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Is Organic Meat Better For You- All The Answers!

March 21, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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is organic meat better

Most likely you’ve heard the saying, you are what you eat. Well, that may be partially true, but an even truer saying is – you are what you eat, eats. That saying is of course from the one and only Michael Pollan, a big proponent of eating natural foods. And while I advocate for a label-free way of eating and I indulge here and there in foods that may not be 100% natural, for the most part, I stick to a natural foods type of kitchen. And that includes buying organic, pastured or grass-fed meat. But do you need to buy organic meat and what is up with all the different labels on meat these days? What do they really mean? I’ll be answering that in this post and I hope you find it helpful, so let’s get to it…

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Filed Under: Health & Nutrition Info, Lifestyle Tagged With: beef, fats, grass-fed, healthy, local, meat, nutrition, omega 3, organic, organic meat

Super Seed Crackers with Nori: Vegan & Gluten Free

November 27, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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super seed crackersHave you ever made your own crackers? I have a few times before, but they were never worth blogging about because frankly they took longer than I wanted and you could get decent options elsewhere. So these super seed crackers are GOOD! They are loaded with, you guessed it- seeds. And so many seeds too! Plus I added in some extra fibre with the psyllium husk too. Also, there are so many minerals from the nori which is one thing that I find so many people are missing from their diet. …

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Lunch, Recipes, Side, Snacks Tagged With: baking, crackers, dairy-free, easy, gluten-free, grain-free, healthy, holistic, lunch, nori, nutrition, organic, paleo, recipe, refined sugar free, seaweed, snack, vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Matcha Cheesecake: No Bake + Gluten Free

November 15, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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vegan matcha cheesecakeAs someone who doesn’t like coffee, matcha has always been my go-to in times of a caffeine hit. I have always loved tea, especially green tea and whenever I go to a Japanese restaurant, I always want a matcha dessert at the end. There is something so delicious about a creamy matcha creme brûlée, my personal favourite dessert at a local sushi spot in Toronto. I wanted to create my own type of dessert using matcha, so this vegan matcha cheesecake was born. I also knew that I wanted to add in a little something extra, so I used some of the cheesecake to also make a raspberry version too. The addition of the sour from the raspberry complements this vegan matcha cheesecake quite nicely….

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Paleo Chocolate Cookies + Ice Cream Sandwiches

August 2, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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paleo chocolate cookiesThese paleo chocolate cookies with sea salt hold up on their own as is, without a “paleo” or “healthy” label. I truly became obsessed with a version of these cookies at my fave local spot, Impact Kitchen. I am actually sitting here right now writing this blog post. Once they opened up a new location right by my house (literally in my backyard) I knew it was GAME OVER. I’ve been known to walk over and pick up some paleo chocolate cookies whenever the mood struck and let’s just say it was striking more and more. So I knew I wanted to try making my own at home to save on money and just to see if I could. I am not a paleo baker at all, so using the flours were a little new to me. But once I tasted them I knew they were solid and making them into ice cream sandwiches might just be the best thing I’ve EVER done. …

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Are Face Toners Necessary: The Best Ones For Your Skin

July 17, 2018 By jaclyn 7 Comments

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are face toners necessaryWhat is the deal with face toners? (read that again in Seinfeld’s voice). I haven’t always used a toner to be honest and was always wondering are face toners necessary? What is their purpose and do we need a different one depending on our skin type? Because I am not a skincare expert (I just really like skincare and beauty), I also wanted to get some perspective from an actual expert as well. My goal in writing this post is to get to the facts about face toners and to share how I use them. …

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Vegan and Keto Fat Bombs with MCT

March 24, 2018 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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vegan and keto fat bombsI am sure if you’ve been following along for a while, you know I don’t do labels, diets or follow any prescribed food rules. But for the purposes of this post, it was important to identify that these dreamy vegan and keto fat bombs are completely customizable to your needs and preferences. So if you are perhaps following a keto diet, you can still make these, just omit the few dates in the recipe and replace with a little more coconut oil. Or you can eliminate the nut part altogether and just make the coconut butter part. No matter what you choose, I promise you will LOVE these vegan and keto fat bombs. I’ve actually got Sam requesting them from time to time because they satisfy your sweet tooth but also provide some energy and good fats as well. …

