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Clean Eating Sweet Potato Vegetable Chili Recipe

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This clean eating sweet potato vegetable chili makes a quick and easy dinner! Sometimes, you just have to throw stuff in a pot and see what you get. That’s usually the case with dinner around here.… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2EBH8F1

High-Protein Vegetarian Meals [Macro-Friendly]

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Happy Meal Prep Sunday! 🙂 You guys know I love a good food prep day – and, recently, Mal and I have started to eat a lot more vegetarian-ish. Obviously, we have no intention of giving up meat anytime soon, but we’ve talked a lot about the benefits of a more plant-based diet for our health, environment, and wallets, so we’re giving it a try. I’ll chat more about our decision in the coming weeks – we’re still trying to figure out what works best for us – but, in the meantime, I wanted to share some of our favorite high-protein vegetarian meals . A number of my nutrition clients as well as participants in the Fall Macro Challenge inquired about high-protein vegetarian eats, so I wanted to share them sooner than later. I hope they inspire your meals this week! Print Thai Veggie Burgers Adapted from Peas and Thank You Ingredients 1/3 cup rolled oats 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tsp coconut aminos 2 tsp lime juice 2 tsp sesame oil 2 tsp minced garlic 2...

Primal Peanut Butter Cups

Fab Friday Morning + Brandless Life

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Hi, friends! Happy FRIYAY to you! I just wanted to pop in real quick to share a “ Quinn and Mumma ” morning because (selfishly) I want to remember these days, and CNC is a great way to document them. I mean, our little dude is going to be in Kindergarden before we know it, and I know I’ll miss these days a ton! Friday morning started off fabulously with an update from one my past nutrition clients (see below). She did the Jumpstart plan with me awhile back, which is only 4 weeks, but it’s intended to “show you the ropes” with regard to macros. Of course, I’m there for support and accountability, but my goal is to TEACH you how to track macros and then send you on your merry way. She’s been rocking the macros for weeks on her own and checking it with me now and again. Also, please note that this client references August, and it’s now midway through October. Slow and steady LIFESTYLE changes and habits win the game! Quinn and I headed to CrossFit for our usual Friday gym day...

Crazy-Easy Pumpkin Spice Granola [Macro-Friendly]

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The nights have been dipping into the 40s more often than not lately, and I’ve found myself contemplating turning on the heat (I’m holding out until November 1st) and bundling up while walking Murphy first thing in the morning. The shift to colder weather does mean sweater weather , right?! 🙂 The chilly mornings and evenings have got me craving ALLTHINGSFALL, especially pumpkin- and pumpkin pie spice-flavored foods! I’ve already made a few batches of pumpkin spice protein balls , so I figured it was time for something new –  why not whip up some pumpkin granola?  Granola is one of those foods that may seem complicated and slightly intimidating – but wouldn’t you know, this version turned out to be crazy-easy (hence the name)! Just toss your favorite trail mix (seriously, whatever you have on hand) with gluten-free oats, coconut oil, maple syrup, and of course, pumpkin pie spice – and you’ve turned a few pantry staples into a delicious fall-inspired treat! I love this gr...

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