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Skip to Recipe Winter mornings are bleak and harsh. Opening my eyes to a room that is dark as a dungeon and a sky as grey as mountain rock, is enough to make me curl back into the blanket. It is only a good breakfast that motivates me and makes me practically jump out of bed in excitement. There is a special place in my heart for muffins. That being said, I am not talking about the overly sweet ones. I am talking about muffins that are filled with wholesome ingredients and keep me fuelled for a long time without derailing my diet. Fluffy and moist, these Cranberry Orange Muffins are bursting with flavor in each bite and are sure to please everyone. Make a batch of these and enjoy a healthy breakfast throughout the week and don't forget to freeze an extra batch, so you can enjoy a quick treat any time you’re craving the flavors of the season! I love to keep these muffins in my breakfast rotation along with thes...

Skip to Recipe Ah, spring is finally in the air! While a bowl of oatmeal is a morning staple in our household, spring is the time to ditch the bowl and gravitate towards all things colorful and vibrant like Smoothies, Chia Puddings, and Yogurt Parfaits. This Yogurt Parfait combines creamy Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and crunchy granola that are layered parfait-style in glass jars. A delicious make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, a healthy afternoon snack, or an impressive brunch for your next spring gathering! Each layer is brimming with flavor, color, and texture. Not only does it taste delicious, but also is visually appealing when served in small glass jars. What is a Parfait? In France, a parfait (meaning perfect) refers to a frozen dessert that is made from a base of sugar syrup, egg, and cream.The American version, on the other hand, consists of layers of probiotic-rich yogurt, granola, and nuts and toppe...

Skip to Recipe Breakfast is one of my most loved meals of the day and especially when I have a delicious meal made ahead that takes the stress out of busy mornings and gives me those few extra minutes of sleep. Soft and moist, this Blueberry Zucchini Bread literally melts in your mouth and is the perfect breakfast for busy mornings that the whole family will love. Don’t worry, you can’t taste the zucchini in this recipe! The shredded zucchini along with the Greek yogurt makes the bread incredibly moist and tender without imparting any flavor just like my Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Brownies If you’re serving it as a dessert and want to make the Zucchini Blueberry Bread more decadent, serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Why you will Love this Recipe Healthy & Flavor Packed- Packed with juicy fresh blueberrries and zucchini in every bite, this bread is bursting...

Skip to Recipe Most days you will find us starting our day with a sweet meal, like Healthy Morning Glory Muffins , Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola , Tiramisu Chia Seed Pudding and Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins. However, once in a while, we switch things up and opt for savory bites. If you too want to opt out of sweet ways and start the day with a hearty, savory make-ahead breakfast, this is the recipe for you! These Hash Brown Egg Cups are pretty much exactly what they sound like. Hash brown cups that are filled with eggs, cheddar, bacon and veggies and then cooked in the oven. Why this Recipe Works Healthy: Packed with protein and veggies, these are a nutritious way to start your day. Easy customizable: These cups can be easily customized to suit your own tastes and preferences. You can add whatever diced veggies and meat y...

Skip to Recipe I love waking up to warm muffins in the mornings. They are a great make-ahead breakfast for rushed mornings when you don't have the time to prepare something before heading out of the door. That being said, I am not talking about overly sweet muffins. I am talking about muffins that are filled with wholesome ingredients that will help meet your health goals and keep you fuelled until lunch. The different varieties of fresh, crisp seasonal apples available this time of the year inspired me to make these Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Deliciously soft, moist, fluffy muffins that are loaded with fresh apples and warm spices, these are a Fall favorite! The combination of apples and cinnamon is an iconic fall staple and will leave your kitchen smelling warm, fragrant, and cozy. Though these are perfect year round they taste best slathered with some butter and with a cup of coffee on cool fall mornings. ...

Skip to Recipe I am a big fan of chia seed puddings, and of late, I have been experimenting with new exciting flavors. Tiramisu is one of the most popular Italian desserts that everyone raves about, and I am no different. While the taste of the classic dessert is unbeatable, the Tiramisu Chia Pudding is a healthy take on the quintessential flavors. This aesthetic-looking breakfast is made with layers of chocolate, coffee, and vanilla chia pudding and topped with a generous sprinkle of cacao powder. All the different flavors blend well together resulting in sheer delight with every spoon. Creamy, light, and super easy to put together, it makes an incredibly delicious plant-based breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a guilt-free dessert. Why you will love this Pudding? This Vegan Tiramisu Pudding is: Vegan Gluten-Free Refined sugar-free Rich in protein, omega-3s, and fiber Tastes l...

Skip to Recipe While I am on vacation, I set myself loose and indulge in my fair share of ''not so healthy 'foods. But once I am back and the magic of the holiday has worn off, I try to get my eating habits back on track. At times, it gets pretty hard to delight in a big pile of greens while the mind is still thinking of mocktails, leading me to find interesting ways of including veggies in my meals. If you too are looking for creative ways of adding the stellar nutrition of greens into their daily diet without resorting to only salads, you have come to the right place. These Banana Spinach Pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start off your mornings. Naturally sweetened and loaded with ingredients that are always available in your pantry , these healthy pancakes taste great and will impress even the pickiest eaters. These wonderfully vibrant green pancakes are dye-free, and get their natural color from a hea...

Skip to Recipe Having grown up in a tropical country, summers have always been associated with juicy mangoes and all the mango-lovers here will vouch that the taste is unparalleled! Since the mango season is short-lived, I love to integrate them into as many recipes as possible from Fresh Mango Salsa to Mango Strawberry Popsicles. This Coconut Mango Chia Seed Pudding is a nourishing and satisfying breakfast that comes together in no time and is exactly what you would want to wake up to all summer long. Chia seeds are combined with coconut milk to create a luscious pudding and topped with sweet pureed mango. Creamy, delicious, and bursting with bright tropical flavors, this Pudding is also naturally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. If you’re fond of Chia pudding, you can also try my popular Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding Why You Will Love this Recipe ...

Skip to Recipe Who doesn't love chocolate? And what better if you can start your mornings with a delicious chocolatey breakfast. This Chocolate Raspberry Granola will raise your spirits in the morning and will make you jump out of bed. If you have been following my blog for a while, you know I am addicted to making my own granola, because nothing beats the taste of fresh homemade crunchy granola. Usually, I make a batch on the weekends and then I have something to look forward in the mornings all week long. Made with rolled oats, shredded coconut , raw cacao powder, sliced almonds ,dark chocolate chunks and dried raspberries, this Chocolate Raspberry Granola is naturally sweetened and gluten-free. The chunks of dark chocolate with the addition of tart, crunchy dried raspberries take this granola to the next level! Together they make a wonderous bite! This recipe comes together so quickly! All you need is to combine the base...

Skip to Recipe For many of us, our mothers and grandmothers have influenced our love for cooking. But as a kid, I did not have a flair for cooking nor did I have any such plan for the future. I got married to a foodie, and he introduced me to a whole new world of culinary delights. Initially, what seemed like a daily chore has slowly turned into my passion. The world of food and cooking seems like a work of art, there's always something new to learn, nuances to pick up, and inspirations to be added to the repertoire. The recipe for the Granola Fruit Tart has been sitting in the back of my mind waiting for its moment to shine, and what better time to share it than now with Valentine's Day a few days away. Who wouldn't like to kick Valentine's day off with a beautiful, delicious, romantic breakfast? This is sure to win over the heart of your special one. These Granola Fruit Tarts feature a simple granola crust filled...