip?! This will be your new love! Matcha has been used for centuries for its brain-boosting properties. Start your day with this chia pudding to get a little boost of caffeine and focus, while fueling with a delicious breakfast. 

Ingredients
Serves 1

  • ½ c full fat coconut milk from a can
  • 1.5 tbs chia seeds
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp matcha, depending on how strong of a matcha flavor you want. I love Matchaful matcha for this (and for matcha lattes!)
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp pure maple syrup, depending on how sweet you like it
  • 1/3 c unsweetened vegan yogurt (I love Forager Project), or sub regular yogurt if you prefer
  • 1 tbs raw cacao nibs

Directions

  1. Shake the can of coconut milk very well prior to opening. This will ensure the milk and the cream combine. If you open the can and it’s not smooth, pour it all in the blender until you have a smooth consistency.
  2. Combine 1/2 c coconut milk and 1/2 – 1 tsp pure maple syrup in a bowl. 
  3. Once the liquids are combined into a smooth consistency, add the chia seeds and matcha. Mix it realllllll goooodddd. Pro tip, a spoon is much easier to mix with than a fork here.
  4. Place in a glass container with a lid (I even prep mine in this container!) and stick in the fridge overnight. The chia seeds will do their magic and absorb the liquids to form a pudding-like consistency. 
  5. When you’re ready to eat the pudding, add 1/3 c of unsweetened vegan yogurt and mix well. This will make the creamiest, most delicious consistency! Plus, a little protein and probiotics don’t hurt.
  6. Top with a sprinkle of raw cacao nibs.
  7. Enjoy as a grab-and-go breakfast or a sweet snack! The Matcha Chip Chia Pudding will stay fresh in your fridge for a week, so feel free to prep at the beginning of the week to enjoy for days!

 

Don’t be afraid to play around with the ingredient ratios to get the perfect flavor and consistency for you! You can also add any of your favorite toppings. I also like this recipe with blueberries for a burst of fresh, sweetness! Let me know how you prefer this recipe in the comments below, or send me a message on Instagram @healthbyhaven. I hope you love it as much as I do!

November 28, 2023 Breakfast, Chia Pudding, Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

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Who said eating healthy had to be boring and bland? At Health by Haven we. don’t. have. time. for that. Only fun, delicious meals around here!

Enter the Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding! When ya want to get in the fall/winter/holiday mood, but you don’t want to feel like crap, mix up this recipe. I kid you not, it tastes like pumpkin pie filling. SO. GOOD. But don’t just take my word for it, try it yourself and let me know what you think!

Ingredients
Serves 1

  • ½ c full fat coconut milk from a can
  • 3 tbs pumpkin puree
  • 1.5 tbs chia seeds
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice (if you don’t have this, sprinkle some allspice, nutmeg and cloves) 

Directions

  1. Shake the can of coconut milk very well prior to opening. This will ensure the milk and the cream combine. If you open the can and it’s not smooth, pour it all in the blender until you have a smooth consistency.
  2. Combine 1/2 c coconut milk, 2 tbs pumpkin puree and 1 tsp pure maple syrup in a bowl. 
  3. Once the liquids are combined into a smooth consistency, add the chia seeds, cinnamon and sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Mix it realllllll goooodddd. Pro tip, a spoon is much easier to mix with than a fork here.
  4. Place in a class container with a lid (I even prep mine in this container!) and stick in the fridge overnight. The chia seeds will do their magic and absorb the liquids to form a pudding-like consistency. 
  5. The next day, enjoy as a grab-and-go breakfast, a sweet snack or a healthier dessert! The Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding will stay fresh in your fridge for a week, so feel free to prep at the beginning of the week to enjoy for days!

Pro tip – feel free to play around with this recipe until you get it exactly how you like it! Like a strong pumpkin flavor? Add more pumpkin. Wanna spice up your life? Add more spices. If you want a softer, creamier consistency, try more liquids or add a scoop of plain or vanilla yogurt! Have fun making it your own!

November 19, 2023 Article, Lifestyle

2023 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re looking for the perfect gifts for the health and fitness enthusiasts in your life, I’ve rounded up some of my faves in a few categories to help you out! 

These gifts were all hand-selected by me, because I truly love them. Not sponsored, but heeeyyyy if ya know someone at these companies, let me know 🙂

