OH my goodness. Dark chocolate granola bark, where have you been all my life? I should have figured out this combination long ago. Dark chocolate: Good. Granola: Good. Together: A beautiful symphony. Perfect for a snack or dessert, dark chocolate granola bark has your back. It’s perfectly sweet and crunchy and each bite is different from the last.…
Fun fact: I used to hate quinoa. The texture was just too weird. I think I was eating it wrong or something because now I willingly eat it every day. You can even eat it for breakfast, how crazy is that?? This flavor combo comes from a smoothie I drank in Thailand. I drank a lot of smoothies…
Totally delicious and totally vegan, these waffle sandwiches are just sweet enough to satisfy a craving, but not too sweet to send you into a sugar coma. I chose chocolate waffles over cookies because when frozen, they’re easier on the mouth. Also, it’s easier to eat things that are triangle-shaped in my opinion. AND you could totally pass…
Not gonna lie, I was a little surprised by how great this sandwich turned out. All the flavors worked together like they had known each other all their lives. The sandwich was creamy, full of flavor, and just the right amount of sweet. I used sprouted grain bread, but if you’re looking for something more substantial (like post-long…
This Mediterranean yogurt dip has it all. It’s tasty, full of flavor, and packed with nutrients. It’s perfect for a vegetarian dinner (Jackson and I destroyed the entire dip after a lengthy fartleck run the other day), a snack, or even to take to a party. It will keep a few days, but it’s best within the first…
When I was younger, one of my favorite foods was rice with butter. I’ve come to expect a little more from my rice, and this dish delivers. Coconut rice mixed with celery, seared pineapple, toasted almonds, and cherries. It’s so tasty and totally vegan! Feel free to add chicken, fish, or even a fried egg to make it…
If you’re looking for a side dish/main dish/lunch/weird breakfast, look no further! This gruyere and greens bake is your answer. It’s packed with nutritious greens, farro, mushrooms, and gruyere. The bake is topped with crispy panko and, you guessed it, more gruyere. Now, a lot of gruyere out there is not vegetarian, and if that concerns you, feel…
Jackson (my husband/significant other/lifelong running buddy) has faithfully eaten a chocolate chip Clif bar each morning for the past five or so years. Recently, he’s been known to occasionally switch to the pomegranate chia flavor, but for the most part, he sticks to old reliable. Now, I’ve seen this guy complete the Trifecta more than once. The trifecta was…
Well, hello there! You’ve stumbled on one of the recipes from the Top 10 Foods for Runners series! This cornbread breakfast bowl is full of nutritious veggies and keeps you full for the long haul. The sweetness of the cornbread works really nicely with the garlicky greens and the runny egg. If you want to read more about…
Omelets are such an awesomely easy dinner idea! This particular omelet is one of my favorites and part of the Top 10 Foods for Runners Series! Specifically, Week 2: Eggs! This omelet is the perfect start or finish to your day. Give it a try and read about all the awesome benefits eggs offer here.