Food Coach Brigitte's Favorite Recipes
I’ve been plant based for eight years, and in that time, have developed habits and styles of eating that have stuck with me. Being pretty picky, the Meal Planner helps me get out of my repetitive meal rut, while also fitting nicely into my preferred style of eating.
My main food philosophies are to go through my day eating light to heavy, and focusing on how I can support my gut health and digestion at each meal. I love bright, fresh, nutrient-dense foods!
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My Breakfast go-to is always a smoothie or a non-dairy yogurt, and I have two recipes that I find myself rotating between. My favorite everyday breakfast is the Avocado Lime Smoothie - I am a smoothie fanatic, and my favorites are ones that include fruity, tropical flavors! I have avocado every day in one way or another, and I was surprised to find how well it works in a smoothie. It keeps me satiated, makes the smoothie extra creamy, and also cuts some of the sweetness of the mango and banana in a really lovely way. I personally love adding in a frozen banana to give the smoothie more of an ‘nice cream’ consistency. You can’t beat the flavors in this smoothie in my opinion, and it’s a great way to start your day if you prefer lighter breakfasts like me!
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On the weekends, special occasions, and days when I have a little bit more time, I find myself making the Omega Mango Pudding. I am a big fan of chia seed pudding, and the flavor in this one is phenomenal. I love the fruity flavor first thing in the morning, and personally use almond milk for a slightly nutty tone, or coconut milk for something a little bit thicker and more decadent.
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For Lunch, I almost always pick a salad. They’re easy, quick, and can be as light or as filling as you decide to make them. I love digging through the Avocado Orange and Kale Salad with Chickpeas as I’m going through my work day. I try to get as many greens into my day as possible, and kale is one of my favorites (both for its nutrients as well as its texture). If kale is off putting to you, or the texture too tough, this recipe is perfect, as massaging the kale in apple cider vinegar and olive oil breaks down the fibers, infuses great flavor, and makes the texture soft and enjoyable. I love the crunch that the chickpeas and sunflower seeds give, and this salad is also a great balance of protein, carbs, and fats!
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Dinner is when I like to have my heaviest meal: usually including grains, potatoes and tubers. My favorite cuisine is Japanese, so I decided to give the Sweet Potato Miso Macro Bowl a try, and it’s quickly become one of my favorites.
The miso and tahini give the bowl amazing flavor, the collard greens and dulse flakes are both superfoods packed with nutrients, the garlic is an amazing anti-microbial, and the brown rice and sweet potato are both warming and grounding. It’s delicious, satisfying, easy to make, and I feel happy knowing it’s doing so much good for my body!
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I have to have dessert every night, and for me that almost always includes chocolate or ice cream. The Chocolate Banana Soft Serve is a great mix of the two for me. It’s super quick to make, and light yet rich and satisfying. When I only need a little bit of sweet after dinner I store the leftovers in the fridge or even the freezer, and they’re great the next day. (More often than not, I have no problem finishing it up however! 😉).