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”
Old-Fashioned Vanilla Smoothie
I’ve been feeling very vanilla lately, craving that old comfort flavor. I was always a fan of vanilla everything. (It’s the most popular flavor, after all!) So, a vanilla smoothie became the flavor of the day, and wow, was this a hit! It literally tastes like an old-fashioned vanilla shake, but it’s loaded with greens … Continue reading “Old-Fashioned Vanilla Smoothie”
Crunchy Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola.
This granola is so easy to make and packs a powerful anti-inflammatory punch! It’s created as part of a meal to reverse diabetes from the experts at Masteringdiabetes.com, so it’s low fat and nutrient-dense. The cinnamon, ginger, and cloves add some intense flavor and major anti-oxidant capacity. We love it on smoothie bowls, as a … Continue reading “Crunchy Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola.”
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”
Cinnamon Apple Squash Breakfast Soup
This hearty soup makes a delicious breakfast food with the sweetness of the squash, apples, and cinnamon. I usually double it, so I have plenty in the freezer at all times, and I pull it out for a satisfying and scrumptious breakfast. It’s great any time of the day, too! This recipe is from Chef … Continue reading “Cinnamon Apple Squash Breakfast Soup”
Overnight Oats
Steel cut oats have a delicious, nutty, flavor and texture, but they take longer to prepare than oatmeal. Using a few simple steps the night before, you can create an incredibly tasty and nutritious grab-and-go meal. Ingredients: -1/2 cup old-fashioned or steel cut oats (or buckwheat, or oat groats) – or use a combination for … Continue reading “Overnight Oats”
Hearty Steel Cut Oats
Cook Time 35 minutes. Serves 1-2 Ingredients 1/2 cup oats 1 1/2 cup water(3:1 water to oats) 1/4 cup nondairy milk (we like almond milk) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup berries or other fruit (fresh or frozen) *1/4 cup raisins *2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Instructions Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 30 … Continue reading “Hearty Steel Cut Oats”