Mashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad

March 29, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes avocado, chickpeas, Meatless Monday, Pinterest, plant-powered, recipe, spicy, vegan, Vegetarian

I'm up a few pounds (again - UGH!), so I decided it's time to try out, and come up with, some new recipes. I headed over to Pinterest for a little inspiration, and after seeing several variations of meals that combine chickpeas and avocados I came up with this refreshing "salad." It's really more like … Continue reading Mashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad

Meatless Monday: Esther the Wonder Pig!

January 6, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday Esther the Wonder Pig, Meatless Monday, plant-strong, vegan, Vegetarian

Has anyone not met Esther yet?! Esther took Facebook by storm! Since starting the page only about a month ago, Esther has over 20,000 likes! She also has a web site, a YouTube channel, and a twitter account (see other links from the web site)! She was adopted under the assumption that she was a … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Esther the Wonder Pig!

Week in Review: I Choose Happiness

January 5, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running plant-strong, Running, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss

It was a good week for both food and running :) I went from 122 back down to 119, and I ran 29.4 miles. It's amazing what a difference logging everything makes! And for running, I decided to stop worrying about speed/pace, and just run for the sake of running. I think that's made … Continue reading Week in Review: I Choose Happiness

Earned my Resolution Run medal!

January 2, 2014January 5, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running 5k, Half marathon, Lucy, medal earned, plant-strong, Running, vegan, Vegetarian

I didn't complete it in one run, but I did complete it in less than 24 hours ;) I did 8.6 miles New Year Eve and 5.02 miles on New Years Day. Today I did a slow and easy 5k (3.11 miles) at lunch, then came home and made another batch of the Tahini Lime … Continue reading Earned my Resolution Run medal!

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running Criminal Minds, Garmin 210, Half marathon, Lucy, plant-strong, resolutions, Running, vegan, Vegetarian

Last night I ran 8.6 miles as part of my Resolution Run and will get in the other 4.5 in about an hour - I registered for a (virtual) half marathon and already have the medal, so I have to finish earning it! I wasn't planning on splitting it between 2 runs, but my tummy … Continue reading Happy New Year!

Meatless Monday: (Recipe Makeover) Tahini Lime Quinoa Salad

December 23, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes, Running Brussels Sprouts, diet, intervals, Meatless Monday, nutrition, plant-strong, Quinoa, recipe, Running, Tahini, Training, Treadmill, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss

Happy Meatless Monday! It's been busy around here with the holidays, and all the shopping, baking, and stress that goes along with the holidays! No sooner do I get something wrapped and under the tree before Lucy and Bogey have the bows and ribbons destroyed and the packages chewed halfway open ;) I haven't come … Continue reading Meatless Monday: (Recipe Makeover) Tahini Lime Quinoa Salad

Meatless Monday: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

December 16, 2013December 16, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes Baking, Chocolate, dessert, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Lucy, Meatless Monday, plant-strong, Pumpkin bread, Recipes, vegan, Vegetarian

Happy Meatless Monday! A huge shout-out to the Vegan Gypsy for bringing my attention to this recipe by the amazing Isa Chandra Moskowitz. After a few minor alterations/modifications the result was sinful deliciousness! Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/3 cup + 2 … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Meatless Monday: Best Ever Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 10, 2013December 11, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes Chocolate Chips, Cookies!, dessert, Meatless Monday, peanut butter, vegan, Vegetarian

I meant to post this yesterday, for Meatless Monday, but then I went back and forth with myself whether to post it at all. I don't necessarily have an issue with posting dessert recipes, but I try to make them at least somewhat healthy. This recipe is nowhere near even resembling healthy. Each cookie is … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Best Ever Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Spicy BBQ Spinach Wrap

December 7, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Recipes BBQ, cookbook, diet, Happy Herbivore, plant-strong, recipe, Rest day, spinach, vegan, Vegetarian, weekly mileage

Today's recipe is inspired by Happy Herbivore. I've been bookmarking recipes to try out of her new "Light and Lean" cookbook, which I am just loving so far! Today I did my own variations of two of the recipes. The first one, Ginger Cabbage, I wasn't crazy about. The sauce was delicious, but I didn't … Continue reading Spicy BBQ Spinach Wrap

Meatless Monday: Caribbean Black Bean Wrap

December 2, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Meatless Monday, Recipes black beans, Brooks Pure Flow 2, diet, Food Log, Garmin 210, guacamole, lime juice, mango salsa, Meatless Monday, plant-strong, recipe, Running, spinach, Training, Treadmill, vegan, Vegetarian, wrap

So I didn't realize until after I updated yesterday's post that today is Monday. Lol! So I have a nice quick and easy recipe (well, more like a snack) for you today. Caribbean Black Bean Wrap Ingredients: 1 whole wheat wrap 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed handful of spinach 2 Tbsp mango salsa … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Caribbean Black Bean Wrap