Tea & Topaz

I've been eating out way too much recently. In an effort to get back on track, I created the recipe that I want to share with you today. It is quick, easy, cheap, healthy, and most importantly, delicious! Vegan Bowl Serves 1 1 serving quinoa 1/2 cup red kidney beans 1 small carrot 1/2 green onion 3 sundried tomatoes 1/2 avocado hummus or dressing *If you want to deveganize this recipe, you can add a hard boiled egg for some extra protein **Spinach or arugula would also be a great addition Prepare quinoa according to directions. While quinoa is cooking, grate carrot, dice green onions and sundried tomato, and slice the avocado. Once quinoa is ready, add to bowl along with all other ingredients. Top with hummus or dressing if desired. Enjoy!

Today I wanted to share a healthy recipe with you. These sweet potato muffins are full of nutrients, can be made vegan, and make a perfect breakfast or snack. Sweet Potato Muffins Makes 12 Adapted from  Canadian Living 1 sweet potato, baked and mashed 2 cups all-purpose flour, either white or whole wheat, or a combination of both (I used whole wheat only)* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (if you prefer a sweeter muffin, increase to 3/4 cup) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 2 eggs or equivalent vegan egg substitute** 1/3 cup organic coconut oil, melted 1 cup almond milk, preferably unsweetened, heated to prevent coconut oil from solidifying 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together mashed sweet potato, eggs, coconut oil and almond milk until smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and mix until just combined. S...

We all know that we should eat breakfast - it truly is the most important meal of the day as it fuels our body and mind for the day ahead. However so many of us skip it because we are too pressed for time in the morning. Recently I've been obsessed with drinking smoothies for breakfast as they are quick, healthy and filling, and this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day and still get to work on time. Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Serves 1 1/3 cup of oats* 1 tbsp chia seeds* 1 tsp coconut oil, preferably organic 1 tbsp cocoa powder, preferably organic 1/2 cup frozen cherries 1 ripe banana (use a frozen banana if you want a thicker, creamier smoothie) 1 cup almond milk, preferably unsweetened, or milk of your choice Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy! Notes: * If you prefer, the oats and chia seeds can be substituted for one serving of a protein powder of your choice. ** You can add a large ...