Seeds Recipes

Beverages, Breakfast, Smoothies, Snacks

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This blueberry banana smoothie is creamy, delicious, and chock-full of nutrient-dense ingredients and filling protein. Plus it takes just five minutes to make with ingredients that are easily kept on hand.    Five minutes are all you need to whip up this thick, creamy, fruity smoothie, which also happens to be the most glorious shade…

Salads, Side Dishes

Emerald Lentil Salad

Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, hearty, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome dinners and packed lunches with options to keep everyone happy. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.   This plant-based salad boasts multiple shades of green and its simplicity belies how very satisfying and flavorful it is.  Cooked lentils and roasted broccoli form…

Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding & Parfaits

Everything you love about a pumpkin spice latte in pudding form. This thick, creamy chia pudding takes a few minutes to mix up and can be served as a nourishing breakfast, snack, or dessert. I have a very young chef to thank for my current love of pumpkin spice chia pudding, which I have enjoyed…

Breakfast

Prep-Ahead Seeded Oatmeal “Packets”

A trio of seeds adds fiber, fat, and protein to these DIY packets, and toppings like peanut butter, jelly, applesauce, and granola make them absolutely delicious!   The convenience of an instant oatmeal packet is good, but we can make it better–and more filling–by adding a few key ingredients. These “packets” utilize pantry items, so…

Breakfast, Snacks

Maple Crisp Granola Bars

These crunchy bars are very lightly sweet, nutty, seedy, and delightfully satiating. Perfect for breakfast-on-the-run and convenient snacking anytime!   Several years ago, my husband Jack discovered a crunchy, seedy, very lightly sweet (with a hint of salty) granola bar made by a local bakery. He quickly became a fan, and often enjoyed the bars…

Appetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

A few helpful tips and an easy technique yield the crispiest, most irresistible pumpkin seeds with the simplest of ingredients. The snack-worthy recipe is reason to carve a pumpkin, even if you don’t have kids!    I’d venture to say that the annual ritual of pumpkin carving is almost as much fun for a parent as…

Desserts, Snacks

No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Capture the flavors of the season with these no-bake, satisfying bites that come together quickly and offer an option with no added sugars or syrups.   Filling protein and fiber. Satiating fats. Warm spices. And pumpkin!  These bite-size gems are packed with staying power and seasonal flavor, and a big batch comes together easily thanks…

Salads

Asparagus Cobb Salad

Sure, you can make a regular Cobb salad, and it will taste great. But adding asparagus ramps up the color, nutritional value, and seasonal appeal. If you don’t usually have salads for dinner, this satisfying plateful might win you over.   Did you know that there’s an acronym to remember the traditional ingredients in a…

Salads, Side Dishes

Roasted Mediterranean Cauliflower

Simply roasted cauliflower is elevated to something special thanks to a versatile sauce that might just become a new favorite. The base recipe is perfect as a side dish, and a few pantry staples will transform it into a filling entree.   Easy and flexible are two important words in my kitchen. Day to day,…

Breakfast

Chia Pudding Breakfast Bowls

This nutrient-dense alternative to the popular acai bowl takes just a few minutes to make and offers a deliciously filling start to the day. The concept is similar to stovetop oatmeal or overnight oats, as you can top and customize to taste. The unadorned pudding is good enough to enjoy as a satisfying snack or…

Main Dishes

Everything Crusted Salmon

When used on salmon, the classic bagel coating provides crisp crunch and great flavor for a super speedy meal the whole family will love. As an added bonus, the recipe can be scaled to a single serving or to accommodate a larger group.   When I make a sauce or spice rub, I tend to…

Main Dishes, Salads, Side Dishes

Loaded Zoodle Bowls

A bowlful of zucchini noodles serves as a low-carb base for all sorts of flavors, textures, and colorful additions. The bowls make a deliciously satisfying plant-based meal, although meat may be added if desired. Don’t have a spiralizer? Don’t worry. There’s an easy alternative!       Hot summer days call for cool meals and…

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