Arugula Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This super-simple pesto is full of flavor and adds extra oomph to pasta, paninis, and even pizza! Ingredients 2 tablespoons of lightly toasted pine nuts and/or walnuts 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 1/2 cups fresh arugula 1 clove of garlic, smashed [roasted if possible. so…
Brussels sprouts hash with walnuts and apricots
brussels sprouts hash with walnuts and apricots Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Total time: 18 minutes Serves: 2 Perfect as a side dish or main event, this simple preparation for Brussels sprouts takes a fraction of the time roasting does… and is equally delicious! Ingredients 1lb Brussels sprouts, shredded with a cheese…
White bean hummus with walnuts and olives
White bean hummus with walnuts and olives Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: none Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 people A nutty take on the vegetarian classic hummus. Ingredients 100g cooked white beans (navy beans, haricot beans, white kidney beans…) 1 tbsp tahini Juice of 1/2 a lime 1 clove of garlic Pinch of…
Quinoa Tahini Bars
Quinoa Tahini Bars Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Chewy energy bars packed with healthy fats from coconut oil, tahini, and almonds Ingredients 12 chopped dates ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup almonds ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¾ cup cooked quinoa or amaranth (or a combination of both if it’s leftover from…
Ancient Grains Chocolate Granola
Ancient Grains Chocolate Granola Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: Serves: Makes About 5 Cups Start off your day with some chocolate! This vegan chocolate cranberry granola is made with buckwheat groats and amaranth. Ingredients 1/2 cup amaranth 1 1/4 cup buckwheat groats 1/3 cup slivered or sliced almonds 1/3 cup…
Carrot Cake Snack Bites
Carrot Cake Snack Bites Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: 20-21 Snack Bites Let them eat carrot cake bites! These delicious vegan and gluten-free treats are ready in 15 minutes or less! Ingredients 2-1/4 cup shredded carrots 3/4 cup medjool dates (about 10 large dates) 2/3 cup coconut (shredded or flaked) 1/2…
Revitalizing Raw Raspberry Cheesecake
Revitalizing Raw Raspberry Cheesecake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A raw, vegan cheesecake featuring creamy cashews, tangy raspberries and a hazelnut-date crust. This is a dessert recipe you can feel good about. Ingredients Crust: ½ cup raw hazelnuts ½ cup packed, pitted medjool dates (about 8) ½ tsp cinnamon pinch of sea salt…
Carrot Cake Truffles
Carrot Cake Truffles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 15 pieces Carrot Cake Truffles. Carrot cake crossed with a chocolate truffle, sinfully delicious but totally healthy. Ingredients ½ cup unsweetened medium shredded coconut, plus extra for decorating 1 cup walnuts 3 carrots 2 tsp cinnamon A pinch each of nutmeg, ginger, and salt About…
Ultimate Deep Dish Pecan Pie
Ultimate Deep Dish Pecan Pie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 10-12 This is the ultimate chocolate caramel pecan pie that is perfect for your next chocolate and sugar craving! Not only is it vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and loaded with healthy fats and protein, it takes regular pecan pies into a whole…
How to Make Almond Butter
How to Make Almond Butter Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: Making your own homemade almond butter is easy! All it takes is raw almonds, a food processor, or blender, and about 15 minutes of your time. Ingredients 3 cups (1 pound) raw almonds 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional) Instructions…
Mint Chocolate Snack Bites
Mint Chocolate Snack Bites Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: None Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 17 bites Mint chocolate snack bites with nuts, coconut, and Turkish apricots! Ingredients 3/4 cup Turkish apricots 1/4 cup cashews 1/4 cup pistachios 1/4 cup flaked coconut, unsweetened 2 TBS cocoa powder 1/2 TBS peppermint extract 1 TBS water…
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…