Sarah Hayes

Contributor Sarah Hayes is an urban-minded wife living the country life, dedicated to creating plant-based recipes for a healthy lifestyle. She followed her passion for healthy cooking by founding the food blog, Bad To The Bowl, which is now owned by Endless Appetite. Along the way, she honed her skills in recipe development and food photography. Today, she is thrilled to help others in the food blogging space develop and photograph mouth-watering recipes.

Side Dishes

August 21, 2024

Extra Crispy Fries

Happy fry day everyone! I guess you could call me a fry fanatic, I just love me some french fries!!…

Breakfast

August 21, 2024

Fruity Crisps Mini Muffins

This recipe goes out to Addie @thehealthynoms on Instagram! She posted these cute fruity mini doughnuts and I knew I…

Breakfast

August 21, 2024

‘Fuss Free Vegan’ Book Review + Blueberry Bliss Muffins

Main Dishes

August 21, 2024

Gluten-Free Yellow Curry Fried Rice

This post may contain affiliate links, please read our disclosure here. If you love ‘sticky rice’ you will love this…

Main Dishes

August 21, 2024

Guinness Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

Guinness marinated portobello mushrooms are meaty and flavorful from a stout marinade! Grilled or roasted, they are an easy side…

Appetizers & Snacks

August 21, 2024

Healthy Basil White Bean Dip

This homemade dip is perfect for your next party! White beans, basil, garlic and lemon are blended together for a…

Sauces & Dressings

August 21, 2024

Hot Pepper Pineapple Jelly

Some like it hot! Although I have never seen that movie (have you?), the phrase is familiar and fits this…

Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)

August 21, 2024

Instant Pot Vegan Cincinnati Chili

Instant pot vegan Cincinnati chili is served true Cincinnati style over gluten free spaghetti noodles! Ingredients in Vegan Cincinnati Chili…

Buddha Bowl

August 21, 2024

Jasmine Rice Bowl with Curried Vegetables

I love a rice bowl and this one with jasmine rice plus curried vegetables with a miso sauce is a…

Vegan

August 21, 2024

Raw Generation Low Sugar Juice Cleanse

A juice cleanse is a great chance to give your digestion system a reset! Here is my review of the…

Salad Bowls

August 21, 2024

Lemon Basil Wax Beans with Chickpeas

I live in a more rural area of West Michigan. There are some downsides to this BUT in summer, the…

Side Dishes

August 21, 2024

Miso-Glazed Maple Sweet Potato Fries + Eating Vegan Cookbook Review

These Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato fries are a yummy addition to any dinner or even to make as a simple snack…

Main Dishes

August 21, 2024

Massaged Kale Salad with Pumpkin Tahini Dressing

It was one of those fall days where it was perfect seasonal weather and perfect weather for an amazing salad…

Main Dishes

August 21, 2024

Mexican One Pot Red Quinoa

Who’s ready for an awesome one pot quinoa recipe full of Mexican flavor? Me! Me! Me! Oh, you too? I…

Breakfast

August 21, 2024

Vegan Oat Milk

Learning how to make homemade vegan oat milk is quick and easy! There is no need to purchase store bought…

Main Dishes

August 21, 2024

Oil Free Cilantro Tahini Kale Salad

It’s the new year! Let’s celebrate with this oil free cilantro tahini kale salad! Do you make New Year’s Resolutions…

Appetizers & Snacks

August 21, 2024

Oil Free Dill Cucumber Hummus

Summer is in full swing and we are coming off the week of July 4th. Does anyone else feel like…

Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)

August 21, 2024

Oil Free Roasted Vegetables with Easy Lemon Cream Sauce

These oil free roasted vegetables with dairy free lemon cream sauce will make sticking to your whole food plant based…

Buddha Bowl

August 21, 2024

Oven Roasted Veggie Bowl Prep

For busy weeks, prepping your over roasted veggie bowl on Sunday can be a lifesaver! Use these roasted veggies all…

Breakfast

August 21, 2024

Pancakes with Coconut Icing

Decadent weekend breakfast lovers rejoice! Pancakes with coconut icing are both gluten free and dairy free! Who else loves taking…

Plant-Based

August 16, 2024

Plant Based Stories: How One Baby Animal Changed Amy’s Life

Welcome to part 2 of our plant based stories series! Our aim in this series of guest interviews is to…

Plant-Based

August 16, 2024

Plant Based Stories: Sunnyside Hanne on Why the Slippery Slope to Veganism is a Good Thing!

