These are crispy and perfectly seasoned, with the special ingredient lending itself to the name of the recipe. Nothing fancy here, just good ole comfort food! Perfect as a side dish, in a salad, or with a veggie or bean burger.
These scrumptious little cups serve as either a portable breakfast, a filling snack or a healthy dessert. Crunchy, fiber-rich granola is combined with even more nuts and almond butter, filled with creamy almond butter and topped with a chocolate/almond butter glaze. Delicious, gluten-free and packed with protein and healthy fats– and no baking involved!
This skillet meal comes together in just 30 minutes, with all the traditional stroganoff flavors you love! Protein pasta, hearty mushrooms and peas add plenty of fiber and protein. The sauce is super creamy thanks to vegan cream cheese and veggie stock, and enhanced with mustard and thyme. Add my Curried Fall Salad for a delicious and healthy meal!
Mushrooms are a fabulous meat substitute and are full of vitamins and minerals. Read here about the health benefits of mushrooms.
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Thick, chewy and loaded with chocolatey goodness, these morsels have a tender, truffle-like center and a somewhat crispy outside, with just a hint of coffee.
A plant-based version of the popular Indian classic, made healthier and even more delicious with chickpeas in a spiced, aromatic sauce!
This one-pot pasta dish is incredibly flavorful, thanks to roasting the tomatoes which adds a slightly smoky sweetness. The addition of capers and sundried tomatoes creates even more layers of flavor, and the lentils provide some bite and plenty of fiber and protein. I advise using only gluten-free, preferably legume or rice pastas, which are packed with extra protein and fiber. There are some wonderful pasta selections available made from lentils, black beans, seaweed, brown rice and more. This dish packs so much flavor, you don’t need to add anything on top (like nutritional yeast) but you can if you desire. Serve it with my Big Salad for an incredibly filling and healthy meal!
Viva la pasta!
This is a vegan take on the classic rum cake, and it’s just as chocolatey and delicious as you remember! The secret to this famous cake is a buttery rum glaze that soaks into the cake to make it extra moist. While it’s not really a healthy recipe nor made with whole foods, the walnuts on top do add a little crunch and healthy fats. Enjoy this scrumptious cake alongside my decadent Dark Mystery Truffles for a chocoholics dream!
Creamy chocolate/coffee truffles drenched in a dark chocolate/coffee shell– there’s no mystery as to why these Dark Mystery Truffles are so incredible! Not only do they taste decadent, they’re made with whole ingredients that are loaded with antioxidants!
A tangy onion mushroom mixture tops flaky puff pastry for an easy and delectable vegan appetizer!
The key to this rich soup is the long saute which brings out the intense mushroomy flavor. More than just delicious– mushrooms also contain protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This wonderful edible fungus may also prevent cancer and diabetes, and it boosts heart health. Serve this with my Curried Fall Salad for a complete meal! Read more here about the health benefits of mushrooms.
Only six ingredients create a rich, dreamy pie that will melt in your mouth. The magic is created with silken tofu, along with nut butter, almond milk and semi-sweet chocolate. My tofu-phobic brother enjoyed a huge piece of this pie at Thanksgiving and had no idea of its secret ingredient!
This Mediterranean-inspired side dish with a lemony sauce, roasted vegetables and rice-like orzo creates a wonderful medley of flavors and textures! You can add cubed firm tofu for a main-dish meal. Whenever I serve this to guests, they always ask for seconds!
Nothing could be easier than a one-pot meal, especially when it involves such delicious ingredients– a sassy nut butter sauce, five different veggies, wonderful Asian seasonings and hearty brown rice noodles. This Curried Almond Butter Noodles recipe has everything you need to create a delicious and satisfying meal in one! Pair this with my Big Salad with Asian Dressing for a super healthy and filling meal!
Who knew tahini could create such dessert yumminess? Slightly chewy with a nutty flavor,, these bars are gluten-free and come together quickly in one bowl. The drizzle of dark chocolate on top is the perfect sweet touch!
Peanut butter…coconut…chocolate…what’s not to like? These no-bake cookies come together fast and contain just five ingredients (seven ingredients with the glaze)– they are low in sugar, gluten-free, vegan and yummy!
Sweetly fragrant and filled with healthy ingredients, this Spiced Apple Butternut Squash Soup is sure to become one of your Fall go-to’s! Just 8 ingredients and spices makes it easy to prepare — you’ll be able to get it on the table in under an hour. Serve it with my Orzo pilaf for a wonderful Fall meal!
