Soft, light, fluffy, baked banana bread flavored donuts are dipped into a rich chocolate-y ganache and sprinkled with nuts and coconut chips for a scrumptious, but healthier, start to your day. My daughter and I went a little crazy over these donuts. Can you blame us? While I wouldn't go so far as to say … Continue reading Healthy Banana Bread Donuts with Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Glaze (vegan, gluten-free)
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Nacho Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn (raw, vegan)
I'm sharing a fun little snack today that is not only vegan, but completely raw as well. Cauliflower popcorn? I was a little skeptical at first, but after making it (and making it again, and again, and again), I was more than a little hooked on this crunchy and flavorful whole food snack. Occasionally, out … Continue reading Nacho Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn (raw, vegan)
Cheesy Potato Asparagus Blossoms (vegan, gluten-free)
Last week I was brainstorming ideas for holiday dishes, and I kept envisioning layers of potato, cheese, and asparagus. A casserole, of sorts. Now, I love a good plant-based casserole, but honestly I rarely make those sorts of dishes. Since posting a casserole would be a bit out of character for me, I came up … Continue reading Cheesy Potato Asparagus Blossoms (vegan, gluten-free)
Glowing Shamrock Smoothie
This sweet minty smoothie is not only the perfect green beverage to sip for St. Patrick's Day, but for the rest of spring and the warm days of summer too. It's frosty, fruity, and sweet with a big minty punch. While my Copycat Shamrock Shake is creamy and indulgent, this smoothie is light and refreshing, … Continue reading Glowing Shamrock Smoothie
Carrot Raisin Apple Oat Bran Muffin-Doughnuts (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Need a little extra incentive to get out of bed now that the mornings are darker? Hearty, soft, and subtly sweet doughnut shaped muffins made with carrots, apples, raisins, pecans, oat bran and gluten free flour are topped with creamy whipped yogurt and cashew cream. If this doesn't make you feel peppy (despite the time … Continue reading Carrot Raisin Apple Oat Bran Muffin-Doughnuts (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Peanut Butter Cookie Raw Buckwheat Smoothie
If you've never tried a raw buckwheat smoothie or porridge, or buckwheat in any form for that matter, this yummy recipe is the perfect way for raw buckwheat to make it's debut in your kitchen. This smoothie bowl is thick, creamy, satisfying, and tastes like a peanut butter cookie. It's also loaded with heart healthy … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookie Raw Buckwheat Smoothie
Blueberry Muffin Raw Energy Bites (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free)
I love easy snacks. Especially the kind where you just throw everything into your food processor, grind, and roll. No baking required! I think that's one of the reasons I like raw foods, especially raw desserts and snacks; it's a pretty easy way of cooking. Or noncooking. I love that you can satisfy your craving … Continue reading Blueberry Muffin Raw Energy Bites (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free)
Steel Cut Oats in the Slow Cooker (vegan)
Well, winter isn't over yet for those of us in the Great Lakes region. Today we woke up to 10 inches of snow, which fell throughout the day yesterday and through the night. It does look pretty, but... it would've looked a lot prettier about a month ago. You see, I've made the same mistake … Continue reading Steel Cut Oats in the Slow Cooker (vegan)
The Best Homemade Peanut Butter, Ever
I realize that's a pretty bold statement. The best peanut butter, ever? I mean, how could anyone even know that? Trust me, when you taste it, you'll know. You also might be wondering just what is so special about this peanut butter? Isn't peanut butter just peanuts ground up? It can't possibly be that much … Continue reading The Best Homemade Peanut Butter, Ever
Simply Delicious: Roasted Fennel
If you've never tried roasting fennel, I urge you to go buy a bulb and fire up your oven. It really is a treat! Roasting fennel is a recent discovery of mine, when I found myself with a bulb of fennel that needed to get used up before it started to go rubbery. I love … Continue reading Simply Delicious: Roasted Fennel
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