What’s your favorite cupcake flavor? Mine is red velvet for sure. And yes, I know that it is technically just chocolate cake dyed red, but it’s still my favorite! First of all, it’s different from chocolate because it comes with cream cheese icing (which is undoubtedly the best frosting). Second, it looks way prettier! Like,…
Tag: breakfast
Easy Vegan and GF Protein Waffles
My name is Ayaka and I like to lift weights. I also like to eat waffles. And while there’s definitely nothing wrong with regular old waffles, I do try to eat protein with each meal to fuel the gains. The solution? Protein waffles. That’s right – you can make delicious, crispy, fluffy waffles that are…
Blueberry Cobbler Baked Protein Oats
Oatmeal has been one of my go-to breakfasts for several years now. Since I started bodybuilding, there has hardly been a day where I go without my beloved protein oats. It’s quick, customizable, and well-balanced nutritionally. By using different flavors of protein powder or adding different toppings, I can easily switch things up so I…
Cranberry Oatmeal Scones With Vanilla Glaze
Does anybody else always seem to have a bag of dried cranberries in the pantry leftover from Thanksgiving? No matter what time of year it is, those darn craisins just continue to sit there. You don’t even remember what recipe you bought them for; you probably just threw a handful on a salad or something….
Banana Nut Pancakes (Vegan)
Pancakes are my favorite food of all time. They’re fluffy, sweet, and come in a wide variety of flavors! Not to mention the endless combinations of toppings you can add. Syrup, whipped cream, chocolate, fruit… you name it, I have put it on a pancake! Part of the reason I love pancakes so much is…
Vegan Blueberry Lemon Waffles
Pancakes or waffles? It’s a debate as old as time. Some like the softness of pancakes, while other prefer the crisp edges of waffles. Personally, I have always been on team pancakes, because they remind me of the Saturday mornings of my childhood. However, since purchasing this mini waffle iron while Black Friday shopping, I…
Blueberry Banana Pancakes With Blueberry Sauce (Vegan)
With the coronavirus quarantine going on, many people are sharing productivity tips for working at home. They say you should get up early, exercise, then stick to a strict work schedule. That’s not really my style. I see this time as an opportunity to step back from life and relax a little. In fact, my…
Creamy Homemade Cashew Milk
Have you noticed how much the dairy-free milk industry is growing lately? More and more Americans are buying vegan milk alternatives or ordering non-dairy options at their favorite coffee shop. The crazy thing is that most of these people aren’t vegan, nor are they lactose intolerant. A lot of people are purchasing milk alternatives…
Coconut Berry Acai Bowls
In an ideal world, I would wake up every morning, go to the gym, do my hair and makeup, pick out a cute outfit, and stop at a healthy café for breakfast, all before starting my day. That would be great, wouldn’t it? Unfortunately, real life doesn’t usually allow for this kind of a morning…
Vegan Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls (With Maple Cream Cheese Glaze)
Lately, I have been watching a lot of TV, mostly the show Shark Tank. Although I’ve seen nearly every episode already, I’ve been continuously rewatching episodes over and over again. I’m obsessesed with the show, mostly because I hope to journey down the path of entrepreneurship one day. Seeing other entrepreneurs and the businesses they…