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A delicious plant-based Mexican chickpea pasta salad packed with black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red peppers tossed in a creamy and light cilantro avocado sauce!

A delicious plant-based Mexican chickpea pasta salad packed with black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red peppers tossed in a creamy and light cilantro avocado sauce!

Mexican Vegan Chickpea Pasta Salad with a Cilantro Avocado Sauce

January 29, 2019 by Blair Fynn in main meals

Mexican food is one of my favorite types of food to eat and I don’t think I am alone on this. It is always so satisfying, full of flavor, and pretty easy to recreate at home for taco night. For this recipe, I decided to add all of my favorite ingredients that I use to make tacos but toss them with chickpea pasta and a creamy cilantro avocado sauce, made from scratch!

This dish is dairy free, plant-based, and grain free. It is loaded with protein not only from the chickpea pasta but from the black beans as well! Also, I should mention right away that you do not have to cook ONE thing in this dish; besides boiling the legume pasta in water- which only takes 7 minutes!

For the legume pasta, I chose the Chickpea Rotini from Barilla. They have recently launched a new line of legumespastas that come in four different varieties. (Chickpea Rotini, Chickpea Casarecce, Red Lentil Penne and Red Lentil Rotini). They are a great source of plant-based protein, delicious, and made with just ONE ingredient!

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For the recipe, I used black beans, chopped red peppers, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro all tossed with a very light avocado cilantro sauce. For that, all you need is olive oil, cilantro, an avocado plus a little sea salt and pepper! It is SO delicious and great to use over salads, for tacos, or dipping raw veggies! The recipe will give you plenty of leftovers, but they will only keep for about a week.  

I wanted to keep this recipe not only simple, but one that you can make for your weekly meal prep and something that you can take with you to work that does not require you to reheat. Even though it is full of protein and fiber to keep you full, it is a lighter option if you need on in the winter months.  

To make this recipe, you will need to cook the chickpea chickpea pasta according to the directions on the box. Once finished and it has been drained you add in:

black beans
corn
cherry tomatoes
chopped cilantro
red peppers 

Then, blend the sauce in your food processor and toss with the pasta.  

You can find all varieties of the Barilla Legume pastas on Amazon. 

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Main Meal
Serves 4-6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes
Total time: less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 box of Barilla Chickpea Rotini legume pasta (or any of their varieties)
1 red pepper, chopped finely
1 can of black beans (15 oz)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 handful of chopped cilantro

Cilantro Avocado Sauce:
Yields about 3/4 cup

1 whole ripe avocado (not brown)
3/4 cup olive oil
sea salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/2 cup of cilantro

Directions:

  1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Prepare the sauce. Add all of the ingredients into your food processor and blend until creamy. If you want the sauce to be thinner, you can slowly add more olive oil or water until you have reached the desired consistency. Taste test and adjust.

  3. Chop the ingredients you are using for the chickpea pasta dish (red pepper, cilantro, tomatoes). After the pasta has been drained, add the beans, corn, and the chopped ingredients into the bowl.

  4. Toss with as much of the avocado cilantro sauce as you would like!

  5. Serve immediately or store in fridge for up to 4-5 days! Tastes great cold too!

Notes on sauce: you can always store the sauce separately and when you are enjoying the pasta such as the next day at work, pour it over the pasta then instead of the night before! Your preference!

Enjoy!

