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Fat Free Whole Wheat Vegan Banana Bread

Relevance: 100%      Posted on: December 3, 2012

Banana bread is one of my favorite childhood treats. I remember baking it many times and trying to pack as much banana flavor into it as possible. But traditional banana bread isn't very healthy. It's made with white flour, oil, eggs and sugar. It's also not usually vegan. So I wanted to make a fat free oil free vegan version of banana bread and this one uses stone ground whole wheat flour. Even though it's oil free, it's actually very moist and a very similar texture to regular banana bread. I was really impressed with this recipe. Instead of sugar…

How To Tell If A Banana Is Ripe With Pictures! (A Yellow Banana Is Not Ripe Enough)

Relevance: 43%      Posted on: October 23, 2011

So you want to know how to tell if a banana is ripe and if the ones you have are ripe enough. One of the most troubling things I find when promoting fresh fruits and vegetables to people is that they don't understand that many fruits have to ripen before being eaten. You cannot just assume you can simply pick the fruit up from the grocery store display, take it home and eat it right away like a frozen dinner, a box of pasta or a can of beans. (There are a few exceptions like apples and oranges.) As society…

Acai Banana Berry Bowl Recipe

Relevance: 36%      Posted on: April 21, 2013

I have been having my fill of acai bowls since visiting southern California. Originally they come from Brazil, but they are also popular in Hawaii and many American juice bars. I visited one of my raw food friends in California and had the chance to actually make something while on the road in her kitchen. I went in search of acai frozen smoothie mix (as I haven't seen it yet where I am in Canada) and found some from Sambazon at Whole Foods. (Check their website to find a dealer near you.) It's about $4.99 for four 100g gram packages.…

80/10/10 Recipe: Banana Raspberry Pineapple Smoothie

Relevance: 35%      Posted on: March 30, 2012

  Spring is coming! I know it! We're getting a few sunny days in between the rain here in Vancouver. So sometimes I can take my pictures outside. Yay! I really love pineapple and raspberries in smoothies, I think they make almost as good of a combination as pineapple and black cherries. This is a smoothie I regularly make as it has creaminess from the bananas, the tartness from raspberries, and a tropical pineapple twist to it. As long as you're using fully ripe, spotted bananas as the base you can pretty much throw any frozen fruit into the blender…

Fat Free Vegan Valentine’s Day Dessert: Two-Bite Banana Brownies

Relevance: 34%      Posted on: February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Not that I am much of a Valentine's Day person. It was probably my most dreaded holiday actually! Being single on Valentines Day kinda sucks a little more than just a normal bad day, but cheer up! I have a treat for you... These deliciously fat free vegan Two-Bite Banana Brownies! And if you do have a Valentine this year, they will love you if you make these for them! My sweetheart told me for my Valentine's Day gift he was going to clean the whole house for me and take me out to dinner, so…

Tropical Mango Banana Acai Bowl

Relevance: 34%      Posted on: May 8, 2013

I have another delicious acai bowl recipe for you with mango and banana. This one is similar to my Acai Banana Berry Bowl Recipe , but it's perfect for summer with this tropical twist. Basically you can top your acai bowl with anything you want, but I know some of you have never had one before and are unsure how to make them at home. Acai is usually sold in a frozen puree for use in smoothies, acai bowls and frozen desserts. You can also buy acai juice, powder and supplements, but I stick with the puree because it's delicious and…

80/10/10 Recipe: Beginner’s Green Smoothie Banana Blueberry Spinach

Relevance: 33%      Posted on: April 11, 2012

For some of you green smoothies might be something new, or something you've heard of but never tried. Others may make green smoothies regularly and enjoy them. I wanted to share a really easy green smoothie recipe with you today. Something I would call a "basic" or "beginner's green smoothie". #1. Because it's not too frightening looking and you can tell it has berries in it (this may seem a little normal looking). This may also appeal to people who are afraid of drinking something that looks like green grass! #2. It tastes very nice and you cannot detect any…

