Positively healthy, plant based recipes
If you love fresh berries then you are going to love this simple, raw vegan tart! The trick to making this simple dessert is all in the crust. This is a basic crust that can be used for almost any raw vegan dessert, using a simple combination of nuts and dates. It can be…
My friend brought back some GORGEOUS persimmons and kabocha squash a few days ago from Buena Loma Gardens, an organic farm near Temecula. These persimmons were still on the branch and were just so pretty! I wanted to do a savory recipe with fruit for a change. Some people are not big fans of cooked…
If you love french fries as much as I do, you will want to make this recipe, if only to have a guilt free option for when you crave them! Rancid and chemical laden oils are so unhealthy-they can contribute to inflammation and even have been found to be carcinogenic when heated to high temperatures….
I love making overnight oats to save me precious time in the morning, and to make sure I have something healthy to have on my way out the door! It’s great to remake in a jar and then top with berries, granola or nuts and a splash of almond milk. What are Overnight Oats? They…
Today I have a guest post from fellow plant based blogger, Faith from Faithful Plateful! I hope you enjoy this easy, healthy and protein rich recipe from Faith! Have you seen the yellow Tasty Bite pouches of ready-to-eat Madras Lentils? They are often sold at Costco. Anything convenient and yummy is a tempting purchase, and…
Although squash blossoms are usually a summer treat, I have seen them in my local grocery lately and decided to go ahead and make a dish with them! Squash blossoms are delicious on their own, but are stunning when they are stuffed. They are delicate, colorful and unique. Make sure that you remove the stamen…
I’ve been making flax crackers for years and am always amazed at how fool-proof it really is! The only 2 essential ingredients are flax and water. You can use your imagination to explore endless variations on this simple cracker. You can blend greens into it, flavor it with seaweed or spices, or add finely chopped…
Celery is gaining a reputation as the undiscovered medicine of our age! Check out the benefits it boasts: Mineral salts in the celery kills pathogens, and helps the body to heal. It’s a tonic that cleans the liver and revives liver cells High in potassium, magnesium, Vitamin A & K Antibacterial and anti-fungal Flushes out…
If you’ve never tried shiitake bacon before, you are really in for a treat. And it’s so simple! I like to simply season the shiitake mushrooms with salt and pepper, and that’s it! The natural flavor of the mushrooms mimics bacon so well. You can add liquid smoke or smoked paprika if you’d like to…
This smoothie is creamy and tropical from the coconut, with a tartly bright kick from the acai. So simple, with only a few ingredients, but so delicious! If you love to drink fresh coconut water, don’t throw away the meat that’s inside! It freezes sooo beautifully and can be used for so many things,…