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How to Use Essential Oils in Everyday Life

March 6, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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how to use essential oils in everyday lifeIn this post, I want to share with you how to use essential oils in everyday life, simply and effectively. But before I get to that, I was to share something else with you- I am probably one of the most skeptical people out there. And yet, in the past few years, I have allowed myself to open up A LOT more to new experiences, foods, products, crystals and yes even tarot cards. The old Jaclyn would have thought it was all a little too ‘woo woo’ and wouldn’t have given it another thought. I am actually really happy that I have opened up a lot more to things that can’t always be explained and have to be experienced. Because had I not done this, I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today. So lets get to how to use essential oils in everyday life and specifically, how they helped me with anxiety, stress and PMS, pretty amazing right?! …

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Vegan salad bowl with crispy baked Tofu

February 15, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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vegan salad bowl with crispy baked tofuI think most of the time you either love tofu or you hate it. I hope to change your mind just a bit with this vegan salad bowl with crispy baked Tofu. When it comes to whether or not tofu is healthy, there are some pretty strong opinions on both sides. Some say it’s bad because it messes with your hormones or your thyroid and others think it is a complete health food. I’ll get to what I think later, but I like to always consider different sides no matter what before making any opinion. Plus, I really don’t believe in demonizing any one food or food group, so you won’t find me doing that here either. …

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Salad Tagged With: dairy-free, dinner, easy, gluten-free, grain-free, healthy, lunch, organic, recipe, soy, tofu, vegan, vegetarian

Superfood Mushroom Latte: AKA Brain Fuel

February 8, 2018 By jaclyn 5 Comments

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superfood mushroom latteI am a BIG latte fan which is surprising to some people because I don’t drink coffee. Is that weird? I don’t know, I just never liked coffee and have never had a cup before, I am really into tea though, especially matcha! But sometimes, I like making lattes or elixirs that don’t have any caffeine at all. And a lot of the time I like making elixirs and lattes that fuel my brain and give me energy, because why not?! So today I am sharing my fave superfood mushroom latte, aka brain fuel, featuring one of the best products out there and one of my personal faves- Four Sigmatic. …

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Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: brain health, dairy-free, easy, elixir, gluten-free, healthy, holistic, latte, mushrooms, nutrition, organic, products, raw, recipe, refined sugar free, superfood, tips, vegan, vegetarian

High Protein Chocolate Energy Balls

December 3, 2017 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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chocolate energy ballsI’ve had my fair share of energy balls in my life, these chocolate energy balls are probably my fave. Why? Because they are super rich, chocolatey and contain so much goodness in terms of the ingredients. I love to have them on hand for whenever I need a quick boost of energy or want a snack. They are great to keep in the fridge or freezer for whenever you get the urge. And with these chocolate energy balls, that urge can happen a lot because they are THAT good. …

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About me

Hi! I’m Jaclyn, a Holistic Nutritionist and foodie. Over the past few years, I have developed a deep appreciation and understanding of food, wellness and self-love. I know that no matter how much kale you eat, if you have a negative relationship with food and your body you won’t truly feel well. If you like kale and cocktails, then you are in the right place. Read More…

