text: This blog post was sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company in partnership for their More Taste, Less Waste campaign. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting and making Chickpea in The City possible. One of the biggest struggles I face when making meals is being conscious of not wasting food. As a food blogger and someone who loves grocery shopping, I have a difficult time ...
  Dec _ 15
  Naturally Dyed Blackberry Vanilla Cupcakes
  I've got two weeks left of my winter vacation until I begin my spring semester of classes and until then, I'll be whipping up tons of recipes and getting as creative as possible. While I love blending green smoothie bowls and tossing plant-powered salads, I need to check back into reality and make sure that desserts sneak their way into my week somehow. After all, sweets here and there are ...
  Aug _ 15
  Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
  Today was one of the weirdest Mondays I've had in quite some time. I haven't been able to sleep the past few days because my room is the hottest one in my apartment, therefore getting a good night's sleep is close to impossible. If you walked into my room it'd be laughable at how many fans I have going and yet I still wake up sweating every night. Currently I have a ceiling fan, one fan in front ...
  Oct _ 14
  PB&J In a Glass
  You can't deny the fact that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is the ultimate comfort food. When you're lazy and need a quick lunch with a cold glass of (almond) milk, some peanut butter, fresh jam (or melted berries) and sprouted bread can't get you down. However, sometimes you want to mix things up. Something cool and refreshing, a little on the sweet side, a protein pick-me-up. That's when I ...
  Hi! I’m Addie, but some say “Chickpea”. I’m a health and lifestyle blogger and content creator based in Chicago, IL. I look for light in pretty much everything: people, places and every day moments. I focus my energy towards things that inspire me and bring me positive energy, including yoga flows, high quality ice cream, finding new music and noticing the little things in life.
  Chickpea Positivity
  Before your feet hit the floor every morning think of three things you know that will go right in the next 24 hours. I challenge you to shift your perspective.