January 29, 2019 /Blair Fynn
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1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (used @malkorganics) 
2 tbsp raw cacao powder 
Dash of EACH; cinnamon, turmeric, ginger 
1 tbsp @enjoylifefoods mini chocolate chips (dairy free)
i also added in 1/2 tbsp coconut butter, 1 packet @wylde.one “yoga in a cup” stress relief, + pinch of sea salt. but that’s all optional! Heat it all up, blend. Topped with pumpkin spice + raw cacao! it’s so good! 🤭 #hotcacao #chocolate #falldrinks
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honestly this tastes better than it looks 🤣i made some frozen yogurt pieces 🍦 the other day - it’s easy & probably should have shared this in the summer but 🤷🏼‍♀️ you need; .
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On a cookie sheet or anything flat, cover with parchment paper & add; 👉🏼spread 2 containers of greek style yogurt (i used @kitehillfoods )
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maple glazed salmon, scoop of homemade pesto [tons of variations on my blog] roasted brussels + zucchini w/ shredded cashew cheese, avocado, cucumbers, cinnamon sweet potatoes. All drizzled with tahini + cashew cheese. Salmon; 375 degrees for about 15 mins. Add sea salt, pepper, 1/2 tbsp or more maple syrup, dash of soy sauce. Sweet potatoes; coconut oil, sea salt, cinnamon 425 for 25 mins or until crispy (cooked earlier). Zucchini + brussels 425 for 15 mins w/ sea salt pepper shredded cashew cheese. #salmon #lunch #fastrecipes #sweetpotato
jumping from one thing to the next today & put this lunch together in about 20 mins. i put more effort into dinner because i do love to cook 🍲🍷 but for lunch i need something quick; usually I’ll make enough different sides at dinner so i have some of them as leftovers for lunch - I’m not “Sunday” meal prep person; i like to eat what i am in the mood for 🍲 👉🏼 . . maple glazed salmon, scoop of homemade pesto [tons of variations on my blog] roasted brussels + zucchini w/ shredded cashew cheese, avocado, cucumbers, cinnamon sweet potatoes. All drizzled with tahini + cashew cheese. Salmon; 375 degrees for about 15 mins. Add sea salt, pepper, 1/2 tbsp or more maple syrup, dash of soy sauce. Sweet potatoes; coconut oil, sea salt, cinnamon 425 for 25 mins or until crispy (cooked earlier). Zucchini + brussels 425 for 15 mins w/ sea salt pepper shredded cashew cheese. #salmon #lunch #fastrecipes #sweetpotato
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morning! i had a lot of requests to list out my go-to / favorite dairy free brands / products out there; so it is finally complete. [if i forgot a category LMK!] - being allergic to dairy sucks! 🤮 but; compared to 10 years ago we are super fortunate that there are so many good companies out there making things so much easier & accessible for us, & that actually taste good! I’ve tried so many & wasted so much 💰 so hopefully you trust me on this list, with my favorite things from each brand too! the link is in my bio, hopefully you’ll discover new brands that will make baking, cooking or snacking much easier and worry free! #dairyfree #fridgesituation #fridgeselfie
the recipe is up for these pumpkin spice oat bars 🎃(or can be made into a big oatmeal bake which you can throw in the oven while you’re getting ready for work 🙏🏻). I just cut them into squares for grab & go; & drizzled them with dark chocolate. the ingredient list is pretty short & i added in @vitalproteins collagen; which you can read all about why + 100 other recipes i use it for on my blog! link in bio! #vitalproteins #oatmeal #fallrecipes
the recipe is up for these pumpkin spice oat bars 🎃(or can be made into a big oatmeal bake which you can throw in the oven while you’re getting ready for work 🙏🏻). I just cut them into squares for grab & go; & drizzled them with dark chocolate. the ingredient list is pretty short & i added in @vitalproteins collagen; which you can read all about why + 100 other recipes i use it for on my blog! link in bio! #vitalproteins #oatmeal #fallrecipes
anyone else live on french toast sticks when you were little; dipped in maple syrup cup packets 🤤 same. I recreated them, a little better for you this time- they came out so crispy. I topped them with @rxbar maple almond butter because it tastes exactly like maple syrup but has more protein (9 grams in one packet) & way less sugar. I posted the recipe on my blog, but i will leave it here too! It’s so simple! Link in bio!! .
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you need two slices of bread, 1 egg, almond milk + cinnamon. 
Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil over your cast iron pan or non stick. Next, slice two pieces of bread (any bread will do) into ‘sticks’. In a small bowl combine 1 egg, few dashes of cinnamon, 1/2 cup almond milk. Dip the sticks into the egg wash so they are evenly coated. Gently place in the cast iron and cook on EACH side for about 4 mins. Top off with @rxbar maple almond butter, chia seeds, bee pollen + more cinnamon! so easy!! You can also add anything you want into the egg wash (any spices, scoop of protein powder, collagen etc!) #FallforRX #frenchtoast #breakfast
