Happy Wednesday, friends! I'm hopping on here real quick today to share a smoothie that I think you will really love. It's a rich mix of chocolate and coffee with a hint of ancho chili and cinnamon. It's a fun spin on the new Starbuck's mocha flavor, with a lot less calories and sugar. In … Continue reading Chili Mocha Maca Smoothie – Vegan
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Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Cool Ranch Celery Slaw (Vegan, Oil Free & Gluten Free)
Like most people I know, my family and I are creatures of habit, especially when it comes to what we eat each week for dinner. I could play with ideas for smoothies, sweet treats, and snacks all day, but by the time 5:00 p.m. rolls around, I go into auto-dinner mode, mentally choosing from one … Continue reading Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Cool Ranch Celery Slaw (Vegan, Oil Free & Gluten Free)
Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough For Two – By the Spoon, Bites, Or Baked (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)
Recently I fell in love with the amazing flavor combination that is pumpkin + chocolate. I mean, most of us know chocolate makes everything better, but can pumpkin treats really get any more delicious? Yes, the answer is yes they can. Stir everything together into a chunky chocolate chip cookie dough and you've got a … Continue reading Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough For Two – By the Spoon, Bites, Or Baked (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)
Vegan BLT with Oil-Free Baked Smoky Portobello Strips
I love a good vegan BLT. That combination of smoky strips, juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, and creamy mayo sandwiched between two toasty slices of bread, is total perfection. For many years, when I had a hankering for a BLT, I would buy some sort of pre-made packaged "faux" bacon vegan strips. There are some really … Continue reading Vegan BLT with Oil-Free Baked Smoky Portobello Strips
Chai Spiced Banana Mini Muffins (Vegan + GF)
When the weather cools down, my mind starts wandering to thoughts of warm baked goods; muffins and donuts being at the top of the list. These 30 minute chai spiced and caramel glazed mini muffins are everything I've been dreaming of and more. These little cuties are packed with autumn spice and are the perfect gateway … Continue reading Chai Spiced Banana Mini Muffins (Vegan + GF)
5 Minute Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Caffeine Free/Non-Coffee Option)
What do you do when it's past labor day hence pumpkin spice latte daydreams are taking over your brain space, but it also happens to be about 90 degrees in the shade? This was my predicament this past week. Hot drinks just weren't sounding too good to me, but darn it I wanted to utilize … Continue reading 5 Minute Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Caffeine Free/Non-Coffee Option)
The Best Iced Matcha Latte (Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
You guys know I love my matcha. This marks the sixth recipe on the site featuring that antioxidant-rich vibrant green tea powder. I can't get enough of it! In my usual style though, I've skipped right over the standard matcha latte recipes and went straight for the obscure (but delicious); Matcha popsicles, matcha cheesecake, matcha … Continue reading The Best Iced Matcha Latte (Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
Cold Sesame Rice Noodle Bowl with Rainbow Veggies – Pack a Plant-Based Lunch (vegan + gluten-free)
This rainbow-hued rice noodle bowl is the perfect quick dish to pack for work or school. In less than a half hour you can have several healthy plant based lunches ready to grab and go on those busy mornings. This crunchy cool noodle salad is packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and flavor, and will keep … Continue reading Cold Sesame Rice Noodle Bowl with Rainbow Veggies – Pack a Plant-Based Lunch (vegan + gluten-free)
Thai Peanut Zucchini and Cucumber Noodles (Zoodles and Coodles) – Vegan + Gluten/Grain Free
Happy Tuesday, friends! Today I have one of the easiest, freshest summer recipes that is sure to become on of your favorites. Whether or not you're watching your carbs (I'm not), or just want to pack more veggies into your meal (that's me!) then zucchini noodles, or zoodles, are the perfect substitution for pasta. While … Continue reading Thai Peanut Zucchini and Cucumber Noodles (Zoodles and Coodles) – Vegan + Gluten/Grain Free
Easy Vegan Caramel Sauce (Only 4 Ingredients!)
Mmmm... Caramel Sauce. It's one of those simple pleasures in life. Especially on top of a creamy scoop of (dairy-free) vanilla ice cream. Yum yum yum. I can think of all sorts of things that would taste better with a drizzle of this rich caramel sauce; banana nice cream, oatmeal, dairy-free yogurt, homemade lattes, thick … Continue reading Easy Vegan Caramel Sauce (Only 4 Ingredients!)