These are recipes I have tried and enjoyed, and I am sharing with you. They are plant-based and made without any animal products (all vegan). I also cook with minimal salt, oil, or sugar to maximize nutrient density, and follow a gluten-free diet, so these recipes can be made to be gluten-free as well (for those of you who need to be). I hope you find these dishes to be tasty, simple to follow, and health-promoting. Please make your own adaptations as necessary, and have fun!
Healthy Hot Cocoa
After a day of skiing, walking the dogs, or just spending time outdoors in winter, I find myself seeking a warm drink. There’s nothing better than a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter day, especially if it’s good for me! Cocoa comes from raw cacao and is packed with health-promoting polyphenols. Adding sugar … Continue reading “Healthy Hot Cocoa”
Apple-Blueberry Pie
This pie is as American as baseball and leisurely Sunday afternoons. I love to make it when guests come to visit, when it’s autumn, when we’re celebrating something, or during apple season in Fall. It was created as a hybrid of recipes by my friend Anthony Masiello, and when I first tried it, I was … Continue reading “Apple-Blueberry Pie”
4 Ingredient Vanilla N’Ice Cream
Vanilla was always my favorite ice cream flavor growing up, and this n’ice cream brings me right back. Sweet and creamy and tastes like vanilla- it takes just 4 ingredients and a blender!
Heavenly Raw Chocolate “Cream” Pie (v, gf)
Best. Chocolate. Pie. EVER. Seriously, this pie is amazing! Luxurious and creamy (from avocado, not cream!), and well, chocolatey. Wow. And because it’s so rich, it’s very satisfying. I’ve been tweaking this recipe for a few years, trying to make it all whole foods with just the right amount of creamy and chocolate-ness. Yum. Contrary … Continue reading “Heavenly Raw Chocolate “Cream” Pie (v, gf)”
Classic Pumpkin Pie with Cashew Cream
Prep time 30 minutes. Cook time 45 minutes. Serves 8-10 We love this pumpkin pie! I’ve been making it every year for the holidays, and it has fast become a favorite tradition. It uses simple ingredients, and it is truly pumpkin-y and perfect. Hope you enjoy this classic Thanksgiving staple … Continue reading “Classic Pumpkin Pie with Cashew Cream”
Irresistible Blueberry Oat Muffins
We got this recipe from our friends Jason and Jen Cohen, when Jason ran 100 miles in the Leadville 100. Jen seemed to be turning these out in mass quantity, and they disappeared quickly! I call them “Energy” muffins, because they were eaten for Jason’s training and on the big race day! They’re made … Continue reading “Irresistible Blueberry Oat Muffins”
Choco-Coco Amaze-Balls
Makes 20 balls Prep time: 15 minutes This is a great recipe because these treats are made with real, whole foods, minimally processed to retain their fiber, antioxidants, and all their wonderful nutrients. Best of all, they’re absolutely delicious, and can easily satisfy a chocolate or sweet craving. Because they’re so rich, it’s hard to … Continue reading “Choco-Coco Amaze-Balls”
Bowl of Berries
Prep time: 1 minute Serves 1 Ingredients: Berries of choice (Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, other berries…) Instructions: Add fresh berries to a bowl and enjoy. Yep, it’s that simple. Their natural sweetness really is the perfect end to a meal, or the answer to a sweet craving, especially when the berries are in season. … Continue reading “Bowl of Berries”
Apple Ring Delights
Serves 1-2 Prep time 5 minutes These are a favorite go-to dessert when we want something sweet and quick. With just the right combination of toppings, they remind me of girl scout cookies (Samoas) that I used to eat as a kid. Except these are raw, unprocessed, and packed with nutrition. Yum! Ingredients: 1 apple, … Continue reading “Apple Ring Delights”
Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
These are shaped as cookies, but can be eaten for breakfast, snack, or any time of the day. They are as sweet and delicious as they are wholesome. They are our go-to dessert, and we usually have some stored in the fridge. I even give them away as Christmas cookies! Ingredients: 2 ripe … Continue reading “Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cookies”