anyone else live on french toast sticks when you were little; dipped in maple syrup cup packets 🤤 same. I recreated them, a little better for you this time- they came out so crispy. I topped them with @rxbar maple almond butter because it tastes exactly like maple syrup but has more protein (9 grams in one packet) & way less sugar. I posted the recipe on my blog, but i will leave it here too! It’s so simple! Link in bio!! . . you need two slices of bread, 1 egg, almond milk + cinnamon. Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil over your cast iron pan or non stick. Next, slice two pieces of bread (any bread will do) into ‘sticks’. In a small bowl combine 1 egg, few dashes of cinnamon, 1/2 cup almond milk. Dip the sticks into the egg wash so they are evenly coated. Gently place in the cast iron and cook on EACH side for about 4 mins. Top off with @rxbar maple almond butter, chia seeds, bee pollen + more cinnamon! so easy!! You can also add anything you want into the egg wash (any spices, scoop of protein powder, collagen etc!) #FallforRX #frenchtoast #breakfast
just stepping out to get oysters + 🍷. Then be in bed by 9 🤭 but I’m feeling really good about this decision. #howyouknowyoureover30 #saturday
just stepping out to get oysters + 🍷. Then be in bed by 9 🤭 but I’m feeling really good about this decision. #howyouknowyoureover30 #saturday
super early lunch 🥙 this week flew by for me & felt that i finally had my ish together. ironically as i gave up coffee this week 🤔 usually i have one or two days where i look back and wonder if i actually did anything; ya know? .
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For this bowl, i added in roasted wild salmon w/ @sietefoods spicy blanco cashew cheese, butter lettuce, chopped walnuts - you can toast them quickly in oven too with seasonings for a few mins, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, jalapeños. The dressing i used was @primalkitchenfoods green goddess. I love all of theirs; esp the turmeric one! Salmon, sea salt + pepper at 400 degrees for 12-15 mins 👻. #lunch #foodfriday #notasaddesklunch #dairyfree
super early lunch 🥙 this week flew by for me & felt that i finally had my ish together. ironically as i gave up coffee this week 🤔 usually i have one or two days where i look back and wonder if i actually did anything; ya know? . . For this bowl, i added in roasted wild salmon w/ @sietefoods spicy blanco cashew cheese, butter lettuce, chopped walnuts - you can toast them quickly in oven too with seasonings for a few mins, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, jalapeños. The dressing i used was @primalkitchenfoods green goddess. I love all of theirs; esp the turmeric one! Salmon, sea salt + pepper at 400 degrees for 12-15 mins 👻. #lunch #foodfriday #notasaddesklunch #dairyfree
i make a yogurt bowl pretty much every single morning or for afternoon snack - but being allergic to dairy i feel lucky these days that there are brands like @so_delicious that makes these dairy free yogurt alternatives with organic coconuts & there are 13 flavors to choose from, from unsweetened to this pineapple 🍍 brûlée - tastes like dessert! I like these because they are super thick, creamy, and you don’t need to add in much - they taste really good on their own! IF, i do, I’ll add in chia seeds, shredded coconut flakes & a spoonful of coconut butter. what are your favorite add ins? #SoDelicious #sp #Nothingcompares #yogurtbowls
i make a yogurt bowl pretty much every single morning or for afternoon snack - but being allergic to dairy i feel lucky these days that there are brands like @so_delicious that makes these dairy free yogurt alternatives with organic coconuts & there are 13 flavors to choose from, from unsweetened to this pineapple 🍍 brûlée - tastes like dessert! I like these because they are super thick, creamy, and you don’t need to add in much - they taste really good on their own! IF, i do, I’ll add in chia seeds, shredded coconut flakes & a spoonful of coconut butter. what are your favorite add ins? #SoDelicious #sp #Nothingcompares #yogurtbowls
summer is definitely great & all; but who’s ready for fall and these pumpkin bars I’ll be sharing next week? #NOTpumpkinspicattestho #pumpkin #oats
summer is definitely great & all; but who’s ready for fall and these pumpkin bars I’ll be sharing next week? #NOTpumpkinspicattestho #pumpkin #oats
i really like to snack 😭 & i am sharing on the GO 🛴 snacks on my blog today; that you can easily make with @rxbar new maple almond butter packets 🍁🍁 normally i eat straight from the packet but up there today, there is over 15 snacks/breakfast ideas for work, travel, school- whatever using the single serve packets! 👇🏼
X freezer fudge 
X yogurt dips
X stuffed frozen 🍌 
X salad dressing (not really a snack but) 
X maple hot chocolate & more. - i think these little packets are perfect if you travel a lot, on planes, or before an early morning workout. Link in bio! leave me some ideas in comments; I’ll add them! #almondbutter #snacks #rxbar #beachcruiser
i really like to snack 😭 & i am sharing on the GO 🛴 snacks on my blog today; that you can easily make with @rxbar new maple almond butter packets 🍁🍁 normally i eat straight from the packet but up there today, there is over 15 snacks/breakfast ideas for work, travel, school- whatever using the single serve packets! 👇🏼 X freezer fudge X yogurt dips X stuffed frozen 🍌 X salad dressing (not really a snack but) X maple hot chocolate & more. - i think these little packets are perfect if you travel a lot, on planes, or before an early morning workout. Link in bio! leave me some ideas in comments; I’ll add them! #almondbutter #snacks #rxbar #beachcruiser
