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August 26, 2023 Entrees, Recipe

Billy’s Asian Veggie & Rice Bowl

I love cooking and creating healthy recipes to share with y’all, but nothing quite beats the feeling of having someone else cook dinner! Sharing this wonderful recipe my sweet husband created and cooks for us on the regular. It just may be your next favorite dinner! 

Ingredients

  • ½ c dry brown rice
  • 1 crown of broccoli
  • 1 zucchini 
  • 1 bell pepper, red or orange
  • Salt, black pepper, garlic powder x3, chili powder, basil x3, ginger, sesame seeds
  • Avocado oil 
  • Soy sauce
  • Green onion 

Directions

  1. Cook rice according to package.
  2. White rice is cooking, clean and chop the veggies.
  3. Cook the broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini in the spices, avocado oil, and soy sauce for 10 min in a frying pan.
  4. After 10 min put lid on to steam, stir occasionally.
  5. Once the veggies are soft, remove from heat.
  6. Combine with the rice, add more seasoning as desired and top with green onion.
  7. Enjoy!

Pro tip – if you like peanut sauce, stir together peanut butter, soy sauce, and a squeeze of lime to top your bowl with! *chef’s kiss* 

If you like Billy’s Asian Veggie and Rice Bowl, make his day and let him know in the comments below, or message me on Instagram @haven_quinlan. 

July 8, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Mango Berry Smoothie

When it’s summertime and it’s Hot with a capital “H”, all I want is refreshing, cooling foods and drinks. I especially crave fruity smoothies in the summer, which is how this recipe came to be last week. If you’re into mango, you definitely need to give this Mango Berry Smoothie a try!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c frozen mango
  • 1/4 c frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 c frozen riced cauliflower 
  • 1 c cashew milk (try my super simple Homemade Cashew Milk recipe!)
  • Handful of spinach OR if you don’t have any on hand, a scoop of greens powder. I like Amazing Grass – you can buy it at Whole Foods.
  • 1 goji berry blender bomb (or sub a combo of your favorite seeds, like chia, flax and hemp)

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a high power blender.
  2. Blend it all up! Add more liquid if you like your smoothie more drinkable than spoonable. 
  3. Enjoy your refreshing meal or snack!

Let me know what you think of this Mango Berry Smoothie next time you blend it up! Leave me a comment below, or send me a photo of your concoction over on Instagram @haven_quinlan. 

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! 

July 2, 2023 Entrees, Recipe, Salads

The BEST Greek Salad

I LOVEEE a big, Greek salad. (You just HAD to have the BIG salad!) A quick lunch, a hot summer’s day dinner, it really just always hits the spot. It’s also super easy to make and is a great way to pack in a variety of veggies into one meal. Meal prep for the week or make on the fly. Enjoy!

Ingredients
Serving size: 4

  • 1 container of arugula (roughly 4 c)
  • 1 cucumber, diced 
  • 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved 
  • 1/3 – 1/2 red onion, diced 
  • 1/2 c pickled banana peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 c kalamata olives
  • 1 bag of frozen falafel (or get fancy and make your own! I like the Running on Veggies recipe.)
  • 1/2 c – 1 c hummus (pick your favorite flavor! I think original or garlic are best in this recipe) 
  • 1/2 c vegan greek yogurt
  • 1 package of vegan feta (or sub regular feta if you aren’t sensitive to dairy)
  • Sea salt, black pepper, & dill, to taste

Directions

  1. Wash and dry all your produce. 
  2. Chop the veggies accordingly. 
  3. Fill your bowl with arugula.
  4. Top the arugula with all the veggies.
  5. Add the warm falafel. 
  6. Scoop in the hummus and drizzle the vegan Greek yogurt.
  7. Crumble the feta on top and season with sea salt, black pepper and dill.
  8. Enjoy! 

This is one of the easy go-to meals in the Quinlan household when we want a nourishing meal but don’t want to cook and we don’t want to compromise on the flavor factor. Try it next time you want a quick meal! Let me know what you think in the comments below or over on Instagram @haven_quinlan. 

