Make Oat Groats in your Crock-pot
My family and I have a smoothie every morning for breakfast. After our smoothie, my kids eat a bowl or two of oatmeal to finish filling them up. Just recently I discovered oat groats, and we will never go back! Oat groats are essentially the oat kernel that has been removed from the inedible hard […]
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Favorite Vegan Buys at Costco
When I first started eating a more plant based diet, I was worried about all the “work” it would take. The thought of even putting a ton of effort into finding a snack that was vegan seemed daunting. But once I started looking at labels, I was surprised to find it wasn’t as hard as […]
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Creamy Sweet Potato and Broccoli Soup
On Saturday we had a lot of yard work to do. While the younger kids napped I set Sydney up with a movie to watch while I went outside to help. When I came back in to get the little guys up from naps and make lunch I asked Sydney to sit in a chair […]
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Cheezy Broccoli Casserole
I am so excited to have my husband on board with GreenLeavesAndJam. He has been talking about this for a little while so I’m glad he finally just went for it. It will be great having his perspective on things and his different pieces of advice. PLUS he is much more organized than I am […]
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Plant-based NO Chicken Noodle Soup
About 15 minutes ago it was hailing outside here. I even raked my leaves earlier today. Fall is officially here. I don’t know about you but I am excited! There are so many fun things to look forward to when fall sets in. I love the holiday season and all the great traditions that come […]
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Plant-based Fried Rice with Brussel Sprouts
I have always been a fan of fried rice. Before we decided to change our diet I would often make fried rice for our dinner meal, so I am happy to introduce you to a good alternative from your regular egg and chicken fried rice. We really enjoy this meal! This was one of the […]
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Vegan Quesadillas
Remember those vegan quesadillas I talked about? Well here they are! Sounds weird that a quesadilla could be vegan but these ones are and they are so delicious! The first time I made this for dinner I got a text from my husband at lunch time the next day telling me he was dreaming of […]
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Spicy Black Bean Soup
Hello! I’m new here! My name is Danielle and I am Kristin’s cousin. I am so thrilled to be working with her on this blog! We are buddies. Cue adorable childhood photo (yeah, don’t worry, I was always awkwardly taller than everyone else)- I’m currently working and living in Arizona while my husband, Sean, is […]
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