It is surprisingly hard to think of creative work snacks. I bring a couple of snacks every day for when I get hungry in the afternoon, and it’s hard not to get tired of carrots and hummus, and apples and peanut butter. Don’t get me wrong, these combinations and others similar to them are basically…
Tag: protein
Loaded Quesadillas
I have to admit that I haven’t tried that many brands of meat substitutes because I don’t want to rely on imitating meat products in order to be feel “satisfied” in a vegan lifestyle. I don’t want to perpetuate the idea that you need to eat meat or meat-like substances in order to be full…
Fruit and Nut Granola
Some things in life are both good for you, and a little bit of a treat. Granola is one of those things. Granola has really great ingredients, like nuts and oats that are high in protein, and dried fruit for a natural sweetness that is guilt-free. It also happens to be smothered in maple syrup…
Portobellos with Power Pesto
Portobello mushrooms are like a vegan/vegetarian’s DREAM. Besides being velvety delicious, portobellos are super filling and very high in protein. Restaurants commonly use portobellos as a meat-free alternative to burgers, and I’ve seen fellow vegan bloggers grill them as an alternative to steak. I’ll have to try that sometime. Tonight I was in the mood…
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Veggie. Burgers. Two words that bring to mind summertime, barbecues, and maybe THE most broadly accepted form of meatless eating. Every restaurant seems to carry a veggie burger on their menu, even if it is their only vegetarian option, and there are so many varieties and brands of veggie burgers in grocery stores now that…
An Imperfect Vegan 