Avocado Deviled Eggs are a delicious twist on the original, without using mayo. They make an easy appetizer or high-protein snack that you can keep stashed in the fridge. If you love classic deviled eggs, you’ll love this version, too– even if you’re not a huge avocado fan! The avocado adds creaminess, without a noticeable flavor. Since this recipe skips the mayonnaise, which is made with oil, this recipe is perfect for those with special dietary needs....
When you need to make dinner but don’t have a lot of ingredients on hand, these black bean tacos are a lifesaver. They are fast, simple, and ultra-flavorful using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. (If possible, don’t skip the creamy cilantro sauce. It makes this recipe shine!) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Featured Review “I had not prepped dinner today and needed something quick. I remember seeing your post about this on Instagram so I decided to give it a try and WOW!...
True story: I used to drink this smoothie every single day. I was trying to incorporate more avocados into my diet, without relying solely on chips and guacamole , and this smoothie recipe was the easiest way to do it. (Probably because it tastes like a chocolate frosty!) Even if you’re not the biggest avocado fan, I hope you’ll give it a try. All you need is 5 minutes and a blender to whip it up....
These Deviled Potatoes are a fun and delicious appetizer, made with just a handful of ingredients. Small potatoes are cooked until tender, then they’re stuffed with a mixture of hummus and seasonings. They remind me of my Avocado Deviled Eggs — only this version is vegan! How to Make Deviled Potatoes To get started, you’ll need to cook the potatoes. I like to use potatoes that are roughly the size of an egg....
I feel like cauliflower is usually thought of a vegetable that you “hide” in things. It blends seamlessly into sauces like my Creamy Alfredo and can even be turned into a sneaky vegetable-based Pizza Crust , without too much cauliflower-flavor giving away the secret ingredient. However, in this recipe cauliflower is the star of the show. Roasting vegetables brings out their sweet and rich flavor, and cauliflower is no exception!...
These Vegan & Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are flourless and egg-free, with an irresistibly soft and chewy center. My mom tasted one this weekend and immediately deemed it “the best cookie” she’s ever tasted. These cookies are the result of a late-night cookie craving I had a couple of weeks ago. Normally, I’d reach for my stash of Cashew Butter Cookies , which we almost always have stored in the freezer, but I really wanted a warm and gooey cookie, fresh from the oven....
Can you believe that I’ve NEVER baked with almond flour before? I went through a serious gluten-free baking phase after receiving the Babycakes cookbook a couple of years ago, but that grew old for me pretty quickly. The gluten-free flours simply didn’t taste as good to us when compared to wheat flour, and since Austin and I both seem to tolerate gluten just fine, there was no need to keep up the (rather expensive) gluten-free habit....
I’ve been seeing jars of chocolate almond butter available on grocery store shelves for several years now, but I’ve never been able to justify spending $10+ dollars to try one– especially when I’d probably devour most of it in one sitting. I’ve never had much willpower around chocolate. This homemade chocolate almond butter was actually the result of one of my recent chocolate cravings. I had just finished making a batch of homemade almond butter (because I won’t spend $17 on a jar of organic almond butter at the store, either), and I decided to try out a chocolate version....
It took me years to learn how to cook chickpeas from scratch , so today I thought I’d share a quick tutorial to help make it less intimidating. I’m including tips on how to “quick soak” dry beans, in case you forget to soak them the night before, too! How Long Does it Take to Cook Chickpeas? When you start with soaked chickpeas, it takes about 45 to 60 minutes to cook them from scratch....
Instant Pot Spaghetti is the ultimate one-pot meal when you want to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less. The pasta, water, and sauce cook together in the same pot, all at the same time, so the process is almost completely hands-off! I typically use store-bought marinara sauce on busy weeknights, but you can make spaghetti sauce in your Instant Pot , too! I make it with fresh tomatoes and no added oil or sugar, for a healthy, but still flavor-packed sauce....
Wondering how to roast red peppers? This easy cooking method will give you foolproof results. Homemade roasted red peppers taste better than store-bought jars! Professional chefs tend to char red peppers on the grill or over a stovetop burner. These methods require standing near the heat source and turning the peppers often so that all sides blacken over the gas flame. That’s fine if you only need to roast a single pepper....
I hesitate to post this recipe because, to some, it might not fall into the “detox-friendly” category. These peanut butter balls are made with oats and peanut butter, which together are not properly combined , and they’re not paleo or necessarily vegan, either. (Though you can easily make them vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup.) However, I’m posting them anyway because they’re insanely delicious and remind me of the classic peanut butter balls, or buckeyes, my mother-in-law makes each year for Christmas....
Sometimes the simplest dishes are also the most delicious. I almost didn’t get a photo of this Spiralized Butternut “Pasta” because I couldn’t. stop. tasting. it. It is lick-the-pan good. It’s also deceivingly easy to prepare. The only “work” involved is chopping (and spiralizing) a few vegetables, then warming them up together in a pan. Though it sounds super-simple, the flavor combination of caramelized onions, mushrooms, fresh sage, and butternut squash are a match made in heaven....
This Sweet Potato Noodle Casserole tastes like a Fall-inspired baked spaghetti, and makes an easy freezer meal. It’s naturally gluten-free and vegan, and is quickly becoming one of my favorite sweet potato noodle recipes. I love working with sweet potato noodles, because they have a starchy texture similar to real pasta, but they’re gluten-free and also a good source of vitamins, like A and C. You can make sweet potato noodles quickly with a spiralizer ( this is the one I use ), or you can use a standard vegetable peeler to make fettuccine-style noodles, instead....
This Cabbage Salad is tossed with a sweet sesame-lime dressing that will leave you craving more. It makes a delicious alternative to creamy coleslaw ! This salad makes the perfect side dish to bring to a party, or you can turn it into a meal by adding your favorite protein on top. You can also use it in tacos or add it to a sandwich for extra flavor! Ingredients You’ll Need Shredded cabbage and carrots are the base of this crunchy slaw, but you can reach for a bag of store-bought coleslaw mix to cut down on the prep time....
Before you trust my opinion on brownies, you should know that my family does NOT enjoy cake-like brownies, and we are certainly not above using a box mix in a pinch. (Ghirardelli’s double chocolate brownies are a house favorite.) But when you need a gluten-free brownie recipe, almond flour makes some of the best brownies I’ve ever tasted. I’ve experimented with this recipe dozens of times to make sure I get the ratio “just right....
If you’ve ever tried using almond milk in your coffee, you’ve probably been disappointed in the results. Almond milk is watery, can separate in your coffee, and may taste like preservatives if you’re using a store-bought option. It’s not appealing when you’re looking for a cream substitute. Luckily, you can make homemade coffee creamer in just about 5 minutes. I’ve been testing this relentlessly over the past week (hello, coffee jitters) to create a dairy-free creamer recipe as close as possible to half-and-half or heavy whipping cream....
If you have an avocado to use up, you’re in for a treat. (Literally!) I started making this chocolate avocado pudding recipe over 15 years ago, when I was experimenting with a raw vegan diet. I’m glad I tried it at the time, because this pudding is something that everyone should be aware of, whether you’re following a special diet or not. At this point, I’ve probably made it over 100 times!...
I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people who gets in a smoothie-rut. I’ll drink the same combination of blended ingredients for two or three weeks straight before I get bored with it and move onto something new. Until recently, my favorite combination has been a mix of chia seeds and hemp hearts for some hearty plant-based protein, but I ran out of my usual ingredients last week so I forced myself to try something new: pea protein powder!...
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie tastes like a milkshake, only without refined sugar. It’s easy to make at home and quickly satisfies your sweet tooth! Why You’ll Love It It’s nourishing. This smoothie recipe is filling and delicious, with 11 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber per serving. It makes an easy breakfast or mid-day snack that’s loaded with minerals. It’s allergy friendly. When you use dairy-free milk, like unsweetened almond milk , soy milk, or coconut milk, this recipe is vegan-friendly....
