About Me - Three Little Chickpeas

Hi, I'm Allie! Welcome to Three Little Chickpeas, where I share simple, family-friendly vegan recipes made with everyday ingredients.

If you're trying to eat plant-based meals but don't want complicated recipes, expensive ingredients, or food that feels too "perfect," you're in the right place. My goal is to help you make approachable vegan meals that are delicious, satisfying, and realistic to make for everyday life.

Here you'll find easy breakfasts, cozy dinners, smoothies, snacks, sauces, and healthy treats that my family enjoys. Every recipe is vegan and dairy-free, with many made from whole-food ingredients. Most are oil-free, and some are gluten-free too.

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What you'll find here

Three Little Chickpeas is for anyone who wants simple vegan recipes that fit into real life.

You'll find recipes that are:

Easy to make with everyday ingredients
Family-friendly and approachable
Mostly whole-food plant-based
Often oil-free and gluten-free
Flexible enough to adjust to your taste
Made for busy days, meal prep, snacks, and cozy dinners at home

We're not perfect, and I don't expect you to be either. My family still enjoys sweet treats, baked goodies, and simple comfort food. Around here, it's about doing a little better when we can, not following strict rules.

Why I started Three Little Chickpeas

I didn't grow up eating this way. I was raised in Georgia on a standard American diet full of steak, potatoes, and very few vegetables. I was active as a kid, so the weight stayed off until college. Then I started eating out more, exercising less, and the pounds slowly added up. They continued to add up after getting married and throughout pregnancy.

After having my child, I wanted to feel better and become a healthier version of myself. At first, I lost weight the old way by drastically cutting calories and exercising a lot. I lost 59 pounds, but I still hadn't built a healthy relationship with food. Eventually, most of the weight came back.

Then I watched Forks Over Knives, and it changed the way I looked at food.

I'll admit, I was skeptical at first. Making a big lifestyle change for my family felt overwhelming, so I started learning about a whole-food, plant-based way of eating through books, documentaries, and trusted resources. When I care about something, I like to dig in and understand it before making a decision.

The more I learned, the more this way of eating made sense for my family and our long-term health.

My plant-based journey

My family tree, like many, includes cancer and heart disease. For a long time, I assumed one of those would eventually be part of my future too. Learning more about nutrition and lifestyle helped me feel like there were things I could do to support my family's health.

Since going plant-based, I've lost the original 59 pounds again, plus more, without counting calories. I lowered my blood pressure, I have more energy to play with my son, improved my relationship with food, and noticed a big difference in how I felt once I removed dairy.

This blog grew out of that journey.

A little more about me

Outside of the kitchen, I'm a spouse, mom to an amazing kiddo, and dog mom to two sweet pups. I love learning, testing recipes, and finding ways to make plant-based food feel easier for everyday families.

My hope is that this blog helps you feel more confident making vegan meals at home, whether you're fully plant-based, just getting started, or simply trying to add more plants to your week.

I'm so glad you're here. I hope you stick around and try a few recipes.

Always remember: progress, not perfection.