A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Raisin and Pecan Breakfast Polenta Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 This is a quick and easy alternative to oatmeal! Ingredients ½ cup polenta 1 ½ cups almond milk Pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 – 2 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, or pecan halves Instructions…
Peanut Butter French Toast Sandwich Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 This recipe resulted from my frustration at gluten-free bread. All I wanted was a good peanut butter sandwich, but gluten-free bread is generally really dry and often just doesn’t taste like bread. But when you French Toast-ify gluten-free bread, it actually tastes…
How to Make Quick-Cooking Steel-Cut Oats Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: If you’re like me, then you love steel-cut oats – but hate how long they take to cook. I’m not waiting 25 – 30 minutes for breakfast! Luckily, I’ve found a simple way to make steel-cut oats only take 5 – 10…
Apple Pie Ice Cream Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: The Apple Pie Ice Cream is made entirely from fruit and spices, so it’s the perfect healthy treat! The Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bites are also sugar-free, and contain no butter or oil. Ingredients Apple Pie Ice Cream 2 frozen bananas, chopped into chunks 1…
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 12 Yes, I know it’s May. However, I for one simply cannot wait until October to start making pumpkin baked goods! These muffins contain no butter, no oil, and no refined sugar – but are still completely delicious. I made these for a group of…
Cowboy Cookie Baked Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 This is like eating a giant cookie for breakfast – except it’s much healthier! Ingredients 3 dates (dried), finely chopped ¼ cup hot water 1/8 teaspoon molasses ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons almond milk ½ cup rolled oats ¼ teaspoon baking powder…
Mac ‘n’ Cheeze Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 A lot of vegan “cheeze” sauces use a lot of oil or margarine. Looking for a healthier version, I went with cauliflower! It’s perfect for creamy, cheesy sauces. Ingredients 4 oz (115g) macaroni (regular or gluten-free) 1 cup cooked and chopped cauliflower 1/8 teaspoon…
Cinnamon, Raisin and Peanut Butter Ice Cream Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 Super healthy and delicious, this Cinnamon, Raisin and Peanut Butter Ice Cream is perfect for any time of the day! Ingredients 2–3 frozen bananas ¼ cup PB2 (or regular peanut butter) 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons almond milk (or…
Peach and Rhubarb Crisp Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 3 This is my healthier version of a fruit crisp (otherwise known as a fruit crumble). There’s no butter, no oil, and no refined sugar! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or really anytime of the day. Ingredients For the topping: 3 dates (dried), finely chopped…
Carrot Cake Muffins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 14 muffins I was tempted to call these “Totally Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins”! There’s no butter, no oil and no refined sugar. Instead, they’re loaded with carrots, grated apple and crushed pineapple, which make these muffins moist and delicious! These muffins have also been eighth-grader…
Orange and Poppy Seed Steel-Cut Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 Orange and poppy seeds aren’t just for cakes and muffins – they work surprisingly well in oatmeal too! This is a very healthy breakfast that is a nice change from the usual oatmeal flavors. Ingredients 1 cup almond milk, plus extra…
Baked Cinnamon Doughnuts Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 12 mini doughnuts Sometimes we all need something sweet – but don’t want all the oil from fried doughnuts (or all of the fat and sugar in most baked goods). Here’s a solution! These adorable baked doughnuts contain minimal oil and sugar, and are so…