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.
Easy Instant Pot Marinara Sauce
Main Dishes

Easy Instant Pot Marinara Sauce

Homemade marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes just tastes REALLY REALLY GOOD. But it takes FOREVER to simmer on the stovetop.…
Extra Crispy Fries
Side Dishes

Extra Crispy Fries

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

Fruity Crisps Mini Muffins

This recipe goes out to Addie @thehealthynoms on Instagram! She posted these cute fruity mini doughnuts and I knew I…
‘Fuss Free Vegan’ Book Review + Blueberry Bliss Muffins
Breakfast

‘Fuss Free Vegan’ Book Review + Blueberry Bliss Muffins

First the disclaimer! Then the fun stuff. “Excerpted from Fuss Free Vegan: 101 Everyday Comfort Food Favorites, Veganized. Copyright ©…
Gluten-Free Yellow Curry Fried Rice
Main Dishes

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…
Guinness Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
Main Dishes

Guinness Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

Guinness marinated portobello mushrooms are meaty and flavorful from a stout marinade! Grilled or roasted, they are an easy side…
Healthy Basil White Bean Dip
Appetizers & Snacks

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…
Hot Pepper Pineapple Jelly
Sauces & Dressings

Hot Pepper Pineapple Jelly

Some like it hot! Although I have never seen that movie (have you?), the phrase is familiar and fits this…
Instant Pot Vegan Cincinnati Chili
Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)

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…
Jasmine Rice Bowl with Curried Vegetables
Buddha Bowl

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…
Raw Generation Low Sugar Juice Cleanse
Vegan

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…
Kale Apple Salad
Vegan

Kale Apple Salad

This kale apple salad is sweet and crunchy with tart green apples, tender kale, sweet dried cranberries and pecans. A…
Layered Patriotic Popsicles
Desserts

Layered Patriotic Popsicles

Anyone else out there have kids who watch Go Noodle? No? Not sure what that is, oh get ready to…
Lemon Basil Wax Beans with Chickpeas
Salad Bowls

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

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…
Massaged Kale Salad with Pumpkin Tahini Dressing
Main Dishes

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
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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…
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
Breakfast

No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars

These No Bake Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a healthy granola bar packed full of protein! It contains both…
Vegan Oat Milk
Breakfast

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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: Why Robin Transitioned from Vegetarianism to Veganism
Plant-Based

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

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

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)

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

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

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…
Easy Vegan Vanilla Overnight Oats
Breakfast

Easy Vegan Vanilla Overnight Oats

Creamy vanilla overnight oats are vegan, gluten-free and a healthy meal prep breakfast idea! Made with plant-based ingredients, this simple…
Vegan Cinnamon Roll in a Bowl
Breakfast

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

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

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

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

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

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…