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Instagram post 2191522963936175565_1635839696 Just popping in to say happy national cookie day 🍪🍪. If you weren’t planning on making cookies today, I hope these can inspire you. They’re pecan chocolate chip and you can whip them up in under 20 minutes.
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They also just happen to be grain free and gluten free. But honestly all that matters is that they are delicious 😋. You can check out the full recipe on my site 🍪💯.
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How are you going to celebrate #nationalcookieday today!?
Instagram post 2189693853203166041_1635839696 Who else loves a good meal prep breakfast?! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️These pumpkin oat bars are perfect for breakfast or for a snack and they are EASY AF to make. Sweetened with just some maple syrup, they aren’t too sweet to have as a breakfast. Plus they pack up easily 💯. If you wanna check them out, you can head to the link in my bio to grab the full recipe! Highly suggest not skipping the chocolate drizzle 👌🏻.
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Did you meal prep this weekend?
Instagram post 2187908992343502219_1635839696 GIVEAWAY and a recipe!! [edit-contest closed]
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Paleo peppermint truffles- oh my! If you want to impress guests this holiday season or just make yourself something delicious, these 4 ingredient truffles are IT! I kept these dairy free by using full fat coconut milk, added some of my fav @lees.provisions maple ghee AND some @sprooslife marine collagen. They are superrrr creamy and decadent! If you want to make them, check out the full recipe up on my site.
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I can’t get enough of @sprooslife collagen, it has quickly become the only collagen brand I use. If you want to win a tub of marine collagen, enter below to win one full size tub!
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Follow me @holistic.foodie and @sprooslife.
Tag two friends in the comments.
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That’s it! Contest closes December 3! Open to Canada only. Good luck ☺️.
Instagram post 2186072366256642093_1635839696 Super fancy (but actually the easiest) breakfast idea- crepes. I mean they’re nice and thin and take only a few minutes to whip up and cook. Impress yourself and whoever you cook this for by stuffing them with some @middaysquares #sponsored. These functional chocolate bars are honestly the best tasting bars I’ve ever tried 😍. They’re got protein, fibre and you can eat them as is or find ways to chop them up and add them to your fave desserts (or breakfast) like I did. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY suggest checking them out if you haven’t already! And they’re available to ship in the U.S. now too 💯👌🏻.
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If you wanna make these vegan and gluten free crepes, check out the recipe below and save it for later!
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3/4 cup oat flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup dairy free milk (almond or oat)
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Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until combined. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add some coconut oil. Add 1/4 cup crepe batter to the pan and swirl the pan to coat with the batter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, slide a spatula underneath and flip. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Serve with @nutiva chocolate coconut butter inside, strawberries, coconut flakes, pomegranate, chopped @middaysquares bar and drizzle with melted chocolate 🍫. Enjoy 😍😍.
Instagram post 2182858168533893940_1635839696 GIVEAWAY!!!! I’m feeling superrrr grateful for a lot these days 🙏🏻🤗. When I think of where I was a year ago, I’m blown away with how much change I’ve gone through and amazed at how things have turned out. I want to say thank you to all of you that follow along, like, share, comment or DM me to ask a question or say hi. I love the community over here and although I don’t come on as much as I used to, I appreciate YOU!
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And so I wanted to put together my own giveaway for you! I’m so grateful to get sent new and exciting products to try and my pantry is overflowing at the moment. I plan on donating a bunch of it but also wanted to do a giveaway on here too ☺️. So if you want to win all of this stuff, just be sure to do the following:
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Like this photo
Follow me @holistic.foodie
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That’s it! Enter as many times as you want. Good luck! Contest is open to Canada only and closes November 26.
Instagram post 2179551065752867618_1635839696 Apple crisp in muffin form?! Yup 😍. These apple cinnamon muffins are now up on the blog and they are delicious 🤤. I played around with the recipe a few times to get them just how I wanted them and it was worth it. My freezer is now stocked with apple muffins but no complaints about that 😏. These babies are gluten free, and can easily be made paleo if you need.
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I can’t decide if the best part is the crumb topping or the coconut butter 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️. What do you think? Check out the link in my profile to get the full recipe 🙌🏻.
