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.
Massaged Kale Salad with Pumpkin Tahini Dressing
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…
Mexican One Pot Red Quinoa
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…
Vegan Oat Milk
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…
Oil-Free Balsamic Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Main Dishes
August 21, 2024
Oil-Free Balsamic Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Are you on the oil-free train? If so this oil free balsamic pomegranate vinaigrette salad dressing is perfect for creating…
Oil Free Cilantro Tahini Kale Salad
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…
Oil Free Dill Cucumber Hummus
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…
Oil Free Roasted Vegetables with Easy Lemon Cream Sauce
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…
Oven Roasted Veggie Bowl Prep
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…
Pancakes with Coconut Icing
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 Stories: How One Baby Animal Changed Amy’s Life
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 Stories: Sunnyside Hanne on Why the Slippery Slope to Veganism is a Good Thing!
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 Stories: Tips from a Plant Powered Dietitian on Feeling Fabulous and Looking Younger
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 Stories: Unconventional Baker on Ethical Eating and Wholesome Plant Based Dessert Alternatives
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 Stories: Why Robin Transitioned from Vegetarianism to Veganism
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…
Protein Brownies
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…
Healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Breakfast
August 16, 2024
Healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats
So what did you have for breakfast this morning? A nibble of your kids cereal? Coffee? Nothing? I know we…
Oil Free Kale Salad with Almond Butter Lime Dressing
Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)
August 8, 2024
Oil Free Kale Salad with Almond Butter Lime Dressing
Kale. That one word seems to bring up strong feelings among people. Either they love the might kale. Or they…
Sweet and Salty Vegan Bowl
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…
Tortilla Soup (V, GF, DF)
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…
Vegan Cinnamon Roll in a Bowl
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…
Vegan Cornbread
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…
Vegan Sweet Potato Croquettes
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…
Rum Raisin Buckwheat Hot Cereal
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…
Salsa Verde Quinoa + 5 – Ingredient Vegan Cookbook Review
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…
Vegan PB Cookie Dough Layer Dessert
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…
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Soups
August 1, 2024
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Full of seasonal flavors creamy vegan pumpkin soup is rich, velvety and satisfying! Made with nourishing canned pumpkin, coconut cream,…
Vegan Sugar Cookie Protein Bites
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.…
25 Best Vegan Super Bowl Snacks
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…
Zippy Cilantro Peanut Butter Oil Free Dressing
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…
Winter Vegetable Grain Bowl
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…
Vegan Tomato ‘Cream’ Soup
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…
Crispy Green Bean Fries with Smokey Tahini
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…
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
Salad Bowls
July 16, 2024
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
With fresh bright flavor, this cucumber tomato avocado salad is a fresh burst of summer in every bite! Its packed…
Easy One-Pan Red Curry with Spinach and Carrots + The Vegan 8 Cookbook Review
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…
Grilled Corn and Quesadilla Bowl
Main Dishes
July 16, 2024
Grilled Corn and Quesadilla Bowl
How you doing on this unofficial kickoff to summer weekend? I am super happy that summer temps are happening this…
Roasted Dill and Dijon Creamer Potatoes
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…
Oil Free Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Appetizers & Snacks
July 12, 2024
Oil Free Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I consider hummus an essential vegan staple, no matter the variety! This easy roasted red pepper hummus is also oil…
Romaine Pear Salad
Salad Bowls
July 12, 2024
Romaine Pear Salad
This romaine pear salad is fancy and sufficient to please your guests or family at any fall or winter gathering.…
Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Desserts
July 11, 2024
Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Homemade strawberry ice cream sandwiches are easy to make with only a few simple ingredients including graham crackers, fresh strawberries,…
Savory Sweet Potato Avocado Breakfast Bowl
Breakfast
July 11, 2024
Savory Sweet Potato Avocado Breakfast Bowl
Savory sweet potato avocado breakfast bowl if full of nutrient dense plant based foods that combine protein, carbs and fat…
Vegan Almond Caramel Corn
Desserts
July 10, 2024
Vegan Almond Caramel Corn
I love popcorn! I have sang it’s praises on our blog before. But really it is the perfect treat. Why?…
Vegan Eggplant Skillet ‘Parmesan’
Main Dishes
July 9, 2024
Vegan Eggplant Skillet ‘Parmesan’
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Eggplant parmesan is sooo good. Normally this dish is…