Finding Joy in Healthy Living
I try to pack as many nutrient-dense foods as possible into my diet during the winter (especially now that I’m pregnant!), when fresh foods and sunshine aren’t as plentiful. One way I LOVE doing this is with green smoothies! And it doesn’t get much easier than this four-ingredient green smoothie.
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Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese… Warm, crispy, creamy mac and cheese. Comfort food, anyone?
Mac and Cheese seems to be a staple in the diet of most average kids (at least in America). I remember standing on a kitchen chair so I could stir the butter, milk, and cheese packet into my Kraft mac and cheese as a kid. I also remember my Aunt’s incredibly yummy homemade mac and cheese (still working on recreating that one…). And I remember some not-so-good attempts at making a vegan version (which usually ended up clumpy and tasting a lot like the pimentos that made it orange).
However, I’ve also had some incredible vegan mac and cheese. And let’s just say, I really hope that this recipe makes it on your list of favorites!
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Happy Friday, friends! March 2nd was supposedly National Banana Cream Pie Day (who knew there was such a thing?). I’m joining in on the festivities (better late than never!) with a vegan twist on this classic dessert!
This vegan banana cream pie is started off with a crunchy graham cracker crust (the best beginning to any chilled pie, in my opinion). The filling is made from a super-easy vanilla pudding, and fluffy coconut whipped topping. Add more coconut whipped topping and some fresh bananas on top, and *Woah*… I bet you’ll be coming back for another slice. 😉 Or, you could be like my husband, and eat 3 slices for breakfast. Win-win….
Something I’ve missed since becoming vegan is cheese. So when a teacher in high school made a cheese sauce that almost perfectly resembled nacho cheese, I was floored. And kept going back for more. 😉 I’ve been working on tweaking and perfecting a recipe since then, and am very happy to share this truly unbelievable vegan cheese sauce with you!
It’s creamy, smooth, melty, and savory. And the best part is that it’s FULL of veggies – which means that you don’t have to feel one bit guilty when eating [lots of] it….
I love a good ranch dressing… On salad, pizza, burgers, mac and cheese… You get the picture. Since becoming vegan, however, I’ve been hard-pressed to find a vegan ranch that I really like! So, I set out to fix the problem once and for all… Allow me to introduce the BEST homemade vegan ranch!
This ranch works great as a dip or a dressing. Thick, creamy, tangy, herby… It hits the spot. Not only is it yummy, it’s SUPER easy to make and includes 9 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard or fridge. Plus, it is SO much cheaper to make your own than to buy a pre-made vegan dressing….
Happy February, everyone!! It’s hard to believe that January has already come and gone… I have a feeling that 2018 is going to go by even quicker than 2017 did. Yikes.
The ingredients required are basic, and can also be switched up as desired. You could use a yellow or orange pepper instead of a red one, add some tomato, a handful of sunflower or hemp seeds, or just about any other favorite veggie or topping. The key to this salad is to keep it simple, nutritious, and delicious. (Now if only everything else in life were that easy…) …
Happy January, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season with your family! I know, I’m a little late… After traveling all over the country for 3 weeks, I’m finally getting back into the swing of things. But I have a yummy recipe to start your year off that is more than worth the wait.
One word: Cornbread. But not just any cornbread! This is definitely the BEST cornbread I have ever had – vegan or otherwise.
If you’re used to cornbread that is dry and crumbly, I’d like to introduce you to a whole new world of yumminess. This vegan cornbread is unbelievably moist, fluffy, and tender. And I promise you will never miss the dairy. It really is the BEST vegan cornbread….
Winter is here, and it’s snowing at our house. 🙂 Colder temps call for warmer food, and these curried red lentils hit the spot! …
Happy December, everyone! This means one thing… We are in full-swing for Christmas! I’m kicking off the month with a recipe that is perfect for the holidays: Orange Cranberry Scones. …
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and with it the hustle and bustle of holiday baking. Pie has always been a must-have at our Thanksgiving dinners. And even more important than the traditional pumpkin pie, is a tender, flavorful, delicious apple pie. This vegan apple pie fits that description perfectly!…