Easy 2-ingredient pepita tofu that is also fast to prepare and set! Perfectly smooth and firm (no pressing required) this delicious pumpkin seed tofu is high in protein, soy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and both keto & paleo friendly. Green Pumpkin Seed Tofu Making a tofu-like product from pumpkin seeds is not my idea. A company called …
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Quick and easy 2-ingredient vegan pepita tortillas that are grain-free, gluten-free, oil-free and keto! Tender & flexible, they are also frugal (especially if you buy the pepitas in bulk). In case you are on the hunt for simple-to-make, grain-free, nut-free tortillas that are so delicious you will happily gobble them up straight from the skillet, …
Healthy beet & toasted pepita dip is snacking made scrumptious! This deeply delicious dip is vegan, oil-free, nut-free, bean-free, and only 62 calories per 1/4 cup serving. Healthy Beet Dip without Oil, Beans, or Nuts Easter and Passover are days away, which means plenty of chances to make something new, and share something delicious, with …
Amazing, 3-ingredient grain-free granola bars that are vegan, a cinch to make, and have endless options for variation! I even have an easy keto-friendly option. I am who I am because of granola bars. Really, I’m serious. Granola bars have fueled me, and my various activities, all my life. Portable food is definitely my thing. …
Grain-free oil-free banana granola is the cereal you crave! Eat it by the handful, or sprinkle it on fruit, yogurt, and anything else you like! It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and Paleo. Give banana bread a rest. The next time you have an overripe banana (or two), I’ve got a new recipe for using up …
Plant-based scrambled eggs, made with pumpkin seeds? Yes! This easy and delicious pumpkin seed scramble (pepita scramble) will rock your world. It is high-protein, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, keto, Paleo, and endlessly versatile. It’s rare (make that nonexistent) that I include exercise instructions in my recipe posts. Until now. This recipe requires sprinting. Read on. …
Spicy, citrusy, mustard greens pepita pesto, the perfect midwinter, superfood sauce for pasta, or as a spread or dip. Bonus: the ingredients also make it an ideal exercise recovery food! I am pretty sure that what I am about to say has never been uttered or written before now: Pesto is an ideal exercise recovery …
If you love falafel, but need a break from the beans, try my easy, keto baked pepita falafel! In addition to being bean-free, they are vegan, grain-free, gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and ideal for a meal or a snack on the go. Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and …
Easy vegan chocolate pumpkin protein balls that are grain-free (made w/ coconut flour), gluten-free, no-bake, Paleo & only 45 calories each! Healthy Protein Chocolate Treats The season of candy is upon us, with bowls of wrapped treats placed on every vacant surface at work, the dry cleaners, school, and even the gym (yes, the gym–sheesh, …
Treat yourself with pumpkin latte mini muffins! Made in the blender, they are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, flourless & 35 calories each! Mini Muffins Worth Fighting For My husband and I have been fighting. Accusations are flying, and neither of us can let it go. It’s all because of my pumpkin latte mini muffins. Ironically, I …
Cheap & easy vegan protein bars, made with wholesome natural ingredients and no protein powder! They are gluten-free, oil-free, and can be varied in countless ways. No matter how many years it’s been since leaving school, late summer will always feel like the start of new year. I imagine I will still be tidying my …
Great big granola cookies that are grain-free, oil-free and vegan! Avocado takes the place of oil.
Healthy, easy pumpkin oat blender muffins that are vegan, oil-free, flourless and gluten-free! They have only 118 calories per muffin.
Savory vegan protein bars are a delicious break from sweet snacks! Made in a muffin tin, without protein powder, they are gluten-free, oil-free, and have 153 calories and 6.5 g protein each. These savory vegan protein bars are in a category all of their own: I am crazy about them. If you have ever hunkered for …
Healthy, make-ahead, baked pumpkin steel cut oats, made in convenient muffin form! They are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and only 87 calories apiece. Perfect for breakfast on the go!For those of us who love pumpkin, the first cool breezes and changing leaves of autumn are reason to rejoice. This year, I refuse to wait. It won’t be cool …
Vegan chickpea flour breakfast cookies, made extra-easy in a muffin tin. They are oil-free, grain-free, gluten-free , low sugar, and high protein. These wonderful breakfast cookies have been my travel companions for the past few days. The extent of my travels has taken me to the public library, Starbucks, and the (now blissfully quiet) student …
My DIY version of Sweet and Spicy Kind Bars (barbecue flavor). They are easy to make, plus vegan, grain-free, oil-free and gluten-free.
I wish I could say that I am an organized traveler, but in practice I am an erratic traveler, hyper-organized in some respects, and a complete disaster in others. For example, I’ll : (1) agonize for days over what to pack, then throw everything into the suitcase in an unceremonious heap; (2) meticulously gather …