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Brioche French Toast w. Berry Compote & Bourbon Vanilla Maple Syrup

By Nina Joy February 12, 2021 0 2 m read

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and this year it falls on a Sunday which means.. BREAKFAST IN BED! Might I suggest making this incredibly delicious chocolate chip brioche french toast with a mixed berry compote on top and a bourbon and vanilla infused maple syrup…

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Vegan Blueberry Muffins

By Nina Joy July 9, 2020July 10, 2020 2 2 m read

These muffins are so fluffy and filled with delicious pockets of fresh blueberries that when eaten warm are just delightful! Oh, and yes, they are totally vegan!

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No-Yeast Bagels

By Nina Joy May 7, 2020 0 2 m read

Can’t find yeast anywhere during this stay at home time? I couldn’t either! So I figured out how to make bagels without yeast AND only using 4 ingredients for the dough which was a great success!

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Sausage Breakfast Burrito

By Nina Joy April 26, 2020 0 2 m read

I’m finally sharing one of my go-to recipes that I always have the ingredients on hand to make! What’s required? Eggs + sliced cheese + tortilla + chicken sausage + mayo + sriracha. And if I don’t have sausage, I’ll just make it meat-less!

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Caramelized Banana Oatmeal

By Nina Joy April 20, 2020 0 1 m read

If you’ve never had caramelized bananas before OH MY does it bring out the flavor of the bananas and make them sweeter! And I’ve figured out how to do it with just two ingredients and a bit healthier by using coconut oil and maple syrup!

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Quick Oats

By Nina Joy March 22, 2020 0 1 m read

Unlike overnight oats, these quick oats are ready in an hour! Make in the morning before you head off to work or just wait patiently for an hour at home to enjoy a bowl with your favorite toppings.

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Peanut Butter Acai Bowl

By Nina Joy March 6, 2020March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

Nothing makes my day more than starting it off with a healthy smoothie bowl! I wish I had time to make this for myself every day 🙂

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Chocolate PB Cookie Balls

By Nina Joy February 29, 2020March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

I wanted to make a chocolate version of my go-to chocolate chip oatmeal cookie balls that I love having in the fridge for a quick snack to tide me over to my next meal, so here it is!

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

By Nina Joy January 11, 2020March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

If you’ve ever had a black forest cake… that’s where I got the inspiration for this MUCH healthier smoothie version but not any less flavorful!

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Spam Fried Rice

By Nina Joy August 5, 2019September 22, 2022 0 3 m read

This recipe is mostly inspired by my good friend Herb (@thesocialpause on IG), who made me his version of a breakfast garlic fried rice with thick cut bacon one morning which was so delicious I took some home and immediately ate it again upon arrival of my own apartment just an hour …

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Alove Yogurt Pitaya Bowls

By Nina Joy July 26, 2019March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

These bowls were even better tasting than I imagined! They have just the right amount of natural sweetness and flavor.

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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

By Nina Joy June 25, 2019March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

This recipe is one that I make often for myself at home or bring to the office for breakfast! It’s easy to make and can be made as overnight oats. too!

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Sausage and 3-Cheese Bread Pudding

By Nina Joy April 10, 2019April 4, 2021 0 2 m read

I’ve always been a lover of bread puddings, particularly dessert versions. This was my first attempt at making a savory bread pudding and let me tell you… it was definitely a huge success!

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Dutch Oven Bread

By Nina Joy February 25, 2019March 19, 2020 2 2 m read

Spoiler alert: I’ve never made bread before. Never seen bread made before in my presence. This was my first attempt at making bread at home… so I’m basking in the glory of this beautiful loaf. And you can, and should, too!

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Banana Bread (Dairy-Free)

By Nina Joy February 18, 2019March 19, 2020 0 2 m read

I tested this recipe out four times before it was absolutely perfect! Dare I say it’s better than any other I’ve tried..!? Yes, you MUST make this.

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The Perfect Dutch Baby!

By Nina Joy January 7, 2019 2 m read

I’m always a sucker for ordering a dutch baby pancake dish when I see it on a menu at a restaurant, whether it’s a sweet or savory breakfast dish or as a dessert! And it’s definitely a show stopper when done right. So I figured… why not make it at home? And I quickly learned …

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Soft Boiled Egg & Everything Seasoning on Avocado Toast

By Nina Joy January 3, 2019April 18, 2020 1 m read

As if avocado toast couldn’t get any better… add a perfectly soft boiled egg and some everything bagel seasoning and you’ll never want it any other way!

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Chocolate Oatmeal

By Nina Joy August 1, 2018January 6, 2022 1 m read

I make oatmeal for breakfast pretty regularly, so I decided to switch it up a bit and make a chocolate one!

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Green Smoothie Bowl

By Nina Joy June 25, 2018January 6, 2022 1 m read

No better way to start the day than with a healthy green smoothie bowl packed with healthy ingredients!

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Balls

By Nina Joy May 14, 2018April 21, 2021 1 m read

I think this might be my new favorite recipe! I’ve already made them three times in one month!

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Breakfast Tacos

By Nina Joy May 4, 2018March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

After a recent trip to Mexico, I just couldn’t stop eating tacos… so I needed them even in the morning, so I made breakfast style tacos!

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Pitaya Bowl

By Nina Joy April 11, 2018March 19, 2020 1 m read

I’ve been behind on this trend… but I’m finally on it and I’m LOVING it!

First and foremost… Pitaya is just Dragon Fruit! There are two types of Dragon Fruit: ones with a white inside and ones with a bright pink inside. Pitaya bowls use the pink version, giving it that beautiful, …

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Chocolate Banana Waffles

By Nina Joy February 3, 2018March 19, 2020 1 m read

I was really craving waffles, specifically chocolate waffles with bananas that would also be relatively healthy…and I think I succeeded!