80/10/10 Recipe: Fat Free Raw Vegan Banana Crepes

Relevance: 33%      Posted on: February 23, 2012

80/10/10 Recipe: Fat Free Raw Vegan Banana Crepes or Banana Fruit Roll Ups One of the things that are really hard to make on a raw vegan diet are brunch type recipes, especially low fat or fat free ones. While this raw banana crepe recipe is not anything like a real cooked crepe, they are easy to make and fun to eat when you stuff them full of fresh fruit. They look great and kids will like them too. This is a recipe I made when I was first working on Savory Raw Dinner Recipes, and as this is not…

Sinless Fat Free Vegan Chocolate Banana Shake Recipe

Relevance: 33%      Posted on: May 10, 2012

I don't usually eat a lot of chocolate or use cocoa or cacao in my smoothie recipes, but I'm sure some of you out there have cravings for a chocolate milk shake or smoothie once in a while and I thought I'd make a little treat for us! There are few things more delicious than the combination of bananas with chocolate and even without the traditional ice-cream, this shake is still delicious. The key to making it creamy and naturally sweet is to use fully ripe (lots and lots of spots) bananas. To make this recipe truly fat free I…

How To Tell If A Fruit Is Ripe Enough To Eat – Banana, Peach, Nectarine, Pear, Kiwi, Apple, Orange and Tomato

Relevance: 33%      Posted on: March 21, 2012

Sometimes you want to know if the fruit you are eating is actually ripe. Especially if you're eating it raw or in a salad, you want to make sure that it's at the peak ripeness (flavour and sweetness) and that it will taste good and not be sour, starchy, bitter or pasty and inedible. Here I show you how to tell if your most common fruits in North America are ripe and when you want to eat them. I couldn't tell from my perspective what the banana would look like when I peeled it. What I meant was that the…

Fat Free Vegan Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins

Relevance: 33%      Posted on: January 13, 2013

Oh my... these banana blueberry muffins are delicious. I don't know about you but I just love the little pop of the blueberries when you bite into them! Mashed bananas (make sure they are very ripe so they mash well) are a great substitute for oil and fat in baked goods.  So I often use them for this purpose. Plus they add a nice natural sweetness as well which is nice. I use stone ground whole wheat flour in this recipe, but you can use any whole grain flour that you like.  If you want a lighter muffin you can…

Low Fat Vegan Chocolate Banana Silken Tofu Pudding

Relevance: 32%      Posted on: July 31, 2017

Hey everyone! Here is a super easy recipe for those of you looking for a plant based dairy free version of chocolate pudding, perhaps a lot healthier and cheaper than some of the store bought versions like Belsoy or Silk. I use Mori-nu Silken tofu, I find the firm style is a bit better and save the soft version for sauces like my Alfredo sauce. You can add more or less banana if you like, just make sure it is ripe (lots of yellow spots on it) before using so that it is sweet and not starchy and sour. You…

Raw Vegan Creamy Avocado Banana Green Smoothie Recipe!

Relevance: 32%      Posted on: July 10, 2012

This heavenly avocado banana green smoothie is a real treat.  I normally don't add any nuts or seeds to my smoothies, but I was inspired from our trip to Hawaii a few months ago to make one of these. In many tropical countries the locals use avocados in sweet drinks and desserts instead of just the standard salad topping or guacamole. Avocado is a very versatile fruit and it's extremely creamy and satisfying to eat. Kind of like nature's butter! On it's own it has a very mild taste and is not very overpowering but season it right and it…

Plant-Based Chocolate Banana Cream Pie – Oh My! (Dairy-Free and Vegan!)

Relevance: 32%      Posted on: September 1, 2013

Ok so you may or may not know but I try not to make desserts very often! You see I don't like to tempt myself by keeping things like this in the house as I used to be addicted to candy and baked goods as a kid. But occasionally I make desserts for special occasions or for guests and I came up with a healthier version of one of my favorites. Chocolate banana cream pie. You see plain old banana cream pie doesn't do it for me... no, no I like to coat the crust in a little melted dark…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Vegan Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie

Relevance: 32%      Posted on: August 13, 2012

So last week I launched my new ebook 'Simply Decadent Smoothies' as part of my combo recipe package with 'Savory Raw Dinner Recipes' and 'Comfort Soups To Keep You Warm' and gave it away as a free bonus. The combo package was incredibly popular, but a few of you wanted to know if you could get just my smoothie ebook if you had already purchased one or more of the other products before. So I just wanted to let you know that  'Simply Decadent Smoothies' is now available at a special discounted price here. Today I'm going to share with…

The Best Ever Plant Based Banana Pancakes! (Low Fat Vegan Pancakes)

Relevance: 31%      Posted on: December 4, 2011

These plant based banana pancakes are HEAVENLY. If you love pancakes, bananas, banana bread or anything banana related you will love these! You can even see the steam coming off these babies! (I served them with a side of my Deluxe Dijon Tofu Scramble) I just made these DELICIOUS vegan pancakes for my non veg family this morning for a delicious vegan brunch. Everyone loved them! I was looking for a perfect fat free vegan pancake recipe and thought I'd give these ones a shot. They were amazing.  I made a little modification to the original recipe and it turned out…

80/10/10 Recipe: Mellow Yellow Summer Smoothie With Mangoes, Peaches, Oranges and Banana

Relevance: 31%      Posted on: June 27, 2012

I don't know about where you are, but summer is really just starting where I live outside of Vancouver, Canada. The whole Pacific Northwest area is just so darn RAINY we only get a day or two of sun or mixed sun and clouds each week! It's crazy. May was such a beautiful month, we had almost 2 weeks of sunshine and as soon as June hit it was like June-Gloom... Now that it's almost July I'm starting to feel that panic set in that summer is fading away before it even really started... Do you ever get that feeling?…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Banana Pear Berry Smoothie

Relevance: 30%      Posted on: October 13, 2011

FTC Notice: This blog post contains affiliate links that go towards supporting the blog. This is a really easy 80/10/10 and raw vegan fruit smoothie to make, using some ripe fruit. You want to use ripe bananas that are soft and lightly brown speckled and pears that have turned from rock hard green to soft yellow with some brown flecks. Make sure you have ripe pears as well. If your pears have any bad spots in them cut them out before using. If your pears are really ripe like mine were it won't add much of a gritty texture to…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Vegan Watermelon Banana Peach Green Smoothie and 7 Ways To Enjoy Watermelon This Summer

Relevance: 29%      Posted on: July 24, 2012

Ah Summer... who doesn't love enjoying a hot summer day and diving into some ice cold juicy watermelon? Watermelon is the PERFECT Summer fruit and it can be enjoyed so many ways. 7 Different Ways To Enjoy Watermelon This Summer: #1. Sliced up and served traditionally #2. Diced into a fruit salad (or use a melon baller) #3. Blended into fruit smoothies #4. Juiced (you can even juice the rind!) #5. Cut into thin slices and dehydrated into watermelon "candy" or fruit roll ups #6. Grilled and served over a salad I know right, grilled watermelon?  That sounds so weird... But…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Vegan Berrylicious (Banana Mango Berry) Smoothie Recipe

Relevance: 28%      Posted on: May 3, 2012

Happy Friday everyone! I'm back home in Vancouver after spending 2 weeks in Oahu and Kauai. Hawaii is still one of my top favourite places in the world. Probably because as an island state it has many more amenities than most smaller tropical islands I've been to (and loads of fresh fruit and veggie friendly restaurant options). It's rather chilly and rainy here right now as we're getting a late start on warm sunny weather, but it's the perfect time to start eating more fresh fruits and vegetables now that summer is approaching. Smoothies are something that there is no…

80/10/10 Recipe: Banana Cherry Pineapple Green Smoothie, Green Smoothie FAQ and How To Make Your Green Smoothie Look More Appetizing

Relevance: 24%      Posted on: February 28, 2012

Today I thought I'd share another fat free raw vegan smoothie recipe with you  (this one includes cherries and pineapples) and go over some questions some of you may have on green smoothies. If you're looking for the recipe, you can scroll to the bottom of the post. What is a Green Smoothie? A green smoothie is basically just a raw fruit smoothie with some raw greens added to it for more nutrition. It can look green, red, purple or even brown coloured depending on what the ingredients are. Why Would I Want To Add Greens To My Smoothie? Most of…

