Craving something sweet without compromising your healthy lifestyle? Our collection of vegan, whole food plant-based sweet treats is here to satisfy your sweet tooth naturally. Sweetened with wholesome ingredients like dates, date sugar, date syrup, bananas, and maple syrup, these desserts are free from refined sugars but full of flavor. From chewy cookies and creamy…
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Easy Vegan Faux Parmesan
If you are lactose intolerant, follow a whole food plant – based diet, or embrace veganism, this recipe is perfect for you. While it doesn’t taste just like Parmesan cheese, it does offer a delightful cheesy flavor that enhances a variety of dishes. Whether you’re sprinkling it over your favorite pasta dish, a pan of…
Raw Berry Crisp
A simple and easy dessert that everyone loves. It all starts with a medley of fresh berries such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Go with whatever combination of berries you have on hand. If they need a little extra sweetness add just a touch of date syrup or maple syrup – when in season…
Sweet Pea’s Mo-Mo Smoothie – Feeding Toddlers a Plant Based Diet
I am so excited to have a guest post today. My daughter Katy is sharing a fabulous nutrient rich smoothie recipe that she developed to serve the needs of our incredibly energetic granddaughter whom we shall call Sweet Pea. I have had many requests from mothers and grandmothers for ideas and recipes for feeding children…
Real Flapjacks / Sweet Oat Squares
Years ago when my mom and I went to England together we ate some little sweet oat squares that were called Flapjacks. Here in the U.S. when we hear “flapjacks” we think pancakes. The flapjacks I am referring to are more like a bar cookie! We loved them but never found a recipe that was…
Dijon Date Dressing / Dip
Have a little fat with those greens. I recently learned that if you eat some healthy fat with your greens it helps your body absorb the nutrients from the greens. On a whole foods – plant strong food plan we go oil free. Why? Although oils like olive, sunflower or corn do come from plants…
Better Veggie Burgers
I’ve been experimenting with new recipes and as a result we have been enjoying some amazing meals! These veggie burgers should easily fit into a number of food plans, they are full of flavor and so filling. This recipe makes 16 burgers so you can freeze some ahead. They heat up easily in the microwave…
Roasted Chestnuts
Years ago my mom and I traveled to England together for a girls vacation and while there among other things, we discovered roasted chestnuts. These delicious little gems sold by street vendors were roasted right there on the street and served up in little paper cones. They were hot, slightly sweet and nutty. Unlike anything I had…
No – Bake Thumbprint Cookies
Daughter Katy saw this recipe on the Whole Foods web site and declared that she had to make them! The cookie base is much like a Larabar. Dates, oats, coconut and almond butter combine beautifully to create this slightly sticky, gooey, yummy concoction flavored with fresh orange juice and zest! A little cinnamon and nutmeg…
Very Cherry Bars / Balls
These taste like Larabars These are a higher calorie density type of dessert or snack. Great for travel, hiking and biking. They are easy to make and delicious to eat! Be sure to check out our Amazon Affiliate Page where we share many of our favorite small kitchen appliances, kitchen tools, food products, books and fun things…