Category: dairy-free

No Bake Brownies

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No Bake Brownies

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup almonds (blended)

2 tablespoons almonds (slices)

1 cup dates

1/4th cup shredded coconut

3 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoon maple syrup

1/4th teaspoon vanilla

1/4th cup cocoa powder

Directions:

  1. Blend almonds in a Vitamix or food processor.
  2. Blend in dates, coconut, coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup, and cocoa powder.
  3. Mold mixture into baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle coconut shreds and almond shreds on top.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 hours then cut into squares and serve.

Zesty Coconut Slaw

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Zesty Coconut Slaw + Lime Coconut Dressing 

Make it for a party appetizer and eat the leftovers the next day. The slaw will last in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 head purple cabbage
  • 1/2 head regular cabbage
  • 4 green onions
  • 1/4th cup cilantro (plus more for garnishing)
  • 1/2 cup coconut shreds
  • 1/2 cup almond sheds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • Juice of 1 lime

Directions:

  1. Toast almonds and coconut shreds on the stove for a few minutes.
  2. Cut the cabbage into thin slices.
  3. Combine all the ingredients and toss with the dressing.

Dressing:

  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1/4th cup coconut cream (from a can)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of chili flakes
  • Cilantro

Sweet & Sour Rice Noodles with Collard Greens

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Sweet & Sour Rice Noodles with Collard Greens

This is an extremely easy recipe to throw together. Rice noodles cook in 1-2 minutes and are healthier than regular whole-grain pasta. The sweet and sour sauce masks the flavor of the greens so even my little brother (who’s 7) enjoyed these noodles.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 pack of rice noodles (I used Trader Joe’s Fresh Rice Noodles)
  • 1 bunch of collard greens
  • olive oil

Boil water and cook noodles for 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook, otherwise the noodles will get mushy and stick together. Sauté the greens until wilted. Combine the greens with the noodles.

Sweet & Sour Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ginger (fresh or powder)
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Combine ingredients and pour over the noodles. Sprinkle chili flakes on top.

Apple Cider Vinegar Detox

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Apple Cider Vinegar Detox

A great morning pick-me-up if you’re feeling under the weather or sluggish. Apple Cider Vinegar lowers cholesterol, clears sinuses, fights bacteria, aids in digestion, and provides extra energy. Lemon removes toxins and provides vitamin C. Honey boosts your metabolism.

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  • Glass of water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Squeeze the lemon into the water then add the apple cider vinegar and honey.

Creamy Summer Smoothies

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Creamy Peach Smoothie 

 

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Ingredients:

1/2 frozen banana

1 Peach

3-4 ice cubes

1/2 cup Almond milk

Coconut Peanut Butter Shake

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1 frozen banana

3 dates

1 teaspoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon peanut butter

1/4th cup coconut cream (from can)

Splash of coconut milk

 

Creamy Berry Sorbet

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1 frozen banana

1/4th cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1/4th avocado

1/4th cup frozen mango

1/2 cup almond milk

Quinoa Kielbasa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Quinoa Kielbasa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 onion

1 teaspoon fresh garlic (finely chopped)

1/4th cup walnuts

3 kielbasa sausages (or another 1/4th cup nuts)

3 medium bell peppers

½ cup cheddar cheese (optional)

Cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste

  1. Boil the quinoa with two cups water. Reduce to simmer and cook until all the water is absorbed.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic for three minutes.
  3. Add the walnuts and kielbasa (cut into small pieces).
  4. Cut the insides out of the bell peppers.
  5. Pour the mixture inside the bell peppers. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  6. Cook at 350º for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Let cool then top with cilantro.

Blueberry Oat Crumble

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Blueberry Oat Crumble

A healthy dessert or breakfast dish. Eat with vanilla yogurt or ice cream.

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  • Melt a tablespoon of butter.
  • Mix in the blueberries, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  • Pour the blueberry mixture in a baking dish.

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  • In a separate bowl melt another tablespoon of butter.
  • Add the oats, almond meal, maple syrup, brown sugar, applesauce, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

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  • Spread over the blueberries.
  • Sprinkle almonds slices and drizzle maple syrup on top.

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  • Cook at 350º for 20 minutes.

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Ingredients:

2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1 tablespoon butter (I used earth balance)

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Topping:

3/4th cup oats

1/4 almond meal

1 tablespoon butter (I used earth balance)

1 tablespoons maple syrup

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon applesauce

1/4th teaspoon nutmeg

1/4th teaspoon cinnamon

Top with almond slices and maple syrup

  1. Melt a tablespoon of butter.
  2. Mix in the blueberries, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  3. Pour the blueberry mixture in a baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl melt another tablespoon of butter.
  5. Add the oats, almond meal, maple syrup, brown sugar, applesauce, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  6. Spread over the blueberries.
  7. Sprinkle almonds slices and drizzle maple syrup on top.
  8. Cook at 350º for 20 minutes.

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse

A healthy alternative to ice cream or yogurt.

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6 oz extra firm tofu (about 1 cup)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4th cup soy or almond milk

Blend the ingredients together. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.

Zucchini Frittata

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Zucchini Frittata

A light breakfast or lunch dish, even kids will enjoy. Delicious with or without cheese.

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IMG_1758IMG_1759IMG_1760 IMG_1765Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon butter or earth balance
  • 2 ½ cups shredded zucchini (about 6 small zucchinis)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (or 1/4th cup parmesan cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons almond meal
  • Salt and pepper

Butter a baking dish. Shred the zucchini and squeeze out as much water as possible. Add the eggs, nutritional yeast, almond meal, salt, and pepper. Mix together. Pour in baking dish.

Topping:

  • 1 teaspoon butter or earth balance
  • 2 tablespoons almond meal
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (or 1/4th cup parmesan cheese)

Melt butter then mix in the almond meal and nutritional yeast. Pour over the zucchini mixture. Bake at 350º for 15-20 minutes.

Bulletproof Coffee with Coconut Oil

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Bulletproof Coffee with Coconut Oil 

Coconut oil gives you extra alertness, boosts brain function, and suppresses hunger cravings. Blending the coconut oil with the coffee makes the coffee taste creamy and frothy. I love the hint of coconut mixed with coffee. Plus it will give you energy throughout the day rather than a quick burst of energy you may experience when you drink a regular cup of joe.

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Blend in Vitamix or food processor until frothy.

Optional:

Blend a splash of soy milk with a couple tablespoons of black coffee. It will turn frothy. Pour on top of the bulletproof coconut oil coffee.

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