I’ve always been a big fan of Mediterranean food. It’s full of fresh flavors and virtually everything I love most. Of course, it’s traditionally saturated in olive oil – which I refrain from using. I prefer oil-free for my own digestive health, but you can always modify these recipes to include it if you wish….
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Vegan Nut-Free Tzatziki Dip (10-Ingredients!)
Tzatziki is one of those things you either know and love or haven’t yet heard of/tried. I can assure you it’s amazing nonetheless though. Typically made with a yogurt base, I opted to put a different spin on it. Most store bought dairy-free yogurts are on the pricey side, so I wanted to share a…
Gluten-Free Cauliflower Quinoa Tabbouleh
My love of Mediterranean food knows no bounds, especially so when it comes to tabbouleh. Traditionally made with bulgar wheat and quite a bit of olive oil, I wanted to share a healthier spin on the classic. Without sacrificing any flavor whatsoever. Definitely give this version a try and let me know how it stacks…
No-Bake Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Bites
I can assure you this is no joke – raw vegan carrot cake bites are a thing. Topped with a cashew cream cheese frosting and fresh nutmeg. The fastest way to cake-like bites without any baking required! Made in as little as 30 minutes, only requiring a food processor. Completely refined sugar-free you can feel…
Oil-Free Roasted Garlic & Lemon Pepper Hummus
Kicking off a Mediterranean series of recipes and I had to share this oil-free hummus first! Hands down one of the easiest recipes ever. You literally pour everything into a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth. That’s it! I will say a little prep is involved for the roasted garlic. To make…
One Pan Mushroom “Steaks” & Roasted Vegetables
Sharing a veg-heavy, zero waste, one sheet-pan recipe today! Coming off of my birthday weekend, it’s needless to say I’m in dire need of actual nutrient-dense meals. I’m sad to say I went a little too crazy with indulging in processed foods and feel pretty bleh. So I’m thankful for today’s post because it’s exactly…
Vegan Thai Tofu Daikon Noodle Bowls
Finally getting around to sharing my favorite recipe to date – Daikon Noodle Bowls! Virtually raw, making a couple of adjustments if you want to make these fully raw. You can never go wrong with crisp veggies in abundance. This is the perfect meal that won’t weigh you down. It’s easy to tweak to fit…
DIY Ginger Coconut Simple Syrup + Ginger Limeade Mocktails
Getting festive with ginger mocktails today! My birthday is this Sunday so I wanted to share a fun drink recipe I’m loving. Perfect for the ginger lover in your life. Sweetened with a refined sugar-free simple syrup using Vitacost’s coconut sugar! You can add more or less ginger to taste. If you want to use…
Vegan Red Velvet Cake Freezer Fudge
Chocolate is true love, right? Treating myself right with something sweet to kick off this month! This freezer fudge is totally reminiscent of a throwback recipe for a peanut butter cup freezer fudge I shared many moons ago. I’m excited to change it up with this red velvet cake version, complete with cream cheese icing….
Vegan 7-Layer Taco Salad Dip Cups
Who’s ready to party?! Whether it’s the Super Bowl or a backyard BBQ, these taco salad 7-layer dip cups are essential. I also showed an example of making this into a single large dish. Feel free to make individual servings or one large layered dip to save time. Huge shoutout to Kroger for sponsoring this…
Jicama Salad + Creamy Citrus Dressing (11-Ingredients!)
Keeping it light and refreshing with this jicama salad. Super simple to make with only 11 ingredients and delicious paired with roasted salsa. You can also eat this on tacos or burrito bowls! I’ve also included a creamy oil-free citrus tahini dressing to drizzle on top. Which can of course be used on other salads…
Vegan Tofu Chik’n Noodle Soup (10-Ingredients!)