Vegan Mushroom, Olive, Pepper, Arugala and Basil Pizza

Relevance: 8%      Posted on: October 26, 2012

Mmm vegan pizza... so many delicious options for veggies and herbs to put on your pizza. My friend and I made some homemade pizza crusts using this dough recipe below. This dough recipe is from Zojirushi's bread maker recipe book Traditional Pizza Dough Recipe (Bread maker) Makes 2 12" pizza crusts Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 tbsp olive oil (I skipped it) 1 tbsp of sugar 1 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups bread flour 2 tsp active dry yeast Directions: Measure all ingredients and sprinkle into baking pan, making sure the yeast doesn't touch the sugar or water. Select dough…

80/10/10 Recipe: Fat Free Raw Vegan Blender Applesauce

Relevance: 7%      Posted on: October 3, 2011

This is a really easy recipe 80/10/10 style recipe that you can use as a quick breakfast, a snack, replacement for cooked applesauce in baking or a raw dessert. If you have a few bruised apples laying around, it also takes care of those too! Raw vegan apple sauce is also very kid friendly for a quick meal. I use ceylon cinnamon in this applesauce recipe. It is OUT OF THIS WORLD! You can check it out here  at our store. It doesn't have a dry bitter flavour like the regular hard cinnamon sticks you find at the grocery store. Ceylon…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Vegan Pineapple Mango Delight Smoothie

Relevance: 7%      Posted on: May 23, 2012

This delicious breakfast smoothie kind of reminds me of a Pina Colada but gets it's creaminess from bananas instead of coconut. I was going to throw some other fruit into it, but once I tasted it, it was too delicious to mess around with so I left it with just 3 simple ingredients and it's definitely one of my favourite smoothies. The best smoothies are made with fresh ripe produce, so I always make sure to select the best sweetest pineapples, (See my video on How To Select and Cut A Pineapple) and let my mangoes fully ripen on the…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Vegan Persimmon Fruit Pudding

Relevance: 7%      Posted on: October 7, 2011

We're coming into persimmon season soon, so I highly recommend trying them this year if you haven't yet. You can find persimmons at Asian markets or specialty ethnic grocery stores. Persimmons look rather like an orange-red tomato and are short and fat. When they are unripe, they will be rock hard and VERY starchy and need to be cut with a knife. Some people like the Thais enjoy eating fuyu persimmons raw in salads more like a vegetable, but personally I find they leave an awful starchy film on my tongue. So I prefer to only eat persimmons that very…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Winter Vitamin C Smoothie

Relevance: 6%      Posted on: September 28, 2011

Winter time can be a little harder to get a wide variety of fresh ripe fruit. So this is an easy staple that you can add to your breakfast regime. Just make sure you are using fresh squeezed orange juice (home-made is best) and ripe bananas (that are very speckled and sweet). An unripe banana or sour oranges can really ruin your smoothie, so make sure you use quality ingredients that taste good on their own first. If you find that you are feeling cold in the winter months, make sure you take your fruit OUT of the refrigerator before…

Soy-Free Vegan Tropical Acai Berry Bowl Recipe

Relevance: 6%      Posted on: June 9, 2013

Whipping up acai bowl recipes are pretty easy. I like to use whatever fresh and frozen fruits I had on hand. This one is similar to my Acai Banana Berry Bowl Recipe , but it's perfect for summer with fresh mango and berries. Acai bowls can be topped with your favorite fruits, but I know some of you have never had one before and are unsure how to make them at home. Acai is usually sold in a frozen puree for use in smoothies, acai bowls and frozen desserts. You can also buy acai juice, powder and supplements, but I stick with…

Oil Free Low Fat Vegan Cranberry Apple Pecan Stuffing

Relevance: 6%      Posted on: December 26, 2011

This is a very delicious and healthy, but decadent stuffing recipe you can use for Thanksgiving or Christmas! It contains no butter, margarine or earth balance, and you won't even notice! It's full of flavour and very moist and tasty with so many colours and textures to enjoy. We ate it along with my Baked Maple Yam Pecan Casserole and Decadent Vegan Pecan Pie. Make sure to book mark this! This photo above was my first time making it and it turned out very well and since then it has become the stuffing recipe that I use from now on. I wanted something…

