Super Simple Vegan Recipes + Healthy Living
This lentil sweet potato stew with kale is easy to make in one pot in about 40 minutes. It’s hearty, naturally gluten-free, high in protein and tastes even better the next day, making it a great dish for food prep. Enjoy this vegan stew all Winter long for a healthy and filling plant-based meal. Recipe…
This vegan banana matcha smoothie bowl recipe is packed with antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It’s made with frozen banana, pineapple, spinach and zucchini for a sweet, creamy treat that works well for breakfast or a light meal or snack anytime of day. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, high in protein and fibre and has…
This vegan carrot cake smoothie tastes like carrot cake but can be enjoyed for breakfast, a snack or a healthy dessert. It’s made from a delicious combo of pineapple, banana, carrot, cinnamon, vanilla protein and almond milk. The recipe is high in protein and fibre, nutritious, has no added sugar and can be made as…
These no-bake oatmeal bars are super easy to make with just 6 wholesome ingredients. They’re vegan, naturally sweetened, naturally gluten-free and contain 8 grams of protein per bar. All you need to make them is dates, oats, almonds, peanut butter, hemp seeds and maple syrup. Try them for a healthy vegan snack or dessert. No-Bake…
This strawberry beet smoothie bowl is so bright and beautiful you just know it’s packed with all sorts of nutrients. Adding beets to your smoothies is a wonderful way to incorporate them into your diet more regularly and they work perfectly blended with strawberry, zucchini and banana in this delicious, healthy smoothie. This smoothie is…
These sesame tofu lettuce wraps featured baked sesame tofu, sautéed mushroom, avocado, cucumber, carrot, green onion and sriracha. They’re easy to make, full of flavour and texture, packed with nutrition and high in protein. The star of this dish is the sesame tofu though, so even if you don’t make the lettuce boats, enjoy this amazing…
This purple banana nice cream uses just half a frozen banana. The rest is made from purple yam, zucchini, blueberries and plant-based vanilla protein powder. This take on soft-serve ice cream is part smoothie and part ice cream but all it’s delicious and full of nutrition. This recipe is high in protein, vegan, gluten-free and…
Avocado and sweet potato are a match made in heaven, don’t you think? I sure do and the two are matched up perfectly in these vegan sweet potato buddha bowls with lentils, avocado, red cabbage, sprouts, hummus, spinach, lemon tahini sauce and cilantro. These bowls are high in protein, high in fibre, gluten-free and vegan….
This quinoa avocado salad features fresh greens, quinoa, creamy avocado, roasted beets, squash and chickpeas and a simple, maple dijon vinaigrette to bring it all together. No need for salads to be boring and this nourishing salad is anything but, it’s loaded with flavour, tastes amazing and is high in plant-based protein and dietary fibre….
This roasted chickpea avocado salad might just be your new favourite meal. It’s made with a base of kale, a creamy tahini lime dressing, crispy roasted chickpeas, hemp seeds and avocado for a simple but flavourful and filling dish. This hearty, nutritious salad can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side to your…
This vegan herbed tofu ricotta is a great staple to keep on hand to add flavour and protein to meals. It can be used with zoodles, stuffed in shells, used for lasagana, spread in sandwiches and wraps or as a dip for raw veggies. How to Make Tofu Ricotta Tofu ricotta is a breeze to…
I am officially obsessed with this vegan sweet potato smoothie. It’s ultra-thick and creamy and has the most amazing flavour. It tastes like sweet potato pie! You can drink it with a straw but even better, pour it into a bowl, top it with granola and eat it with a spoon. This smoothie is plant-based,…
This vegan Pad Thai Vegetable Noodle Salad is made with a mixture of zucchini and cucumber noodles with bell peppers, carrot, green onion, cilantro and cashews to create a Pad Thai feel. The creamy vegan Pad Thai sauce is made from a base of almond butter and tamarind paste. This recipe is vegan, oil-free and…
This sushi bowl with vegan spicy mayo is everything you love about sushi, served up in a bowl. The bowls featured yams, cucumber, carrot, avocado, green onion, sesame seeds, rice, nori and tofu and it’s all topped off with a creamy cashew vegan spicy mayo. Vegan Sushi Bowl Sauces I don’t know about you guys…
This vegan strawberry raspberry smoothie is a twist on a the classic combo of peanut butter and jelly. It’s made with almond butter, dates, strawberries, raspberries, almond milk and vanilla protein for a sweet and creamy smoothie that’s high in protein, high in fibre and nutrient-rich. If you want to stay true to PB &…
This vegan roasted red pepper spinach avocado toast is topped with homemade roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and vegan parmesan. It works great on any toasted bread, rice cakes or crackers and makes a healthy breakfast or light lunch. How to Make Roasted Red Peppers I’ve shared quite a few roasted red pepper recipes on the…
I made these vegan tempeh tacos on a camping trip and they were so easy and tasty I decided to share them on the blog. These tacos aren’t fancy but despite their simplicity they’re incredibly delicious and really hit the spot when you want a quick and easy dinner that doesn’t skimp on taste. Taco Everything…
This smashed white bean avocado toast is nutritious, satisfying and and awesome for a quick and healthy snack or meal. Keep it simple with just the avocado smash or top it with your favourite avocado toast toppings like sliced tomato, cucumber, sprouts, hemp seeds, vegan parmesan or sriracha. A Balanced Meal I love adding white beans to avocado toast…
What’s so great about these chocolate superfood energy balls, besides the delicious taste and texture? Well they’re packed with a bunch of awesome plant-power superfoods! We’re talking flax, walnuts, cacao, hemp protein, hemp seeds, chia seeds, ground flax and pure cinnamon. These chocolate bliss balls contain protein, fibre and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids…
These vegetable lentil zucchini noodles are easy to make, filling, high in protein and taste great. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, low carb and ready in under 30 minutes. You’ll need a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles but if you don’t have one the tomato sauce works well with any pasta, such as whole…
If you’re wondering what to do in Maui don’t you worry because after a week exploring the beautiful Hawaiian island, we still didn’t get to everything there is to do. From hiking to beaches, the Road to Hana and waterfalls, if you love outdoor adventure then Maui is just the place for you. I’ll be sharing…
These vegan chili cheese fries are so healthy and full of goodness you can go ahead and eat them any time you want. They’re made with oil-free baked fries, healthy bean chili and a creamy vegan queso cheese sauce to top it all off. Putting this all together is easier than it looks, all you’ll…
This mood-boosting chocolate cherry smoothie is full of nutrients, extra smooth and creamy and tastes like a chocolate-covered cherry! Made with cacao and chia seeds it’s rich in magnesium, an essential mineral that plays roll in mood. Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Ingredients This smoothie is all about feeling good. It’s packed with mood-boosting ingredients like cherries,…
Hummus avocado toast is one of my favourites quick, healthy breakfasts or snacks. It even works for a light lunch or dinner or pretty appetizer guests will love. You can enjoy just is simply with just hummus, avocado, salt and pepper or dress it up with ingredients like sprouts, radish, hemp seeds, pickled red onions…
