This Vegan Persimmon Apple Crisp is a wholesome dessert bursting with cozy fall – winter flavors! Made with sweet Fuyu persimmons, crisp Envy apples, and if you choose – ripe plantains as well. Of course you an use all apples for a delicious home style treat! Yes, you can enjoy dessert on a healthy whole…
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Vegan Banana Oat Pancakes – Gluten Free
Pancakes are easy to make, delicious and most everyone loves them. Made from simple ingredients, like rolled oats, plant milk, ripe banana, date sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. These are simply lovely. Packed with whole grain goodness, fiber and protein. Did I mention how easy they are to make? I usually make a double batch…
Winter Squash – Butternut, Acorn and Kabocha
Winter Squash finds it way to my table on a regular basis. This versatile starchy vegetable lends itself to savory or sweet additions. Add it to soup, nourish bowls, tacos, chopped salads, or a pasta dish. If your prefer to keep it simple simply steam or oven roast slices of squash for a filling side dish. Enjoy…
Pumpkin Oat Waffles Gluten Free
These pumpkin oat waffles are a special breakfast treat. The goodness of oats and pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and vanilla will surely become a family favorite. They freeze well so you can make a large batch and save them for future meals. They reheat nicely in a toaster or toaster…
Snickerdoodle Fruit Dip
This scrumptious creamy fruit dip reminds me of my favorite cookie of the same name. Snickerdoodle cookies are generously flavored with cinnamon and sugar and are ever so pleasing to eat. In this recipe I kept the cinnamon but swapped sweet dates in place of sugar. It’s the perfect dip with slices of apples, pears,…
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…
Blender Oat Waffles – Gluten Free – Dairy Free
Blender waffles are super easy, delicious and worthy of being showcased at your next brunch. So dust off that waffle maker because you are going to use it often from now on. These waffles are whole food plant based, gluten free, dairy free, and yes even oil free! You are going to love them. I…
Cran-Apple Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Oats with plenty of chopped apple, cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon, plant milk, pumpkin, oat bran and of course cinnamon and nutmeg. Some orange zest and a little juice adds a nice punch of flavor. A sprinkle of chopped walnuts on top for a little crunch and nutty goodness. What a delightful way to enjoy your…
Cranberry Chutney
This is a healthier remake of an old family favorite recipe for Cranberry Chutney. This slightly tart chutney is delightful with a combination of dried fruit, apples, warm spices and the addition of pineapple for sweetness. It comes together easily with fresh or frozen cranberries. The cranberries contain a natural pectin that thickens the chutney…
Perfectly Peachy Pie
This all came about because I bought peaches at Costco and they all became ripe at the same time! Necessity is the mother of invention and that is often how things come about in my kitchen. This isn’t a traditional pie of course – no fattening ingredients were used in this Pie. No added sugar…