For the runner…

  • Race registration: Nothing like a gift of an experience! It’s something you can look forward to when the post-Christmas blues are setting in. Bonus points if it’s a race you can run or walk together! 
  • Running socks: Quality running socks are very underrated, in my opinion. They can make or break an average run or a race. My favorites for summer are the Brooks Ghost Lite Quarter and I’ve been running in the Adidas Superlite Ultraboost Quarter a lot in the winter. I’ve heard great things about Bandit’s socks, so if you can swing the higher price, they may be worth a try!
  • Running on Veggies cookbook: This is one of my favorite healthy cookbooks. I love that the recipes were formulated by a runner, for runners, and the recipes are simple, yet delicious. 
  • Runner’s World subscription: If your loved one likes to stay up-to-date on the latest running news, the paywall on the Runner’s World website is super annoying. A subscription is a small monthly fee, but a gift that can be enjoyed year-round! 
  • Theragun: If you’re looking for a higher-ticket item that you’ll get your money’s worth, look no further. Billy gifted me a theragun and it is life changing for preventing sore muscles and helping speed up recovery time. I have the mini and find that it still has plenty of power while being compact enough to travel with.
  • Patagonia vest: If you live somewhere cold and your loved one is heading out the door in below-freezing temps, this vest is a no-brainer. It’s SO warm, and the quality has held up for me after being washed and worn hundreds of times. I also love the sleek design and often wear it as streetwear too!
  • Stocking stuffers: 
    • Graham crackers: Awesome pre-run fuel!
    • Gels: My favorite are GU Campfire Smoores
    • Goodr sunglasses: I have the these – super light weight, stylish, won’t bounce while you run!

For the barre/yoga/pilates enthusiast…  

    • Class membership: The perfect gift for someone who has it all. Rather than getting them another item they don’t need, you can gift them a studio membership! I’m partial to Pure Barre, of course, but see what studios your city offers and what type of fitness class they’re most interested in.
    • Alo Muse Hoodie: One of my absolute favorite hoodies! It’s SUPER cozy and easy to throw on for the trip to and from the studio in the winter months. They also make matching pants, which I’ve had my eye on! You can get 15% off your first purchase at Alo to help a bit with their higher prices. 
    • Yoga mat: If your loved one is super into yoga or at home workouts, a quality yoga mat is a must-have!
    • House plant: For their at-home studio! Plants provide fresher, cleaner air and give a cute, calming aesthetic to a space. Bonus points for a cute pot.
    • Heating pad: Perfect for a cold winter’s day or after a tough upper body workout, this weighted wrap around heating pad helps relieve tension in my neck and shoulders. I would highly recommend!
    • Foam roller: For extra stretching to relieve sore muscles after a yoga, barre, or pilates class, a foam roller is a perfect addition to the at-home recovery tools.
    • Stocking stuffers: 
      • Sticky socks: Lots of studios require these and you can usually find super cute styles!
      • Teleties hairbands: Cute styles that won’t snag your hair or leave creases. 
      • Bomb bars: Great on-the-go healthy snack. My favorite flavor is Java Chip.

For the wellness guru…  

    • Cocokind Sea Kale Clay Mask: The only face mask I’ve ever used that I feel like actually makes a noticeable difference. I use this 2-3 mornings a week. I love how my skin looks and feels after and I love that it’s a clean and sustainably focused company.
    • Spa gift card: This is my go-to ask for Christmas and my birthday. Nothing beats a good massage, but I rarely splurge on one myself if I don’t have a gift card. Also great if your loved one wants a facial or mani/pedi! Can’t go wrong with this experience gift.
    • Matchaful matcha: Getting quality, delish matcha in any city besides NYC is basically a failed mission (dramatic, I’m sure there are good spots, but GOSH they’re hard to find)! Even if you do find good matcha out, it’s so expensive. If your loved one is a matcha drinker, I highly recommend gifting Matchaful matcha to make at home. I have a matcha latte most mornings and can feel good about the quality sourcing.
    • One Line a Day Journal: A friend told me about this journal and it’s on my personal Christmas list this year. There’s a line a day for five years, so you can look back where you were 1, 2, etc. years prior and see how far you’ve come!
    • Essential oil diffuser: If you’re looking for a cleaner candle alternative that will still make your home feel (and smell) cozy, this is the gift!
    • Cozy blanket: Can’t go wrong with this one! You can find affordable options at your local TJ Maxx, Homegoods or Target, or opt for a more luxurious option at places like West Elm or a local design shop.
    • Stocking stuffers: 
      • Cocokind Turmeric Tonic: The only spot- treatment that’s ever worked for me. It’s like magic! 
      • Hu chocolate: Indulge, but feel good about it. All of Hu’s chocolate is vegan, non-GMO, fair trade certified, the list goes on. It’s all delish, but my favorite is the Hazelnut Butter!
      • Tea steeper + loose leaf tea: I love a hot cup of tea before bed, but disposable tea bags can leach forever plastics into the hot water. Opt for a reusable steel steeper and loose leaf tea from a local shop!
      • Glass straws: Again, better than plastic for your health and the environment. Plus, they look super chic for your iced coffee, matcha latte or smoothie!
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I hope the gift guides above are helpful for the wellness gurus in your life! Maybe you’ve even been inspired to try some out for yourself! Let me know if you gift something on this list and please let me know what I’m missing! I’m always hoping to learn more about the latest wellness gifts and gadgets. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

October 22, 2023 Entrees, Pasta, Recipe

Billy’s Veg Pasta

It’s a good day when this recipe is on the dinner menu. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but I have the luxury of enjoying a meal cooked for me by my lovely husband. Win-win if I’ve ever seen one!

If you’re looking for a filling meal that tastes indulgent, but still packs in nourishing veggies, you have to make this pasta!

