You are in for such a treat when you try this fall comfort food made with pumpkin puree and a hint of cocoa. 1 1/2 lb ground beef1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 red bell pepper, chopped1 tsp cumin1 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp chipotle seasoning (I use Mrs Dash brand)28 oz can crushed tomatoes 19 oz…
Category: Dairy-free
Vanilla Cinnamon Almond Pecan Butter
A sweet and salty spread with nuts, dates and spices. This recipe comes from All Ways Nutritious, a wonderful and informative blog by a holistic nutritionist with a lot of really tasty and healthy food ideas. Click here to check out her post on this delicious nut spread. This is how I made it: 1 cup almonds,…
Homemade Energy Bars
Sweet and chewy Lara-type bars made with simple raw ingredients. These ones are made with dates, almonds and a hint of cocoa. 1/2 cup dates1/3 cup almonds2 tsp cocoa powder Place dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a paste. Set them aside. Place nuts in the food processor and pulse until finely…
Lentil and Vegetable Tagine
A hearty Moroccan stew with an array of fresh veggies and protein-rich lentils. 1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed2 stalks of celery, chopped2 stalks of carrots, peels and chopped2 cups of mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar2 tsp paprika1 1/2 tsp cumin1/2 tbsp grated gingerroot2 cups brown or green lentils1…
Carrot and Date Cookies
These cookies are a perfect healthy snack for a fall day. 1 cup whole wheat flour3/4 cup rolled oats1/2 cup flaxseed meal1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1 egg1/4 cup coconut oil1/4 cup applesauce1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla1 cup grated carrots1 cup chopped dates In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, flax,…
Lentil and Spinach Curry
A hearty and satisfying meatless curry dish that’s full of flavour and really easy to make.2 cups red lentils. 3 cups water 2 tsp vegetable base 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp curry powder (or more, to your taste) 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ginger root, grated 1 tsp cumin…
Banana-Maple Oatmeal Cookies
If you don’t believe that healthy cookies can taste great, then you haven’t tried these cookies! They’re vegan and have no added oil or butter, and they’re delicious. Recipe at Fat Free Vegan Kitchen I was all out of eggs one Saturday afternoon but I really felt like making cookies! After doing a google search,…
Black Bean Brownies
These brownies are vegan, gluten-free and low-fat, but still full of fudgy chocolately goodness! 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 whole bananas 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats Instructions:Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×9″ pan and set…
The Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies Ever
These cookies are so simple to make that you’ll swear you’re forgetting something. 1 cup peanut butter1 egg1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup chocolate chips or raisins (optional) Preheat oven to 325F. Combine ingredients and roll into small balls. Place on a cookie sheet and flatten with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes. I found this recipe on the…
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