Peach and Oat Smoothie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This peach and oat smoothie is a summer must! It’s full of fresh peaches, oats, honey, and almond milk. Dairy-free! Ingredients 2 peaches – peel on (sliced and frozen-optional) 1/3 cup old fashioned oats – raw (uncooked) 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup almond milk…
Classic Cashew Cheese, 3 ways!
Classic Cashew Cheese, 3 ways! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 36+ (3 batches) Classic Cashew Cheese, 3 ways is a guide on how to make vegan cheese by using cashews and variations of seasonings. Truffle, Olive, and Sun-dried tomato. Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 1 hour…
Banana Berry Greenish Smoothie
Banana Berry Greenish Smoothie Prep time: 4 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 4 minutes Serves: 2 This vegan smoothie has two cups of spinach, but you can’t taste it! Full of berry flavor! Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup fresh strawberries ½ cup frozen blueberries (fresh work fine as well) ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond…
Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 5 generous servings The quintessential comfort food, mac and cheese. The roasted cauliflower yields depth of flavor while reducing the calories in this delightful dish. Ingredients 2 Tbs + 1 Tsp melted, cooled Coconut Oil,…
Spicy Garlic Snow Peas
Spicy Garlic Snow Peas Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 These crazy-flavorful, tender-crisp peas take less than 5 minutes to cook. Ingredients 1 tsp canola oil 1 lb snow peas 2 tsp garlic, minced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, or more to taste 1/4 tsp sugar 1/2…
Weeknight Italian Tomato Soup
Weeknight Italian Tomato Soup Prep time: 3 minutes Cook time: 7 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Weeknight Italian Tomato Soup. It uses a super quick ingredient that you may already have handy. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¾ teaspoon dried garlic ¼ cup dry…
Sesame Carrot Noodles with Grilled Asparagus
Sesame Carrot Noodles with Grilled Asparagus Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 A sesame carrot sauce inspired by the crave-worthy sushi house dressing and tossed with brown rice noodles. Topped with some grilled asparagus, this is the perfect summer meal! Ingredients Carrot Dressing: 1 cup carrots (about 2 medium), roughly chopped 1 tbsp…
Cacao Chip Banana Muffins
Cacao Chip Banana Muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 12-15 These muffins are vegan and delicious! Full of bananas and cacao chips! Ingredients 2 flax eggs (see below) 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 4 medium overripe bananas ½ cup vegan…
No-Bake Energy Bites
No-Bake Energy Bites Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 30 minutes Serves: Approx. 20 These are the perfect breakfast or pre-work out snack. Quick and easy for people on the go! Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats ½ cup natural peanut butter (I love Crazy Richard’s brand) ½ cup flaxseed meal ⅓ cup…
Tropical Green Smoothie
Tropical Green Smoothie Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 Tropical taste full of greens and Vegan! Ingredients 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter 1 banana ½ cup pineapples ½ cup mangos (frozen or unfrozen) 2 cups baby spinach ¾ almond milk (I used vanilla) 4-5 ice…
Baked Cinnamon Peaches
Baked Cinnamon Peaches Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: Peaches, honey, Greek yogurt, and cinnamon = the perfect healthy dessert or snack! Ingredients sliced peaches (I used 7 medium sized) local honey cinnamon Greek yogurt Instructions View the full recipe at The Local Taste →
Watermelon Mojito Granita
Watermelon Mojito Granita Prep time: 4 hours 30 minutes Cook time: Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes Serves: 8 servings A refreshing frozen dessert. Watermelon, mint, lime juice, sugar, and rum are the only ingredients in this super easy summer treat! Ingredients 6 cups seedless watermelon cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1/2 large watermelon) 3/4…