Best Ever Bell Pepper Nachos
These are NACHO average nachos! See what I did there?! LOL..love me a good pun! These bell pepper nachos are truly the best ever and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a party app, the whole crowd will love, I promise! They're an amazing way to sneak in extra veggies while still getting a ton of flavor! Let's break it down.. Bell Pepper Nacho Breakdown When you think nachos, you typically think hmmm maybe not the best plant focused option. However, that's the beauty of being able to make elevated options at home! I'm a big believer that eating...
Raw Vegan Key Lime Pie
Considering that I've been in Florida for almost two months now, I figured I couldn't leave without making a PurelyPope Version of Vegan Key Lime Pie!! Key Lime Pie is a Floridian staple and the limes here are just to die for. It's such an amazing summer dessert and this one will NOT disappoint, promise! Raw Vegan Key Lime Pie Breakdown! Typical key lime pie is packed with sugar and dairy - two things that I do my best to stay away from. That being said, let's break down the composition of the vegan key lime pie...
Copycat Dole Whip: Pineapple Nice Cream
Is there truly anything better than a delicious Disney treat?! I think not! But then again, a yummy, homemade, just as good, but even better for YOU treat is right up my alley! That's my I absolutely love this copycat dole whip pineapple NICE cream! And you will too, guaranteed! PS - this is dairy and gluten free, as well as completely vegan! Copycat Dole Whip Breakdown! Dole Whip is a nostalgic Disneyland treat, but healthy copycat dole whip?! Cannot be beat! And the best part?! It's only a few simple ingredients with absolutely NO added sugar! Let's go through the ingredients! Pineapple:...
Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
A good dressing can make or break a salad, and in my opinion, this Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing definitely MAKES this salad! It's so flavorful and delicious and is also able to be used for much more than simply a dressing - it can be used to season veggies, fish, meat, etc.! Let's dive in! Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing Breakdown! As I mentioned, this Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing is to die for, but it's also super simple as well! Fare warning - I would double this batch because it's just THAT good, and so refreshing to have on hand, especially in the...
Summer Shrimp Kabobs
Grill season for me just screams summer! More specifically, shrimp kabobs are just the perfect summer meal in my opinion! It's refreshing, tropical, and all around simply delicious! I love using local seasonal produce as well. Let's get into the specifics! Shrimp Kabob Breakdown! As I mentioned, these shrimp kabobs are simple, but also super delicious! They pack a ton of delicious fruits and veggies for the summer. I'll break it down for you...
Zucchini Enchiladas
Mexican is easily one of my favorite cuisines, and add in a low carb twist and I'm absolutely sold! These zucchini enchiladas are not only fun, but they're also super satisfying and a fun new twist on a classic Mexican dish! They're low carb, vegan (if you make the subs I did) and absolutely delish! Zucchini Enchiladas Breakdown! These enchiladas are veggie packed, and absolutely delicious! Let's take a dive in to see the simple swaps that I made from your classic enchiladas that make these such a good for you dinner option! Tortillas: Hence the name zucchini enchiladas, these enchiladas use just...
5 Ingredient Vegan Sugar Cookies
These vegan sugar cookies were created by myself and my nephew Kaden on a whim, and they turned out oh so good! They're simple, healthy and great for the kiddos too! Best part? You probably already have all of the ingredients at your house to whip them up right away! Vegan Sugar Cookies Breakdown As I mentioned, these cookies are not only simple and healthy, but they're also kid approved! Flour: For the base of these cookies, I used almond flour - it's a high protein and high fiber flour which I love and makes it super filling and delicious! The flour isn't super...
Vegan Peach Cobbler
OK when I think of summer, I immediately think of a big juicy peach! Specifically, I love a good vegan peach cobbler! This recipe is super simple and calls for just a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have. I should also mention that it's vegan (duh), gluten free and refined sugar free as well! But I promise - it's FULL of peachy goodness flavor! Vegan Peach Cobbler Breakdown This peach cobbler is insanely easy and so yummy, the perfect summer dessert! Let's dive in and break down the ingredients: Crust: For the crust, I did a combination of almond flour, as...
Double Chocolate Vegan Banana Bread
This Vegan Banana Bread is DOUBLE the chocolate, which in my book means DOUBLE the fun, don't ya agree?! Anything double chocolate and I'm down, so sign me up! This banana bread is also gluten free, refined sugar free, and all plant based. I used the brand new Ancient Nutrition Chocolate Plant Protein Powder. Vegan Banana Bread Breakdown This vegan banana bread gets a ton of the sweetness from the bananas, and it's just as good for breakfast as it is for dessert - the ingredients are that clean! I absolutely love the double chocolate aspect of this as well from the...
Vegan Eggplant Lasagna
If you're into any lasagna, vegan or not - you will absolutely LOVE this Vegan Eggplant Lasagna. I made this recipe with the Erewhon Vegan Eggplant Lasagna in mind, and if ya know, ya know! It may be my favorite thing that they serve and this measures up to it! Eggplant Lasagna Breakdown! As I'm sure you're very aware, most lasagna is made with pasta sheets throughout. What makes this one super special is that instead of pasta, we opt to use the eggplant! Cheese: To make this vegan, I used Kite Hill's Vegan Ricotta with a combination of Miyoko's Vegan Mozzarella. They're...