This is the fourth installment of this series, where I give some of my favorite and easiest mental health meals for days when it’s harder for you to cook, days when you’re on the run and need something quick, and everything in between.
Oatmeal raisin cookies often get smack-talked, hated on, and belittled. But I’m not exactly sure why. Sure, chocolate chip cookies are delicious; many delicious varieties of cookies exist out there that satisfy the sweet tooth. But especially if you’re a raisin lover, oatmeal raisin is …
As much as I enjoy being creative in the kitchen, making up new dishes and impressive meals, sometimes the energy just does not find me. Those who struggle with mental health, like myself, may often have trouble getting the nutrition they need.
Circumstances like burnout, mental health issues or being swamped with responsibilities sometimes make getting balanced meals (or meals at all) somewhat of a challenge. This is a challenge I am no stranger to and, thanks to the subreddit r/depressionmeals, I’ve learned I’m not alone.
As much as many of us may love to cook and be healthy, sometimes circumstances make that difficult. It may be mental health struggles, burnout, being super busy or anything else.
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to score a deal on vegan chocolate bars (worth $4.50 a piece that I got for $1.49) at one of my fave grocery stores, and that inspired me to take a stab at making vegan chocolate peanut …