This fall-inspired Kabocha squash vegan mac and cheese is made from nutritious whole foods and topped with crispy roasted Brussels sprouts for an ultra comforting AND nourishing meal! Plus you can make it even more nutritious by using your favorite protein or whole grain pasta.  Even after being vegan for several years now, when I think of comfort food, a delicious bowl of mac and cheese is one of the first things that comes to mind! And one of the perks of making vegan mac and cheese is that unlike the “traditional” stuff, which is really just comprised of a block of saturated fat and s ..read more

These GIANT Levain-style holiday cookies are absolutely loaded full of dark chocolate and peppermint! Inspired by the bakery’s famously huge cookies that feature a soft interior and crispy exterior, but made entirely vegan, these are the ultimate indulgent holiday treat.  It’s not often that I find myself drawing inspiration from ads on Instagram. But this year, when I was hit with a photo Levain’s newest giant dark chocolate peppermint cookie, I was struck. Completely shattered. My world stopped for a second.  If you’re not familiar with Levain, it’s a NYC bakery that’s famous for ..read more

These fluffy gingerbread pancakes are bursting with bold flavors and are entirely plant-based and loaded with fiber-rich whole grains! They’re the perfect holiday treat made a bit more nutritious while also tasting just as good (or probably better!) than any gingerbread pancakes you’ve tried.  I’m a self-proclaimed huge fan of pancakes, but admittedly, I can’t actually remember the last time I ate a “classic” pancake. With the endless flavor combinations out there (like blueberry cornmeal, pumpkin, lemon ricotta, banana teff (swap the honey with maple syrup to make that recipe vegan ..read more

These nutrient-packed vegan “quesadillas” are filled with a creamy, warming squash and white bean dip, sautéed broccoli rabe, sweet caramelized onions, and spiced chickpeas to create a delicious, comforting, and super nutritious fall/winter meal!  Who doesn’t love a quesadilla?! ? If you grew up in the USA, I’m guessing quesadillas were a regular staple in your diet. After all, there are few dishes as easy as stuffing a few ingredients in a tortilla. And look, before you @ me, I’m (of course) obviously referring to a vegan quesadilla. ? By now, with all the amazing vegan cheese options o ..read more

The only pumpkin pie recipe you’ll ever need, featuring a filling that combines pumpkin, cashews, brown sugar, warming spices, and vanilla to create the perfect pie texture!  There’s only one dish that every Thanksgiving meal needs. It’s not mashed potatoes (although I do love them!), it’s definitely not soggy green bean casseroles (what even are those ?‍? - I’m sorry to @ you if you’re a fan!), and it’s absolutely not turkey (though I can get behind a vegan “turkey”-style alternative, especially if you’re cooking for non-vegans or this is your first vegan Thanksgiving). All these dishes ..read more

This smooth and creamy Koginut squash white bean dip is full of decadent flavors and a drool-worthy silky texture. Plus it’s made with whole food ingredients like cannellini beans, Koginut squash, and tahini, so it’s got all the added benefits like fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats, making it the ultimate fall dip! If there’s anything better than a dip it has to be a *seasonal* dip. It’s like, hey, I love a classic dip like hummus every day of the year, but in the fall, throw a squash into it and guess what?! That squash hummus hits different. It’s got everything - the base food that I alread ..read more

Kick off your day with these decadent ultra nutritious pumpkin pie-inspired overnight oats! Made exclusively with whole foods like oats, chia seeds, Medjool dates, pumpkin, and cashew butter, they’re also 100% naturally-sweetened, so they make the perfect nourishing breakfast - plus they taste like pie! Vegan & naturally gluten-free.  There are few things that I love more than delicious breakfasts, particularly if they involve zero labor in the mornings! ? Which, realistically, translates into either someone making me breakfast, OR, as is usually the case, having to prep breakfast (r ..read more

This whole grain pumpkin coffee cake is made with whole wheat flour for a nutrient-rich fall treat! The cake interior is tender and moist, and it’s topped with a sweet and tasty cinnamon pecan topping that adds extra sweetness and crunch to create the ultimate satisfying coffee cake experience. Vegan & 100% whole grain.  What are the first thoughts that come to your mind when you read the words “whole grain baking”? Probably something like “dense”, “dry”, “dirt”, straight up “meh.” If you fall in this camp, it’s not your fault! Somewhere along the way, you probably had a traumatic ex ..read more

Get the most out of late summer’s delicious sweet corn harvest with this high protein take on corn chowder! Made entirely with nutritious whole foods, this soup features the usual suspects - corn and potatoes - plus cannellini beans, and it’s topped with smoky bacon-y tempeh crumbles for some extra protein. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.  There’s no season quite like late summer: it’s hot out in a temperate and not a “burning alive outside” kind of way, the excitement of summer vacations is lingering in the air, and there’s an abundant amount of fresh produce in season. We’re talking c ..read more

Start off your day with these decadent-tasting AND ultra nutritious chocolate cherry overnight oats! Made entirely with whole foods like oats, cacao, flax, cherries, and almond butter, they’re also naturally-sweetened solely with a date, so there’s absolutely no added sugars! Vegan & naturally gluten-free.  It’s peak summer so I’m back with another no-cook, very easy, delicious and super nutritious summer breakfast recipe. Look, it’s hot out, and personally I’m not trying to think too hard about what to eat every day, especially in the mornings right after I wake up. And maybe you ar ..read more