Instagram post 2176472771423864407_1635839696 I’m back with another freezer friendly meal option and this time it’s in the form of tacos, your welcome 🌮. It’s true- I made these 30 minute @instantpotofficial pork carnitas and froze most of it for another day. Because I’m cooking for one, that means I have to be extra mindful of food waste and I like preparing things that can freeze well. For these, just take the leftovers out of the freezer the night before and let it defrost. Then crisp them in the oven on broil after. Easiest and most delicious tacos for any day of the week, yes please 👌🏻😍.
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Just make sure to have all the toppings for your tacos to make weeknight tacos extra easy. I like adding some smashed avocado to the base and some extra veggies like 🌽🌶. Full recipe for these tacos is on my site, the link is in my bio ☺️.
Instagram post 2175747225744118157_1635839696 I made this again last week and froze leftover sauce for whenever the next craving hits, which won’t be long now 🙊. This savory butternut squash pasta sauce is THE most popular recipe on my blog for a reason. And the fried, crispy sage is the perfect addition. If you want to make it too, check out the full recipe up on my site. The link is in my bio!
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What are you making big batches of to freeze this winter?
Instagram post 2172121348544170556_1635839696 What’s in your top five fave types of cuisines? One of mine is Thai food for sure! The flavours are so balanced and delicious, plus the spices... yes please 👌🏻. So I simply had to create one of my fav Thai dishes - red curry coconut chicken. Because if I’m being honest, as much as I love Thai food and takeout, it doesn’t always love me back, digestively speaking. This creamy coconut Thai chicken curry is a little different bc I added lots of veggies to it (three different ones to be precise 🙈). I’ve got the full recipe up now and if you prep a few things ahead of time, this can come together pretty easily.
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Oh and my list of top five cuisines for anyone interested is as follows: Italian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese and Chinese. I’d love to know yours, lmk in the comments 💗.
Instagram post 2170853918232705508_1635839696 Portable and savoury oatmeal muffins are pretty much my fave item to meal prep for breakfast. Not only are they super easy to whip up, but they freeze well too. You can serve them with a fried or poached egg on top if you want 👌🏻. They’re such a nice change from sweet oatmeal or overnight oats. If you feel like you need to switch things up, definitely check out the full recipe on my blog!
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Should I create a sweet version of these oatmeal cups next?! 🙊😜
Instagram post 2169316390656561555_1635839696 Have you jumped on the oat beverage bandwagon yet? [#Ad] I myself, am fully on board! Especially with the new @silk_canada Oat Yeah beverage. One of the reasons I have made the switch to oat is because of the taste and creaminess. Because for the most part, I use milk in my morning matcha and other lattes and I love when it gets frothy and creamy. And nothing gets it creamier or frothier than @silk_canada’s oat beverage (for real, I couldn’t believe it- check out my stories!). You can choose from three different and delicious flavours (plain, vanilla and chocolate). I used the vanilla in these pumpkin chocolate oatmeal bars and it worked like a dream. You can make them sweeter with a drizzle of chocolate on top (yes please!). If you want to check out the full recipe for these plant based oat bars, head over to my blog to check it out! #SilkCanada #OatYeah #YeahSayer #Oat
Instagram post 2164037086641142676_1635839696 Did I just upgrade hummus?! You bet I did. This creamy, smooth butternut squash hummus is what dreams are made of 💯. I added the most flavourful toppings to make it super savoury and I haven’t been able to stop eating it, alongside some of those new @marysgonecrackers of course (if you know, you know!).
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So what did I add to this hummus exactly? I made some of my own dukkah, which is an Egyptian nut and spice blend that is typically served with bread or fresh veggies. I’m telling you- if you’ve never tried it, you NEED to make some. It’s super easy to make and you will want to top everything with it after 🤤. I also fried some sage and added some pomegranate to it. And WOW is it ever good! I’ve got the full recipe for the hummus, the dukkah and all my tips to making the creamiest hummus up on my blog now. Just click on this link in my bio and tap on this photo to check it out 😍👌🏻.
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Are you a hummus monster like me? Any unique flavour combos that you’ve tried and loved?! Share below 💗
Instagram post 2160672182467211164_1635839696 I’m already thinking of making another batch of these pecan chocolate chip cookies and it’s been less than two weeks since I last made them. They’re soft in the middle with lots of melty chocolate chips and crunchy pecans and they go great with a glass of milk 🥛. I’m pretty sure they’re my new fave cookie recipe but that won’t stop me from thinking up new flavour combinations...
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Do you have a fave cookie flavour that you’d like me to try and make? If so, lmk in the comments. In the meantime, go check out the recipe for these and if you make them, tag me!
Instagram post 2159227052237302074_1635839696 It couldn’t be easier to make these @instantpotofficial pumpkin steel cut oats. I made a big batch of it to enjoy all week 🎃🎃. I love that I have steel cut oats ready in 20 minutes and I can easily re-heat them on the stove after. The creaminess from the pumpkin along with the spices makes this recipe perfect for fall. And to make it extra fun, I highly suggest adding some chocolate chips, pecans and any type of granola you have on hand. Thank me later when the chocolate chips melt in your oats ☺️👌🏻.
