Super Simple Vegan Recipes + Healthy Living
This quick and easy curried lentil soup takes less than 30 minutes to make, is perfect for food prep and is packed with flavour and nutrition. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and oil-free. Lentil Health Benefits You guys probably know by now that lentils are one of my favourite foods. Lentils are nutritious and versatile,…
This Thai-inspired sheet pan recipe for Easy Vegan Spaghetti Squash Noodles with Veggies and Tofu is simple to make, full of flavour and packed with nutrition. How to Cook Spaghetti Squash There are a few different methods for cooking spaghetti squash. It can be cooked in the oven, microwave or even steamed. I like to…
This vegan sweet potato cabbage cashew features everyday ingredients such as carrot, cabbage, sweet potato and tofu for a simple, filling, healthy plant-based meal. Cashew Tofu Stir Fry Ingredients Tofu. You’ll need medium, firm or extra firm tofu to make this recipe. You can either bake the tofu in the oven while you cook the rest…
This slow cooker vegan red lentil chili is the perfect recipe for food prep. You can set-it-and-forget-it and the flavours improve the next day. Cook a batch on a Sunday and enjoy throughout the week topped with avocado, cilantro, green onion and crushed tortilla chips. Lentil Health Benefits Lentils are one of my favourite foods…
These delicious No-Bake Cashew Tahini Bars come straight from vegan dessert heaven but are still suitable for a healthy snack. All you need to make them are cashews, dates, tahini, sea salt and dairy-free chocolate. No-Bake Bar Ingredients You really only need 3 ingredients to make these since the chocolate topping and sea salt is…
These vegan Roasted Potato Avocado Buddha Bowls feature perfectly crispy and tender roast potatoes and creamy avocado on a bed of fresh lettuce with cucumber, carrot, beet and tahini. How to Make the Roasted Potatoes There are a few ways you can make the roasted potatoes for these buddha bowls. You could follow the recipe…
These squash protein pudding breakfast bowls are topped with caramelized banana, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and nut butter for a delicious, healthy and filling start to the day. What Kind of Squash to Use The protein pudding can be made with any cooked squash or even canned pumpkin. I love them with acorn squash but butternut…
Cooking stovetop oatmeal with mashed banana is a recipe for the creamiest, coziest oatmeal ever. To make this amazing, simple creamy banana oatmeal, all you need is an extra ripe, spotty banana, rolled oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, water and almond milk. Banana Oatmeal Ingredients Rolled oats. For stovetop oatmeal, rolled oats, old fashioned oats or large…
If you’re not a fan of coffee, you might want to move on, this recipe probably isn’t for you. However, if you’re a coffee-lover like me, you’ve come to the right place! These no-bake chocolate espresso brownies will be right up your alley. These brownies are vegan, gluten-free, have no added sugar and are made with wholesome ingredients. …
I’ve been a little ginger-obsessed lately, so it was only natural to concoct perfect, raw vegan gingerbread bites. These are so good! They’re flavourful, chewy, delicious and take 5 minutes to make. Easy Vegan Snack Ideas One of my most popular posts on the blog is my post all about Easy Vegan Snack Ideas, so I guess…
These 6-ingredient vegan sweet potato tofu bowls are easy to make, gluten-free, high in protein and work great for meal prep. Enjoy this simple meal for a healthy plant-based lunch or dinner. How to Make Baked Tofu Baked tofu is my favourite way to cook tofu. It can be made without oil, has a great…
These 5-minute vegan pumpkin breakfast farro bowls land somewhere between rice pudding and classic stovetop oatmeal and are the perfect way to use up leftover cooked grains. This recipe is vegan, high in protein, and high in fibre. What is Farro? Farro, or emmer wheat, is a delicious, nutty, chewy whole grain that’s rich in…
These extra thick, vegan chocolate protein pancakes are amazing. You’ll need just a few basic ingredients to make them and they’re oil-free, sugar-free and gluten-free. Vegan Protein Pancakes Ingredients Vegan protein powder. You’ll need some vegan chocolate or vanilla protein powder to make these. I used North Coast Naturals Vege Pro-7. I also like SunWarrior, Iron Vegan…
These vegan BBQ tofu bowls are made with just 6 simple everyday ingredients. You’ll need tofu, BBQ sauce, brown rice, broccoli, pineapple and red onion. This recipe is healthy, easy to make, works well for food prep and tastes great. Recipes Ingredients and Benefits Let’s take a look at what this simple recipe has going…
This sautéed apple cinnamon oatmeal is incredible. It’s easy to make, high in protein and fibre, naturally gluten-free, healthy, filling and so, so good. This recipe takes about 15 minutes to make from start to finish. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Ingredients To make this oatmeal, you’ll need: Chia seeds. Chia seeds are my favourite oatmeal thickening ingredient….
How 4 simple ingredients can taste so delicious, I have no idea but these pecan pie energy bites are awesome. They taste like pecan pie, are perfectly sweet with a hint of sea salt and have the perfect soft and chewy texture. Try them for a healthy snack, breakfast on-the-go or even for a healthy…
These simple oil-free vegan banana pancakes with berries are easy to make in 10 minutes with just a few everyday ingredients. You’ll need flour, almond milk, salt, baking powder, sweetener, banana and berries. Tips for the Best Pancakes You really can’t go wrong with these pancakes but here are a few tips for the best…
This 6-ingredient brown rice burrito bowl is a very simple vegan meal you can put together quickly with just a few simple ingredients. You’ll need romaine lettuce, corn, pinto beans, brown rice, salsa and avocado. Burrito Bowl Ingredients This brown rice bowl is part of my 6-ingredients or less series, so you’ll need…you guessed it,…
This 5-ingredient, simple vegan Fall Harvest Bowl features roasted butternut squash, roasted carrots, kale, apple and green lentils. It’s easy to make, full of nutrition, hearty, filling and perfect for Fall. Fall Harvest Bowl Ingredients To make this beautiful, simple vegan bowl, you’ll need: Kale. I lightly cooked the kale until it was dark green…
This quick vegan sweet potato breakfast hash with tempeh comes together in just 15 minutes. The cooking time is reduced by giving the sweet potatoes a quick boil before adding to a skillet with tempeh and veggies. This recipe is gluten-free, oil-free, sugar-free, customizable, high in protein and fibre and can be made in advance…
This carrot zucchini pumpkin oatmeal recipe with chia and protein is absolutely perfect for a healthy Fall breakfast. It’s warming, easy to make with simple ingredients, gluten-free, has no added sugar and are ready in under 10 minutes. Recipe Health Benefits This high-protein oatmeal recipe is full of nutritional benefits. It’s rich in fibre, complex carbohydrates…
This vegan plantain curry is what easy dinner dreams are made of. It’s perfectly sweet and spicy, without the need for any fancy ingredients. Sweet plantain adds a beautiful layer of flavour and texture that pairs wonderfully with beans, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin and spicy peppers. Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by HelloFresh. All opinions expressed in…
These gluten-free vegan pumpkin pancakes call for just 3 ingredients plus sweetener, baking powder and sea salt. They’re so easy to make! They’re also nice and fluffy, taste amazing and just perfect for Fall mornings. In addition to being vegan and gluten-free, this recipe is sugar-free, oil-free and high in protein and fibre. Gluten-Free Flour…
This easy vegan minestrone soup recipe is so great for a quick weeknight meal. It can be on the table in about 25 minutes including prep time and it makes a healthy, filling meal that the whole family will love. Vegan Minestrone Ingredients To make this soup, you’ll need: pasta of choice canned kidney…
