This Tomato Jam contains both goldenberries and chia seeds. The Goldenberries add a sweet and sour note to the delicious tomato spread that you can use in your sandwiches, vegetable bowls, as a tomato ketchup replacement, or many other plant-based dishes. It’s healthy, and an SOS-free recipe: it’s free of oil, salt, and sugar. Goldenberries […]
Tomato Jam with chia seeds (Vegan, SOS free)
Tomato jam is an excellent and versatile condiment to add to your repertoire. You can use it in sandwiches, on “carrot dogs” (as a replacement for ketchup), in your buddah bowls and so on. You could quite possibly use this sauce in place of tomato paste too. It’s really healthy too, containing vegetables, chia seeds, […]
Chia seed grape jam (Raw, vegan, low sugar)
I don’t have much patience, so I love a quick and easy recipe. This grape jam is so easy to make: you don’t need to cook anything, you don’t need many ingredients (no pectin or anything else), and you barely add any sugar either. You just juice your grapes, add some chia and a bit […]
Layered overnight raspberry jam chia oatmeal (vegan, dairy free)
This compilation recipe shows you how you can make a variety of recipes, and mix them up during the week in order to have a different breakfast every day. “Mix and match” is a fantastic way to keep your diet fresh and interesting, and making a number of recipes at the beginning of the week […]
Overnight raspberry chia jam (vegan, no sugar)
Want to make the easiest jam, with absolutely no cooking or fuss involved? Doesn’t even require any equipment? Try this incredibly easy overnight jam. All you need to do is combine 2 or 3 ingredients, and put it in the fridge. I’m making this recipe with raspberries, but it works with all sorts of other […]
DIY Homemade Chia Powder / Chia Flour / Ground chia seeds
It was really a toss up to write an article or a recipe for this one! Making chia powder (also known as ground chia seed, or chia flour) with a high-speed blender is incredibly easy, and saves you having to buy two different ingredients at the store (chia seeds and ground chia seeds). Remember to […]
Layered vegan chia oatmeal: a healthy breakfast parfait
This breakfast parfait, or pudding, is a dense and filling breakfast option while not being too heavy. Loaded with healthy ingredients to get your nutrition punch, the chia pudding is a healthy way to keep you going until lunch. But what’s best is when you layer these ingredients together. You get the texture contrast between […]
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 […]
Can you get omega 3’s on a vegan diet? How you can get ALA, DHA, and EPA from non-animal sources
The notion that you cannot obtain omega 3 fatty acids on vegan diet is simply false. This is supported by well established and accepted scientific literature that will be linked for your review below. Why is this even a question? Celebrity Miley Cyrus claimed that she was abandoning a veganism (or more likely a plant-based […]
Vegan sweet and sour stir fry recipe (Oil free, low fat)
This vegan sweet and sour stir fry is a take on a classic that is typically served at restaurants, or something you might make from a bottle. But this is a healthier version that uses a lot more whole food focused if you want it to be. This recipe also adds some cranberry into the […]
Fall and Winter Round Up: Jams, soup, and potato recipes (ICYMI)
Because there was a glitch with our mailing list, it seems as though the messages have not been sent out for a long time. I had a hunch, but have been so focused on starting our plant-based farm this year it ended up on the back-burner a bit. So if you are on the mailing […]
Spicy Mexican Fruit Salad
Versatile Mexican fruit salad, ensalada de fruta, prepared with jicama, pineapple, watermelon, Tájin chili powder and chia seeds. It’s crunchy, tart, sweet, and spicy. Versatile Mexican fruit salad, ensalada de fruta, prepared with jicama, pineapple, watermelon, Tájin chili powder and chia seeds. It’s crunchy, tart, sweet, and spicy. Note that this recipe was user submitted […]
Ginger pumpkin seed muesli (Vegan, Dairy free)
It’s easy to get into a rut for breakfast: oatmeal and more oatmeal. Cereal. More oatmeal. While this muesli still utilizes the handy rolled oats, they are quite a bit different in this tasty variation. Adding chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and a healthy amount of plant-based milk, this hearty meal will help you wake up […]
Creamy vegan hot cereal breakfast with raspberries
Hot cereal, cream of wheat, or creamy wheat farina – it may differ slightly brand to brand, but it’s often about the same thing with slight variations. This hot cereal breakfast is made with plant-based milk so it is super creamy, and swirled with vanilla and raspberries to add a decadent flavor to your morning. […]
