Easy AF Healthy Pumpkin Butter
The second I feel a chill in the air is the second I start craving anything/everything pumpkin. More specifically I was craving a healthy pumpkin butter! This pumpkin butter is super simple and can be used on toast, bread, banana bread, with some fruit, on pancakes, etc. - really anything! Healthy Pumpkin Butter Specifics This pumpkin butter doesn't have the name 'Easy AF' in it for no reason - it's super simple! No crazy ingredients needed. It's super versatile and can be used with truly anything in the Fall. Here's what you need: Pumpkin: Of course :)..I like to buy canned organic pumpkin in...
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad
Just in time for your Labor Day BBQ, this Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad is an absolute crowd pleaser! I've never been a fan of traditional potato salad, but this one just has a special touch to it - it's amazing and everyone will love it! Bye, bye boring and hello FUN! Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad Specifics This cauliflower sweet potato salad will forever replace your simple old potato salad - trust me! And it is full of delicious veggies and can easily be made vegan too! Here's the deets: Veggies: The base of the cauliflower sweet potato salad is a mix of steamed cauliflower...
Plant Based Hummus Quesadillas
These plant based hummus quesadillas are so delicious and a super simple plant centric lunch, snack or dinner! It's a recipe that you most likely already have all of the ingredients in your fridge. It's also a very versatile recipe, so you can change it up how you see fit! Hummus Quesadillas As I mentioned these hummus quesadillas are so simple and absolutely delicious. They're a great option to throw together if you're in a rush or even for an appetizer at a (socially distanced) party! Here's the deets: Tortilla: These specific quesadillas pictured were made with Angelic Bakehouse Tortillas which I love, I...
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
IDK about you but I love a delicious indulgent app, and this vegan spinach artichoke dip is no exception to that rule! You seriously won't even know that it's a healthier for you option ;) - promise! My dad said it was "like crack" and he's not a fan of all of the healthy foods if that says anything! Let's get into it :) Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip Breakdown Spinach artichoke dip typically is made with a ton of cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, and mayonnaise. We all know my thoughts on dairy, so making a vegan version of this delicious appetizer...
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...
Mom’s Bok Choy
My mom is my favorite cook, but unfortunately she does everything on the whim! It takes some time to get a real recipe written down, and I'm so happy I finally go her Bok Choy recipe down AND I'm getting to share it with you all! I absolutely love pairing this with a piece of wild fish to make the best dinner! Bok Choy Breakdown! Bok Choy is one of those veggies that I've always loved, but it has always seemed intimidating, ya know what I mean?! But trust me, it doesn't have to be! I personally love it best with Asian...
Vegan Pad Thai Salad
If you've been following me for some time, you know that I'm a huge fan of Thai food, just check my Low Carb Pad Thai recipe! This Vegan Pad Thai Salad is no exception to that rule! I absolutely love the flavors and the fact that this is so nutrient dense. Let's dive into it! Vegan Pad Thai Salad Breakdown! This salad truly embodies 'eating the rainbow' in the best way! As you can tell from the photos, we incorporated a ton of veggies in here, which I love, because food is MEDICINE after all! Each of the different colors represent different...
Healthy Coconut Shrimp
OK does anyone else LOVE coconut shrimp and crave it whenever you're on vacation?! Obviously many of us won't be going on vacation anytime soon (writing this during COVID-19), however, summer is just around the corner and it's the perfect dish for any summer meal! This healthy coconut shrimp is so AMAZING and I love pairing it with my broccoli slaw and it's the PERFECT treat! Healthy Coconut Shrimp Breakdown! These coconut shrimp of course are not fried, completely refined sugar free - something that is pretty much unheard of/un-find-able when ordering out at a restaurant! That's what I love about this....
Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts
You know that I love veggies as much as the next gal, but sometimes the bland olive oil, salt and pepper just doesn't do it for me! Hence, I've been playing around with different flavors and seasonings to spruce them up. These sweet chili brussel sprouts were a product of that sprucing up experiment that turned out so well! Read on! Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts Breakdown! These brussel sprouts have the perfect mix of flavors - sweet, spicy, savory and salty. There truly is no better trio! Here's how to get that amazing flavor combo: Sweet: The sweetness in this special sauce comes from...
Lightened Up Healthy Broccoli Slaw
Doesn't broccoli slaw just take you back to family parties?! I know for me, our Pope Family BBQs would always have a good broccoli slaw - but not as good FOR you as this one is! As always, with a few better for you swaps I was able to make this just as delicious and tasty as the original one. Let's dive right in.. Healthy Broccoli Slaw Details! I was able to keep the ingredients very minimal in this recipe, which I loved! Let's go through each of the ingredients so you can learn why I chose each of these items and...