This tomatillo and jalapeno dressing, dip or spread recipe is incredibly easy and offers a unique flavor combination that goes well in your next bowl, burger, wrap, or salad. You can use tomatillos when they are in season (or out of your garden), or substitute apples or goldenberries and end up with a very similar […]
Healthy oil free vegan dinner roll recipe (aka bun or bread roll recipe)
The dinner roll, also called a bun or bread roll (or a whole bunch of possible names in the UK), is often an essential at holiday meals or family gatherings. A small somewhat crusty roll that you can eat with a spread, or to mop up meal remnants on your plate. Whatever you call it, […]
Creamy Cauliflower Garlic Sauce recipe (Oil Free, Vegan, Low Fat)
This dairy-free creamy sauce seems like it should have something like cheese or cream in it, but it doesn’t. The base of this sauce is cauliflower, which means that it has all the benefits of vegetables instead. But because I add a whack-ton of garlic (and honestly, that’s probably what I need to start measuring […]
Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Soup (Low Fat, No Oil, Vegan)
Most Thai Peanut Noodle soup recipes contain coconut milk and peanut butter. Because I follow a low-fat (and oil free) way of eating, I did not want to use coconut milk. Not only does a high-fat soup cause my gastrointestinal upset after adopting a low-fat diet, that saturated fat adds up quickly even in a […]
Moist and delicious walnut banana bread (no oil, low fat, vegan)
This low fat and vegan banana bread was inspired by several different sources in order to make it low fat and retain that moist banana bread feel we remember from youth. I am not a baker, so this recipe is courtesy of mom! I was so lucky to be the taste tester – a real […]
Quick & easy low-fat Thai peanut sauce (Vegan, No oil)
I have been meaning to make a low-fat peanut sauce for ages. There are many recipes of course, but I had some red Thai curry paste to use up and thought this might be a great and easy addition of spices in my peanut sauce. I also wanted to use peanut flour for a low-fat […]
Three sorghum trail mix snacks to share: Spicy, Citrusy, and Sweet (Vegan, Oil Free)
I wanted to make a few different types of trail mix for quite some time. I have a bunch of bags of nuts and seeds, and I’m moving internationally, this means it’s time to start moving through my pantry so I do not need to pack it all in boxes! The plan was to make […]
How can I eat a plant based diet on a budget? It’s too expensive!
Starting a new diet based on health can be daunting. Not only do you need to adjust what you cook, but your monthly expenses also change as a result of a different grocery list. Many people think that starting a plant based diet is expensive, and therefore unrealistic considering their budget. However, it is certainly […]
Overnight vegan chia oatmeal pudding (Vegan, Oil Free, Raw)
This overnight chia pudding is as delicious for breakfast as it is healthy and filling. Having some of this breakfast fills me up all morning, since it is hearty and also energizing. It’s easy to modify based on what you have in the fridge, too. And the best thing about this recipe is you can […]
Creamy Ginger Vanilla Oatmeal: a filling vegan breakfast
This plant-based ginger vanilla oatmeal is a hearty breakfast that is filled with nutrients. You can even add your favorite nutrient-rich toppings to increase nutrition even more. Nut-based or your favorite plant-based milk makes this oatmeal creamy while keeping the recipe plant-based and vegan-friendly. Two of my favorite wintertime spices are used: ginger, and vanilla. […]