Raw Vegan Blender Applesauce

Relevance: 6%      Posted on: May 22, 2015

This is a really easy recipe 80/10/10 style recipe that you can use as a quick breakfast, a snack, replacement for cooked applesauce in baking or a raw dessert. If you have a few bruised apples laying around, it also takes care of those too! Raw vegan apple sauce is also very kid friendly for a quick meal or snack for your little one. I use ceylon cinnamon in this applesauce recipe. It is OUT OF THIS WORLD! You can check it out here  at our store. It doesn't have a dry bitter flavour like the regular hard cinnamon sticks you…

Antioxidant Omega-3 High Protein Vegan Granola Bars

Relevance: 6%      Posted on: November 11, 2012

The other day I was looking at granola bars at the grocery store and I was starting to get frustrated. Most granola bars are pretty unhealthy, they contain a lot of high fructose corn syrup, milk ingredients, oil, nuts and salt. When you're looking for a quick high energy snack for traveling, hiking or to have before your work out it's nice to eat something that's just as healthy as a home cooked meal. So I decided to make my own homemade no-bake vegan granola bars, and came up with this bar which is high in protein and contains lots…

Frozen Guru: Vegan Gluten Free Waffles Review

Relevance: 5%      Posted on: August 23, 2013

I was sent some new Vegan Blueberry Chia (gluten free) waffles from Frozen Guru to try out the other day. Guess what? They are oil free too! This product is currently only available in the USA (from what I can tell) and you may be able to find it at your health food store or from their website online. Here's what the packaging looks like and the nutritional information. About the ingredients used to make these waffles From Frozen Guru's website: Wholesome Ingredients –   By Weight Non-GMO Tofu Tofu is the key ingredient in our products and we only source…

Vitamineral Green Smoothie Recipe

Relevance: 5%      Posted on: February 3, 2013

So can you use green powders in green smoothies instead of fresh greens? Why yes you can! I think a lot of us are guilty of not getting enough green leafy vegetables in their diet day after day. Myself included. Sometimes I don't have enough room in the fridge to have salad ingredients every single day, and sometimes I get tired of chewing salad every day. So I often opt for a green smoothie to get more greens in my diet and it's pretty fast and simple. You kind of need a decent blender to blend the fresh greens though…

Vegan Chocolate Cherry Blender Ice Cream

Relevance: 5%      Posted on: May 26, 2013

With Summer coming soon you might be craving some sweet warm weather desserts. My favorite is always a fresh homemade blender "ice-cream", which uses frozen bananas for a creamy texture and natural sweetness. Instead of my old staple of "vanilla" I decided to switch it up with some frozen cherries and I have to say I'm absolutely hooked on this recipe! Chocolate cherry anything was basically my weakness growing up, but this version is all natural and actually good for you so there's no guilt! All you need are a few simple ingredients, unsweetened almond milk, frozen very ripe bananas,…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Vegan Summer Heaven Smoothie

Relevance: 5%      Posted on: September 28, 2011

This is a really quick smoothie that you can make in the summer. It's an 80/10/10 fat free style smoothie that is really delicious! I didn't think that I would like watermelon with banana, but trust me it's very delicious and this way you don't need to add water to your blender. Make sure your fruit is ripe for the best taste. Raw Vegan Summer Heaven Smoothie Serves 1 Ingredients: 1/8 of a large watermelon (about 20 ounces 3 1/2-4 cups) 2 peaches, peeled and destoned 2 bananas, peeled Directions: Place ingredients into Vitamix or blender in order above. Blend…

The Fruitarian Restaurant: A Decadent Fantasy on Rarotonga, The Cook Islands

Relevance: 5%      Posted on: June 17, 2013

A friend of mine just came back from a trip to an exotic island in the Pacific called Rarotonga in the Cook Islands and was raving about this “amazing” restaurant he had discovered there. It’s called “The Frutarian”, and truly, it’s the most amazing place I have ever heard of. Apparently the owners have been raw for over 20 years, and have decided to open this place in this remote island, and in spite of all expectations, it’s doing great! I was a little curious because I have yet to find a restaurant that truly blew me away with the…

