If you are like me and you grew up eating scrambled eggs fairly regularly for breakfast, the idea of tossing scrambled tofu into the mix may seem a bit odd. However, I strongly urge anyone who is vegan or simply looking to add more variety their diet to give this a try! Not only does this dish almost…
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
I have always been a huge chocolate lover, as well as a lover of all things creamy. Although I generally favor baked desserts, there is plenty of room in my heart for any and every form of chocolate. Today I am sharing my current favorite recipe for vegan chocolate mousse. The first time I made this,…
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
As the weather gets colder, it is ideal for us to nourish ourselves with warming cooked foods. All my life, cozy bowl meals such as pasta and oatmeal have been my ultimate comfort foods. It was only recently that I attempted to make risotto for the first time, and, with the first bite, knew that…
Pumpkin Seed Butter
This recipe was originally posted on mindbodygreen! Although I tend to favor peanut butter over many other spreads (or most other foods, for that matter), I also love eating seed butters to obtain more variety in flavor and nutrients. Tahini is a definite winner for savory food combinations, and I have grown to love using sunflower seed…
Flourless Chocolate-Dipped Cookies
Although there are many holiday traditions that I love, my absolute favorite has to be making holiday cookies. As a child, helping my mom make Christmas cookies was as exciting to me as Christmas itself (we even made special Christmas cookie aprons to wear)! Out of all the cookies we would make, my favorite were always the classic peanut…
A Personal Vegan Pancake Stack (For Any Time of Day)
This recipe was originally published on Mind Body Green.When I was living in my apartment at college, I got into a routine of making simple one person meals that would work with my busy schedule, but also satisfy all of my cravings. With crazy class and activity times that often kept me out and about…
Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie
I’m all about using a variety of of ingredients in my juices and smoothies these days, but it wasn’t always that way. Prior to being gifted my Vitamix a year and a half ago, I had one go-to smoothie flavor to order out and make whenever I had the craving: the classic strawberry banana.The classically delicious flavor…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites
Since my raw chocolate energy bites are the most popular recipe on this blog, I recently decided it was time to get creative with more yummy energy bite variations. Today’s recipe features another one of my most beloved ingredients: Peanut Butter!Peanut butter provides an excellent source of plant-based protein, and is packed with nutrients such as vitamin…
Maple Crunch Granola
I am always on the look out for delicious snacks that I can enjoy both at home and on the go when I am pressed for time. Nutritious homemade snacks that can be made quickly are ideal!This homemade granola can be thrown together in a matter of minutes, then baked slowly in the oven to…
Banana Ice Cream
Growing up, I was never much of a fan of dairy. I was the child (and teenager) who hated milk, and preferred my pizza without cheese. I did, however, have a pretty big obsession with rich and creamy ice cream, preferably loaded with chocolaty goodies and/or peanut butter. I no longer consume dairy as a lactose-intolerant vegan,…