awake before the sun this morning 🍵 .
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yesterday i shared that the majority of my stomach issues are back; usually i am pretty routine with the foods i eat, managing stress, & keeping up with a workout routine that helps but i also can be pretty lenient with it all too because i hate feeling like I’m in a box. when you’ve had things like SIBO, leaky gut, gastroparesis (still do) i feel that you’re constantly in “heal mode” - although it’s been pretty manageable for the last year or so- I’ve dealt with this all for 8+ years. On my blog there are a few posts that focus exactly on that, what i did, ate, in social situations, cut back on, tests i took to overcome countless meds etc & heal. Search em! I know a lot of you ask but I’m always reluctant to share ‘what i eat in a day’ or what i do now with major flares because even if we have the same diagnosis we might have to treat it very differently & im constantly working with doctors that specialize. It can be a pretty painful physically & isolating thing esp when you don’t usually look “different”. Luckily for me now, it takes less time to recover & heal - usually the first things that i take a break from from my ‘diet’ are coffee, alcohol, gluten, ALL sugars (all can hurt gut lining & inflammation, esp leaky gut), & one big thing is high intensity training is out. more low impact workouts (🧘‍♀️) or nothing at all, no snacking/no packaged foods (obvious) more filling meals with simple proteins & veggies. Say no to lots of things. It’s so challenging navigating through all this on top of added outside stressors & what others are doing; not about added in trendy juices or 🍄. Sometimes that doesn’t work for us. It’s about back to basic, simple foods. Instead of being super specific on a blog post I’m happy to share general changes i make quickly to reduce pain, inflammation (different than bloat), brain fog, migraines, general foods, and certain things that must be cut out since it seems all foods make you feel like a POS. yeah LMK. Here to help🖤#guthealth #matchamornings #feelgoodfood
awake before the sun this morning 🍵 . . yesterday i shared that the majority of my stomach issues are back; usually i am pretty routine with the foods i eat, managing stress, & keeping up with a workout routine that helps but i also can be pretty lenient with it all too because i hate feeling like I’m in a box. when you’ve had things like SIBO, leaky gut, gastroparesis (still do) i feel that you’re constantly in “heal mode” - although it’s been pretty manageable for the last year or so- I’ve dealt with this all for 8+ years. On my blog there are a few posts that focus exactly on that, what i did, ate, in social situations, cut back on, tests i took to overcome countless meds etc & heal. Search em! I know a lot of you ask but I’m always reluctant to share ‘what i eat in a day’ or what i do now with major flares because even if we have the same diagnosis we might have to treat it very differently & im constantly working with doctors that specialize. It can be a pretty painful physically & isolating thing esp when you don’t usually look “different”. Luckily for me now, it takes less time to recover & heal - usually the first things that i take a break from from my ‘diet’ are coffee, alcohol, gluten, ALL sugars (all can hurt gut lining & inflammation, esp leaky gut), & one big thing is high intensity training is out. more low impact workouts (🧘‍♀️) or nothing at all, no snacking/no packaged foods (obvious) more filling meals with simple proteins & veggies. Say no to lots of things. It’s so challenging navigating through all this on top of added outside stressors & what others are doing; not about added in trendy juices or 🍄. Sometimes that doesn’t work for us. It’s about back to basic, simple foods. Instead of being super specific on a blog post I’m happy to share general changes i make quickly to reduce pain, inflammation (different than bloat), brain fog, migraines, general foods, and certain things that must be cut out since it seems all foods make you feel like a POS. yeah LMK. Here to help🖤#guthealth #matchamornings #feelgoodfood
blueberry hazelnut oats on the go! @bobsredmill is one of my favorite brands & these little oatmeal cups make it convenient for a quick filling breakfast or even when you are traveling (airports/road trips/vacation). all you need to do is heat water over the stove top add it to the cup and let it sit for about 3 minutes. I usually just mix in cinnamon, fresh blueberries, or nut butter. most places these days will give you or have hot water when you are out or on a plane/at work; so this is really good option for breakfast or snack! I always forget how filling oatmeal is; stick to your ribs kind of breakfast. To save even more time in the morning you can add in almond milk or yogurt the night before, let it sit overnight and it is already for you in the morning! #breakfastonthego #partner #bobsredmill #oatmeal
