Chocolate Lover's Power Bowl

You can bet my meal prepping includes chocolate, and this is one of my all time favorite breakfast/snack/dessert bowls & one of the recipes I'm most proud of! 

Packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and loads of fiber, this dish is promises more glowing benefits than your best beauty cream. Designed to satisfy that sweet tooth and keep hormone levels balanced (no sugar spikes), if you're craving something rich in chocolate or a mid-day treat with no added sugars, you'll love this Chocolate lover's Power Bowl!

Recipe:

• 1/4 c Blueberries
• 1/2  Banana - Sliced
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 3 medium Strawberries - Sliced
• 1/3 c Unsweetened Coconut Milk
• 1 tbsp Unsweetened Organic Dark Chocolate Chips, 100% Cacao - TRY THESE
• 1.5 Tbsp Organic Chia Seeds
• 1/3 c Cooked Quinoa 

For meal prep mix quinoa, chia seeds, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in snack sized storage bags and freeze. When ready to enjoy, use microwave safe bowl, and cover with warm coconut milk. If still frozen of cold, microwave for 60-90seconds. Top with fruit, shaved coconut, sliced almonds. Enjoy!
 

403 Cal / 47g Carbs. / 19g Fat. / 12g Protein  / 16g Fiber  -  Serves 1

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Simply Nourish Bowl

This is by far one of my favorite dishes for brunch... and I say brunch because you can enjoy it at either breakfast or lunch. As a new mom, this is also the dish that makes me feel most put-together– it's luxurious, balanced, and powerful start to your day! Best of all, it takes about 3min to prepare. I've remade this recipe at least 3x since having Winnie & will usually freeze 6-8 bowls at a time. 

Recipe (Serves 1):

• 1 c Chopped Lacinato Kale
• 1/2 c Diced Sweet Potato, Baked
• 1/4 c Organic Black Beans
• 1/4 c Quinoa, Cooked
• 2 Pasture Raised Eggs

Prepare quinoa and sweet potato in advance. For quinoa cook plain, 1 to 1 ration of quinoa to water. For sweet potatoes wash and cut into 1inch wedges– bake plain. 

Dish up kale, quinoa, sweet potatoes (diced), and black beans. To store for later, use quart sized freezer Ziploc & leave some air in the bag– do not pack down. When ready to enjoy, microwave for approx 2min from frozen. In small nonstick pan, fry two whole eggs– I highly recommend pasture raised! Serve over easy for that runny yolk, top with salt, pepper, and hot sauce (optional). Enjoy! 
 

353 Cal / 43g Carbs. / 11g Fat. / 21g Protein  

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Roasted Chickpea Recipe

Sharing my favorite roasted chickpea recipe with you today! I've been whipping these up for years as the perfect pre-dinner snack, or they're an easy make ahead option for salads and snacking throughout the week. Either way, these spicy crunchy bites are sure to leave you wanting more! Best of all, this recipe requires 5 ingredients and no more than 10min prep time– the hardest part will be waiting ;)

Pro-Tip: Expect chickpeas to shrink when roasted. Since they store well in a sealed jar, I usually double or triple this recipe for guaranteed leftovers.

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Recipe:

• 2 Cans Organic Garbanzo Beans
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/8 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1 Lime - Juiced
• Salt & Pepper to taste

121 Cal / 18g Carbs. / 4g Fat. / 5g Protein  -  1/4c  Roasted Chickpeas

Rinse beans thoroughly, removing as many skins as possible while rinsing. Lay on paper towels to remove excess water. Move to mixing bow and add Olive Oil, Cayenne, Ginger, and Lime Juice. Gently stir in seasonings & transfer to baking sheet (I use a cooling grid on top to assist in even airflow). Sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste. Bake at 250-300 degrees for 45-60min or until desired crispiness is achieved. Enjoy!

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INSPO // Muted Palette

Muted Palette | Industrial Chic | Drive German / Wear Italian | Loft | Breakfast in Bed | Olsen | Studio/Office | Barre | Ring Bling | Toasted Marshmellow | SXSW

At home, the decor is minimal & muted, no unecessary fluff, just keeping it simple.

I think a home can be a good indicator of one's style. We live in a loft, concrete floors, wood beams, and brick walls. Our decor is industrial, and our color palette is minimal to none. I think our grey/blue headboard is as vibrant as our color hue gets, and I'm ok with that.

The hubs loves woodworking, so our furniture incoorporates a lot of repurposed wood and steel, we love linen & texture.

To some this might feel cold and lifeless, but to me it's refreshing, relaxing, and cozy.

When collecting inspirations I've noticed that my favorite images resemble those same tendencies displayed at home. As a former photographer, I'm naturally drawn towards strong images, and ironically the more muted images speak loudest to my personal taste.

Above are my current favorites, and I hope they're as inspiring to you and your work, as they are to me :)

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