This past month I’ve been watching a lot of Barefoot Contessa reruns, I love you Ina! In a past episode she shared a super simple herbed fromage blanc that really peaked my interest. Of course that was made using dairy, I wanted to make a vegan version with a simple swap using silken tofu. To…
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Sweet & Tangy Carrot Broccoli Salad
Two recipes in one week? Dang. I’m trying to get you all ready for picnics in the park. Today’s sweet & tangy carrot broccoli salad pairs perfectly with those curry lentil salad sandwiches I talked about earlier this week. I’m all about that pack-ahead/semi meal-prep life. It makes your life so much easier if you…
Curry Lentil Salad Sandwiches
When life is super stressful and you’re on the sandwich diet. I’ve been making these curry lentil salad sandwiches for a couple of months now, but this week specifically I finally got around to sharing the recipe here. I talked about a similar combo on my Instagram in April. Forgive me, I was not prepared…
Vegan Superseed Coconut Clusters
This recipe is sponsored by Vitacost.com. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sponsored content allows me to provide recipes for you totally FREE! Thank you for your support and understanding. After stumbling upon a super yummy snack of coconut seed clusters at my local bulk warehouse, I quickly became obsessed. With nursing my baby…
Vegan Cheesy Broccoli RightRice Casserole
This recipe is sponsored by RightRice. All thoughts and opinions are my own! This recipe also contains affiliate links, thank you for supporting my blog. I’m beyond excited to tell you all about RightRice! I recently sampled their line of vegetable based rices last month and immediately fell in love. As someone that’s been struggling to…
Chili Mango Limeades
Looking for a fun and festive drink that’s non-alcoholic and perfect for Cinco de Mayo? I’ve got the winning combo today, these Chili Mango Limeades are everything! A little tangy, sweet and spicy – you can’t go wrong. I’m really digging this combination of flavors for the summer months. It’s a fun spin on your…
Vegan Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip
This recipe is sponsored by the Kroger Family of Stores. Skip to recipe Quick and easy holiday inspired gingerbread cheesecake dip! Gluten-free and vegan as always. Measure and toss everything into the blender and it’s ready in less than 5 minutes. With the holiday season upon us it felt vital to share the easiest dessert…
Instant Oatmeal Cups 3 Ways!
Oatmeal is something truly nostalgic for me. I grew up eating a bowl most Sunday’s when my dad was off of work and could spend the morning cooking from scratch. He’d usually have a separate pot that he would reduce apple chunks, cinnamon, maple syrup and brown sugar in. It was seriously the only way…
Grandma’s Tex Mex Avocado Salad
A side that’s near and dear to my heart, Grandma’s go-to avocado salad. I’ve had this throughout the years when visiting with family. Always in the comfort of the same home I made pillow forts in growing up. Grandma’s house has always been the place where memories are made and an overwhelming amount of love…
Buffalo Chickpea Salad Cucumber Bites
Sticking with my no-cook theme of fresh bites perfect for the summer heat. These buffalo chickpea salad cucumber bites are so refreshing! Topped with a drizzle of vegan ranch, I make my own, and some chopped roasted pistachios for added flavor and crunch. The beauty of making this buffalo salad is the versatility. You can…
No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Almond Coconut Bars
I’m living for the no-bake treats right now. Summer time is hot enough without having to blast the oven for baked desserts. But now you can make a cake like sweet without any cooking and sit down to eat it in less than 30 minutes start to finish! A word of caution though, these taste…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sea Salt Caramel Bliss Bites (Larabar Copycat)
Once upon a time I use to blog regularly. This month has been packed full of some unexpected news and more stress than I’m use to. Of course, that has nothing to do with today’s recipe post. I thought you should know I haven’t disappeared for forever, I am alive and well. I’ll probably share…
No-Bake Peach Cobbler Chia Pudding Parfaits
Confession time: I can’t get enough of the peaches. I had to get in one more peach focused recipe before the summer ended. I thought it would be fun to share a combo of elements I love. Chia pudding, date crumble and spiced peaches. Layering everything and making these pretty cute, yet insanely delicious parfaits….
Peaches n’ Greens Smoothie Bowls (7 Ingredients!)
When the heat picks up that can only mean one thing, peaches are in season! Aside from watermelon, peaches are my absolute favorite fruit this time of year. They’re exceptionally juicy here in Texas, maybe I’m biased. But all the farmers markets offer them up and each one is without a doubt delicious. I truly…
Oil-Free Thai Salad + Peanut Sauce Dressing
Flash back to earlier this year, I visited Portland and ate all the vegan foods. Including this Thai salad at a popular vegan restaurant. Well, it wasn’t this exact salad. But I was so inspired by the simple combination of ingredients I had to recreate a copycat version of it to share. If you’re ever…
10-Ingredient Vegan Cheese Balls (3 Ways!)
You know, way back when I shared a Lemon Cranberry & Pistachio Cashew Cheese Ball recipe. It was such a huge hit I thought it was about time I bring it back with a revamp. Three possible combinations, using the original recipe’s base. All of which are sure to be a huge hit at your…
Vegan Vanilla & Pear Custard Tarts For Two
They say April showers bring May flowers, hopefully you enjoy my rendition of these spring-inspired custard tarts instead. I never thought I would actually be sharing a recipe for these fancy looking tarts. In my mind I had an idea for this concept, really simple but elegant. Well elegant in comparison to what I usually make….