blueberry hazelnut oats on the go! @bobsredmill is one of my favorite brands & these little oatmeal cups make it convenient for a quick filling breakfast or even when you are traveling (airports/road trips/vacation). all you need to do is heat water over the stove top add it to the cup and let it sit for about 3 minutes. I usually just mix in cinnamon, fresh blueberries, or nut butter. most places these days will give you or have hot water when you are out or on a plane/at work; so this is really good option for breakfast or snack! I always forget how filling oatmeal is; stick to your ribs kind of breakfast. To save even more time in the morning you can add in almond milk or yogurt the night before, let it sit overnight and it is already for you in the morning! #breakfastonthego #partner #bobsredmill #oatmeal
came home yesterday super early to get a few things done; sometimes a little change in scenery can make a big difference when i am working. when i have a lot of deadlines coming up i get ahead of myself & get a little 🤪 trying to learn to take one thing at a time but i like to do everything at once right away 🤯 🐐. ANYWAYS, had a lunch break outside that is usually my go to, believe it or not i hate spending more than 15 mins to make a meal unless it’s dinner. .
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canned tuna salad mixed with half avocado + sea salt, pepper, turmeric, lemon, little avocado mayo. butter lettuce, veggies (sautéed broccoli + zucchini until crispy in any spices), cucumbers, cherry tomatoes + olive oil, tahini, balsamic + @tiogazpacho verde gazpacho on the side- this is their lowest in sugar drinkable soup; but all don’t have funky ingredients - usually have PART of my meal / snack or for the corn one i add it in salsas to give them a bit more flavor 🖤 #teamtio #notasaddesklunch #chipsforever #quicklunch
came home yesterday super early to get a few things done; sometimes a little change in scenery can make a big difference when i am working. when i have a lot of deadlines coming up i get ahead of myself & get a little 🤪 trying to learn to take one thing at a time but i like to do everything at once right away 🤯 🐐. ANYWAYS, had a lunch break outside that is usually my go to, believe it or not i hate spending more than 15 mins to make a meal unless it’s dinner. . . canned tuna salad mixed with half avocado + sea salt, pepper, turmeric, lemon, little avocado mayo. butter lettuce, veggies (sautéed broccoli + zucchini until crispy in any spices), cucumbers, cherry tomatoes + olive oil, tahini, balsamic + @tiogazpacho verde gazpacho on the side- this is their lowest in sugar drinkable soup; but all don’t have funky ingredients - usually have PART of my meal / snack or for the corn one i add it in salsas to give them a bit more flavor 🖤 #teamtio #notasaddesklunch #chipsforever #quicklunch
ready for a feel good treat? i’ve teamed up with @iamwellandgood & @pyureorganic (the stevia i use) to update my super creamy, thick, fudgy dark chocolate avocado pudding- this is something that you can whip up in less than 10 minutes and only has 7 ingredients. this time around I used both the maple flavored syrup and the stevia sweetener from @pyureorganic giving it the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the raw cacao but without the sugar. this is one of my favorite desserts to make as a single serving or for a party. the mousse is customizable and you can even eat it for breakfast considering the base is made with ripe avocados and raw cacao (don’t let that scare you!) Check the link in the bio for the full recipe and ways to change it up each time! 🖤#iamwellandgood #partner #pyurelife
ready for a feel good treat? i’ve teamed up with @iamwellandgood & @pyureorganic (the stevia i use) to update my super creamy, thick, fudgy dark chocolate avocado pudding- this is something that you can whip up in less than 10 minutes and only has 7 ingredients. this time around I used both the maple flavored syrup and the stevia sweetener from @pyureorganic giving it the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the raw cacao but without the sugar. this is one of my favorite desserts to make as a single serving or for a party. the mousse is customizable and you can even eat it for breakfast considering the base is made with ripe avocados and raw cacao (don’t let that scare you!) Check the link in the bio for the full recipe and ways to change it up each time! 🖤#iamwellandgood #partner #pyurelife
when i used to live in spain for a while w/ different families this is what i ate pretty much every single day- for morning breakfast; Spanish omelette. 🤤 - when i was out over the weekend i ordered one and forgot how much i loved them. super easy to make, last’s up to a week & you can either have it cold or warm it back up (i prefer cold) for on the go, or fast dinner 👌🏻 👇🏼 .
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less than 30 mins serves 2-3. 👉🏼 in your cast iron pan add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to medium heat. Thinly slice up a russet potato (can use sweet potatoes but not the same); add to cast iron w/ sea salt pepper & any other seasonings. Sauté for about 10 or so mins until the potatoes begin to brown & crisp. In a large bowl add your eggs (i used 6). Whisk. (I also added in extra leftover pre cooked veggies, but these are mainly just done with onions). Turn down the heat to low/ medium add in your eggs to the cast iron and make sure it is evenly spread. Allow to cook for about 10 mins. You can always throw it under the broiler on high for the remaining five mins to make sure the top cooks evenly OR carefully flip it to cook the other side. As long as the eggs are all the way cooked you’re good! Lasts up to week in fridge or can be left out. 🖤 #eggs #breakfastonthego #spanishomlette
