Meditation has become an incredible tool in my life. Meditation helps decrease my stress, anxiety, and encourages me to be more mindful of every-day moments. In short, meditation is a daily and life-long practice that brings me peace and joy. Studies have also shown that meditation can aid in disordered eating, behavioral problems among children, and even increase cortical thickness and cognitive capacity. But how do you even start meditating? It seems so difficult and time consuming. Well friends, I’ve rounded up my favorite meditation apps to help you get started on your way.

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This energy boosting green smoothie is my absolute favorite go-to breakfast recipe, and an awesome afternoon snack if you’re looking for some more energy. It combines greens, nutrient dense fruit, and blue-green algae for the ultimate morning boost!

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One of my favorite salads from Sweetgreen is their guacamole greens salad. I don’t know why, but I just love it. I would rack up so many Sweetgreen points just from this salad, and every time I eat it, I remember those long days in the library during grad school, feeling nourished by this bowl. Time to re-create this for a delicious and EASY salad you can make any day of the week.

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Gluten Free Apple Crisp

I’m usually not one to brag, but I’ll go ahead and say it: this is the BEST gluten free apple crisp out there. Why? I’ve gone ahead and added all the best things about fall right into one dish: local apples, warming spices, crunchy oats, and tangy goat yogurt. Nothing is better for fall than a warm apple crisp, am I right?

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Ever do something so genius in the kitchen, you kind of surprise yourself? Yeah, that’s how I feel about these honey roasted zaatar carrots with vanilla-tahini cream dip. If you haven’t heard of zaatar or tahini, don’t worry. We’ll break it down for you, and get ready to have some seriously delicious side dish for your next dinner party! Let’s do this.

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Teff Chia Seed Oatmeal with Coconut Yogurt and Cacao

Hi friends! I’m really excited to share this teff oatmeal recipe with you all today because not only does this recipe feel super cozy for fall, but it also is extremely easy to put together. I should know, because aside from taking a billion photos of the recipe, it actually only took 15 minutes for this to come together. Easy, healthy, delicious. DONE.

I love that this oatmeal is a little different, because I added chia seeds, which are an excelled source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, but also because I added teff. Teff is a pseudo-grain from Ethiopia. If you’ve eaten Ethiopian food, you’ve probably eaten injara, which is a spongy bread made from teff flour, and is traditionally eaten with with the different stews. I’m actually salivating right now just thinking about Ethiopian food!

What is Teff?

Teff is awesome because its a gluten-free grain that is very high in protein and fiber, and also a good source of manganese, iron and calcium. One half-cup of teff uncooked has about 354 calories, 12.8 grams of protein, 70.6 grams of carbs, and 7.7 grams of fiber. I love adding even a tablespoon of teff into rice dishes as well, because it adds a different texture, as well as a different variety of nutrients. Teff is full of many B-vitamins, and it’s an awesome way to introduce a variety of whole grains into your diet. The flavor is kind of nutty, which I love, especially combined with oats and chia seeds. Teff is really tiny, so be careful because it can easily go everywhere in the kitchen if you’re not careful! (I may be speaking from experience here…..)

I hope you give this recipe a try, I know you’ll love it! Be sure to tag me on Instagram if you do make it, I love seeing your recipes!