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February 6, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

PB&J Smoothie

You know that old saying, “it goes together like peanut butter and jelly”? Well, that’s how I view the words “healthy” and “delicious.” I want to scream from the rooftops that you don’t have to pick one OR the other. That’s right, my friends. Healthy food CAN and SHOULD taste delicious! This PB&J Smoothie is case in point.

Flash back to a year ago when I created my AB&J Smoothie, noting I prefer the flavor of almond butter to peanut butter. Alas, for some reason last fall I was on a huge peanut butter kick and so this recipe was created. I probably had it almost every day for two months straight, so it’s about time I share it with you! I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 c frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 c frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • Sprinkle of broccoli sprouts (optional, but great for your gut microbiome!)
  • 1 goji berry Blender Bomb
  • 2 tbs natural peanut butter (Check the ingredient label! The only ingredient in your peanut butter should be peanuts. Everything else is unnecessary.)

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to your high-powered blender.
  2. While you’re blending your smoothie, drizzle a little peanut butter in your glass. It will look super gourmet and you’ll enjoy an occasional yummy bite with an extra punch of flavor!
  3. Pour your smoothie into your glass and enjoy!

I love my smoothies super thick – almost like soft-serve ice cream consistency. I find them to be the most satiating when eaten with a spoon! If you prefer yours thinner or if your blender can’t handle the ratio of liquid to frozen foods, just add more liquid. Let me know what you think of this PB&J Smoothie in the comments or over on Instagram @haven_quinlan.

February 5, 2023 Beverages, Recipe

Iced Cacao Latte

I love a hot beverage as much as the next girl, but sometimes even in the winter I crave something iced, creamy, and chocolatey. Enter the Iced Cacao Latte. You can make this one with or without coffee. I usually crave it when I’m hitting that afternoon slump, so I often opt out of the cold brew addition. It basically tastes like elevated chocolate milk and I love it! You can also add in some cold brew if you’re looking for that chocolate coffee flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 c coconut milk
  • 2 tbs cacao powder
  • Optional: 1/4 – 1/2 c cold brew
  • Optional: drizzle of pure maple syrup or agave nectar for a little sweetness

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender for 1 min.
  2. Pour into your favorite glass over ice and enjoy!

This will take less than 3 minutes to make and gives you a boost when you’re looking for it. Cacao is high in magnesium, so this drink has so many amazing benefits such as supporting heart health & blood sugar balance, anti-inflammatory benefits, boosts brain function – the list goes on! Let me know what you think of this creamy drink in the comments below, or tag me on Instagram @haven_quinlan when you make it!

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!

February 5, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

Okay I don’t know about you, but I LOVE all things blueberries. Give ’em to me whole, in yogurt, in muffins, pancakes, waffles, scones, SMOOTHIES – the list goes on! Unfortunately most blueberry breakfast food is chock-full of sugar and processed ingredients, but not this smoothie, my friends!! The blueberry with the cinnamon seriously makes this smoothie taste like you’re eating a delicious homemade blueberry muffin, but without the sluggish feeling and with all the amazing antioxidants. Give it a try – it won’t disappoint!  

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsweetened coconut milk (the kind from the carton, not the can!)
  • ½ c frozen blueberries
  • ½ c frozen riced cauliflower
  • ½ frozen banana 
  • 1 heaping handful of spinach (The more the merrier! I promise you won’t taste it.)
  • 1 tbs almond butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 Aloe & Irish Sea Moss Blender Bomb

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a high-power blender.
  2. Blend it all up for 2 – 3 minutes, or until smooth, and enjoy!

I’ve been lovinggg this smoothie lately, and I hope you do too! Let me know what you think in the comments or tag me in your smoothie photos on Instagram @haven_quinlan. I absolutely love it when you try my recipes and share your thoughts! 

February 5, 2023 Entrees, Recipe, Salads

Warming Butternut Squash Salad

I have been very into winter squashes this winter! Honestly I could eat them at every meal, but this Warming Butternut Squash Salad has been one of my fave ways to enjoy squash lately. Meal prep it for your lunches all week, or whip it up as a dinner side or entree. It will only take you 30 minutes and it’s SO good!

Ingredients
Serves 2
For the salad

  • 2 c arugula 
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1/4 pomegranate 
  • 1/4 c goat cheese
  • Optional: chopped walnuts 
  • 1-2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dijon mustard dressing

  • 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbs dijon mustard
  • 2 tbs white wine vinegar 
  • 1 tsp maple syrup 
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. While the oven preheats, wash, peel, and chop the butternut squash into cubes.
  3. Toss the squash in extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper and lay out flat on a baking sheet. Cook for 15 – 20 min in the oven, or until soft enough to easily poke a fork through. 
  4. While the squash is cooking, quarter the pomegranate and place it in a bowl to soak. This will make it easier to release the seeds from the rind. 
  5. Wash and dry the arugula and place in a large salad bowl.
  6. Next, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined in a creamy consistency. You’ll definitely have extra dressing if you’re only serving two! 
  7. Remove the butternut squash from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. 
  8. While the squash is cooling, remove the pomegranate seeds from the rind.
  9. Toss the squash, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and optional chopped walnuts in the salad bowl. Use your desired amount of each topping.
  10. Drizzle dressing on top and and toss all ingredients well.
  11. Serve and enjoy! Pro tip – if you’re meal prepping this salad, I like to store the squash in individual glass containers for easy re-heating. It’s yummiest with warm squash, but if you don’t have access to a microwave it can be eaten cold. 

