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...
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...
Flourless Chocolate Protein Waffles
I don't know about you, but I'm a HUGE fan of sweets for breakfast. Especially chocolate! That's why I'm so excited to share these flourless chocolate protein waffles! They're packed with protein, fiber and are insanely delicious! Let's get into it. Flourless Chocolate Protein Waffles Breakdown! These waffles are too damn good! I've been making them on repeat since I first made the recipe and they're so amazing. They're also insanely filling too! Here's why: Protein: In these waffles, I used a combination of eggs and a chocolate protein powder for the protein. I specifically used the Ancient Nutrition Multi-Collagen Chocolate Protein Powder. It's...
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...
PurelyPope Bagel Bread
AH I can't even put into words how excited I am about this recipe! I've been wanting to adapt my bagel recipe into a bread recipe for so long, and now it's finally here! This bagel bread is truly everything I want and more each morning! It's such a good addition to any brunch, soup, salad, etc. Without further ado, let's jump in! Bagel Bread Breakdown! The fact that my bagels have been the most popular and loved recipe on my website and blog just added to the fact that I needed to make this bagel bread happen. Here's the bulk of...