Healthy, plant based, delicious recipes
Clearly I have an oat obsession. And I’m ok with that. These oat flour carrot cake muffins are sugar-free, gluten-free, flour-free, dairy-free, but still DELICIOUS. Usually when a recipe is so restrictive, I think, oh great, these sound like boring cardboard. But hang in there, because you are in for a treat with these oat flour carrot cake muffins.
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This vegan chickpea pasta with garlic cashew Alfredo sauce happened by accident last week, when I was trying to compete in a giveaway by one of my favorite pasta companies, www.eatbanza.com. The entry challenged the competitors to create a completely plant based pasta dish. I was, as you can imagine, ALL over this. Plant based…
Imagine a warm, ooey, gooey, oatmeal cookie dunked in cold milk. That’s exactly what this giant chocolate cherry oatmeal skillet cookie delivers. My boyfriend and I didn’t even bother cutting it into pieces, we scooped it, straight out of the oven, into bowls and poured milk over the top. Let me tell you, it is…
In my continuing obsession with getting more veggies into my diet, I decided to tackle hash browns. The greasy, classic, all-American breakfast food that makes me cringe, even as I order them again and again. Why? Because eggs and potatoes are meant to be, the same way butter and toast go hand in hand. Most…
Few things are equal to freshly baked pastries in the morning. Yes, I am a die-hard pancake lover, but there is something magical about baking that I can’t resist. These gluten free lemon thyme scones were such a delight to make; I have always loved the idea of using herbs in sweets, or baked goods,…
This sweet pea soup is a delightful, bright green puree, perfect for those chilly nights as we transition into spring. As kids, my mom made all sorts of soups for us, with freshly baked bread for dunking. Dishes like this sweet pea soup, are a great way to introduce young ones to veggies, plus the…
As the weather once again hits the high 90’s here in LA, I turn to my favorite frozen treat. These vegan coconut acai popsicles are creamy, packed with healthy fats, and anti-oxidants. I made some homemade granola and sprinkled it on top of some melted dark chocolate for an extra crunch; plus the cinnamon in…