Tag: meal prep

July 2, 2023 Breakfast, Chia Pudding, Recipe

Apple Pie Chia Pudding

What’s more American than apple pie?! If you’re looking for a healthier dessert alternative with the same yummy flavors, or you just want to spice up your holiday breakfast, look no further!

Ingredients

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 c vegan vanilla yogurt
  • 4 – 6 tbs chia seeds
  • 4 tsp cinnamon + more to garnish
  • 2 honeycrisp apples

Directions

  1. Split the canned coconut milk into four glass containers.
  2. Add 1 – 1.5 tbs chia seeds and 1 tsp cinnamon to each container. Mix well.
  3. Pop the containers in the fridge overnight so the chia seeds have time to absorb the liquid and achieve a pudding-like consistency.
  4. In the morning to make the dish more pudding-like, add 1/4 c vegan vanilla yogurt into each container. Stir to combine. 
  5. Chop 1/2 of one honeycrisp apple. You can saute it on the stovetop in cinnamon for a few minutes if you want to soften the apple. If you’re in a rush, toss it in cold.
  6. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!

Try this Apple Pie Chia Pudding this 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! 

April 27, 2023 Breakfast, Chia Pudding, Recipe

Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait

Another breakfast recipe? Another chocolate recipe? I just can’t help myself! This Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait is just so dang delish!

It’s full of filling ingredients – like the healthy fats in the coconut milk and the omega 3’s in the chia seeds. Plus, the fiber in the chia seeds and the probiotics in the yogurt are good for your gut and digestive tract! 

Prep this night before or make a big batch at the beginning of the week for an easy grab and go breakfast or snack!

Ingredients
Serving size: 4

Directions 

  1. Separate the can of coconut milk into four glass containers equally for easy future grab and go meals or snacks.
  2. Add 1.5 tbs chia seeds per container and mix well into coconut milk.
  3. Add 1 – 1.5 tbs cacao powder into each container and mix until well combined. Stir it reallllll good!
  4. Store in four air-tight glass containers in the fridge overnight. This will allow the chia seeds to soak up the moisture from the coconut milk to achieve the pudding-like consistency. 
  5. In the morning, add ¼ c vegan yogurt to your chia pudding and mix to combine. This just makes it extra creamy and packs in more protein, fat and probiotics. 
  6. Top with ¼ c blueberries and enjoy!
  7. If you’re a toppings lover, some other great ones to add are unsweetened coconut flakes, cacao nibs, granola, any other berries, chopped apple, cinnamon, and/or a crumbled Blender Bomb.
  8. Bonus points – serve in a parfait glass and layer in the yogurt and toppings if you’re feeling extra fancy!

I hope you enjoy this Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait as much as I do! Follow me on Instagram @haven_quinlan and subscribe to the Health by Haven newsletter for more delicious, nutritious recipes! 

March 12, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Yogurt

Chocolate Almond Butter Vegan Yogurt Bowl

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Calling all chocolate lovers (hi, it’s me!). You’re going to absolutely love this Chocolate Almond Butter Vegan Yogurt Bowl! 

I’ve been on a huge yogurt kick lately, but last week I wanted to switch my yogurt bowl up from my usual favorite comb (check out my Loaded Vegan Yogurt Bowl). Factor in my sweet tooth and I give you the Chocolate Almond Butter Vegan Yogurt Bowl! 

This recipe can be put together in just a few minutes for a decadent-feeling breakfast or as a healthy dessert option! The yogurt packs probiotics for a healthy gut and protein to keep you full. Cacao is full of amazing benefits, such as the ability to reduce inflammation, increase cognitive function, stabilize blood sugar, and more! The almond butter and coconut flakes are healthy fats to keep you satiated and your cells happy. Blueberries bring a natural sweetness and are a good source of fiber and antioxidants. The blender bomb is full of nuts and seeds and brings delish flavor. This recipe is full of powerhouse ingredients! 

Ingredients

For the yogurt bowl

  • ½ c plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt (I love Forager Project and Kite Hill)
  • 1 tbs cacao powder
  • 1 heaping tbs natural almond butter

Yogurt bowl toppings

Directions

  1. Add cacao powder to a bowl of vegan yogurt and mix until well incorporated.
  2. Next, add the almond butter to the yogurt and again, mix until well incorporated. 
  3. Top with any and all of the toppings listed above. Bonus points if you style the toppings! Pretty food is extra tasty.
  4. Enjoy! 

Let me know the next time you whip up this Chocolate Almond Butter Vegan Yogurt Bowl. Is it your new favorite breakfast or your sweet capper at the end of the night? I want to know and I love seeing your HxH creations! Comment below or tag me in your photos on Instagram @haven_quinlan. I hope you enjoy! 

February 5, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Yogurt

Vegan Yogurt Parfait

This recipe takes my Loaded Vegan Yogurt Bowl to the next level. I firmly believe beautiful food tastes better, and your meals should be more than just nourishment. They should be a ritual, an artistic expression. They should bring you joy! 

Try layering your favorite vegan yogurt with your favorite toppings for a delicious and beautiful meal or snack. Don’t know where to start? Try my current favorite combo below!

Ingredients

  1. Kite Hill vegan Greek yogurt
  2. Purely Elizabeth blueberry granola
  3. Almond butter
  4. Blueberries
  5. Chia seeds, cinnamon & unsweetened coconut flakes to sprinkle on top

Directions

  1. Alternate layers of your favorite vegan yogurt and your favorite toppings in a fun glass or parfait dish. Get creative! Make your food art.
  2. Devour and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this delicious, nutritious and beautiful dish! Let me know your favorite yogurt parfait ingredients in the comments below or over on Instagram @haven_quinlan.

