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A Plant-Based Lifestyle for Beginners
A Plant-Based Lifestyle for Beginners In recent years, people have been proclaiming that a plant-based lifestyle is great for you, especially for your health. Because of this, people have been trying this lifestyle to see if it works for them. However, it is important...
Meal Prep Containers
Last week I taught a class about meal prepping on a budget. This is one of the containers I used during the class. These containers stack well for storage. Some people were interested in obtaining these containers, so I am providing an...
Lightened Up Magical Coconut Bars
Ingredients: 1 can light coconut milk* 2/3 cup coconut sugar* 2 cups vegan graham cracker crumbs* 6 tbsp coconut oil* 3 tbsp maple syrup 3/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3/4 cup pecans, chopped pinch of flaked sea salt, for garnish...
Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Crust (makes 24 mini cheesecakes): 1 cup pecans 6 medjool dates 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 tsp sea salt Filling 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 3 hours) ½ cup frozen strawberry slices ¼ cup agave nectar ¼ cup coconut oil, melted 2 Tbsp lemon juice Swirl/Topping ½ cup...
One Bowl Jumbo Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients: For the wet ingredients: 1/2 cup (120 g) natural smooth almond butter (no subs)* 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons (105 mL) pure maple syrup 3 tablespoons (45 mL) virgin coconut oil, softened but not hot** 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For the dry...
Vegan Chocolate Macaroon Truffles
Ingredients: 2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk 3-4 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2-3/4 tsp kosher salt, to taste 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) Cocoa powder, for rolling (or finely chopped...
Snickerdoodles
Makes about 10 cookies Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp white sugar 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp baking soda Pinch of cinnamon 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 flax egg (1/2 tbsp ground flax + 1.5 tbsp warm water)...
Vegan Banana Bread
For the wet ingredients: 1 1/3 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 4 medium or 3 large) 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 1/3 cup plant-based milk 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract For the dry ingredients: 1/4 cup...
Healthy Bean Chili
Ingredients 1 ½ cup chopped bell pepper (any color) 1 ½ cup sliced white mushrooms 1 cup chopped onion 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 15.5-ounce can low-sodium black beans 1 c....
Linguine With Caper and Green Olive Sauce
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 26-ounce jar marinara sauce 1 6.75-ounce jar Spanish olives, drained and roughly chopped 1 3.5-ounce jar capers, drained and roughly chopped 1/2 cup fresh...
Vegan Sushi Bowl
Ingredients 1 recipe sushi rice 3 inch piece of cucumber, matchsticked 1 medium carrot, matchsticked 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1 mango, thinly sliced 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 6 sheets roasted seaweed snack (or 1 nori seaweed sheet), cut into strips 2 green...
Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich
Makes 3 to 4 servings Ingredients 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 1 large, ripe avocado 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp. chopped green onions Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper, to taste Bread of your choice Sandwich toppings (lettuce, onion, tomato)...
LEMONY KALE CHICKPEA AVOCADO SALAD
Ingredients For the Dressing 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1 clove Garlic (pressed) 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 1/8 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil For the Salad 8 cups Kale (10 bag, rinsed and chopped) 1 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans (drained) 1 ripe Avocado (diced) Nuts...
VEGAN BREAKFAST EGGS
INGREDIENTS 2 (16 oz.) pkg. Firm or extra firm tofu packed in water 2 Tbsp. Vegan Margarine (such as Earth Balance) 2½ Tbsp. Nutritional Yeast 1¼ tsp. granulated garlic 1¼ tsp. granulated onion ¾ tsp. pink or sea salt (or more to taste) ½ tsp. black pepper (or more to...
Vegan French Toast
Ingredients 6 slices day-old ciabatta bread, sliced about ¾-inch thick 1 cup Almond Breeze Almond Milk 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons millet flour (or spelt or whole wheat) 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon...
Fluffy Vegan Pancakes Gluten-Free
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 1/4 cup oat flour rolled oats ground in a blender 1/2 cup non-dairy milk 2 tsps lemon juice 2 tbsps maple syrup 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in a blender....
Brown Rice Salad with Kale and Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover or pre-cooked brown rice 1/4 cup prepared pesto 1 cup cooked kale torn or cut into bite sized pieces 1/4 tsp of abodo all-purpose seasoning or dash of salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and season...
Sunflower Seed Basil Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (or pinenuts or walnuts) 1/2 cup olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic 1/4 tsp salt (or to tase) 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional) Directions: Combine all...