Vegan Carrot Cake Protein Bars (Gluten-free)
A healthy carrot cake bar that is perfect for on-the-go. Moist, flavorful and good for you. Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.
Vegan Recipes
Delicious vegan recipes!
Vegan Tropical Smoothie with Persimmon (Gluten-free)
I’m kind of embarrassed to admit that this was my first time trying persimmon. I was getting stuck in a smoothie rut and needed to change it up. …
Vegan Roasted Pear and Arugula Salad (Gluten-free)
Have you ever roasted a pear? Until now, I had not. I know – so sad, right? Well, I mean, I’ve eaten roasted pears (in salads, desserts, etc …
Vegan Healthy “Clam” Chowder (Gluten-free)
I’ve been craving clam “chowdah” for weeks. The classic stuff is nowhere close to vegan, nor is it the least bit healthy (it usually involves bacon, butter, and …
Vegan Quinoa Corn Edamame Salad (Gluten-free)
Not just another pretty salad! Not only is it vegan, gluten-free and delicious, but it’s also packed with fiber, protein and calcium. A healthy lunch option that will keep you feeling fuller longer.
Vegan Classic Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts (Gluten-Free)
Whether you need a super quick, last-minute, delicious appetizer for NYE or you are looking for healthy recipes to kick off the new year, I’ve got just the …
Vegan Cranberry, Apricot & Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf (Gluten-free)
In February, I will have been vegan for a year. This is my first time navigating through the holidays with the challenge of eating vegan. I must say, …
Vegan Pasta & Bean Soup with Kale (Gluten-free)
I’m BACK!!! I wish I could say I was away on some exotic vacation, but sadly that is not the case. The truth is I’ve just been so …
Vegan Healthy Banana Bread (Gluten-free)
In my last post, I wrote about the vegan Artichoke Spinach Dip I was going to bring to a holiday party. We went to the party on Saturday …
Easy Vegan Snack Bites (Gluten-free, Raw)
Whew… well that was a busy week. Hoping to get back on track with more frequent posts this week. We hauled out the Christmas tree and decorations today. …
Vegan Crunchy Walnut Coleslaw (Gluten-free, Raw)
Brrr!!! It’s so cold today. Boo. At least the sun is shining. I’m looking forward to attending a (free!) Holiday Raw Food Demo in Grand Rapids tonight, where …
Vegan Taco Fiesta (Gluten-free, Raw) + Detox Week 2
Today is day #14 of my 28-day detox. Halfway there and going strong. I am learning so much, even growing my own sprouts! And I bought my very …
Vegan Leafy Greens with BBQ Walnut Crumble (Gluten-free, Raw)
Last night was detox class #2 (out of 4). We talked about poop pretty much the whole time. Yeah. Poop. We were instructed, among other things, to do …
Vegan Baby Shower
Yesterday, I had the privilege of hosting a baby shower for my dear friend, Amanda, who is due in January. As I mentioned in my last post, the …
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (Gluten-free)
I know, I know… ANOTHER recipe with pumpkin. Enough already! I hear ya. BUT, I had to use up my leftover canned pumpkin from the Pumpkin Spice Turnovers …
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers
Heavenly. That’s what these are. Flaky pockets of phyllo filled with sweet, creamy pumpkin filling. I do my best to limit my refined sugar and gluten intake, however, …
Vegan Brazilian Rice and Beans (Gluten-free)
Mom! Are you out there?! Are you reading this? Cuz this one’s for you. My mom makes a mean Spicy Rice & Beans dish that my dad absolutely …
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars (Gluten-free)
These plant-powered breakfast/snack bars ROCK. Delicious. Easy to make. Rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Vegan Harvest Vegetable Stew in Mini Pumpkins (Gluten-free)
If you read my Taste of Michigan post from last week, you may recall my new cookbook purchase – Big Vegan by Robin Asbell. This huge cookbook is …
Vegan Apple Pie (Gluten-free)
If you’ve been following along, you know about my vegan superhero crush on Dreena Burton, author of several cookbooks, including my favorite, Let Them Eat Vegan! I’ve tried a …
Homestyle Vegan Potato Soup (Gluten-free)
I’m a sucker for thick, creamy soups. But I always paid the price with an upset stomach if I indulged in these soups before going vegan. Fortunately, the …