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie Recipe with Beet Juice

Relevance: 5%      Posted on: September 10, 2012

Sometimes people ask me, "Can I put vegetables into my fruit smoothies?".  And I say "Well that depends". I wouldn't necessarily tell a novice that they should try broccoli or carrots in a smoothie, because those vegetables are pretty hard to blend and you may not like it. Same goes for beets. Don't just toss them into your blender (unless you have a really high powered one and like a gritty chewy smoothie).  So instead I recommend for those wanting to up the nutrition of their fruit smoothies that you juice some veggies like carrots or beets and use that…

Engine2 Inspired Tempeh Mushroom Panini Melts

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: February 10, 2013

I was watching Engine 2 Kitchen to the Rescue on Netflix the other day and got a hankering for a homemade panini melt like Rip was showing in the recipe section of the film. This recipe is DELICIOUS! I'm definitely going to be making this regularly because the combination of mushrooms and caramelized onions is one of my favorites. Hummus is a great cheese-free way to make an ooey gooey panini melt because it adds some nice flavor and moisture to it and gets all melty when heated. So make sure to slather it on thick! For a healthier oil…

(Vegan) Holiday Eggnog Smoothie

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: December 16, 2012

When I was a kid I used to love eggnog. I have no idea why, but I would go crazy for it at Christmas and couldn't help myself. Now I can't even imagine drinking that stuff because it's just so thick and rich and obviously not vegan.  Last year I tried some vegan eggnog from the health food store, but it was also very thick and rich. My tastes have definitely changed and it just wasn't my thing! So this year I decided to make a healthier version, using ripe bananas. If your bananas are really ripe and spotted it…

80/10/10 Recipe: Purple People Eater Green Smoothie with Chard and Blackberries

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: June 19, 2012

So maybe this smoothie is not a "people eater" per se, but it is purple and it is delicious so I think you need to make this green (err purple) smoothie recipe so you can become a purple smoothie eater! "Purple People Eater" is just a silly song from the late 1950's about a monster that comes to earth because he wants to be in a rock band. He happens to have only one eye and one horn as and he apparently only eats purple people, so most of us should be ok... I said should... if you drink a…

How To Make Perfect Vegan Smoothies And Green Smoothies Every Time

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: August 5, 2012

How To Make Great Vegan Smoothies Every Time Tools Necessary For Making The Best Smoothies There are a few tools that will help you make the best tasting smoothies. The most important is obviously a good blender. I recommend using a high power blender if you are serious about making delicious smoothies regularly and if it fits your budget. My preferred blender of choice is a VitaMix because of the superior motor, warranty and large size (64 oz.) container. I use it almost daily, some days multiple times! It’s excellent for breaking down fruits and greens into tiny particles, which…

Slowcooker Vegan White Bean Cassoulet by SkinnyMs

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: March 16, 2014

I love using white beans, especially in plant-based Mediterranean cuisine. They are a delicious addition to soups, stews, chillis, salads or even in place of chickpeas in hummus. They have a mild creamy taste and pair well with almost any herb. I instantly liked this recipe for vegan white bean cassoulet because is jam packed and filled with veggies and flavor without all the meat and cheese of the classic French dish. And once you see how beautiful it is when it comes together it's sure to please all of your family's senses. So before you put away your slow…

The Best Low Fat Vegan Chef Recipes of 2012

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: January 2, 2013

A little bit of a prelude: 2012 was an incredibly crazy year for me. Here's the short versionof it: My website really started growing back in January 2012. I went to Dr. John McDougall's 3 Day Advanced Study Weekend in February and started promoting my site to the McDougalls and others I met there. I released my first solo recipe ebook in March, Comfort Soups To Keep You Warm. I moved into a new house just outside of Vancouver at the end of May. By July I was on my own and working full time to support myself with this website.…

