Lemon + Yellow Squash Bread Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour + 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour + 45 minutes Serves: 2 loaves Lemon scented sweet bread that stays moist for days thanks to the addition of yellow squash. Ingredients 1 cup melted butter 2 and 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup +…
Mandarin orange pumpkins
Mandarin orange pumpkins Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: These adorable mandarin orange pumpkins, a very healthy snacks for kids, are all the rage! Thanks to a talented mom at my daughter’s preschool, the kiddos enjoyed this very healthy snack at the school’s Halloween party, which could also be a…
Maple Banana Nut Granola
Maple Banana Nut Granola Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Maple Banana Nut Granola is a sweet, crunchy, delicious and nutrient dense homemade granola containing nuts, seeds, fruits, and more. Gluten and dairy free. Ingredients 1½ cup rolled oats, gluten free 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup raw sunflower seeds 1 cup raw pumpkin…
Wake and Bake Vegan Breakfast Cookies
Wake and Bake Vegan Breakfast Cookies Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 12-13 minutes Total time: 25-30 minutes Serves: 8 cookies Vegan breakfast cookies filled with oats, raisins, coconut, pumpkin seeds and chocolate! Who doesn’t like cookies for breakfast? Ingredients 1/4 cup applesauce 2 tbsp. almond butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. ground flax…
No Bake Chocolate Truffles
No Bake Chocolate Truffles Prep time: 10 Cook time: 0 Total time: 10 Serves: 16 These delicious truffles are quick and easy to make and make a great treat. Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 15 medjool dates, halved and pitted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons cacao powder (plus extra for coating) unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)…
Veggie Sushi Rolls
Veggie Sushi Rolls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A raw vegan veggie sushi filled with only avocado, fresh crunch vegetables and served with a soy-like dipping sauce. Ingredients 2 organic raw sushi nori sheets 1 Avocado, mashed ¼-1/2 organic red bell pepper, cut into thin strips ¼ large organic carrot, cut into thin…
Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip
Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Turn the flavors found inside a cannoli into a delicious dip that is perfect for parties, playdates or simply making a weeknight dinner extra special. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese spread 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 Tbsp plain…
6 Layer Tempeh Taco Dip
6 Layer Tempeh Taco Dip Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A healthier vegan and dairy free twist on a traditional 6 layer taco dip. Using tempeh, cashew cheese, and more veggie goodness. Ingredients 1 package of organic tempeh (about 1 cup), cubed and diced 1 small sweet onion (about ½ cup) 1 clove…
Raw Caramel Apples
Raw Caramel Apples Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: An all raw caramel dip recipe sure to trick anyone into thinking it’s the “real deal”, non-dairy, gluten free, and vegan Ingredients ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup organic coconut oil ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons of raw almond butter 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract…
Cilantro Lime Hummus
Cilantro Lime Hummus Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: If you’ve ever had Trader Joe’s cilantro jalapeno hummus, you know how amazing it is. Every veg needs their protein – this is a great way to use up extra jalapenos. Ingredients 1-2 jalapenos from your overgrown jalapeno plant. Or from the grocery store. 1…
Pizza Puffs
Pizza Puffs Prep time: Cook time: 20 Total time: Serves: 24 Pizza Puffs are a fun and yummy little snack for your next party, tailgate, or for just sitting around and nibbling! Ingredients ¾ cup flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¾ cup whole milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1…
Fall-Inspired Smoothies
Around here we are totally smoothie obsessed. I mean, what’s not to love? Smoothies, when balanced properly, are truly the perfect re-energizing snack or meal-replacement. Throw in some fall flavors and now you’re really talking. I’ve gathered up some of fall’s finest smoothie recipes. Now all you have to do is get your butt in that…