when i used to live in spain for a while w/ different families this is what i ate pretty much every single day- for morning breakfast; Spanish omelette. 🤤 - when i was out over the weekend i ordered one and forgot how much i loved them. super easy to make, last’s up to a week & you can either have it cold or warm it back up (i prefer cold) for on the go, or fast dinner 👌🏻 👇🏼 . . less than 30 mins serves 2-3. 👉🏼 in your cast iron pan add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to medium heat. Thinly slice up a russet potato (can use sweet potatoes but not the same); add to cast iron w/ sea salt pepper & any other seasonings. Sauté for about 10 or so mins until the potatoes begin to brown & crisp. In a large bowl add your eggs (i used 6). Whisk. (I also added in extra leftover pre cooked veggies, but these are mainly just done with onions). Turn down the heat to low/ medium add in your eggs to the cast iron and make sure it is evenly spread. Allow to cook for about 10 mins. You can always throw it under the broiler on high for the remaining five mins to make sure the top cooks evenly OR carefully flip it to cook the other side. As long as the eggs are all the way cooked you’re good! Lasts up to week in fridge or can be left out. 🖤 #eggs #breakfastonthego #spanishomlette
ignores heat wave warnings of 98 + temperatures & decides to wrap up the long weekend with a run 💦 #ameaturehour #neededthissweat
ignores heat wave warnings of 98 + temperatures & decides to wrap up the long weekend with a run 💦 #ameaturehour #neededthissweat
quick, act natural 🔥 #HEATWAVE #puma #stillchuggingwater #teamfaster 📸 @matteophotographs
quick, act natural 🔥 #HEATWAVE #puma #stillchuggingwater #teamfaster 📸 @matteophotographs
all i wanted this morning was homemade pumpkin bread + 2 fried eggs; so while i ran out to get a 🍵 & do a few errands i threw some pumpkin bread in the oven and rushed to get everything done to beat the oven timer 🤯😫 i topped off the bread w/ @rxbar maple almond butter 🔥 + chia seeds for sweet + 🍳 & an avocado w/ sea salt olive oil pepper + nutritional yeast for savory. I just cooked the eggs in my cast iron on high with olive oil until crispy, didn’t flip! #FallforRx #pumpkinbread #breakfast happy fall 🍂🍂 catching up on everything today & hoping to squeeze in some yoga tonight after a few meetings 🙏🏻 would be ideal since all i did yesterday was move between the couch & bed + eat every chip in sight 🤡 anyways, this is my favorite thing when you’re craving chocolate but not all the sugar + i love em 👉🏼
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1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (used @malkorganics) 
2 tbsp raw cacao powder 
Dash of EACH; cinnamon, turmeric, ginger 
1 tbsp @enjoylifefoods mini chocolate chips (dairy free)
i also added in 1/2 tbsp coconut butter, 1 packet @wylde.one “yoga in a cup” stress relief, + pinch of sea salt. but that’s all optional! Heat it all up, blend. Topped with pumpkin spice + raw cacao! it’s so good! 🤭 #hotcacao #chocolate #falldrinks honestly this tastes better than it looks 🤣i made some frozen yogurt pieces 🍦 the other day - it’s easy & probably should have shared this in the summer but 🤷🏼‍♀️ you need; .
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On a cookie sheet or anything flat, cover with parchment paper & add; 👉🏼spread 2 containers of greek style yogurt (i used @kitehillfoods )
👉🏼Lots of cinnamon on top 👉🏼Then, depending on the flavor mix in; powdered PB, protein powder, or cacao powder. I used @philosophielove berry bliss- about 2 tbsp. 👉🏼Swirl in 2 tbsp nut butter, i used @rxbar maple almond butter. 👉🏼you can also mix in a little maple syrup or any sweetener of choice. 👉🏼 top with nuts, seeds, fruit, chocolate chips, bee pollen etc. 👉🏼place in freezer for 2 + hours. Then cut into pieces. Don’t keep it out for too long when you’re eating or it turns back into a pool of yogurt ✌🏼#frozenyogurt #almondbutter #snacks jumping from one thing to the next today & put this lunch together in about 20 mins. i put more effort into dinner because i do love to cook 🍲🍷 but for lunch i need something quick; usually I’ll make enough different sides at dinner so i have some of them as leftovers for lunch - I’m not “Sunday” meal prep person; i like to eat what i am in the mood for 🍲 👉🏼
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maple glazed salmon, scoop of homemade pesto [tons of variations on my blog] roasted brussels + zucchini w/ shredded cashew cheese, avocado, cucumbers, cinnamon sweet potatoes. All drizzled with tahini + cashew cheese. Salmon; 375 degrees for about 15 mins. Add sea salt, pepper, 1/2 tbsp or more maple syrup, dash of soy sauce. Sweet potatoes; coconut oil, sea salt, cinnamon 425 for 25 mins or until crispy (cooked earlier). Zucchini + brussels 425 for 15 mins w/ sea salt pepper shredded cashew cheese. #salmon #lunch #fastrecipes #sweetpotato sometimes i forget how much i love a good sweaty //🔥 yoga class that pushed me till my edge both mentally & physically. really nothing like it; esp when you’re laying there at the end; thinking about not ONE thing✌🏼& everything just feels OK. heading home to make dinner & relax 🖤 #parkinglotselfies #yogaeverydamnday #imreallytiredtho #puma morning! i had a lot of requests to list out my go-to / favorite dairy free brands / products out there; so it is finally complete. [if i forgot a category LMK!] - being allergic to dairy sucks! 