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30-Minute Instant Pot Lentil Soup

October 13, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

There’s nothing more comfortable than a warm bowl of soup during these cold months. Grab your favorite fresh bread and dig into this creamy lentil soup and I am sure you will forget about those freezing cold temperatures.

This super creamy lentil soup is packed with flavors, aromas, and only takes at most 30-minutes to make. Spiced with whole cumin seeds and coriander…there really is no perfect warming spices for this soup. Topped with crunchy sprouts, red pepper flakes for a bit of spice, white sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten it up.

If you don’t have an instant pot I highly recommend you to invest in one. Especially if you are a college student. Not only will it save you from buying a bunch of pots/pans, but it takes significantly less time to cook your meals. If I were to make this lentil soup on a stovetop it would have taken an hour opposed to 15 min. to cook. Crazy right?

Simple saute a few vegetables, and toast the cumin seeds. Pour in the lentils. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and broth. Put on high pressure and cook for 15 minutes…yes I said only 15 minutes. Viola you have a perfect lentil soup!

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Pumpkin Spice Black Bean Brownies

September 27, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

You’re probably thinking…Did I just say brownies and black beans in the same sentence? Yes I sure did. Believe it not these brownies are incredibly fudgy, chocolatey, and simply melt in your mouth. Black beans add an amazing dense fudginess and trust me…you wont even taste them in the final product.

An incredibly fudgy chocolate filled black bean brownie with a bit of festive touch by adding pumpkin pie spice. Embedded with gooey chunks of chocolate chips as well!

If you haven’t had black bean brownies yet and you are a little hesitant to try them then you’re really missing out!

They are protein-packed and a perfect healthy alternative to any sweet treat.

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Apple Pie Streusel Muffins

September 25, 2018 by healthienut 3 Comments

I am officially moved into my dorm! I am both excited, nervous, and still adjusting, but I think I am getting the hang of things. Of course the foodie in me couldn’t wait to bake in the dorms/dorm kitchens…so on the second day I whipped out some ingredients and made a bomb recipe. Don’t worry you can still bake in college you just have to find simple recipes and have the patience!

These super fluffy and moist muffins are embedded with chunks of soft apples and topped with a caramely and crunchy struesal topping. I can say that it is definitely approved by my roomate and floormates.

My number one tip for baking in your dorm halls? Prep ALL the ingredients in your dorm and only go into the kitchen to bake them in the oven. This way you don’t have to haul over all your ingredients and equipment down to the kitchen.

This recipe is both delicious and simple. The perfect duo for college. …

Creamy Butternut Squash & Roasted Tomato Pasta

September 21, 2018 by healthienut 2 Comments

As fall is approaching more squash recipes will be starting to make an appearance. From acorn to delicata to butternut squash they all have many uses. Throw them in soups, bisques, sauces, stews, or simply roast them up.

I started off by roasting mine up with some warming spices then adding them to a blender along with blistered roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs, spices, and a bit more ingredients. The result? An ultra creamy and rich pasta sauce.

Want to know a secret? Well maybe it’s not so much a secret anymore.

This sauce can create many recipes. Add a bit more liquid and enjoy it as a bisque or thick soup. Keep it thick and dip fresh bread into it. Or keep it as it is and toss it in some pasta noodles. It’s truly the perfect fall recipe….

Microwave Blueberry Baked Oatmeal in a Mug

September 20, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Big news…I just moved into my college dorm! Exciting and stressful time of my life, but I honestly can’t wait for all the new memories and friends that I make.

Living in a dorm may seem like a challenge for foodies out there, but easy college-friendly recipes like this make it a heck of a lot easier.

This super creamy and fruity microwave baked blueberry oatmeal solves all your dorm worries. Cooked just in a mug and in the microwave for 3 min. Tastes exactly like oatmeal that you would bake in the oven which would take an hour plus….definitely not the case here.

This recipe is…

easy
simple
dorm + college-friendly
healthy
quick
flavorful
oh so delicious

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The Best Fudgy Vegan Brownies

September 7, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

You may or may not be thinking…haven’t you already posted a recipe for vegan brownies? Yes, that is true…but trust me these are even better.

I slightly altered the ingredients and measurements. It resulted in an even more fudgy texture, slightly crackly top, and ultra chewy mouthfeel. The brownie you have been dreaming of? I got you.

What changes did I make?

Although coconut oil may be a bit healthier than vegan butter I wanted to make these the best brownies they could be. Since butter has a higher fat content, it will aid the sugar in creating a nice crackly top. It also helps with the moist and fudginess of the brownie.

The original recipe had more flour, however, the last thing I want are these brownies to be cakey so I decreased the flour from 2 cups to 1 1/2. What happened? even more fudgy action!

I also did a bit of research on the science of baking an ultimate brownie and they recommended that you melt butter, get it hot, and stir in the sugar vigorously. This helps with the crackly top and chewy texture….