Recipes | Balanced Mothering

VEGAN CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS

September 24, 2018February 8, 2019

These vegan chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars are a healthy treat that will leave you feeling good. When nine o’clock hits at my house, I start looking for the sugar. These help take the edge off, without ruining my health goals. Filled with the healthy fats of coconut oil, as well as the protein of oats and peanut butter, these healthy vegan chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars are sure to satisfy. Definitely a healthy treat that tastes great and makes you feel like you are secretly cheating on your diet.

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TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS IN TOMATO SAUCE

September 24, 2018February 8, 2019

These Turkey Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Sauce are a homage to my Romanian heritage. The first step to making these Turkey Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Sauce is to cook up some rice. Usually, my mother added the rice raw to the meat mixture, but I prefer to add the rice in already cooked. This helps reduce the cooking time significantly.

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PASTA WITH CREAMY AVOCADO SAUCE

September 24, 2018February 8, 2019

I am always looking for quick and easy lunch ideas that both my kids and I will enjoy. Now let me tell you, I have picky eaters, but they loved this Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce.

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“EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK” BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE

September 24, 2018February 8, 2019

While trying to balance it all, moms tend to put themselves on the back burner. But in reality, a happy and healthy mom, is a better mom. The first major step you can take for yourself is to choose foods that are good for your body. This “Everything but the Kitchen Sink” Breakfast Scramble is a great start.

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