🤮 but; compared to 10 years ago we are super fortunate that there are so many good companies out there making things so much easier & accessible for us, & that actually taste good! I’ve tried so many & wasted so much 💰 so hopefully you trust me on this list, with my favorite things from each brand too! the link is in my bio, hopefully you’ll discover new brands that will make baking, cooking or snacking much easier and worry free! #dairyfree #fridgesituation #fridgeselfie the recipe is up for these pumpkin spice oat bars 🎃(or can be made into a big oatmeal bake which you can throw in the oven while you’re getting ready for work 🙏🏻). I just cut them into squares for grab & go; & drizzled them with dark chocolate. the ingredient list is pretty short & i added in @vitalproteins collagen; which you can read all about why + 100 other recipes i use it for on my blog! link in bio! #vitalproteins #oatmeal #fallrecipes anyone else live on french toast sticks when you were little; dipped in maple syrup cup packets 🤤 same. I recreated them, a little better for you this time- they came out so crispy. I topped them with @rxbar maple almond butter because it tastes exactly like maple syrup but has more protein (9 grams in one packet) & way less sugar. I posted the recipe on my blog, but i will leave it here too! It’s so simple! Link in bio!! .
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you need two slices of bread, 1 egg, almond milk + cinnamon. 
Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil over your cast iron pan or non stick. Next, slice two pieces of bread (any bread will do) into ‘sticks’. In a small bowl combine 1 egg, few dashes of cinnamon, 1/2 cup almond milk. Dip the sticks into the egg wash so they are evenly coated. Gently place in the cast iron and cook on EACH side for about 4 mins. Top off with @rxbar maple almond butter, chia seeds, bee pollen + more cinnamon! so easy!! You can also add anything you want into the egg wash (any spices, scoop of protein powder, collagen etc!) #FallforRX #frenchtoast #breakfast just stepping out to get oysters + 🍷. Then be in bed by 9 🤭 but I’m feeling really good about this decision. #howyouknowyoureover30 #saturday super early lunch 🥙 this week flew by for me & felt that i finally had my ish together. ironically as i gave up coffee this week 🤔 usually i have one or two days where i look back and wonder if i actually did anything; ya know? .
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For this bowl, i added in roasted wild salmon w/ @sietefoods spicy blanco cashew cheese, butter lettuce, chopped walnuts - you can toast them quickly in oven too with seasonings for a few mins, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, jalapeños. The dressing i used was @primalkitchenfoods green goddess. I love all of theirs; esp the turmeric one! Salmon, sea salt + pepper at 400 degrees for 12-15 mins 👻. #lunch #foodfriday #notasaddesklunch #dairyfree i make a yogurt bowl pretty much every single morning or for afternoon snack - but being allergic to dairy i feel lucky these days that there are brands like @so_delicious that makes these dairy free yogurt alternatives with organic coconuts & there are 13 flavors to choose from, from unsweetened to this pineapple 🍍 brûlée - tastes like dessert! I like these because they are super thick, creamy, and you don’t need to add in much - they taste really good on their own! IF, i do, I’ll add in chia seeds, shredded coconut flakes & a spoonful of coconut butter. what are your favorite add ins? #SoDelicious #sp #Nothingcompares #yogurtbowls summer is definitely great & all; but who’s ready for fall and these pumpkin bars I’ll be sharing next week? #NOTpumpkinspicattestho #pumpkin #oats i really like to snack 😭 & i am sharing on the GO 🛴 snacks on my blog today; that you can easily make with @rxbar new maple almond butter packets 🍁🍁 normally i eat straight from the packet but up there today, there is over 15 snacks/breakfast ideas for work, travel, school- whatever using the single serve packets! 👇🏼
X freezer fudge 
X yogurt dips
X stuffed frozen 🍌 
X salad dressing (not really a snack but) 
X maple hot chocolate & more. - i think these little packets are perfect if you travel a lot, on planes, or before an early morning workout. Link in bio! leave me some ideas in comments; I’ll add them! #almondbutter #snacks #rxbar #beachcruiser awake before the sun this morning 🍵 .
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yesterday i shared that the majority of my stomach issues are back; usually i am pretty routine with the foods i eat, managing stress, & keeping up with a workout routine that helps but i also can be pretty lenient with it all too because i hate feeling like I’m in a box. when you’ve had things like SIBO, leaky gut, gastroparesis (still do) i feel that you’re constantly in “heal mode” - although it’s been pretty manageable for the last year or so- I’ve dealt with this all for 8+ years. On my blog there are a few posts that focus exactly on that, what i did, ate, in social situations, cut back on, tests i took to overcome countless meds etc & heal. Search em! I know a lot of you ask but I’m always reluctant to share ‘what i eat in a day’ or what i do now with major flares because even if we have the same diagnosis we might have to treat it very differently & im constantly working with