Sometimes you just want something warm and satisfying to fuel you in the morning as you start a busy day. If that’s you, these delicious plant-based, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, oil-free and gluten-free Citrusy Pumpkin Vegan Muffins may just be what you’re looking for! Using only 8 ingredients, the batter for these vegan, refined-sugar-free muffins…
I still remember the day I made my first fresh pesto sauce from scratch. I dipped a small spoon into the blended sauce and offered the spoonful to my husband to try. He made a face at first (he usually does that as he is a cautious taste-tester) but that face turned into approval quickly…
If you’re looking for a jam recipe without any added refined sugar, look no further! Try this super easy and quick to make Raspberry Date Jam recipe which uses only 4 ingredients. The key ingredient to add to its sweetness? Dates! Packed with chia seeds as a gelling agent and for an extra nutritional boost,…
One of the best parts of summer has got to be the abundance of fresh summer produce in fields, grocery stores and farmer markets. It is such a delight to feast on ripe and ready summer fruits like juicy pink fuzzy peaches, fragrant red hued nectarines, sweet blueberries, golden apricots and luscious strawberries. Our family…
I had heard of quinoa being used like porridge for breakfast in the morning but have not had a chance to try it until recently (If you are not familiar with quinoa, read here for a little introduction to this amazing plant food). The first day I tried it, I was hooked! It’s a refreshing…
Here’s an easy way to change up the breakfast routine, with a simple but nutritious recipe that’s quick to put together. With the right ingredients on hand, you’ll be able to put Banana Bliss Bites on the table for the whole family in no time, and also pack some to go for those who need…
Have you seen plant-based or vegan recipes calling for a ‘flax egg’ in the ingredients and wondered what it is? Well, a ‘flax egg’ is a substitute for a hen’s egg that can be used in various recipes, including many baking recipes. It is very simple as it only requires two ingredients and takes less…
This nutritious protein-packed recipe came when I was rushing to put lunch on the table for my preschooler before she had to leave for school. I literally created this meal in about 10-15 minutes, and both children loved it! I even enjoyed it myself (as a roll) and my husband did too for lunch later…
This past fall, I made a plant-based chocolate cake for a neighbor’s son’s birthday. It was a double layered 8 inch cake, and I wanted a frosting (without a ton of sugar!) that was plant-based for the middle. I searched online but didn’t really see any good recipes using a minimal amount of sugar, that…
Need to whip up something quick with hungry kids waiting around impatiently? I was in this predicament recently. It was lunchtime. We had just returned from the grocery store so I had only about 15 minutes to pull lunch together before a serious meltdown (not to mention put all the perishables into the fridge)! Well,…
