Skinny Sweet Potato Vegan Quiche

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This Quiche is one of my favorite go-to breakfast/dinners when it is time to mix things up at the house! It is just over-the-top delicious, easy to make, tasty and healthy.  Instead of using normal pastry for a crust, I used sweet potatoes which tastes divine, is way healthier and makes this dish gluten-free if you…

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High Protein Vegan Blondies

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These blondies are seriously magic. They’re:   Vegan Gluten Free Peanut Butter-y Super moist Full of protein Hearty Wholesome Salty-sweet Healthy Portable Addicting  This recipe is a contribution from Rachel over at Little Chef Big Appetite. “Little Chef Big Appetite features my own healthy recipes as well as tidbits from my daily life in Los…

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Top 40 Plant-Based Sources Of Calcium

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Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium. Nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body fluids contain the rest of the calcium. Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the the human body. Calcium helps form and maintain healthy teeth and…

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Raw Vegan Coconut Balls– Perfect for Valentines Day

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Happy Early Valentines  ♥ Today we are celebrating super talented vegan foodie, recipe developer and cookbook author behind Elegantly Vegan (available in AppStore worldwide) Veronica. She gathers her inspiration from all over the world and remakes classic dishes as well as developing new interesting recipes purely made from plant-based ingredients. She blogs on Elegantly Vegan and…

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WHOLE GRAIN SORGHUM PECAN GRANOLA

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This week we were lucky enough to have Tessa over at Salted Plains contribute this recipe post.    For those of you who aren’t familiar with Salted Plains, read on. Created by the talented Tessa Fisher, baking enthusiast and school counselor, adopted a gluten-free diet to eliminate severe migraines. Tessa’s success has inspired her to share her love of gluten-free…

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Dragon Fruit Breakfast Bowl

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Dragon fruit also known as pitaya, these fun-looking fruits contain around 60 calories each and are rich in vitamin C, B1, B2 and B3, and minerals such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus. And that’s not all. This is definitely one of the best “super fruits” out there.   Print Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Servings…

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RAW CHOCOLATE CHAI TEA

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Have you gotten into the Christmas spirit yet? I have yet to start decorating my house, which always makes it feel real to me. There is something so magical about this time of year, especially when the weather is cold and snowy and you can curl up on your couch with a soft blanket and a…

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Raw Persimmon Parfait

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Have you ever tried this exotic fruit? There are two main types of persimmons, the Fuyu and Hachiya. While most recipes will specify which to use, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the difference. Fuyus are squatty, round and crisp and can be eaten like an apple or pear. Hachiyas, on the other…

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“Cheesy” Whole Roasted Cauliflower

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Hmmm…roasted cauliflower. I find that this recipe turns even cauliflower haters into fans. So what makes this cauliflower “cheesy” but dairy free you may be wondering?  No I did not use fake or imitation cheese (yucky). I used nutritional yeast, which is a healthy alternative to cheese that has a delicious nutty cheese flavor that will blow…

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EASY SPINACH & PEPPER VEGAN QUICHE

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The good news about this quiche recipe is that it literally just takes a few minutes to whip up.  No crust necessary. It is great for brunch or even those nights when you want breakfast for dinner!   This nutrient-packed quiche is a delicious way to amp up your greens. The base of this quiche is packed…

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The Death By Chocolate Vegan Raw Pudding

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When you CRAVE a rich, decadent chocolate treat but don’t want to blow your day with preservatives and sugar, this easy vegan chocolate avocado pudding recipe is the one to reach for! It is so creamy and oh-so-healthy! It has the nutritional goodness of raw cacoa powder and avocado, without added sugar or dairy, making it diabetic friendly! You…

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MOST Iron-Rich Foods for Active Vegetarians

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It is not uncommon for vegetarians, especially active female vegetarians, to suffer from anemia –  low iron counts.  Low iron and anemia can mean increased fatigue and exhaustion. The human body stores some iron to replace any that is lost. However, low iron levels over a long period of time can lead to iron deficiency anemia.…

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