May 31, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

PB Banana Bread Smoothie

Billy and I just returned from a mini-beach vacation on Tybee Island. Leave it to me to find the local smoothie shop while traveling, and that I did! I had a smoothie one morning called “Sandy Bottoms” which inspired this recipe. And I have to say, I love this rendition even more! If only I could drink it while watching the waves crash in each morning! 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c unsweetened cashew milk (try my super easy Homemade Cashew Milk recipe!)
  • 1/4 c unsweetened vegan yogurt 
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 c frozen riced cauliflower 
  • 2 heaping tbs peanut butter + more for drizzling the inside of the glass if you’re feeling fancy! 
  • 1 tbs cinnamon 
  • 1 original blender bomb

Directions

  1. Drizzle the inside of your smoothie glass with some extra peanut butter if you’re feeling fancy!
  2. Add all ingredients into a high power blender and blend until smooth. Add more liquid or more frozen fruits and veggies to achieve your desired consistency.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this PB Banana Bread Smoothie as much as I do! Let me know what you think in the comments below or over on Instagram @haven_quinlan!

May 29, 2023 Entrees, Pasta, Recipe

Veggie Pad Thai

Pad Thai, but make it clean and nutritious. 

I loveeee a good Pad Thai dish, but a lot of restaurants cook Pad Thai in low-quality oils that upset my stomach. Enter this Veggie Pad Thai recipe. Swap regular noodles for half brown rice noodles and half spiralized zucchini and carrots. It’s a sneaky way to add more veggies into your day and the flavor of this dish is soooo yummy. If you’re looking for more protein, tofu would go great in this dish. For the meat-eaters out there, it’s simple to add your meat of choice too! 

Ingredients
Serves 2
For the Pad Thai

  • 2 zucchini 
  • 4 large carrots
  • 1/2 box of brown rice Pad Thai noodles
  • 1 small crown of broccoli 
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper
  • 1 c multi-colored cherry tomatoes
  • Green onion, to taste
  • Fresh basil, to taste
  • Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1-2 tbs avocado oil

For the Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 c peanut butter
  • Juice of 1/2 -1 full lime
  • 2 tbs soy sauce
  • 1-2 tsp pure maple syrup 

Directions 

  1. Blend or vigorously mix the peanut sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Chop the bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes and green onion. Set the tomatoes and green onion aside. 
  3. Spiralize the zucchini and carrots. Set aside.
  4. Sautee the bell peppers and broccoli over medium-low heat in avocado oil. When they begin to soften, add the spiralized zucchini and carrots.
  5. While the veggies are cooking, boil water for the Pad Thai noodles. Once the water is boiling, add the noodles and reduce the heat to medium-high.
  6. Cook the veggies for just a few minutes so that they are warm. Be careful not to leave them on the stovetop too long, or the zucchini will get soggy.
  7. Toss the halved tomatoes into the frying pan with the veggies for just a minute or two.
  8. Remove the veggies from heat and drain the Pad Thai noodles.
  9. Add the veggies and noodles to a bowl. Pour the peanut sauce overtop and stir to coat.
  10. Top your bowl with chopped green onion, fresh basil, salt and black pepper, to taste.
  11. Enjoy! 

I hope you enjoyed this Veggie Pad Thai! Let me know in the comments or on Instagram @haven_quinlan if you made any additions or substitutions. I love to see what you do with HxH recipes!

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! 

April 7, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie

Sometimes all ya want is chocolate for breakfast! Anyone? Just me? 

Well, for all the chocolate lovers out there, this smoothie will satisfy your sweet tooth craving while filling you up with nutritious fruits, veggies, nuts & seeds. Give it a try – you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsweetened almond milk (try making your own using my recipe!)
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 c frozen riced cauliflower 
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • 2 heaping tbs natural almond butter 
  • 2 tbs cacao powder
  • 1 coffee, almond butter & cacao blender bomb
  • Optional: add 1-2 medjool dates if you want it a bit sweeter 

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a high power blender.
  2. Blend it on up and enjoy! 

What did you think of this Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie? I hope you love it as much as I do! Let me know in the comments below, or tag me on Instagram @haven_quinlan when you make it! 

March 14, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe

Loaded Cereal Bowl

Cereal was my staple childhood breakfast and I loveeeed starting my day with a big bowl of Almond Honey Bunches of Oats (I know, not your typical kid cereal, but I wasn’t allowed the super sugary stuff!). Later in life when I started learning more about nutrition, I swapped my daily cereal for a morning smoothie. 

Every once in a while, I still get a major craving for a massive bowl of cereal. Knowing what I know now, I purchase healthier versions (look for short ingredient lists without refined sugars) and I load that baby up with nutrient dense foods like nuts, seeds, nut butters and fruits. Below is one of my favorite combos, but lucky for you, you really can’t go wrong! Add your favorite toppings and dig in!

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pour your cereal or granola and add all your favorite toppings (mine are above!)
  2. Top with unsweetened vanilla almond milk and enjoy! 

What are your favorite cereal bowl additions? Let me know in the comments below or over on Instagram @haven_quinlan! 

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!