Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip Dairy and I just don’t get along, but sometimes I crave a warm creamy dip—this vegan spinach and artichoke dip is the answer. It is so good, the picture really doesn’t do it justice. I’ll be working on that! This is another one of those amazing plant-based recipes that is so freaking much healthier than the original version, but just…
Healthy Chocolate Bars Happy January! As most of us are still trying to recover from the chaos of the holidays and set positive, healthy goals for the new year, I am so excited to share these delicious, healthy chocolate bars to add a little sweetness to your day and keep you on track with your healthy goals! I am absolutely obsessed with these chocolate bars…
Smashed Sunchokes Move over french fries, there’s a new favorite side in town—smashed sunchokes. Also known as Jerusalem artichokes, these tasty little morsels are going to rock your world. Smashed what? Sunchokes, or also known as Jerusalem artichokes are a tuber—root vegetable. According to Lakewinds Food Coop Sunchokes are the root of a type of sunflower plant native to eastern North America. Well that’s cool,…
Chocolate Overnight Oats We have some serious chocolate lovers in this house. So naturally we had to add some cocoa to our oatmeal! I just love overnight oats, so much so that we hardly ever make cooked oatmeal anymore. Sure you have to think ahead, but no cooking means no waiting at breakfast time and no pan to clean! Plus overnight oats is just oh…
Vegan Cheese – Chive Cashew Spread I love cashews. They have really become a staple in our pantry that I just can’t live without. In addition to snacking on raw cashews, we use them to make cashew milk, cashew cream, and one of my absolute favorite snacks—vegan cheese – chive cashew spread. Even though I’ve been lactose intolerant for years, cutting out cheese has still…
Vegan Pesto Recipe Pesto is the best-o! No really it is, and it’s so easy to make! In the last couple of years pesto has taken the number one spot for pasta sauce in our house. This vegan pesto recipe is definitely a kid approved favorite. Plus, I love how quick and simple it is to make, just toss all the ingredients into the blender…
Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe Sweet, Salty, Crunchy, Tangy, This Chickpea Curry Sandwich Recipe Has it All Lunch time! I love a good sandwich and we were starting to get board of our usual go-to’s. So it was time to get creative in the kitchen. We had recently been to a restaurant that was adding pickled onions to their cold cut sandwiches and a light bulb…
Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe I love hot sauce. It is such an amazing way to add flavor to food. Plus hot sauce is about the only condiment you can buy at the grocery store that is not loaded with a bunch of oils, unpronounceable ingredients, and oodles of sugar. This buffalo cauliflower recipe is a great way to enjoy the nostalgia of hot wings, sans the…
Vegan Sushi Rolls Best kids lunch ever. End post. No but really, vegan sushi rolls are hands down my kid’s favorite lunch. They ask for this practically every day, they ask to bring some for friends, and this is the food of choice for birthday parties. Plus, they are super healthy, just nori, rice, and veggies. Yup, you heard that right kids asking to eat…
Vegan Mayonnaise with Avocado Oil A good foundation for a plant-based diet is learning to make your own basic condiments, sauces, and dips. It is not only a big money saver but really allows you to know what’s in your food. Condiments tend to have lots of sneaky ingredients like sugar, oil, high sodium, etc. By making your own you can make delicious healthier versions,…
