Category Archives: Recipe Round-up

Homemade Granola

Gimmesomeoven has nailed it again! Enjoy this recipe for homemade granola!! Leave a comment if you try this with any variations! Homemade Granola Ingredients 4 cups old-fashioned oats* 1 cup slivered almonds (or your preferred kind of nuts/seeds) 1/4 cup chia seeds (optional) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt* 1/2 cup meltedContinue reading “Homemade Granola”

Homemade Wheat Pizza Crust

So… when I say pizza, what happens? Who doesn’t love pizza? While you may not eat a lot of it or some of the ingredients just do not “agree” with you, I think it’s safe to say that most people just love pizza!! Well, if you’re looking for a healthier version for the crust, thenContinue reading “Homemade Wheat Pizza Crust”

Vegan Cinnamon Cake

Here is a yummy looking, vegan friendly dessert I came across on Instagram! I can’t wait to make this!! Vegan Cinnamon Cake Ingredients Wet Ingredients 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water) 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup milk (I used soy) 2 tbsp melted coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2Continue reading “Vegan Cinnamon Cake”

Don’t be afraid of TOFU

Now that’s a headline grabber! Ok, maybe not, LOL, but the point is when you’re experimenting with your diet to add more plant based foods, do not be afraid to try new things!! Tofu gets a bad rep sometimes, but unless you’re allergic to soy, talk to people about tofu and how they use it…Continue reading “Don’t be afraid of TOFU”

Slow-Cooker Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

While I’ve been making mashed potatoes and mashed sweet potatoes for as long as I can remember, I’ve never tried them in a slow-cooker (commonly known as a crock-pot). The beauty of using the slow-cooker is the infusion of flavors that happens. And as you’ll see with this recipe, another critical step is to useContinue reading “Slow-Cooker Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes”

Falafel

Here is a great falafel recipe that was shared with me that can be found from the fantastic website gimmesomeoven.com. Enjoy! Falafel Recipe Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly-packed 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly-packed 1/2 cup diced red or yellow onion 1/3 cup flour (such asContinue reading “Falafel”

Vegan Chili

While there was a recipe shared on the main food & nutrition page that was meatless and probably vegan friendly, this recipe from gimmesomeoven.com is definitely a vegan recipe. It will still keep you warm and stick to your bones during these cold months!! Vegan Chili Recipe Ingredients For The Walnut Mixture: ½ cup walnutsContinue reading “Vegan Chili”

Lemony Lentil Soup

Here’s a great recipe that was shared with me and can be found on gimmesomeoven.com website. Soups are great in the cold weather months and all year round!! There are also several options on how to prepare this soup… check below Lemony Lentil Soup Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium white onion, peeledContinue reading “Lemony Lentil Soup”

Lemon Cream and Blackberry Fat Bomb

Lemon Cream & Blackberry Fat Bomb (Keto friendly) Here is a great dessert recipe that is keto friendly from our friend Phyllis Babayale… Enjoy!!! Blackberry Mixture 4 oz cream cheese 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp erythritol powder ½ tsp vanilla extract ⅓ cup blackberries erythritol (to taste) 2-3 drops (optional) Lemon Cream Mixture 1 cupContinue reading “Lemon Cream and Blackberry Fat Bomb”