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.

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.

Who Knew Caesar Was a Vegan?

March 12, 2015 Miranda Hammer

Caesar salad is notoriously known for its cheesy, garlicky, and creamy dressing that blankets leafy, watery greens. What it is not known for is its nutritional attributes. Traditional caesar salad dressing contains anchovies, raw egg yolk, and parm - tasty, but not necessarily virtuous. For a vegan and healthified version, I made a few swaps and modifications to add nutrient density to a classic dish without sacrificing palatability and mass appeal.

How to Sustain Your Motivation + a Very Cheery Smoothie

February 2, 2015 Miranda Hammer

It’s February! The second month of the new year. How are you faring with your "resolutions" and dedicated decisions to make this year healthier and happier? It is easy to lose momentum and steam as January passes and the days seem to get colder and snowier. Birthdays and celebrations and any excuse to indulge start to reappear, and rich and decadent comfort food seems like the only way to keep warm. It is essential to keep in mind that the small positive shifts that you make over time have major long-term ramifications. Consider every meal a Monday morning - an opportunity to start fresh and get back on the healthy eating track. Focus on what you have already changed and continue to set realistic goals for yourself.

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.

morning stories

October 21, 2014 Miranda Hammer

Morning rituals manifest different identities for every individual. Whether they consist of frantically running out the door to catch a train or having the pleasure of making French pressed coffee and steel cut oats, everyone has their ritual. Everybody has their story. These are my morning stories...

Summer Soba Solution

August 27, 2014 Miranda Hammer

Summery soba noodle bowls with raw and roasted seasonal vegetables is the ideal simple and satiating end-of-summer meal. For this bowl, I tossed broccoli with cayenne pepper and chili powder to create a spicy coating and roasted until tender and slightly crisp. Thinly shredded raw zucchini and squash paired nicely with brown rice and wakame soba. To bring all the ingredients together, a quick lime and herb laced ginger tahini sauce was the ideal dressing for this light and summery bowl.