Can we all agree that most trail mix is actually super meh? I've only ever found one that didn't compel me to pick out all of the chocolate and leave the rest behind. I'll spare you the details but I just realized the other day that trail mix is practically the perfect add in for … Continue reading Trail Mix Granola
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Coconut Date Rolls
It's too hot to bake! Likewise it's too hot to be sitting inside typing things up the way that I normally would. Cross your fingers our air conditioning installation goes smoothly! Until then, here is a recipe card for three ingredient, NO BAKE, totally vegan, totally awesome coconut date rolls. I hope you enjoy this … Continue reading Coconut Date Rolls
Make Your Own: Oat Flour
White flour is slowly becoming an item of the past. It holds very little nutrition and has often been bleached and stripped of its good properties. With dozens of different options on the market today it's hard to decide exactly which one is best for you, but why not try one you can make at … Continue reading Make Your Own: Oat Flour
Why I Gave Up Coffee
"Haven't you given up enough already?" This was my mother's response to hearing the news, that I, her vegan, tree hugging, reformed smoker, alcohol free, no chemicals, reusable bag loving, plastic-free child would be giving up one more thing. She wasn't mad of course and I don't think that she was judging me either but more … Continue reading Why I Gave Up Coffee
Four Ingredient Guacamole
Guacamole might be one of my greatest weaknesses or just avocados in general. I've been known to just cut them in half, sprinkle with salt and eat them with a spoon, they're like nature's savory little pudding! But there is one enormous problem with guacamole that often goes overlooked. It's plastic packaging. No matter the … Continue reading Four Ingredient Guacamole
Chocolate Protein Bites
These little chocolate bites are extremely satisfying with no guilt. There is no refined sugar or flour, they are completely vegan and are made with everyday ingredients most people have on hand. Enjoy a bite or two after a workout, as a dessert, or just as a midday snack. They're great for little ones too! … Continue reading Chocolate Protein Bites
Vegetable Lasagna
Let me begin by saying that I have never made a successful lasagna before this one, in fact, my last lasagna was a mess that didn't stand up and ultimately broke my heart. Fast forward eight years and this beautiful recipe was born. Without further delay, let's make a lasagna. Ingredients: Lasagna noodles. Pasta sauce. Tofu.* … Continue reading Vegetable Lasagna
Tofu Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms usually have an abundance of breadcrumbs (filler) and some kind of greasy meat (sausage) in them, which definitely means that traditional recipes aren't going to suit my needs. That being said, I was totally after the same flavor profile and texture that had satiated me in my omnivore years. Preheat your oven to … Continue reading Tofu Stuffed Mushrooms
Oat Flour Cookies
Coming up with a name for this particular batch of cookies was difficult. There isn't much of a ring to high-fiber, low-fat, vegan, no refined sugar, banana, oat, chocolate chip cookies. And to be honest, once you've read through all of that they don't sound very appealing anymore. Don't let their healthfulness deter you! These cookies … Continue reading Oat Flour Cookies
Yellow Split Pea Soup
The unsung hero of this soup is 100% the liquid smoke, it gives off the fiery flavor that it really needs to make this soup feel more like a meal than a side dish. If you're looking for a way to brighten your plates this winter, switch to a bowl and grab the necessary ingredients. … Continue reading Yellow Split Pea Soup
