September Meal Ideas
With Bean back in school and a newborn that loves to be in my arms, I’m all about quick and delicious meals. Before and after school are the most hectic times of the day, so the dishes this month are all about being quick to prepare (30ish minutes)
Banana nut muffins have been a go-to this month (twice already and we’re not even halfway through the month). This is a great breakfast because Bean and I can eat them on the go. While getting Bean adjusted to getting up and out of the house, on the go breakfast is where it’s at. I love that these have ingredients that won’t have him bouncing off the walls (coconut sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and bananas), nutty (walnuts and flaxseed), and will last most of the week! This dish roughly takes about 15 minutes to prep and an additional 18 minutes of baking time. I got this recipe from Isa Does It cookbook which can be purchased here. *
Zucchini & Bell Pepper Tacos - I’ve been big on zucchinis this month because...they’re in season and it feels like they call my name when I’m in the grocery store. I love finding new ingredients for Taco Tuesday and this recipe from Minimalist Baker doesn’t disappoint. I was out of oregano, so I subbed dried basil. Mushrooms would also work well here. I used Habanero Lime tortillas from Trader Joe’s, but spoiler alert…they’re not spicy at all. I plan to cook this again (and again), and if you like more spice (like I do), adding jalapeno or a jalapeno sauce would be amazing! This dish took about 10 minutes to prep and about 15 minutes of cooking time.
What’s quicker than a smoothie? Quick, nutrient dense and delicious. I’ve recently started using a plant-based collagen boosting powder * to add to my smoothies. Collagen has many benefits, so incorporating ingredients to help my body produce collagen is key for me after having a baby. It’s great for joints, skin, nails, and hair….all things this Mama needs right about now. Bean loves this smoothie too! For this smoothie:
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup blueberries
1 Tablespoon almond butter
handful of spinach
1 scoop of Ora Organic Vegan Collagen-Boosting Powder
~1 cup non dairy milk (depends on thickness preference)
Happy eating and I hope you enjoy my favorites this month!
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