These waffles are made with raw cacao powder which is my go-to healthy alternative to when I’m needing a little chocolate flavor in my life. I also used smashed up bananas in the …

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Heirloom Tomato Fritatta

By Nina Joy August 30, 2017March 19, 2020 2 m read

This is the perfect summer breakfast (or lunch…or dinner)!

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Perfect Soft “Boiled” Eggs

By Nina Joy March 26, 2017March 19, 2020 2 m read

Why did I put “boiled” in quotes? Because I didn’t technically boil these…I steamed them! Works perfectly every time.

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Polenta Breakfast Bowl

By Nina Joy March 16, 2017March 19, 2020 2 m read

This might be my go-to weekend breakfast! It’s just SO DELICIOUS!

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Dairy Free Waffles

By Nina Joy February 24, 2017March 19, 2020 1 m read

I was craving waffles but also wanted to keep them as healthy (but tasty) as possible so I came up with this recipe and needed to share!

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Overnight Oats with Berry Compote

By Nina Joy January 22, 2017March 19, 2020 1 m read

I started making overnight oats recently after wanting to both save some money by taking breakfast to work and to have a healthy start to the day!

These oats are so tasty on their own, and absurdly easy to make, but the berry compote just makes for a delicious addition!

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Chia Seed Pudding

By Nina Joy October 9, 2016March 19, 2020 2 m read

I love putting these together before going to bed and taking it with me in the morning for a healthy and tasty breakfast at work!

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Spicy Pesto Shakshuka

By Nina Joy August 12, 2016March 19, 2020 2 m read

Ohhh man is this recipe a goodie! You’ll be making this every weekend after just making it once.

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Chocolate Banana Mousse Smoothie

By Nina Joy July 19, 2016April 22, 2022 1 m read

I’ve been working on perfecting this for a while and finally nailed it! This is a really tasty smoothie that somehow feels like it’s not healthy, but I assure you it only has the good stuff in it…

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Avocado Toast w. Black Lava Salt

By Nina Joy June 20, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I love starting the day with a simple avocado toast topped with a fried egg. I usually just season it with some salt and pepper and maybe add some chili powder or red hot chili pepper flakes. But when I stumbled upon this incredibly unique Black Lava salt from Hawaii I just had …

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Skillet Paprika Potatoes, Eggs & Avocado Crema

By Nina Joy June 7, 2016March 19, 2020 2 m read

I could make and eat this every weekend…it’s an easy dish to put together but has a lot of flavors coming together in the best way!

I love smoked paprika, it’s one of the spices I go through most often. It just adds this really subtle spice and a smokiness. …

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Acai Berry Bowl

By Nina Joy May 26, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I was inspired after seeing these beautiful, edible flowers at the grocery store!

I just love starting my morning with one of these Acai smoothie bowls or even having one for lunch if I know I’m having a big dinner, so with all the eating out and cooking I’ve been doing…I’ve been …

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Avocado Grilled Cheese

By Nina Joy May 16, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I love avocados. I love cheese. Add carbs and it’s one happy family!

I used whole grain bread so it’s healthy right? Just kidding this isn’t a healthy post on my part but it IS a delicious one!

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Banana Pancakes

By Nina Joy May 13, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

Usually when I think of making pancakes it’s usually a special occasion or I have a lot of time in the morning! But these banana pancakes are simple and fast to put together!

Not only are these pancakes easy to make, but they’re also pretty healthy! Why? Because it’s just bananas …

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Acai Smoothie Bowl

By Nina Joy March 30, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I really worked on this recipe for 2 solid weeks so I’m excited to finally get it together and share with you all!

If you follow any other food blogs I’m sure you’ve seen these all over the place. At first, I thought “how silly…to eat a smoothie with a spoon …

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Avocado Sauce

By Nina Joy February 22, 2016July 4, 2018 1 m read

Pinch of Yum is one of my favorite blogs both for her amazing photos and…of course…the food. I stumbled across her magic green sauce and decided to try it out myself and, well.. it was gone in a few days!

I used this sauce for my Quinoa Burrito Bowl but you …

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Banana Bread

By Nina Joy February 12, 2016March 19, 2020 2 m read

Banana is healthy because it has fruit in it…right? Well, I just love making this and having a slice for breakfast in the morning and then sneaking some later after dinner!

My mom used to make the most amazing banana bread growing up so I’ve been thoroughly spoiled by hers…so this …

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Baked Eggs with Chicken Sausage & Feta

By Nina Joy February 10, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I like to play around with variations of the Shakshuka dish which is baked eggs in a tomato sauce. This one uses chicken sausage and feta cheese…this is a great breakfast, lunch or dinner meal!

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Egg, Bacon & Avocado Breakfast Sandwich

By Nina Joy January 22, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

Is it just me or is that the biggest yolk you’ve ever seen?
Anyway…this was delicious and SO easy to make!

Promise to be better than your average BEC… that’s bacon and egg and cheese for those who needed a little help there 😉

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Spicy Honey Glazed Bacon

By Nina Joy October 4, 2015March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

Did someone say BACON?! After trying a recipe I found on Pinterest for this spicy honey glazed thick-cut bacon topped with sesame seeds…I don’t think I’ll ever go back to eating bacon any other way.

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Roasted Garlic, Spinach & Goat Cheese Frittata

By Nina Joy September 28, 2015April 7, 2020 0 1 m read

My favorite meal of the day… BRUNCH! Frittatas are a brunch staple and so cost effective! Here’s how to make this roasted garlic, spinach and goat cheese frittata…

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