Welcome to another post of our plant based stories series! If you followed along late last spring, our main mission…

Plant-Based

August 16, 2024

Plant Based Stories: Tips from a Plant Powered Dietitian on Feeling Fabulous and Looking Younger

Welcome to part 4 of our plant based stories series! Have you been curious about transitioning to a plant based…

Plant-Based

August 16, 2024

Plant Based Stories: Unconventional Baker on Ethical Eating and Wholesome Plant Based Dessert Alternatives

Welcome to another addition of our plant based stories series! Our mission with this series of posts, is to introduce…

Plant-Based

August 16, 2024

Plant Based Stories: Why Robin Transitioned from Vegetarianism to Veganism

Welcome to part 3 of our plant based stories series! Our aim in this plant based guest series is to…

Desserts

August 16, 2024

Protein Brownies

Protein brownies are super easy and take only 30 minutes to make and that includes baking time. Use your favorite…

Buddha Bowl

August 7, 2024

Sweet and Salty Vegan Bowl

Something sweet? Something salty? How about a little of both in this vegan bowl. Plant Based Bowl Ideas Whether you…

Main Dishes

August 7, 2024

Tortilla Soup (V, GF, DF)

When life gives you failed vegan jalapeño popper filling, you make tortilla soup! (or at least that is what happened…

Breakfast

August 7, 2024

Vegan Cinnamon Roll in a Bowl

Being the sweet tooth that I am, I am always looking for new vegan recipes to try that are not…

Side Dishes

August 7, 2024

Vegan Cornbread

As a child cornbread was always one of my favorite sides at dinner time. When I saw that making vegan…

Side Dishes

August 6, 2024

Vegan Sweet Potato Croquettes

These sweet potato croquettes are vegan and gluten free bites of yumminess! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the…

Breakfast

August 2, 2024

Rum Raisin Buckwheat Hot Cereal

Merry Almost Christmas! Are you ready? I was feeling really stressed up until about 9:30 p.m. last night. But I…

Main Dishes

August 2, 2024

Salsa Verde Quinoa + 5 – Ingredient Vegan Cookbook Review

This post may contain affiliate links, please read our disclosure here. Fast and delicious vegan meals with only 5 ingredients…

Desserts

August 1, 2024

Vegan PB Cookie Dough Layer Dessert

Can we talk about frozen desserts for a moment? Because it is almost summer, and growing up this was synonymous…

Desserts

August 1, 2024

Vegan Sugar Cookie Protein Bites

These turned out so good! I say that with a note of pride. So please. Note that. Okay, really folks.…

Appetizers & Snacks

August 1, 2024

25 Best Vegan Super Bowl Snacks

The best vegan super bowl snacks are perfect for watching the game! These are perfect football foods whether you need…

Salad Bowls

July 31, 2024

Zippy Cilantro Peanut Butter Oil Free Dressing

I love to make sure I use every ingredient in my fridge to the best of its lifespan. Anyone else…

Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)

July 25, 2024

Winter Vegetable Grain Bowl

This bowl tastes good and is good for you. This Winter Vegetable Grain Bowl is comfort food with a healthy…

Soups

July 17, 2024

Vegan Tomato ‘Cream’ Soup

With low 60’s in the forecast for this week (after weeks of summer like weather!), I thought soup was a…

Main Dishes

July 16, 2024

Crispy Green Bean Fries with Smokey Tahini

I have to admit something. I don’t really care for french fries. I KNOW. I am weird. I am not…

Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)

July 16, 2024

Easy One-Pan Red Curry with Spinach and Carrots + The Vegan 8 Cookbook Review

I have been following The Vegan 8 on Instagram since starting Bad to the Bowl and it is one of…

Side Dishes

July 13, 2024

Roasted Dill and Dijon Creamer Potatoes

Roasted dill and dijon creamer potatoes are an easy plant based side dish with savory dill followed by a touch…