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 12 oz grape or cherry tomatoes, whole (I like the multicolored pack!)
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • 1 box of your favorite pasta (we usually use rotini) 
  • Vegan parmesan (or regular if you aren’t sensitive to dairy)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Roasted garlic cloves, the more the merrier (or use garlic powder or minced garlic if you don’t have time to roast garlic) 
  • Salt, black pepper, oregano, basil and garlic powder, to taste

Directions

  1. Toss all the veggies in the extra virgin olive oil and seasonings.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the veggies on the sheet in a thin layer.
  3. Roast the veggies at 425 degrees fahrenheit for 15 – 20 minutes. 
  4. Then, broil the veggies  for an additional 3 minutes to finish.
  5. While the veggies are roasting, cook your pasta according to package instructions.
  6. Toss the pasta in olive oil and vegan parmesan. Smash some roasted garlic and mix into pasta well. Top with the roasted veggies and enjoy! 

Let Billy and I know what you thought of this Eggplant Pasta by commenting below or messaging me on Instagram @haven_quinlan!

September 3, 2023 Recipe, Snacks

Chocolate Coconut Granola

If you’re anything like me, you can never have too much chocolate. It’s simply the most heavenly flavor to exist. That being said, eating chocolate all day isn’t a recipe for feeling your best. 

When the chocolate cravings hit, but it’s not time for dessert, try this Homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola! Your chocolate cravings will be satisfied by the raw cacao without the blood sugar spike and crash. Think almond joy bar meets more satisfying snack. 

Ingredients

  • 1c oats
  • 1c raw almonds, finely chopped
  • 1c raw walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4c oat flour
  • 1/4c unsweetened shredded coconut  
  • 1/4c raw cacao nibs
  • 1/3c pure maple syrup
  • 2tbs raw cacao powder
  • 2tbs coconut oil, melted
  • 1tbs vanilla
  • 2tbs milled flax seeds
  • 1/2tsp salt 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Chop the almonds and walnuts and add to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and add to the nut mixture. 
  4. Add all other ingredients to the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly, making sure the cacao is well incorporated. 
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the granola mixture onto the sheet. Flatten out the mixture into a thin layer, but leave the mixture touching. 
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely before eating or storing. 

I love seeing photos when you try Health by Haven recipes! Tag me in them on Instagram @haven_quinlan or comment below what you thought!

August 26, 2023 Breakfast, Chia Pudding, Recipe

Snickerdoodle Chia Pudding

I loovvveeee cinnamon. I love cinnamon like Buddy the Elf loves syrup. (I hope you read the first sentence in his voice). I also love snickerdoodle cookies, but unfortunately eating them for breakfast isn’t great for the blood sugar rollercoaster. 

Since I’ve been very into chia pudding for breakfast lately, I knew I needed to concoct a cinnamon chia pudding recipe that would rival a snickerdoodle. I think I nailed it, but don’t just take my word for it – try it out yourself!

Ingredients

  • 1 c cashew milk (try my super easy, two-ingredient Homemade Cashew Milk recipe)
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 c vegan vanilla yogurt
  • 4 – 6 tbs chia seeds
  • 4 tbs cinnamon
  • Toppings: cinnamon, coconut sugar, chopped walnuts 

Directions

  1. Pour 1/4 c cashew milk into four glass containers.
  2. Next, evenly split the can of coconut milk among the four containers.
  3. Then, add 1/4 c vegan vanilla yogurt into each container. Stir to combine. 
  4. Add 1 – 1.5 tbs chia seeds and 1 tsp cinnamon to each container. Mix well.
  5. Pop the containers in the fridge overnight so the chia seeds have time to absorb the liquid and achieve a pudding-like consistency.
  6. In the morning if you want the dish to be more pudding-like, you can always add more yogurt.
  7. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, coconut sugar (optional) and chopped walnuts. Enjoy!

Try this Snickerdoodle Chia Pudding next week! It’s a super easy way to meal prep incredible, nutritious, filling breakfasts for your work week in less than five minutes. Let me know what you think when you try it out by leaving a comment below or messaging me on Instagram @haven_quinlan. Enjoy! 

August 26, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Cinnamon Roll Smoothie

When I was growing up, my family made homemade cinnamon rolls all the time. They were fantastic. I always loved the crispy outsides, but hated the gooey middle. So weird, I know. I guess my parents and siblings benefitted from my crunchy roll preferences when they got to eat the middle of my cinnamon roll! Anyways, if you’re like me and have fond memories of mornings with the cinnamonest cinnamon roll, try out this smoothie for a MUCH healthier way to get the same delicious flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • ½ steamed & frozen sweet potato
  • ½ c frozen riced cauliflower 
  • 1 frozen banana 
  • 1 – 2 medjool dates
  • 1 tbs rolled oats
  • 2 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp each of flax seed and chia seed 

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to your blender and blend. Add more almond milk as needed to reach your desired smoothie consistency. Top with my Homemade Cinnamon Maple Granola and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 
  2. Enjoy!

Let me know what you think when you make my Cinnamon Roll Smoothie! Message me on Instagram @haven_quinlan or leave a comment below!