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If you want the full recipe and how-to, you can check the recipe on my blog.
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Do you have a favourite breakfast item to meal prep?
Instagram post 2157520330766521792_1635839696 Yesterday was national pasta day, and if you know me, you know how I feel about pasta 🤤. I don’t think there is another meal that is more comforting than pasta. Smother it with some kind of creamy sauce and seared scallops like this one and I am all 😍. I made the sauce dairy free by using cashews but you wouldn’t be able to tell one bit.
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If you struggle with making scallops, I’ve got all the tips for making them perfect every time. They’re expensive af, so I get why most people are scared to cook them. It’s all about using the right equipment like a cast iron pan and not overcooking them. You can head to the link in my bio to find out how to make this creamy pasta with seared scallops. It would make the perfect fancy dinner night in.
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What’s your go to type of pasta? I love penne, rigatoni and fettuccine the most.
Instagram post 2156789179919704086_1635839696 It’s seafood month people! I am a BIG fan of seafood and fish in general so you know I am always down to celebrate. And this month, I partnered with @mscbluefish to share more about finding and supporting sustainable seafood. When you choose fish products that are MSC certified that means you are supporting seafood that is wild, traceable and of course sustainable. So I always look for that little blue MSC checkmark ✔️. There are tons of sustainable seafood options available in the canned, fresh and frozen sections (and at the fish counter).
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I chose to use some @mscbluefish smoked salmon to make a five minute smoked salmon dip. I even used some cashew cream cheese to keep it dairy free, although you can use regular cream cheese too. To get all the deets on how to make this plus some almond crusted cod fish fingers, check out the full blog post up on my site. I’m also sharing all the tips to create your own SEAcuterie board 😂.
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Fav type of seafood? Mine has to be scallops! #AD #FeelGoodSeafood #NationalSeafoodMonth #MSCbluefish
Instagram post 2153099316439702804_1635839696 Happy national pumpkin pie day! Although this isn’t a pie, it does contain pumpkin and that has to count for something, right? 🤷🏻‍♀️
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I’ve got quite a few pumpkin recipes up on my site if you want to check them out, including donuts, these no bake pumpkin bars, pumpkin spice granola and instant pot pumpkin steel cut oats. These bars take a little time to make because of the layers, and they’re messy, but omg they’re delicious. And I don’t care if after all of it I have pumpkin on my face. But maybe don’t eat it on a first date 😜. Or do it and see what happens 🤣.
Instagram post 2151800087289192276_1635839696 I feel like the Cookie Monster 👹 lately with all the baking I’ve been doing. But with thanksgiving coming up this weekend here in Canada, I think these pecan chocolate chip cookies would make a great addition. Or you could just bake them and eat them two at a time like I’ve been doing, whatever works 🍪😬.
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If you’re after that melty, decadent, sweet and salty combo I think you’ll love these. Flaky sea salt is not optional! These cookies are on the softer side, so if you’re team soft cookie rather than team crispy, you’ll want to make these 😍. I used @lees.provisions ghee for these which gives them a rich flavour but you can use regular butter if you want. And they’re also gluten free too if you need that in your life. Find the full recipe now up on my blog, just click the link in my bio.
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Tell me- are you team soft cookie or team crispy cookie? 🧐🤔
Instagram post 2148996663921320319_1635839696 Goes to @parallel_brothers once and runs home to recreate their parallel salad 🙃😍. This kale salad is loaded with all the things, like sweet potato, lentils, walnuts, green onions, mint and goat cheese. For the goat cheese I kept it dairy free and used a delicious cashew cheese from @vegnatureng. This cheese is legit 💯 and slices just like goat cheese would. Top it off with a bright and beautiful beet tahini dressing and you have got yourself one amazing salad.
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If you want the full recipe I’ve got it up on my site now! Just click the link in my bio and tap on this photo.
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Are you a kale salad fan?
Instagram post 2145995555162454759_1635839696 If you liked my savory oatmeal muffins, you’re gonna love this savory granola. Or you’re like- this girl lost her mind 🤯.
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But for reals this seedy granola is not like your typical granola, but for lack of a better word that’s what I’m calling it 🤷🏻‍♀️. They are cheesy little clusters of seeds and they make the BEST topping. Top your soup, salads, bowls or slices of toast with them (or just eat it by the handful) and see what I’m talking about.
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The full recipe is up on my site now and you can whip it up in about 20 minutes. Are you down to try this savory seedy granola??

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