Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Quinoa Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I love making up a big batch of this hearty salad at the beginning of the week so that I have lunch or dinner made ahead of time on busy days. Tastes great hot or cold! Ingredients 2/3 Cup Quinoa 1…
Pecan Plum Oatmeal
Pecan Plum Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A delicious and hearty breakfast that comes together in minutes and is great on the go. Ingredients 1 Cup Old-Fashioned Oats 1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seeds 1 Tablespoon Vegan Sugar (I use Coconut Sugar) 1/4 Cup Pecans, Chopped 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1 Plum, Sliced, Diced…
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: The soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies you remember from your childhood without all the butter and processed flour and sugar. Ingredients 2 Flax Eggs (2 Tablespoons Ground Flax Seed mixed with 6 Tablespoons Warm Water) 1/3 Cup Unrefined Coconut Oil, Softened 1 Cup Coconut…
Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries
Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A Dozen. A dessert that is as healthy as it is delicious and impressive-looking, too! Ingredients 12 Cherries (preferably organic) 1/3 Cup Non-Dairy Dark Chocolate Chips 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil Instructions View the full recipe at For the Love of Leaves →
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Chia Pudding
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Chia Pudding Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 Servings Raspberries and dark chocolate were made for one another. This recipe combines the two perfectly in a healthy and delicious dessert. Ingredients 1 Cup Almond Milk (Coconut or Soy works, too) 3 Tablespoons Chia Seeds 1/2 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4-1/3…
Vanilla Almond Freezer Fudge
Vanilla Almond Freezer Fudge Prep time: 5-10 Minutes Cook time: Total time: 20-25 Minutes Serves: 8 Squares An easy and healthy recipe to satisfy any sweet tooth. Ingredients 1 Cup Almond Butter, room temperature 4 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup or Agave (or Honey for non-vegans) 1 Tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract 1 Vanilla Bean, Scraped 4…
Vanilla Cranberry Chia Jam
Vanilla Cranberry Chia Jam Prep time: 5-10 Minutes Cook time: Total time: 5-10 Minutes Serves: About 1 Cup. No need to spend hours making jam when you can simply place a few ingredients in a food processor to create a healthy, flavorful jam in five minutes. Makes great holiday gifts, too! Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups…
Vegan Blueberry Pancakes with Spelt Flour
Vegan Blueberry Pancakes with Spelt Flour Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Pancakes This healthy take on a classic breakfast has quickly become a Saturday morning tradition in my house. Ingredients 1 1/4 Cup Whole Spelt Flour 1/4 Cup Ground Flax Seeds 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1 1/2 Tablespoons Coconut Sugar Pinch of…
Pistachio Chia Pudding
Pistachio Chia Pudding Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: Total time: Approximately 1 hour. Serves: 2 Servings A healthy alternative to when the pistachio ice cream craving hits. Eat it as dessert, a snack or breakfast. Ingredients 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 3 Tablespoons Chia Seeds 1/3 Cup Pistachios, Shelled 1/4 Cup Pistachios, Shelled and…
Blueberry Banana Bran Muffins
Blueberry Banana Bran Muffins Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 25-30 Minutes Total time: 40 Miniutes Serves: 6 Muffins With 5 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber each these muffins are sure to keep you full and satisfied all morning long. Ingredients 3/4 Cup Whole Spelt Flour 3/4 Cup Wheat Bran 1/4 Cup…
Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Spicy Black Bean Burgers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes 4 Burgers. This recipe was created trying to use up leftover ingredients I had hanging around. Little did I know it was going to become the most popular recipe on my blog, my boyfriend’s absolute favorite meal and a definite crowd-pleaser; receiving rave…
7 Layer Taco Dip
7 Layer Taco Dip Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes one 9 inch pan. A nutritious and delicious alternative to the normally cheese laden taco dips. Perfect as an appetizer or a game day snack! Ingredients 2 Cups Vegan Refried Beans 1 Batch of Guacamole Approximately 1 Cup of your favorite Salsa (amount…