Ingredients: 1 lb carrots 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 Tbl orange juice Directions: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Slice the carrots with a mandolin to get even slices and at a diagonal. Use the thinnest setting. Toss the carrots with spices and juice and arrange on a baking tray. Bake for 45 … [Read more…]
This is a great spread for sandwiches or to use as a vegetable dip. We found this recipe on the McDougall newsletter. Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower 1 Tbl prepared mustard 1/2 tsp lime juice dash sea salt Directions: Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Place in a … [Read more…]
This is good served with sliced apples, graham crackers or pretzels. Ingredients: 1 Large can of black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup peanut butter 1-2 Tbl coffee 2/3 cup brown sugar 5-7 Tbl cocoa powder 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp cinnamon 1 pinch of cayenne pepper Directions: Put everything in a high speed blender … [Read more…]
Very Simple ice cream When your bananas starts to get brown, take the skin off and freeze. When you want ice cream beat the ingredients below in a blender until smooth. Enjoy Chocolate Ice Cream 1 medium frozen banana 2 Tbl of cocoa Small drop of vanilla Cookies and Cream 1 medium frozen banana 2 … [Read more…]
This cheese is great to cut and eat with crackers for company and a great bottle of wine. Also great for pizza. Ingredients: 1 cup sweet potato (1 large boil till tender) 1 cup non-dairy milk (can make your own) 1/3 cup cashews soaked in water, drain In Blender put potatoes and spices and blender … [Read more…]
Who doesn’t love hummus? This is an easy recipe to make from the American Test Kitchen. Ingredients: 1 cup of drained canned artichoke hearts. 4 Tbl lemon juice 1 can of chickpeas 1/4 tsp lemon zest Directions: Chop 1/4 cup of artichoke hearts and set aside for garnish. Process the entire can of chickpeas along … [Read more…]
Seeds are good for us and we should all be eating more seeds. This recipe comes from Eatseed.com. Ingredients: 1 cup of old fashion oats 1 cup cereal 1/2 hemp seeds 1 Tbl chia seeds 1 Tbl flax seeds 1/3 cup raisins or other dried friut 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon pinch salt 1/2 cup maple … [Read more…]
This recipe is a great source of energy, super nutritious with protein and healthy fats and easy to make. I found this recipe on the Honour System website. Ingredients: 1 cup quick oats 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, non-dairy 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup raw hemp seeks 1/4 cup ground … [Read more…]
A quick meal for lunch Ingredients: 1/4 avocado 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 2 warm tortillas 2 slices of a tomato Salt and Pepper Directions: Mash the avocado and add the lemon. Split and spread on the 2 warm tortillas. Top each with a large slice of tomato or you could cut into chunks and spread … [Read more…]
This could be bites or muffins depending on your size tin you want to use. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup quick oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbl cane sugar or raw sugar 1 Tbl maple syrup 1 cup chopped apples any variety 2 egg replacers Directions: Preheat oven 350 degrees. … [Read more…]