doctors that specialize. It can be a pretty painful physically & isolating thing esp when you don’t usually look “different”. Luckily for me now, it takes less time to recover & heal - usually the first things that i take a break from from my ‘diet’ are coffee, alcohol, gluten, ALL sugars (all can hurt gut lining & inflammation, esp leaky gut), & one big thing is high intensity training is out. more low impact workouts (🧘‍♀️) or nothing at all, no snacking/no packaged foods (obvious) more filling meals with simple proteins & veggies. Say no to lots of things. It’s so challenging navigating through all this on top of added outside stressors & what others are doing; not about added in trendy juices or 🍄. Sometimes that doesn’t work for us. It’s about back to basic, simple foods. Instead of being super specific on a blog post I’m happy to share general changes i make quickly to reduce pain, inflammation (different than bloat), brain fog, migraines, general foods, and certain things that must be cut out since it seems all foods make you feel like a POS. yeah LMK. Here to help🖤#guthealth #matchamornings #feelgoodfood blueberry hazelnut oats on the go! @bobsredmill is one of my favorite brands & these little oatmeal cups make it convenient for a quick filling breakfast or even when you are traveling (airports/road trips/vacation). all you need to do is heat water over the stove top add it to the cup and let it sit for about 3 minutes. I usually just mix in cinnamon, fresh blueberries, or nut butter. most places these days will give you or have hot water when you are out or on a plane/at work; so this is really good option for breakfast or snack! I always forget how filling oatmeal is; stick to your ribs kind of breakfast. To save even more time in the morning you can add in almond milk or yogurt the night before, let it sit overnight and it is already for you in the morning! #breakfastonthego #partner #bobsredmill #oatmeal came home yesterday super early to get a few things done; sometimes a little change in scenery can make a big difference when i am working. when i have a lot of deadlines coming up i get ahead of myself & get a little 🤪 trying to learn to take one thing at a time but i like to do everything at once right away 🤯 🐐. ANYWAYS, had a lunch break outside that is usually my go to, believe it or not i hate spending more than 15 mins to make a meal unless it’s dinner. .
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canned tuna salad mixed with half avocado + sea salt, pepper, turmeric, lemon, little avocado mayo. butter lettuce, veggies (sautéed broccoli + zucchini until crispy in any spices), cucumbers, cherry tomatoes + olive oil, tahini, balsamic + @tiogazpacho verde gazpacho on the side- this is their lowest in sugar drinkable soup; but all don’t have funky ingredients - usually have PART of my meal / snack or for the corn one i add it in salsas to give them a bit more flavor 🖤 #teamtio #notasaddesklunch #chipsforever #quicklunch ready for a feel good treat? i’ve teamed up with @iamwellandgood & @pyureorganic (the stevia i use) to update my super creamy, thick, fudgy dark chocolate avocado pudding- this is something that you can whip up in less than 10 minutes and only has 7 ingredients. this time around I used both the maple flavored syrup and the stevia sweetener from @pyureorganic giving it the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the raw cacao but without the sugar. this is one of my favorite desserts to make as a single serving or for a party. the mousse is customizable and you can even eat it for breakfast considering the base is made with ripe avocados and raw cacao (don’t let that scare you!) Check the link in the bio for the full recipe and ways to change it up each time! 🖤#iamwellandgood #partner #pyurelife when i used to live in spain for a while w/ different families this is what i ate pretty much every single day- for morning breakfast; Spanish omelette. 🤤 - when i was out over the weekend i ordered one and forgot how much i loved them. super easy to make, last’s up to a week & you can either have it cold or warm it back up (i prefer cold) for on the go, or fast dinner 👌🏻 👇🏼 .
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less than 30 mins serves 2-3. 👉🏼 in your cast iron pan add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to medium heat. Thinly slice up a russet potato (can use sweet potatoes but not the same); add to cast iron w/ sea salt pepper & any other seasonings. Sauté for about 10 or so mins until the potatoes begin to brown & crisp. In a large bowl add your eggs (i used 6). Whisk. (I also added in extra leftover pre cooked veggies, but these are mainly just done with onions). Turn down the heat to low/ medium add in your eggs to the cast iron and make sure it is evenly spread. Allow to cook for about 10 mins. You can always throw it under the broiler on high for the remaining five mins to make sure the top cooks evenly OR carefully flip it to cook the other side. As long as the eggs are all the way cooked you’re good! Lasts up to week in fridge or can be left out. 🖤 #eggs #breakfastonthego #spanishomlette ignores heat wave warnings of 98 + temperatures & decides to wrap up the long weekend with a run 💦 #ameaturehour #neededthissweat quick, act natural 🔥 #HEATWAVE #puma #stillchuggingwater #teamfaster 📸 @matteophotographs

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