February 5, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Yogurt

Loaded Vegan Yogurt Bowl

You know those people who like a little coffee with their cream? Well I like a little yogurt with my toppings. Seriously – I joke with Billy all the time that I just eat yogurt as a vessel for the amazing toppings. Yogurt is such a great healthy breakfast option, loaded with probiotics (good for your gut, yay!) and packed with protein (great for satiety). It’s a great option to keep you full until lunch, and it’s so quick to make in a pinch or prep the night before to grab and go. 

There is no right or wrong way to make a yogurt bowl, but below are some ideas of my favorite toppings to spice up your yogurt life. Hope this brings you some new ideas and re-invigorates your love for a delicious, nourishing breakfast!

Ingredients

  • Your favorite vegan yogurt. I love the unsweetened Forager Project yogurt. Kite Hill and So Delicious also make great options. Just be careful of added sugars! It’s very common and TOTALLY unnecessary in yogurt! If plain yogurt is too tangy for you, you can always add a honey drizzle on top for natural sweetness. 
  • Your favorite toppings. Some of mine are: 
    • Granola (try my Homemade Cinnamon Maple Granola!)
    • Blueberries (and/or raspberries, strawberries & blackberries)
    • Almond butter drizzle
    • Unsweetened coconut flakes
    • Cinnamon, cinnamon, and more cinnamon (Y’all already know how much I love the flavor, but it’s also great for fighting inflammation!)
    • Chia seeds if ya need more fiber and omega 3s in your life!
    • Chopped up Blender Bomb

Directions 

  1. Fill your bowl with yogurt.
  2. Top with all your favorite toppings. Bonus points if you have fun arranging the toppings! I like to look at plating food as an art form. Beautiful food tastes even more delicious! 
  3. Enjoy!

Let me know your favorite yogurt toppings in the comments below, or tag me in your yogurt bowl pics on Instagram @haven_quinlan!

May 5, 2022 Breakfast, Chia Pudding, Recipe

Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding

This recipe is great for a quick breakfast on the go or as a sweet snack or dessert! The coconut milk provides great healthy fat to keep you full and satisfied and the chia seeds are a great form of fiber. Happy gut + reduced risk of high blood pressure and all that comes with it? Sign me up. The blueberries are high in antioxidants and bring natural sweetness to this recipe. 

Ingredients

  • 1 can lite coconut milk
  • 5 tbs chia seeds
  • 1 tbs vanilla extract
  • 1.5 c frozen blueberries
  • 1 tbs water
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon
  • Optional drizzle of honey or agave

Directions

  1. Mix the coconut milk, vanilla, and chia seeds together in an airtight container. 
  2. Cover and store in the fridge overnight.
  3. Combine the blueberries and water on the stovetop. 
  4. Cook on medium heat for 5 – 8 minutes, until blueberries soften.
  5. Mash blueberries down. I like to use a cocktail muddler. 
  6. Allow blueberries to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat and let blueberry mixture cool.
  8. If you want a smoother texture, you can blend the mashed blueberries, or just place the blueberries in a container and refrigerate. 
  9. When you’re ready to eat your chia pudding, scoop your desired amount into a bowl and top with the blueberry mixture. Optional – add a sprinkle of cinnamon and/or a drizzle of honey or agave.
  10. Enjoy!

Did you like this Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding? Let me know in the comments below or over on Instagram at @haven_quinlan. 

February 27, 2022 Breakfast, Overnight Oats, Recipe

Cacao Coconut Overnight Oats

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This one is for all you dessert lovers out there! Replace your morning poptart or breakfast pastry with these yummy overnight oats. The cacao brings a decadent, chocolatey flavor, but unlike most sugary breakfast snacks, this recipe is packed with the good stuff. Cacao is a great source of magnesium, and the flax seeds and chia seeds provide filling fiber and healthy fats. The shredded coconut and almond butter drizzle also provide healthy fats to keep you full and won’t spike your blood sugar first thing in the morning like most sweet breakfasts. 

Pro tip- use all the optional toppings listed below. Trust me.

Ingredients 

  • ½ c steel cut oats
  • ½ c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tbs cacao powder
  • 1 tbs ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbs unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • 1 – 2 tsp pure maple syrup, depending on preference 
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • Optional toppings: blueberries, almond butter drizzle, cacao nibs, additional shredded coconut

Directions

  1. Mix the oats, cacao powder, ground flax seeds, 1 tbs of unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, and chia seeds together.
  2. Once the dry ingredients are combined, add the almond milk and pure maple syrup.
  3. Thoroughly mix ingredients and place in an airtight container. 
  4. Store the oat mixture in the fridge at least three hours, and up to overnight.
  5. Enjoy at home with your favorite toppings, or grab and go for an easy, nutritious breakfast on the run!

Did you like this Cacao Coconut Overnight Oats recipe? Let me know in the comments below or over on Instagram at @haven_quinlan. 

December 4, 2020 Breakfast, Overnight Oats, Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

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Anyone else feeling the chaos of the holiday season beginning earlier than normal this year? While the holidays are my favorite time of year, it can definitely be a busy, overwhelming season. With busyness often comes less time to prepare nutritious meals. Cue these delicious Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats! Combine these ingredients in less than five minutes the night before, stick them in the fridge, and grab and go in the morning! 

Ingredients 
Dry Ingredients 

  • ½ c rolled oats
  • 1 tbs milled flax seeds
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Wet Ingredients 

  • ½ c unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite plant-based milk)
  • ¼ c pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbs almond butter
  • 1 tbs pure maple syrup

Directions

  1. Mix all dry ingredients together in a tupperware. 
  2. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated. 
  3. Put in the fridge overnight and enjoy a convenient, healthy meal tomorrow!

Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments below or over on Instagram @havenspanyer!