Did you know you can make the best roasted garlic without the use of oil and/or aluminum foil? I feel like every tutorial online tells you to cover your garlic in tons of uneeded oils, salts and then wrap it up in chemically filled foil. Totally don’t need to do that though, there is a…
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Veggie Lovers Salad-in-a-Jar + Video Tutorial
The quick and easy, perfect go-to lunch! I make these so often, yet they never get tiring because I change up the combinations of fresh/roasted veggies. Keep it seasonal to where you live and have fun making something that’s not only beautiful to look at but a well-rounded meal to snack on <3 I’ve also…
Pink Chickpea Salad Stuffed Bell Peppers
Recipes don’t need to be complicated all the time, which is why these stuffed peppers are perfect. Something about them is just so refreshing and filling, you can also throw this together in less than 10 minutes and it looks like you spent much longer on it. Plus, it’s pink – so that automatically makes…
Gluten-Free Coconut Pancakes
There is nothing better in this world than a plate of warm pancakes, layered with chocolate and topped with coconut whipped cream. Seriously. I just can’t even. AND I made these totally gluten-free! PrintGluten-Free Coconut PancakesPrep 10 minsCook 15 minsTotal 25 minsAuthor MargaretYield 3 Ingredients1 ½ cups Gluten-Free Flour1 cup Almond Milk, tutorial here1…
Crispy Coconut Bacon
The magic that is coconut bacon. I originally shared this recipe over on my Loaded Potato Wedges post, but a lot of you had a hard time finding it so I wanted to make it easy and just reshoot it so it can be its own post. If that makes any sense at all, I…
Roasted Butternut Squash With Walnut Spinach Sauce
When you make something that’s so easy yet full of flavor and think to yourself, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?!“. That’s how this recipe makes me feel. I made it for dinner at my parent’s house a few weeks back and they loved it. I’ve probably made it 3 times since then just because…
Black Bean Soup & Zesty Cashew Sour Cream
Having a go-to soup for the winter is vital. You want a meal you can make easily that reheats well, and the bonus is this is super cheap to make and easy to bulk up even more with veggies on top. I personally love topping this with bell peppers, tomatoes and cilantro! Today I’ll be…
Orange Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge
Are you ready for breakfast?! Orange Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge, garnished with orange zest, dried cherries, nutmeg and served in a hollowed out orange. I promise breakfast never tasted this good before! All the flavor from the vanilla almond milk, fresh nutmeg and orange zest marry together when simmered with the quinoa. It’s truly Fall in…
Pumpkin Spice Smoothies
I just can’t get enough pumpkin this season! Are you officially sick of these pumpkin recipes yet?! I know the thought of a pumpkin smoothie might scare some of you, but don’t be intimidated by it! I swear to you all this tastes like a cross between horchata and pumpkin spice eggnog. So if you like…
Plant Strong Vegan Vegetable Soup
Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of veggie soup? I could cuddle up and eat this all winter long. Really any soup, especially tomato and black bean – those are my favorites! So today I thought I’d share this simple combo of plant strong goodness, a little prep time and patience is all you need…
Guacamole Stuffed Pumpkin Peppers
I loved Halloween as a kid. I remember dressing up and walking around my neighborhood trick-or-treating, eating more candy than ever and trading the “nasty” candy with friends at school the next day. As I grew older, I’d invite friends over to watch my favorite Halloween movies (Nightmare Before Christmas, was always watched!). Now, I…
Pumpkin Oatmeal Creme Pies
As a child, my house was never short on those Little Debbie oatmeal creme pie cookies. I’m sad to admit I’ve eaten like 100 of those in my past. I’m happy to say now that you can make a completely vegan alternative that’s just as good – if not better! Of course I had to…
Homemade Roasted Butternut Squash Purée
Much like my homemade pumpkin puree tutorial, butternut squash is literally identical in terms of directions. I wanted to go ahead and share this since it is fall and people are roasting all sorts of things. This can serve as a guide to anyone unsure about the process. Luckily, it’s super easy! As always, I…
Pumpkin Spice Bliss Bites (9 Ingredients!)
Are you tired of hearing about pumpkin and pumpkin spice yet?!… I’M NOT! Sorry, I get REALLY excited this time of year. I mean, it’s gorgeous outside, Fall is here and all I want to do is sip pumpkin spice lattes and cuddle with my kitty boys while binge watching shows on Netflix. That’s all…
No-Bake Chocolate Date Amazeballs!
A sweet treat for all my sweet tooth fans out there! These come together so quickly and they taste AMAZEBALLS! I adore making snack bites as a quick source of energy when I’m feeling sluggish mid afternoon. You can whip these up in a matter of minutes! PrintNo-Bake Chocolate Date Amazeballs!Prep 10 minsTotal 10 minsAuthor…
Easy 5-Ingredient Hemp Seed Pesto
One of my absolute favorite recipes for snack time! Totally versatile, you can add it to pasta, toast, pizza and use it for dipping. It’s so flavorful and hello, that vibrant green color is amazing! Give it a go and feel free to add in sun-dried tomato to kick it up a notch! PrintEasy Hemp…
Superfood Banana Pops
Oh baby! Have you noticed a theme with my posts lately?… SWEETS! If you haven’t guessed it, I have quite the sweet tooth – I actually have a whole mouth full of them! These fun pops are seriously good, like “I can eat the whole batch with no shame” kinda good haha. I use to…
Quick & Easy Cranberry Chia Jam
Such a simple and easy way to not only efficiently make your own jam but incorporate more superfoods into your diet overall. You can do virtually any fruit combination your heart desires. You can also change the amount of chia seeds to your desired consistency. It’s totally foolproof and delicious every time! PrintQuick & Easy…
Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
A simple revamp on a classic dish that’s easy to make in bulk and oh so tasty! You can’t go wrong with a cup of soup and some hearty bread for dipping. Feel free to use this as a base and add in mixed veggies, beans and/or quinoa or lentils to take it a step…
Black Bean “Meatballs” with Zucchini Zoodles
Talk about flavor! This combo of fresh veggie-based “pasta” & lightly fried bean balls is truly a winner. The second I bit into this dish I was in love and it’s now a go-to staple of mine for quick & easy eating on a budget that won’t break the bank. You can even make these…
Oil-Free Banana Muffins
I’m always trying to find ways to indulge in what I love but keep it lower in fat and calories. So I created this incredibly delicious recipe for oil-free banana muffins that is so dense and sweet you’ll eat the whole batch! No seriously, you will… Make sure you bake a double batch and freeze…