Recipes
My recipes are built with simple, whole, inclusive, and uncomplicated nutrition principles in mind.
This means I do my best to ensure that my recipes offer options for particular ingredients to be inclusive of a variety of eating styles (i.e. use almond flour versus wheat flour for those with gluten allergies) and to be mindful of different economic demographics (i.e. use cacao or cocoa, fresh or frozen fruit based on what fits your budget and you have access too).
Integrating simple whole foods into our daily lives can have a powerful impact on our overall physical and mental well-being. Therefore, my recipes primarily use whole foods, are family-friendly, and use ingredients you can get at your local grocery store.
My approach is to never label foods as “good” or “bad”. There is no one perfect diet. To respect the diversity of diets, you will find swaps and options within many of the recipes. In my recipe index, you will find choices to meet the needs of many lifestyles such as gluten-free, plant-based, raw, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and natural sugar-free options for inclusive recipes to respect the diversity and uniqueness of each person’s food story.
You will find simple & delicious recipes organized by category below or you can search recipes by ingredients or diet preferences (i.e. gluten-free) using the search option in the top right-hand corner of the navigation bar for ease.
From my kitchen to yours,
Xo Jo
Recent Posts
Energizing Matcha Overnight Oats
This easy make-ahead breakfast is so simple to toss together in a bowl and will store in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can use any oats you like, including gluten-free oats to meet your needs. There is an optional protein powder addition as well to add more protein in your morning to help keep you feel satiated all morning along with the nutritional benefits of matcha green tea.
Red Velvet Cupcakes with a Strawberry Cream Cheese Glaze
Are you a red velvet cake fan? Then you are going to love this one-bowl red velvet cupcake recipe. As always, I have swaps with my ingredients for an inclusive recipe. This way if you need a gluten-free, dairy-free, or more budget-friendly recipe you can use the ingredient options provided.
10-Minute Ginger Garlic Bok Choy
Tired of the same old vegetable side dish? Let’s shake things up with this fresh and nutrient-dense side dish. 10-Min Ginger Garlic Bok Choy is so delicious and versatile. You can use this recipe for any greens or other vegetables you like for a quick weeknight side dish.
Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Where are my baked oatmeal fans? A sheet pan of baked oatmeal is SOO yummy & saves you time throughout the week. You can cut a square and eat it like an oatmeal square on the go or put it in a bowl with yogurt or pour milk overtop and eat it warm! However you are feeling that day, listen to your body cues, and enjoy it how you like it best. Hot or cold, it’s awesome both ways.
Easy One Bowl Brownie Recipe
Who wants some easy one-bowl brownies from scratch that are ready to bake in 10 minutes?? Rich, fudgy, and completely satisfying! Make them whenever you feel
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
There is something about the smell of ginger cookies baking that just makes my house smell like Christmas. Now I like a good gingersnap cookie as good as the next person but I am a huge fan of the softer ginger cookies that melt in your mouth. My issue with most of them is they are loaded with cups of white sugar, oil and or butter to achieve that texture. I have played around with a few recipes in hopes to master all the components of a good ginger cookie while still keeping it nutritious.
