A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 12 Chewy on the inside with crispy edges, these versatile Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for your last-minute healthy Christmas baking. Ingredients 1 cup (80g) old-fashioned oats (gluten free if necessary) 1/2 cup (60g) dried cranberries, preferably naturally sweetened…
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 18 minutes Serves: 20 These tender and light Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies are a low-fat, Vitamin A loaded take on the ultimate cookie classic. Ingredients 1 cup sweet potato puree (I mashed a leftover baked sweet potato from dinner)…
Raspberry Bars Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 15 Fruity & fresh raspberry filing on a tender almond banana crust, today’s Raspberry Bars are a colorful addition to your healthy Christmas cookie collection. Ingredients 1 cup (100g) almond meal or flour (or just grind up almonds in a…
Chocolate Gingerbread Balls Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 15 These Chocolate Gingerbread Balls are decadent yet healthy Christmas cookies that melt in your mouth. Ingredients 1 and 2/3 cups (250g) dried plums (prunes) 2 oz (55g) dark chocolate, melted 1 cup (130g) sunflower seeds 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract…
Garlic Cashew Cheese Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Extra smooth with a subtle garlic flavor, this vegan cashew cheese will make you forget about dairy. Ingredients 3/4 cup (130g) cashews 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (depends on taste and dietary requirements) 1 teaspoon olive oil (or more…
Homemade Caramel Sauce Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 This homemade caramel sauce will make you want to eat it by the spoonful. It is that good. Ingredients 20-25 pitted dates (80-100 g) pitted dates (not Medjool), soaked in water for at least 4 hours (reserve the…
Apple Pancakes with Vanilla Sauce Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 5 These apple pancakes are the perfect healthy breakfast for a lazy weekend morning. They are very filling, bursting with juicy apple pieces and holiday flavors. Ingredients 2 cups (240g) whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons baking powder…
Red Currant & Almond Oatmeal Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 1 A big bowl of this filling, extra creamy oatmeal is the ultimate comfort food for cold and rainy mornings. Ingredients 1/4 cup (20g) oats 1/4 cup (20g) oat bran 1 cup (240 ml) water or milk…
Coleslaw Made Healthy Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 10 This Coleslaw is decadently rich and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness – you will not believe it is a healthier version of the holiday classic. Ingredients 1 cup yogurt of choice (I used coconut) 2…
Pumpkin Granola Muffins Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Total time: 15-20 minutes Serves: 24 Hearty and chewy snack packed with seeds, dried cranberries and your favorite fall spices. And at only 93 calories a piece! Ingredients 3/4 cup (100g) sunflower seeds 1/3 cup (45g) pumpkin seeds 1/4 (40g) cup chia seeds 3/4…
Homemade Vanilla Extract Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: Make your own, extra flavorful and all natural vanilla extract at home! It’s unbelievably easy and you’ll need just 5 minutes active time to do it. Ingredients 5 oz (150 ml) vodka, bourbon or whatever alcohol you prefer 2-3 vanilla beans (the more…
Carrot Cake Chia Pudding Prep time: 10 Cook time: 0 Total time: 10 Serves: 1 Creamy, crunchy and unusual (or not?) breakfast with familiar flavors. Today’s carrot cake chia pudding is a super easy, delicious and an outrageously nutritious way to start your day. Ingredients 3 tablespoons chia seeds 2/3 cup milk of choice 1…