I have been loving winter squashes lately, and I have made this salad a ton for working lunches lately! Try this out, or add in your favorite ingredients. Let me know what you think in the comments below or on Instagram @haven_quinlan!

January 8, 2023 Entrees, Recipe

Cauliflower Steak

If you’re looking for a new veggie entree, look no further! I love how versatile cauliflower is, and the toppings make this dish so flavorful! Roast in the oven or grill outside and dig in!

Ingredients

Serving size: 2

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • ½ c chopped walnuts
  • 4 – 6 chopped dates
  • A bunch of green onion
  • Olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste

Directions 

  1. Wash your head of cauliflower and slice two, one-inch thick slices down the center. Try for a large slice to serve as your “steak.”
  2. Drizzle the cauliflower slices in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast in your oven at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes. You could also grill the cauliflower if you’re having a cookout! 
  3. While the cauliflower is roasting, chop the walnuts, dates, and green onion.
  4. When your cauliflower is done roasting, top it with the walnut, date, and green onion mixture. 
  5. Enjoy!

I love serving this dish alongside roasted veggies and potatoes. Try it with asparagus, broccolini, or green beans and let me know what you think in the comments below or on Instagram @haven_quinlan!  

July 15, 2022 Entrees, Recipe

Summer Roasted Veggies & Lemon Rice

Sometimes in the summer when it’s too hot to think, I like to throw together this superrrr simple dish. It’s packed full of veggies and takes about 5 min of prep work. Then just boil your rice, roast your veggies, and toss in a bowl to enjoy!

Ingredients 

Serving size – 1 main dish or two sides

  • 1 c frozen summer veggie medley from the freezer section of your grocery store. I found mine at Whole Foods. OR prep your own veggie mixture of summer squash, zucchini, carrots, green beans, onion, and bell pepper
  • 1 c cooked rice 
  • Avocado oil, course sea salt, pepper, garlic powder – to taste
  • 1 tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Vegan shredded parmesan to your heart’s desire! 
  • Sprinkle of dried parsley 

Directions

  1. Cook your rice according to the package. 
  2. As the rice is cooking, toss your veggies in avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste.
  3. Next, roast your veggies at 425 on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  4. When your rice is done cooking, add it to a bowl and mix in 1 tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice, a sprinkle of course sea salt an garlic powder, and grated vegan parmesan (measure with your heart!).
  5. Top your rice with the roasted summer veggie medley. 
  6. Sprinkle dried parsley on top.
  7. Enjoy!

Did you like this Summer Roasted Veggies & Lemon Rice recipe? If so, let me know in the comments below and over on Instagram @haven_quinlan! 

July 15, 2022 Entrees, Recipe

Roasted Veggie Tacos

In the mood for Mexican food that won’t leave you feeling sluggish? You’re in luck! These Roasted Veggie Tacos will be your new fave tacos. The flavor combo is divine, and the veggies and protein in the black beans will keep you full until your next meal.

Ingredients

Serving size: 4 tacos

  • 4 soft corn tortillas
  • ½ can of black beans
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • ¼ large head of cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • Vegan queso, to taste
  • Pico de gallo, to taste
  • Cilantro, to taste

Directions

  1. Rise the black beans and heat on the stovetop.
  2. Wash and chop the bell pepper, onion, and cauliflower. Place in a mixing bowl and toss in avocado oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, turmeric, paprika, and cumin, to taste. Bake on 425 for about 15 minutes. 
  3. Toast the corn tortillas in the oven.
  4. Once everything is cooked, fill the tortillas with beans and roasted veggies.
  5. Top with sliced avocado, vegan queso, pico de gallo, and cilantro. 

What did you think of these Roasted Veggie Tacos? Leave me a comment below or message me on Instagram @haven_quinlan!

July 15, 2022 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

The Creamiest Mint Chocolate Smoothie

Sometimes you need something super creamy and decadent-tasting to get ya up and moving in the morning. Monday blues anyone? This smoothie is sure to bring a smile to your day, whether you have it for breakfast, lunch, or as a dessert swap! The avocado makes the smoothie sooo insanely creamy and delish, and the healthy fats keep ya full and satisfied. Give it a try!

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 c frozen riced cauliflower
  • ½ avocado
  • 1 heaping handful of spinach
  • 2 tbs cacao powder
  • 1 spoonful each of milled flax seeds and chia seeds
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

What did you think of The Creamiest Chocolate Mint Smoothie? Let me know below or on Instagram @haven_quinlan!