Jessie Montes

Hi! I'm Jessie, the girl behind Simply Nourished Girl. I'm a military spouse, dog mom, daughter and sister. I love encouraging others to live their best life through simple nourishing food and changing their habits to be kinder to the environment. Thank you so much for being here!

Maple Cinnamon Cashew Butter

Maple Cinnamon Cashew Butter

I am ecstatic to share this recipe for Maple Cinnamon Cashew Butter today! It is perfect for everyday, but the flavors are ESPECIALLY enjoyable with fall approaching. I started making my own…

Sonoma Chickpea Salad

This Sonoma Chickpea salad has quickly become one of my favorite things to throw together at lunchtime. Since going plant based, there hasn’t been many things that I missed from my previous…

Maple Cinnamon Granola

I know I’m not the only one who loves a lightly sweetened, crunchy granola. A few years ago, I found a packaged granola in the stores that quickly became my favorite. Unfortunately,…

Zuppa Toscana – Vegan and Gluten Free

Oh, man am I excited about today’s recipe! I’m prepping for a fall filled with hearty soups that give you all the cozy feels, but are still mega nutritious. Since going plant…

No Bake Chocolate Nut Butter Bars

Who has a “right-before-bed” sweet tooth? ME! It’s so easy to turn to ice cream or cereal, but those don’t really pack any nutritional value. These no bake chocolate nut butter bars…

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

Hi y’all! I am so excited to share this Instant Pot Tomato Soup recipe with you today! It’s vegan, easy to adapt for gluten-free, and so simple to make. As you know…

Jalapeno Cheddar Burger Bowls

Hey friends! I am SO excited about the recipe I’m bringing to you today… Jalapeno Cheddar Burger Bowls! This recipe is for those of you that love a little kick. It uses…

New Years Post

HAPPY 2018, GUYS! I feel like letting out a big sigh of relief that 2017 has come to a CLOSE! Never do I ever want to be a Debbie Downer, but last…