There’s an old tradition in the south that if you eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day it will bring you good luck for that year. After 2020, I think we could all use some good luck for 2021!
Pumpkin Pie Bites
Thanksgiving can be a lot of work with cooking, baking, cleaning, washing dishes! These Pumpkin Pie Bites are quick and easy and they make a yummy healthy dessert or snack.
Cashew Mac and Cheese
Dairy-free Mac and cheese that’s actually good for you!! This one is made with healthy ingredients like cashews for the creaminess and nutritional yeast for the “cheesy’ flavor.
Loaded Potato Soup
Loaded Potato Soup is thick, creamy and so comforting! It’s oil-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and loaded with good nutrients. It honestly tastes like a baked potato with all your favorite toppings, but in soup form!
Pink Beet Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is filled with omega-3’s, fiber and protein, making it a healthy snack option! Beet chia pudding is even better because it gets in a nutritious veggie and ups the antioxidant content. It’s also a great to have before or after a workout.
Plant-Based Tortilla Soup
This soup is a cross between tortilla soup and enchilada soup, but since it has tortillas in it, that’s the name I went with. This one’s made healthier than most with baked tortillas and plant-based protein.
Why you shouldn’t skip breakfast + 3 easy options!
You might have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it’s TRUE! This week on ABC10 I showed 3 easy and healthy breakfast options for people on the go (recipes + video below), but first let me tell you why you should be eating breakfast.
Tahini Lentil Brownies
I’ve recently had some requests for nut-free options so that’s one of the reasons behind these Tahini Lentil Brownies. They’re also oil-free and gluten-free but trust me, no one will know they’re healthy!
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
Ever have a sweet craving, but you’re trying to eat healthy so you don’t know how to satisfy it? I find this happens especially around the holidays when sugar is EVERYWHERE! Enter these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies! They’re made from garbanzo beans, healthier sugars and a couple other simple ingredients.
Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (Oil-Free and Gluten-Free )
Nobody will miss the chicken with these Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings!
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Roasted Maple Acorn Squash
Lately, I’ve been all about taking simple dishes to the next level. Making it fancy, but keeping it simple. And this hearty salad does just that.
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Oil-Free Apple Cinnamon Raisin Baked Oatmeal
Apple season’s here and this baked oatmeal recipe is a yummy way to use them, and perfect for all things fall.
Date Sweetened Cashew Icing with Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
This icing is dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free and refined sugar free! It gets it’s creamy texture from cashews and it’s sweet taste from dates. This icing resembles a cream cheese frosting, but without all the bad stuff.
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Oil-Free Vegan Blueberry Waffles
Blueberry Waffles that taste so good you’d think you were eating something unhealthy! Only six ingredients required, and they can be whipped up in about 20 minutes.
Creamy Red Sauce Skillet Pasta
This easy recipe is healthy comfort food in a skillet! The dairy-free sauce has become a favorite in our house as it tastes like a healthy version of vodka sauce! It’s a creamy sauce we can feel good about eating because it’s made with good fats.
Instant Pot Vegan Cream Of Mushroom Soup
This Cream of Mushroom soup will shock you because it’s thick and creamy without any dairy or flours used. It’s also oil-free and gluten-free, but doesn’t compromise on flavor!
Vegan Mushroom Meatballs
These Mushroom Meatballs are packed with nutrients and plant protein. I guess I shouldn’t call them meatballs since they don’t contain meat… But they are a great replacement and way better for you since they are oil-free, gluten-free and full of nutrients.
Quick Oil-free Tofu Scramble
This easy, oil-free tofu dish is packed with veggies, plant-based protein and lots of essential vitamins for a healthy and nourishing meal. Tofu scramble can be eaten on it’s own, in a tortilla for tacos or even on a salad.
Pumpkin Sheet Pancakes
Pumpkin Sheet Pancakes can be whipped up in minutes and baked in the oven for a simple breakfast that will bring a lot of smiles and happy tummies. These vegan pancakes have been healthified, but still explode with pumpkin flavor and sweetness.
Purple Kale Caesar Salad
Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables we can eat as it’s in the cruciferous vegetable family, which is packed with health benefits. This Purple Kale Caesar salad is an easy and flavorful way to eat it. It’s filled with everything you’d want from a nourishing meal; plant protein, healthy fats, and gluten-free grains. It …
Healthy Baked Falafels
Healthy, oil-free, baked falafel balls are so easy to make with minimal ingredients. They’re delicious in a pita, on top of a salad or just by themselves dipped in hummus or another dip you prefer. Falafels are great for parties since they can be an easy finger food too. They’ll also fill you up with …
Quinoa Stuffing Acorn Squash
Stuffed Acorn Squash is a super easy main or side dish to have at your next meal that is full of flavor and plant protein. This recipe only requires 8 simple ingredients, you probably have at least half in your kitchen right now. It tastes like traditional stuffing without any bread, but no one will …
Plant-Based Biscuits and Gravy
Growing up in the south, biscuits and gravy was a staple weekend breakfast for my family. It was one of my favorites, but definitely not the healthiest thing to eat. I’ve recreated that gravy goodness from scratch using a few, simple clean ingredients. You just need some almond milk (or other non-dairy milk), flour and a few …
Sugar Free Cookie Dough Bites
During the holidays, does your sweet tooth seem to get the best of you? I know mine does and that’s why it’s so important to have healthier options on hand like this 5-ingredient edible cookie dough! They’re the perfect thing to have this holiday season because they are only naturally sweetened. No processed or refined …