80/10/10 Recipe: Raw Cherry Blaster Smoothie

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: September 21, 2011

I love love love cherries. I also love love love cherry smoothies. If you've never had one, YOU MUST TRY IT. Pitting cherries by hand is kind of a pain, but scroll to the bottom to find out how I do mine quickly. If you live in the USA you can also look for frozen black cherries at the grocery store, those are great to have too. You can also buy cherries cheaper at the end of the summer season and pit a bunch yourself and freeze them in plastic bags to use all year which is handy to have.…

Seitan Makhani (Vegan “Unbutter Chicken”) Recipe

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: March 10, 2013

Ok I have to admit something to you. I've never actually had buttered chicken, but it's because once upon a time I was a little afraid of spicy food and afraid I would not like Indian food... (Hah funny I know right.) I also stopped eating butter and dairy a long time ago and also did not eat foods with dairy products. So I will not try to argue that I know this is an "authentic" recipe or anything like that. Just because you eat plant based now doesn't mean you have to miss out on delicious Indian curries! BUT…

Special Occasions: Plant Based Cheesecake and Blueberry Rooibos Compote (Vegan Cheesecake)

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: November 26, 2011

FTC Notice: This blog contains affiliate links that go towards supporting the blog.  Today I made a special recipe for my friend's birthday. A vegan cheesecake with vegan graham cracker crust and blueberry rooibos compote. When trying to impress friends and especially non-vegans, having a great vegan comfort food treat can be a little daunting, but trust me this recipe is easy. Since I have never made a vegan cheesecake before, and the last time I made actual cheesecake was almost a decade a go, I decided to look online and see what I could find. My friend requested an…

Plant-Based Broccoli Mushroom Rotini Casserole (Vegan Pasta)

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: September 15, 2013

I had some leftover broccoli florets and mushrooms in the fridge I needed to use up and thought of baking them into pasta casserole. Then I thought, what if I were to chop these up super super small and HID them in a cheezy sauce? Then I would have a fantastic recipe for those who have a hard time getting their children or spouses to eat their vegetables! So that's why this recipe was designed and it's not quite as indulgent as just pasta in cheezy sauce. It has some delicious veggies hiding in it too! I like to use…

How To Make Your Own Raw Almond Milk in a Vitamix

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: September 14, 2014

Almond milk is something that many people use nowadays, whether they are vegan or have dairy allergies. Sure you can buy some (non raw) almond milk at the store for your smoothies or cooking, but there's likely going to be sugar, preservatives and other additives and synthetic stuff in it as well. While it is convenient to use pre made almond milk, it's not a good idea to base your whole diet on processed packaged foods. It's very easy to make at home, and most cost effective if you enjoy using almond pulp in recipes like raw bars, cookies, crackers,…

Oil-Free Vegan Tofu Eggless “Egg” Salad Recipe (Plant Based)

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: August 17, 2019

Sometimes I get asked what do oil free plant based eaters do  for lunches or healthy sandwiches now when giving up lunch meat, mayo and other processed ingredients. Of course you could always make a vegetable sandwich or wrap, but sometimes you want something that can look a little more covert or are craving an old comfort food. These tofu eggless "egg salad" sandwiches look and taste great and are really easy to make so you have enough for sandwiches or snacks for the week. Not looking for a sandwich? You can eat it with a spoon for a high…

20 Minutes To The Table: Baked Flatbread with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Artichokes and Basil

Relevance: 4%      Posted on: July 28, 2013

So the other day I was craving something pizza-like, but knew I wanted to put a healthy twist on it. Although you may think I'm apt to put hummus on just about anything (I might! lol) I actually don't eat hummus all that often. But when I do, I love to make my own from scratch as it's super simple. In this recipe I wanted to use the creamy hummus to sub for the sauce and cheese of traditional pizza and then top with some delicious veggies. Although you can use store bought hummus, I don't like that it contains…

10 Tips For Eating Out Raw At Restaurants

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: June 18, 2013

Depending where you live, you might be more or less able to continue your raw eating habits when dining out with friends and family. Just because you are a raw foodist, it does not mean that you have to eat all of your meals alone or at home (unless you want to). Some people in your life might even be put off with the fact that you no longer socialize the way they do. Although you are living a healthier (and hopefully happier) life than some of your friends with unhealthy eating habits, there’s no reason to make an outcast…