Coming off of a week of being sick, soup was the only thing that made it better. I’m forever thankful to my friend, Ann @plantcrush, for making and delivering me vegan chicken noodle soup. After I felt better I really wanted to make my own version and this tofu chik’n noodle soup is what I…
Going Plant-Based Veestro #YesWeCan Challenge
2018 is upon us and my goal for YOU is to eat more plants. That’s it! Take the Veestro #YesWeCan challenge to incorporate more plant-based meals into your lifestyle. Even going meatless for Monday’s makes a huge difference. For the environment and your overall health. To get this year started in the best way possible,…
Tropical Mango Smoothie Chia Pudding Parfaits
It wouldn’t be customary to start a New Year without sharing a green smoothie right? This chia pudding parfait combines with my favorite topical green mango smoothie I shared forever ago. But with a spin on it, I used pineapple juice in place of coconut water. You could also use orange juice if you’d like…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Pancakes + Almond Vanilla Probiotic “Frosting”
Kicking off the New Year with some of the greatest protein pancakes ever! I’ve teamed up with Orgain to share this sponsored recipe. It’s also the perfect opportunity to talk about my view on New Year’s resolutions and how I’m redefining them to fit my lifestyle. I’m a firm believer in fresh starts and clean…
Healthy Power Grain BLT Salad To-Go!
Making meals to-go has been a passion project of mine this year. I know mason jar meals aren’t a new concept, however they are incredibly useful to have around for those busy days. In the past I’ve shared a post on 5 No-Cook Mason Jar Meals. As well as Chia Pudding Parfaits & DIY Pudding…
Creamy Roasted Garlic & Spinach Pasta Stuffed Delicata Squash Boats
Winter is finally here in Texas, so bring on the squash! Lately I’ve been a bit obsessed with delicate squash. So much so that I took it upon myself to feature them in an extra special recipe today. This month officially marks two years collaborating with Kroger co. Using my favorite products by Simple Truth…
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Baked Oatmeal (10 Ingredients!)
The holidays are upon us and adding dark chocolate to my breakfast is a thing. If you haven’t had the combo of oats, bananas and dark chocolate – you’re truly missing out. To make it more festive and seasonal, of course I had to include cranberries and cinnamon. This baked oatmeal is the perfect addition…
Vegan Thanksgiving Style Poutine (Using Leftovers!)
In true tradition, I’m sharing another holiday recipe that’s late. I was inspired to make a Thanksgiving style poutine with all my leftovers from the previous day. I actually made this for the first time right after I cooked a dinner of Trader Joe’s sweet potato fries and cauliflower stuffing. As mentioned in my last…
Gluten-Free Cauliflower Stuffing (Trader Joe’s Copycat)
Talk about a last minute recipe. But this cauliflower stuffing can truly be made moments before needing to be served. It’s super simple to throw together, only 8 ingredients! It’s also oil-free and gluten-free. I know I have a lot of readers that prefer that. I promise it’s still packed full of flavor. Absolutely perfect…
Gluten-Free Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Thanksgiving 2017 is upon us and I couldn’t be more excited to share a gravy recipe. With only a handful of ingredients and one pan needed. I’ve been holding out on you. This recipe has been a long time coming. I ran out of time last year to share it, so I apologize for the…
DIY All Purpose Salt-Free Seasoning Blend
When I think of seasoning, my mind instantly gravitates towards the grocery store spice aisle. It’s loaded full of everything you can think of. It’s kind of overwhelming. Especially so if you’re browsing for a blend. So many contain salt or use salt as the base. The ones that don’t are usually quite expensive or…
Spooky Black Ramen Noodle Bowls
It’s officially Halloween season and that means spooky recipes galore! I’m not big on themed foods, so I did a play on colors instead. That’s about as festive as it gets for me. These black ramen noodle bowls are packed full of veggies! As well as a spicy Cajun-style tofu I’m currently obsessing over. The…
Instant No-Cook Vegan Meals On-The-Go (5 Ways!)
In the past I’ve shared no-bake options, but today it’s all about no-cook meals. Made with only the simplest of prepping items that can all be found at your local Kroger or Fred Meyers grocery store. This is perfect for college students, busy parents or even back-to-school kiddos. Of course I’m sure they’re not allowed…
