bircher muesli - make your mornings better

May 11, 2015 Miranda Hammer

I get a lot of questions on instagram about my morning oat game. In a constant effort to provide my fellow vegheads with morning motivation, here is a great staple to keep on hand for your breakfast routine.

Bircher muesli is a fancier, more sophisticated term for overnight oats - a fantastic nutrient dense option that you make the evening before and grab on the go in the morning. Muesli is the ideal solution for you bleary-eyed, non-morning people. Previous overnight oat recipes have been featured on Crunchy Radish in the past. H ere the importance of post-work out fuel is discussed, and here the nutrient-rich, virtuous superfood, chia seeds, are highlighted. For this rendition of a make-ahead-breakfast, ripe banana is mixed with zesty citrus, homemade nut milk, and extra-thick rolled oats, creating a creamy, dreamy protein, fiber, and calcium-filled morning treat...without the guilt or sugar high.

spring vegetable frittata

April 16, 2015 Miranda Hammer

The decision to eat animal protein is a personal choice. If you do, it is essential to be a conscious consumer - not only to think about where your protein is sourced, from a humane perspective, but also for health purposes. Selecting animal protein that has not been injected with hormones, antibiotics, or given feed rich with genetically modified organisms are all essential to consider in addition to the quality of the animal's life. Ultimately, what has entered into the animal's body will enter yours.

my favorite way to eat pancakes

March 24, 2015 Miranda Hammer

Who doesn't love Sunday morning pancakes? More often than not, they leave you unsatisfied, sleepy, and searching for your next hunger fix a mere hour or so after consumption. Refined carbohydrates from white flour and sugary pancake mix typically lack fiber and protein that keep you full and sustain your energy. Don't you worry; we've got your next weekend brekky covered. Try out these gluten-free, protein packed pancakes which will leave you feeling satiated and energized and primed for all of your weekend revelry.

10 ways to eat your greens this St. Patrick's Day

March 15, 2015 Miranda Hammer

Some like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by eating a green bagel or drinking green beer. Here are 10 ways to get your greens - hangover, guilt, and food coloring not included.

my favorite way to fuel after a workout

March 10, 2015 Miranda Hammer

Adequately fueling your body post-workout is essential to replenish used glycogen (stored carbohydrates used for energy) and to restore strained muscles. Carbohydrates, which get absorbed by the muscles first, and protein, which prevents muscle breakdown, are the ideal post-workout nutrient combo. Opting for real, clean sources of protein and carbohydrates is also important to keep in mind as opposed to immediately jumping to processed protein powders or 20-ingredient energy bars.

my favorite way to eat a breakfast taco

December 4, 2014 Miranda Hammer

Breakfast is extremely important to us here at Crunchy Radish. I often find myself contemplating what I will have for brekky the night before. A nutritious breakfast provides an exponential amount of benefits including much needed fuel for the morning. Breakfast prevents overeating at lunch, helps avoid poor food choices out of hunger, improves mood, and assists with weight maintenance and weight loss. Still not a convert? Try out my favorite way to eat a breakfast taco loaded with fiber, complex carbohydrates, protein, and a hearty dose of greens.

my favorite way to eat oatmeal

November 13, 2014 Miranda Hammer

Oatmeal is one of my most favorite ways to start the day. I view oatmeal as a blank canvas, open to seasonal interpretations and variations. Currently, pumpkin oats with wintery spices topped with fresh pomegranate seeds and raw cacao nibs is my favorite way to warm-up, fuel-up, and start the day.

The Crunchy Radish x Siggi's

November 3, 2014 Miranda Hammer

Happy November vegheads! I am excited to announce an incredible giveaway with my friends at Siggi's.

my favorite way to eat avocado toast

October 28, 2014 Miranda Hammer

I love a good slice of avocado toast as much as the next person. It encompasses the most pristine balance of toasted hearty bread and creamy green goodness.

a fall breakfast to impress any brekky skipper

October 23, 2014 Miranda Hammer

This is the perfect "make-ahead" brekky that works well for a holiday brunch. Use this recipe to impress your visiting in-laws or to simply set yourself up for a breakfast time success story.

Miranda Hammer,

MS, RD, CDN