Honey-Nut and Apple Sandwich (plus nut butter recipe) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I realize it may seem silly to post a recipe for a sandwich. So consider this more an “idea” than “recipe”. I’ve also included a recipe for Peanut-Walnut-Almond Butter which is much less oily than store-bought nut butter! Ingredients For…
5-Ingredient Quinoa Pizza Crust (Vegan, Primal, GF)
5-Ingredient Quinoa Pizza Crust (Vegan, Primal, GF) Prep time: 8 hrs Cook time: 30 min Total time: 8 hrs 30 min Serves: 6 slices A delicious, gluten-free pizza crust with only five ingredients. NO eggs, cheese, starches, or weird flours needed. Ingredients ¾ c. quinoa, rinsed and drained ¼ c. water ½ t. sea salt…
Raw Cinnamon Roll Bars with Tahini Date ‘Caramel’ Drizzle (Vegan, Paleo)
Raw Cinnamon Roll Bars with Tahini Date ‘Caramel’ Drizzle (Vegan, Paleo) Prep time: 20 min Cook time: Total time: 20 min plus time to set Serves: 9 bars Delicious raw, double layer cinnamon roll bars with a salted tahini date caramel drizzle. Can be made either nut-free or grain-free. Ingredients BOTTOM LAYER: 1/2 c. walnuts…
Easy Homemade Cashew Milk
Easy Homemade Cashew Milk Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A creamy, homemade cashew milk that only requires two ingredients, with no straining required. Ingredients 1 cup cashews, soaked for 4-8 hours in water 3½ cups filtered water Optional Additions: Vanilla bean Dates Pure Maple Syrup Cacao powder Cinnamon Turmeric Ginger Cardamom Chocolate Cashew…
Honey-Nut and Apple Granola
Honey-Nut and Apple Granola Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 cups (approximately) This granola is oil-free, dairy-free and low in sugar. Since I think dried apple tastes like an eraser, I added a grated/shredded apple to this instead – and re-discovered my love of granola! Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon ground…
Raw Andes’ Mint Pie (Paleo Option)
Raw Andes’ Mint Pie (Paleo Option) Prep time: 15 min Cook time: n/a Total time: 4 hrs (to set) Serves: 12 slices A rich and decadent chocolate and mint pie that employs whole food, healthy ingredients. Ingredients CRUST: 1 c. pecans 1 c. oats (or more pecans if paleo or grain-free) 20 soft dates (you…
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 12 A vegan, gluten-free, nut-free oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. The perfect little sweet treat in the afternoon or anytime a chocolate craving hits. Ingredients 2 tbsp coconut oil, soft or liquefied 2 tbsp tahini 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1 tbsp ground flaxseed…
Apple Chai-Spiced Baked Oats
Apple Chai-Spiced Baked Oats Prep time: Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 A cozy, comforting breakfast. These Apple Chai-Spiced Baked Oats are the perfect winter warmer. Serve with a dollop of coconut cream for a little indulgence 😉 Ingredients 3 Small/medium eating apples 1C (heaped) Rolled oats (GF if necessary) 1/3C…
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Cauliflower Pizza Crust Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 2 A delicious grain/gluten free pizza crust made with whole food ingredients including a secret ingredient, cauliflower. Check out an entire menu of pizza ideas. Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower (550-600g), before steaming 2 whole eggs 3 tablespoons of…
Cinnamon Tahini Protein Smoothie
Cinnamon Tahini Protein Smoothie Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 A plant-based protein packed smoothie with tahini, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Perfect for a snack or sweet treat packed with fiber and protein. Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I like Sunwarrior-…
Garlicky Kale with Red Beans and Rice
Garlicky Kale with Red Beans and Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Delicious garlicky kale with red beans and rice. A naturally gluten-free, vegan meal. Ingredients 1 box Lundberg Spanish Rice 2 1/4 cups filtered water 1 1/2 cups red kidney beans 1 bunch of Tuscan or Lacinato kale, ribs removed + shredded…
Chocolate Sorbet
Chocolate Sorbet Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 2 hours 40 minutes (to account for time to chill and churn the sorbet) Serves: 14 1/2 cup servings A chocolate sorbet that is both vegan and gluten free. Ingredients 4 cups water 1 2/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar…