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Tofu Teriyaki Sheet Pan Meal

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:02:30 +0000

There’s nothing easier than a sheet pan meal. You don’t have a pile of dishes to wash and you don’t have to manage a bunch of different pans in the oven. This vegan sheet pan tofu teriyaki meal is a must make! I’ve been loving it for an easy meal – and it’s plant-based so there’s lots of amazing health benefits, too. Definitely a go-to when you’re craving takeout – I know it will be a favorite for you, too!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Extra firm tofu

Broccoli florets

Olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Coconut aminos

Agave

Rice vinegar

Garlic powder

Arrowroot starch

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower

Gluten free & vegan bang bang cauliflower made in the air fryer! This cauliflower is the perfect easy side dish or appetizer! Quick, easy, and delicious. Made with vegan mayo, sriracha, and lots of spices to give the cauliflower the perfect flavor. Pair with rice or eat before your meal.

Meal Prep Sesame Chickpeas with Almond Butter Sauce

These sesame chickpeas with almond butter sauce are one of my favorite vegan recipes. It’s great to meal prep or just great to make for dinner. It doesn’t take too long so it’s a perfect weeknight dinner! I love using this almond butter sauce on other recipes too.

Paleo Salted Caramel Cups

These paleo salted caramel chocolate cups are made with only 6 ingredients. They’re also gluten free and vegan! Trust me, if you love easy and tasty desserts, you’ll love this recipe! The caramel filling is made out of dates + almond milk. I love making desserts in mini form- why does everything mini taste better?!

Tofu Teriyaki Sheet Pan Meal

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

22 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

Tofu:

1 block extra firm tofu

3 cups broccoli florets

2 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

Sauce:

1/3 cup coconut aminos

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons agave

2 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp arrowroot starch

Method

Cut the tofu into cubes
Press the tofu. What I do is wrap the tofu in a tea towel, put it on a plate, and add heavy plated on top.
Let the tofu press for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Place the pressed tofu onto the pan
Add the broccoli florets to the pan
Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper on both the tofu and broccoli
Bake for about 22- 24 minutes, tossing the tofu and broccoli halfway, until the tofu is browned.
While the tofu and broccoli bake, make the teriyaki sauce.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce minus the arrowroot powder
Bring the sauce to a boil then whisk in the arrowroot powder
Reduce the heat to medium and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, you want the arrowroot powder to dissolve
Once the tofu and broccoli have finished baking, toss in the teriyaki sauce
Remove and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings. I like to pair with rice!

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Single Serving Apple Crisp

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:02:09 +0000

I’m obsessed with this paleo, gluten free, & vegan single serving apple crisp. If you need an easy and healthier dessert, this is a good one! With the fresh ingredients, it could make a good snack or breakfast, too. Just so cozy and feels like fall in a mug with the apple, maple, and cinnamon flavors. It tastes just like apple pie – especially if you top with a scoop of ice cream! If you have some extra apples on hand or need something comforting, you will love making this plant-based dessert for one.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Apple

Coconut Oil

Cinnamon

Almond flour

Maple syrup

Coconut oil

Coconut sugar

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

Healthy S’mores Cookies

One of my all time favorite cookie recipes ever. The perfect texture with this soft, chewy cookie mixed with the gooey marshmallows + chocolate chips. Sounds pretty perfect, right? This dessert will be on repeat this fall because s’mores = fall in my book! Not that these wouldn’t be delicious anytime of year but they especially hit the spot during these cooler nights.

Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

These healthy gingerbread oatmeal cookies are easy to make and absolutely delicious! The perfect way to start the day during the winter months. The flavor is delicious and they have the perfect amount of gingerbread flavor! Not overpowering but just enough to make you feel like you’re in a winter wonderland. Okay, maybe that’s a stretch but they’re ready in less than 20 minutes and perfect for on the go!

Pumpkin Pecan French Toast Bake

My hands down, end-all-be-all favorite breakfast food has always been french toast. My stepdad would make it for me on the weekends growing up and I think that plays into it beyond how AMAZING it is haha. There’s something about the food we ate growing up that connects us to memories + feelings of home. So this pumpkin pecan french toast bake not only tastes amazing but also brings back all the memories for me. But it’s way easier than the traditional french toast + a little healthier too.

Gluten Free and Paleo Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes

Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes! A dream come true for any cinnamon roll lovers! These pancakes are gluten free, paleo, and just so tasty. I topped mine with melted coconut butter and oh. my. gosh. was it good!!! We are so obsessed with these and I love to make a big batch and freeze some of them! They reheat well if you pop them in the toaster.

Single Serving Apple Crisp

Paleo & Vegan Single Serving Apple Crisp. If you need an easy dessert, this is a good one! Just so cozy and feels like fall in a mug,

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

1 apple

½ tbsp coconut oil

½ tsp cinnamon

Crumble topping:

2 tbsp almond flour

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp coconut oil

1 tsp coconut sugar

Method

Preheat oven to 350F

Heat a skillet over low medium heat.

Dice 1 apple and add to a skillet with a little coconut oil + cinnamon. Sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Grease a small ramekin or baking dish, add the apples to it.

In a small bowl, mix together the crumble:

2 tbsp almond flour

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp coconut oil

1 tsp coconut sugar* optional but I wanted mine to taste sweeter like a dessert.

Mix the crumble ingredients together then sprinkle over the sautéed apples.

Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350.

Enjoy!

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Spring Roll Salad

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:55:51 +0000

This spring roll salad is one of my top recipes for warmer weather! It has so many veggies which I love. The peanut dressing is delicious – I could use it on everything! It’s quick to put together, and chopping the ingredients in a food processor makes it even more efficient. It’s vegan for all the plant-based eaters, too. Enjoy!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Romaine lettuce

Bell pepper

Cucumber

Carrots

Cabbage

Avocado

Basil

Rice noodles

Peanut butter

Maple syrup

Apple cider vinegar

Coconut aminos or soy sauce

Other Healthy Recipes:

Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Bites

A delicious and fun plant based recipe that you can make for dinner, as an appetizer, or even a healthy snack! We’re trying to do more meatless dinners over here but it can get boring if you rely on the same recipe as your go to. I definitely fall into that habit. Well the good thing is nothing is boring about these air fryer buffalo tofu bites ! Even if you fall into the rut of making them over and over again (which you might because they’re amazing).

Air Fried Barbecue Cauliflower Gnocchi

Need a whole30, paleo, gluten free appetizer for game day or Bachelor Mondays? I have you covered! Made with only 3 ingredients, you can’t go wrong with this easy and tasty recipe. The only problem is that if you make it for a group, you won’t want to share haha. This air fried barbecue cauliflower gnocchi is perfect for any occasion but is such an easy crowd pleaser that it’s perfect for some parties!

Copycat Cashew Cookie Larabar

I am a huge snacker so these no bake bars are right up my alley. The problem is constantly eating protein bars gets pricey. Making them at home can be kind of tricky sometimes but not these bars! Made with only 5 ingredients, paleo, gluten free, vegan, and whole30. This copycat cashew cookie larabar recipe is the perfect snack to have on hand.

Vegan Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats

Let me introduce you to the easiest breakfast, these vegan peaches and cream overnight oats. They are a great vegan, gluten free, plant based recipe to have all week long. It takes about 10 minutes to prep enough for the whole week so in my mind it’s a no-brainer to make these for the week.

Spring Roll Salad

A veggie packed, vegan lunch or dinner. The peanut sauce on this recipe is so tasty!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

Veggies:

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 chopped bell pepper

1 cup chopped cucumber

1/2 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped cabbage

1 avocado, chopped

1/4 cup basil

Other:

2 cups cooked rice noodles

Sauce:

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce

1/4 cup water

Method

Add all of the chopped veggies & cooked rice noodles together.

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions & let cool completely before adding.

In a food processor or blender, mix the sauce ingredients.

Mix the salad together.

Pour the sauce on top or save to add as you eat it throughout the week!

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Vegan Shamrock Shake

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:54:47 +0000

How fun is this festive shake? It’s delicious, vegan, and only uses a few ingredients including my favorite protein powder. It makes a great snack or dessert when you need something refreshing and healthy. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day – or really any time of the year!

What You Will Need For This Recipe

Vegan vanilla ice cream

Spinach

Vegan vanilla protein powder – It’s so hard to find protein that mixes well and isn’t chalky. I love Ritual’s vegan vanilla protein. It blends so well on its own or in recipes. I have a discount code to save you 20% on your first purchase! It’s code PeytonP20 and it’s linked here!

Peppermint extract

Frozen bananas

Vegan milk of choice

Topping Ideas

You can enjoy this shake on its own but I love adding some toppings. To make it feel more like a shamrock shake, add some crushed oreos on top and some almond milk whipped cream!

Other Healthy Recipes

Vegan & Gluten Free PB&J Oat Loaf

Vegan & gluten free pb&j oat loaf! A healthy breakfast that is perfect to meal prep for the week. Is there anything more classic than a pb&j?!

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Minis

These gluten free and vegan cinnamon roll minis are so easy to make and so fun. Do you remember when Mcdonald’s used to have cinnamon rolls, I think they were called cinnamelts? Oh my gosh, those were delicious. These kind of remind me of those little perfect bites of cinnamon rolls. The icing for this recipe is made with just two simple ingredients and is my go to icing recipe!

Vegan Banana Bread Bites

I love banana bread in any form but these bites just hit different. Mini form anything is just more fun and therefore tastier, right? Plus these are made with only 5 ingredients and are gluten free + vegan. We’ve been trying to eat more plant based recipes lately and these bites are a great plant based breakfast, snack, or dessert. Basically, these vegan banana bread bites are tasty any time of time!

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Smoothie

This vegan cinnamon roll smoothie is a great healthy breakfast that is ready in less than 5 minutes. Packed with healthy fats, carbs, and protein. This smoothie tastes like your favorite cinnamon roll but only has sugar from bananas! You can add in a little maple syrup if you want to make it sweeter. I added a yogurt rim with cinnamon which is so fun to do for smoothies.

Vegan Shamrock Shake

Easy vegan shamrock shake. You only need 6 ingredients to make this recipe.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

1 cup vegan vanilla ice cream

Handful of spinach (can add more to enhance the color)

2 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

2 frozen bananas

1 cup vegan milk of choice

Method

Add everything into a blender and blend until smooth.

Add more spinach to make your shake greener!

Topped with almond milk whipped cream and Oreos.

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Refried Beans & Avocado Tacos

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:52:35 +0000

These refried beans and avocado tacos make a delicious meal or appetizer that’s ready in under 20 minutes! They’re made with really fresh ingredients are are super crispy- they’re a fun twist on a traditional taco. I love serving these with chips and dip, a salad, or fun drinks. Would make a great party snack! The flavors go so well together – let me know if you’d add any other ingredients! Can’t wait to see how yours turn out.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Vegan refried beans

Avocados

Taco seasoning

Gluten free tortillas

Salsa

Salt

Pepper

Olive oil

I love adding toppings to these refried beans and avocado tacos. Some options for you:

Vegan sour cream

Hot sauce

Vegan cheese

Salsa

Shredded lettuce

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower

Meal Prep Sesame Chickpeas with Almond Butter Sauce

Paleo Salted Caramel Chocolate Cups

Refried Beans & Avocado Tacos

An easy 5 ingredient meal ready in under 20 minutes. This would also be an easy and quick appetizer!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

1 15-ounce can vegan refried beans

2 avocados

1/2 packet taco seasoning

8 small gluten free tortillas

Salsa for dipping

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

Optional:

Hot sauce

Shredded lettuce

Vegan cheese

Method

Add the avocado into a bowl and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Mash with a fork.

Add the refried beans and taco seasoning to a separate bowl and stir to combine.

Brush one tortilla on one side with olive oil.

Then flip it over and add mashed avocado and beans to the other side.

Starting at one end, roll the tortilla up. Add rolled tortilla to a plate, the side you brushed with olive oil should be facing out.

Air fry at 400F for 10 minutes. Remove and serve with salsa and any other toppings you want!

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5 Ingredient Vegan Hot Chocolate

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:26:30 +0000

What’s better than a warm drink on a chilly evening? This 5 ingredient vegan hot chocolate is one of my favorites. It’s a rich and delicious drink, but it’s made with healthy, all-natural ingredients! Most hot chocolates contain lots of dairy, but this one is perfect for a vegan option. Oat milk makes any beverage taste so creamy! I love to use it in my drink recipes. You’ll definitely want to try this easy hot chocolate on a cozy evening in.

What You Will Need:

Oat milk

Cocoa powder

Vegan chocolate chips

Maple Syrup

Vanilla

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Pumpkin Pecan French Toast Bake

3 Ingredient Holiday Cocktail

Here is the easiest holiday cocktail recipe! No, seriously it is so simple. You just need champagne, orange juice, and pomegranate juice. Add some fun garnishes to elevate it if you want! This recipe makes 4 servings so make sure you double or triple it for a crowd.

Gluten Free Pretzel Bites

These gluten free pretzel bites are an easy, healthy appetizer. Made from pizza dough, you won’t believe how simple these are to make! I love to pair these gluten free pretzel bites with my vegan queso. I’m going to make a cinnamon sugar version soon too because I’m in love with how delicious and easy these are!

5 Ingredient Vegan Hot Chocolate

Vegan Hot Chocolate! I am all about the cozy drinks right now and it doesn’t get easier than this recipe! Enjoy on a cozy evening in. Made with only 5 simple ingredients.

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

2 cups oat milk

2 tbsp cocoa powder

3 tbsp vegan chocolate chips

1–2 tbsp maple syrup (depending on how sweet you want it)

1/2 tsp vanilla

Method

Heat everything over medium heat until combined and warmed to your liking!

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Spicy Watermelon Salad

Connor Phillips — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:52:02 +0000

This Spicy Watermelon Salad is such a fun & tasty side dish for summer grilling, pool parties, & barbecues! It’s basically summer in a bowl: sweet, spicy, and refreshing. It packs a punch, but is still light and full of simple ingredients and nutrients. I love having quick and easy recipes like this one that you can put together in just a few minutes for a last-minute dish. Watermelon is so good in the hot months, and this is a fun, unexpected twist on it! Make this for your next gathering; I know it will be a hit!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Watermelon

Chili lime seasoning

Jalapeños

Olive oil

Red onion

Cilantro

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Watermelon Fries with Yogurt Dip

Watermelon fries with yogurt dip, the perfect summer snack! This yogurt dip is so easy, only 3 ingredients. And not crazy weird ingredients that you’ve never heard of. Sometimes I see recipes that look good and then I look at the ingredients and have never heard of them haha. I grew up in a small town in Missouri that didn’t have a ton of options for grocery stores. I like to keep my recipes simple and accessible. This dip only needs greek yogurt, lime juice, and honey. That’s it! Plus the watermelon and you’ve got a delicious, healthy snack.

Vegan Queso (Nut Free!)

A nut free, vegan queso! Most vegan queso recipes use cashews or almonds which are great options but for a queso lover like me, the cost adds up quickly. Plus I know there are nut free people who can’t have them at all! So this recipe is for you guys and the people like me who just like saving money. This recipe is also paleo and gluten free. Hope you enjoy it!

Healthy 30 Minute Strawberry Jalapeño Chicken

This healthy 30 minute strawberry jalapeño chicken is the best easy and healthy summer meal. The chicken has a cilantro lime marinade and is topped with an easy strawberry jalapeno salsa. I have been dreaming up so many strawberry jalapeño dishes lately. Why? Because Trader Joe’s come out with some new strawberry jalapeño chips and it has me obsessed with that flavor combo! I feel like that always happens to me, I discover something new at Trader Joe’s and get inspired. Trying new food always gives me a lot of inspo which is a great excuse to always try new food haha.

Spicy Watermelon Salad

Spicy Watermelon Salad Such a fun & tasty side dish for summer grilling & bbqs! Enjoy

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

5–6 cups of watermelon, cubed (about 1/2 of a regular sized watermelon)

1 tbsp chili lime seasoning/tajin

1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced & de-seeded

2 tbsp olive oil

1/3 cup red onion, diced

1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Method

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir together

Serve & enjoy!

Makes enough for about 6-7 servings!

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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

Connor Phillips — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:59:48 +0000

Indulge in the perfect frozen treat with these delectable Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars that are not only vegan and gluten-free but also incredibly delicious. This recipe takes the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake and transforms them into a refreshing and guilt-free dessert that everyone can enjoy. Each bite of these ice cream bars is a delightful combination of creamy, fruity, and crumbly goodness. Your search for the perfect (healthier) summer treat is over!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Coconut milk

Vanilla extract

Maple syrup

Strawberries

Freeze dried strawberries

Vegan & gluten free vanilla sandwich cookies

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

These vegan cookie dough ice cream sandwiches are also gluten free and paleo. The perfect healthy dessert if you love ice cream and you love cookie dough. The cookie dough is made with almond flour and the ice cream is made with frozen banana. No baking involved in this recipe! If you’re also dealing with this summer heat, this is the perfect dessert.

Vegan Tortellini Pasta Salad

This vegan tortellini pasta salad meal prep is another easy and healthy lunch recipe. Or dinner. Or even a side dish! It works for so many different meals. The flavors are so summery which I love because I’m hanging onto summer for as long as possible, anyone else?

Vegan Cookie Dough Brownies

These vegan cookie dough brownies are gluten free and absolutely delicious! I love brownies and I love cookie dough so combining them into one recipe is a pretty epic dessert! The brownies are made with sweet potato, maple syrup, cashew butter, cocoa powder, and some other easy ingredients. The cookie dough layer also has minimal ingredients and it’s so good on its own if you don’t want to go through the trouble of making the whole recipe.

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

Vegan & Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars! So easy and sooo delicious for summer nights. Enjoy!

Prep Time

12 Hours

Serves

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Ingredients

Ice cream bars:

1 14 oz can full fat coconut milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup pure maple syrup

1 cup strawberries, tops cut off

Topping:

1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries

⅓ cup crushed vegan & gluten free vanilla sandwich cookies

Method

Combine all ice cream bar ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour the ice cream mixture into popsicle molds, cover and add a popsicle stick into each mold

Then put the popsicles in the freezer for at least 6 hours- up to overnight.

When you’re ready to add the topping, remove the bars from their molds. Line a pan with parchment paper and add the popsicles to the pan. Let them thaw a little bit so the topping will stick to them.

While they thaw, add the freeze dried strawberries & cookies to a food processor and pulse for just a bit, leave the mixture not perfectly crumbled.

Once the bars are a little thawed, it’s time to coat them!

Place the ice cream bars into the coating, pressing it lightly into the bar. Make sure to get all sides. Repeat for each bar!

You can enjoy them right after you coat them or put them back in the freezer to harden more.

You can also store these in an airtight container in the freezer!

Makes 6 ice cream bars.

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Strawberry Lemonade Margaritas

Connor Phillips — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:59:15 +0000

Do you want the most refreshing, simple summer cocktail? You need these Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Margaritas! They are the perfect summer drink and made with fresh ingredients- so simple to make. There’s nothing better than a cold, fruity drink on a hot summer day! I’ve been putting strawberries in everything – they blend up so well in drinks! Enjoy these fun margaritas by the pool or out on the back patio. I know they will be a hit; let me know if you try them.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Frozen strawberries

Lemons

Water

Tequila

Triple Sec

Lime

Salt

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

These spicy watermelon margaritas are delicious and so refreshing. I love a little bit of spice and these margaritas are just that. Sweet but not overly sweet. Spicy but not *too* spicy. It’s a fun recipe and really easy to blend a big batch for a crowd!

Pineapple margarita

A delicious healthy summer drink recipe that is only sweetened with fruit. Pineapple margaritas have been our summer go-to beverage. They’re simple to make but taste way more complicated than they are. This recipe makes two so it’s perfect for a little date night in. So definitely double the recipe if you want more! Hope you enjoy a delicious pineapple margarita on a beautiful summer day soon.

Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Boats

If this recipe doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does. While taking a tropical vacation isn’t really an option right now, recreating tropical meals at home is! Get in the summer spirit with these chicken teriyaki pineapple boats. They’re so fun and actually really simple. They take about 20 minutes to throw together. Eating out of a pineapple is 10x better than eating off a boring plate!

Strawberry Lemonade Margaritas

The most refreshing, simple summer cocktail. These Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Margaritas are the perfect summer drink.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

1 pound frozen strawberries

Juice of 7 lemons

1 cup water

1–1 1/2 cups Tequila

1/2–3/4 cup Triple Sec

Juice of 1 lime

Salt for the rims of glasses

Method

Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth!

Makes about 8 servings!

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Vegan & Gluten Free PB&J Oat Loaf

Peyton — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:09:56 +0000

Vegan & gluten free pb&j oat loaf! A healthy breakfast that is perfect to meal prep for the week. Is there anything more classic than a pb&j. Anything pb&j flavored hits the spot for me! Heating up a slice of this load plus some yogurt is the best breakfast!

What You Need For This Recipe:

gluten free old fashioned rolled oats

oat milk (use any milk you want)

coconut sugar (use whatever sugar you want)

vanilla protein (sub 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)

peanut butter

cinnamon

vanilla extract

baking powder

blueberries

chia seeds

Hope you enjoy this vegan & gluten free pb&j loaf!

Other Healthy Recipes:

Peppermint Mocha Loaf

This peppermint mocha loaf is the perfect holiday recipe! Gluten free and paleo if you leave off the crushed candy canes. The texture is perfect and the toppings are so fun! The recipe is at the end of this post so just scroll to the bottom. If you make this loaf, make sure to leave a review and let me know what you think!

Paleo Salted Caramel Chocolate Cups

Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Gluten Free and Paleo Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes

Vegan & Gluten Free PB&J Oat Loaf

Vegan & Gluten Free PB&J oat loaf

Serves

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups gluten free old fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups oat milk (use any milk you want)
1/4 cup coconut sugar (use whatever sugar you want)
2 tbsp vanilla protein (sub 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
Chia Blueberry Jam:
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp water

Method

Blend all of the bread ingredients all together
Jam:
Add the blueberries, chia seeds, and water to a small pot
Heat over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes, mashing the blueberries. They should thicken & become jam like.
Pour the blended oat mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper
Stir in the jam
Bake at 400F for 30-32 minutes
I drizzled some more peanut butter on top!

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Sugar Cookie Baked Oats

Peyton — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:35:12 +0000

These sugar cookie baked oats are gluten free, vegan, and so easy to make! One of my favorite breakfasts of 2021 because it legit takes like a sugar cookie. Top with a little bit of icing & you can’t go wrong! I added festive sprinkles when I made them to make them even more sugar cookie like!

What You Need For This Recipe:

Rolled oats

Oat milk

Vanilla Protein

Coconut Sugar

Cinnamon

Baking Powder

Powdered Sugar

Hope you all enjoy these sugar cookie baked oats!

Other Healthy Recipes:

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

Healthy Hot Chocolate

A 4 ingredient healthy hot chocolate recipe. All you need for this recipe are 4 ingredients you probably have on hand. It’s also vegan if you follow that lifestyle! I love topping it with some coconut milk whipped cream to keep it dairy free. You can find it at Walmart!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Skillet

This peanut butter chocolate cookie skillet is the perfect dessert recipe. The skillet makes the cookie bars slightly crispy but still soft. I added lots of chocolate chips on top because you can never have too many. It’s gluten free too so if you follow a gluten free diet this will be perfect for you.

Vegan Cookie Dough Brownies

These vegan cookie dough brownies are gluten free and absolutely delicious! I love brownies and I love cookie dough so combining them into one recipe is a pretty epic dessert! The brownies are made with sweet potato, maple syrup, cashew butter, cocoa powder, and some other easy ingredients. The cookie dough layer also has minimal ingredients and it’s so good on it’s own if you don’t want to go through the trouble of making the whole recipe haha.

Sugar Cookie Baked Oats

Sugar Cookie Baked Oats. Vegan & Gluten Free

Prep Time

Cook Time

Serves

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup gluten free old fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup oat milk (use any milk you want)
1 tbsp coconut sugar (use whatever sugar you want)
1 tbsp vanilla protein (sub 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder

Method

Blend it all together
Pour into a small greased baking dish
Bake at 400F for 18-20 minutes
Icing:
1-2 tbsp powdered sugar mixed with a tiny splash of milk!

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Healthy Hot Chocolate

Peyton — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:05:20 +0000

What You Need For This Recipe:

Oat milk

Cocoa Powder

Maple Syrup

Vanilla

Dairy Free Whipped Cream

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4 Ingredient Hot Chocolate

Serves

2 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups oat milk
3 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla

Method

Heat the ingredients together in a pot over medium heat, whisking together the whole time.
Takes about 5 minutes.
Makes 2 servings

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Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast

Peyton — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:05:24 +0000

This vegan pumpkin stuffed french toast is such a dreamy fall breakfast! The french toast is stuffed with vegan cream cheese. It doesn’t take long to make and is delicious topped with some maple syrup and powdered sugar.

What You Need For This French Toast:

flaxseed meal

bread

vegan cream cheese

unsweetened almond milk

pumpkin purée

cinnamon

pumpkin pie spice

vanilla

maple syrup

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Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast

Vegan Pumpkin French Toast Stuffed with Vegan Cream Cheese

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Ingredients

1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water
5 thick slices of bread
1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp organic pumpkin purée
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp vanilla
2–3 tsp maple syrup depending on how sweet you want it

Method

Combine the flaxseed and water into a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes
In a large shallow bowl, mix together the milk, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and maple syrup
Then add in the flax egg
add 1- 1 1/2 tbsp cream cheese to one slice of bread and fold in half
Soak the bread in the french toast mixture
repeat for each slice
cook for 3-4 minutes in a skillet over low medium heat in coconut oil
enjoy!

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