Paleo eggnog latte with homemade vegan eggnog. This festive beverage is naturally sweetened and dairy-free.

As you know, I’m a daily drinker of the bulletproof coffee, but from time to time, I enjoy an afternoon homemade coffee treat such as a Pumpkin Spice Latte, or an Eggnog Latte. While I do enjoy a nice holiday-inspired treat, I’d choose a hot beverage over a Christmas cookie if you can believe it.

There’s something about sipping on something warm, warmly spiced, festive, and ever so slightly sweet that just brings all the holiday cheer to your heart and soul.

Sometimes that special something is straight up coffee and whisky during a day of snowboarding, and sometimes that special something is an eggnog latte.

After whipping up The BEST Vegan Eggnog a couple weeks back, I went on an Eggnog Latte kick (using decaf coffee, because girl’s gotta sleep, you know?).

On this week’s meal plan: Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon, Vegan Chili, Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup, Yummiest Vegetable Soup, and Roasted Veggie and Avocado Breakfast Burritos. Have a great week! xo Sunday Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon from Making Thyme for Health Prep Ahead Tip: Mashed potatoes can be prepped a day in advance. Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is already vegan and gluten-free.   …

Grain-free cranberry pistachio vegan shortbread cookies made with just 6 basic ingredients. These light and buttery cookies are packed with flavor without being too sweet.

Grain-free vegan peppermint brownies made with ground flax seed, almond flour, almond butter, coconut oil, and coconut sugar. This healthier brownie recipe has amazing texture and flavor!

GUYS!

I’m so excited to share this recipe for Instant Pot Pot Roast with you, not only because shredded beef is one of my favorite foods ever, but also because it’s comin’ atcha from Natalie Perry’s new cookbook, The Big Book of Paleo Pressure Cooking.

You may remember Natalie’s first cookbook, The Big Book of Paleo Slow Cooking from my Crock Pot Citrus Pork Chili with Mango post last year. She’s seriously an absolute rock star at recipe development in general and I’m amazed by her ability to generate such easy yet creative and delicious one-pot meals.

The way I see it, The Big Book of Paleo Pressure Cooking is perfect for the pressure cooking newbie to the pressure cooking maven. I’m still fairly new to my Instant Pot, and have found Natalies recipes to be so easy to follow. AND THEY’RE ALL SO GOOD! <- sorry to yell at your face.

The Big Book of Paleo Pressure Cooking includes an introduction that gives you the full rundown on how a pressure cooker (any brand, not just Instant Pot!) works.

Grain-free paleo chocolate shortbread cookies. These gluten-free vegan shortbread cookies are dipped in chocolate for a double chocolate experience!

On this week’s meal plan: Vegan Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bowls, Jackfruit and Pinto Bean Taquitos, Weeknight Linguine with Chickpeas and Spinach, Vegan Meatball Subs, and Guacamole Black Bean Loaded Sweet Potatoes. ENJOY! xo Sunday Vegan Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bowls from Making Thyme for Health Prep Ahead Tip: The squash can be roasted and cashew ricotta prepped in advance. Vegan/Gluten-free …

Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside paleo chocolate chip cookie bars. These grain-free chocolate chip blondies are easy to prepare and are

How to make a batch of paleo chocolate chip cookie bars disappear in 8 seconds flat? Stick them on a counter at Jiujitsu, mic drop, and walk away.

Just like the Paleo Gingerbread Muffins I showed you earlier this week, these cookie bars became an instant sensation at Momentum (where I do the Jiu Jitsu).

If you need your heart to explode and melt into a puddle of unicorn sneezes, check out Robb Wolf’s post on Instagram of his daughters with the bars.

Did you watch it?

Told ya.

Wrap it up, my work here is DONE!

Anyhoo.

Grain-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free paleo gingerbread muffins. These moist, warmly-spiced muffins are an epic holiday treat that happens to be healthy enough for breakfast.

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with spiced ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato and cheese. An easy healthy dinner recipe for any night of the week

Creamy, naturally sweet dairy-free vegan eggnog made with all plant-based whole food ingredients. This healthier eggnog recipe is goof-proof and tastes like the real deal!

If these walls could talk, they would tell you how assertively I’ve been sucking down the ‘nog.

They’d straight up tell on me.

In all honesty, I shy away from using the terminology, “The Best,” but you guys…this really is THE BEST VEGAN EGGNOG TO EVER WALK THE LAND <- All caps for emphasis.

Seriously, I’m shocked by how seamlessly this recipe materialized out of the ether…it basically walked right up to me, smacked me ever-so gently on the face and said, “Make me, you silly woman.” You think I’m kidding, and I’m not.

This ‘nog was made for you and me.

This week’s Healthy Vegetarian Meal Plan includes Tuscan White Bean Soup, 30-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles, Roasted Garlic Kale Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pad Thai Stir Fry, White Bean and Chard Ragout with Spinach and Toasted Almonds. Enjoy, and have a great weekend! Sunday Tuscan White Bean Soup from Making Thyme for Health Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly …

Salty-sweet and crunchy maple rosemary roasted nuts are the perfect snack or appetizer for entertaining guests. These warmly-spiced nuts are great as an edible holiday gift!

Simply seasonal chicken stir fry with butternut squash, ginger, broccoli, carrots, and more! This easy meal comes together in less than an hour and is perfect for busy weeknights.

Hearty, flavorful sausage and cabbage stew made quickly and easily using your Instant Pot! Make this meal ahead of time and have it on hand for the whole week!

Hey, you! How was your Thanksgiving?

My family kept things traditional and mellow, with a turkey, a couple vegetable side dishes, mashed sweet potatoes, and that Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake I showed you last week. *Simple* goes a long way in keeping things light and fun in my family!

While the couple months surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year can be disorienting for many of us, I’m doing what I can to stick to my regular eating and exercise regimen this year (last year was a doozy for me!!) even if that does sound like an epic snooze fest.

For me, that means not allowing myself to get carried away with sugary blissful treats (you know how I love my sugar…) and not allowing other people’s re-evaluation of their own habits seep through to mine. I’m still developing dessert recipes, just doing everything in my power to keep the consumption of them at a reasonable level.

And so!

Meals like this Instant Pot Sausage and Cabbage Soup continue to be my main squeeze. I love them so.