Ok this post was inspired by my recent trip to Whole Foods. As Nikki and I were working away on creating the “Pumpkin Madness” post we knew we needed a good pumpkin spice mix. However a small jar was $6.49….WHAT???? So we decided to make our own 🙂 If you’ve never made your own spice blends, I’d encourage…
Here’s an awesome recipe we tried recently that incorporates tofu. It’s a quick meal and very satisfying….good enough that I wanted to share with you guys 😉 1 package of organic firm/extra firm tofu, cubed 5 cups pumpkin, diced 2 tbs organic coconut oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 TBS ground ginger 1 TBS ground turmeric 2…
1 cup spelt flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp sea salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup coconut oil 6 oz unsweetened chocolate 1 cup maple syrup 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp maple extract 3/4 cup pureed pumpkin 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 8 oz dried cranberries 16 oz vegan…
I’m sure you’re wondering if these truly taste like pumpkin pie? Yes, absolutely. But you can enjoy them without any guilt 🙂 They’re pretty awesome, actually. Give them a try…… 1 cup of raw cashews 1 cup oats 1/4 cup medjool dates 1/4 pumpkin, puree (you can used canned) 2 TB extra virgin coconut oil…
Did you know that you can easily make your own scrumptious almond butter ? And without paying the high prices at your local grocery store? Yes it’s true 🙂 This chocolate cinnamon kind is one of my favorite healthy versions……. 2 cups raw almonds 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp ground…
Ready for this one!?! Here’s a vegan spin on Stabucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. Ingredients: 2 cups soy milk 2 Tbsp canned pumpkin 2 Tbsp raw sugar or honey 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1-2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee if you don’t…
Another tasty squash creation…… Perfect as a side dish on a chilly fall evening. The coconut and miso sauce is a perfect combination for sweet butternut squash. This is what you need: 1 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks (2 cups) 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth ½ cup light coconut milk…
Green? I called these cookies “green chocolate” because the main part of the cookie is made from avocado. Most people shy away from avocados, associating them with “fat”. However you need to understand that it is a “good” fat! The fat in avocados actually helps your body better absorb the nutrients in the other foods…
1/2 pound frozen shelled edamame (green soy beans), about 1 1/2 cups 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons), juiced 1 clove garlic, smashed 3/4 teaspooon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh…
Mmmmmmmmmm……………………..Cheesecake! Did you know…… Cheesecake is believed to have originated in Greece more than 4,000 years ago. It is also believed to have been served to athletes competing during the first Olympic games in 776 B.C. to give them energy. So if it’s good for Greek athletes is good for us, right? Here is a totally vegan…
This weeks recipe is super quick and easy to make. Best of all…no cooking required 😉 It’s great to eat on it’s own or for the carnivore’s in your life you can serve a piece of grilled chicken or grilled shrimp skewers with it. Or you can mix it into hot rice. This salad is so versatile…
Adapted from Whole Foods Market What better way to leave a good “impression” with friends and family than sharing some vegan thumbprint cookies? The cookie part of these are not overly sweet; the idea when eating them is to get a little jam filling with each bite, which makes them taste sweeter 🙂 1 cup…
Have you had an eggplant lately? There is many reasons why you should include this pretty purple vegetable in your diet. Health Benefits Eggplant is a good choice because its high fiber content helps digestive function lowers risk of coronary heart disease In addition, eggplant contains potassium, Vitamin C, and protein. Fun Facts In…
Hello Friends! Today we have a recipe for you that even your non vegetarian friends will love. It will take about 5min to prepare and your slow cooker will do the rest. Give it a try and let us know how you like it. Make sure to use organic NON–GMO tofu 1/4 cup white miso…
This cream cheese is unbelievable! We used it for our “sushi” rolls. Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashew nuts, soaked 1/4 cup almond milk pinch of salt freshly ground black pepper 1tsp ground cumin zest of one small lemon juice of 1/2 small lemon (2 tbsp) Preparation: Soak the nuts in plenty of water for a…