Thank you Keen One Quinoa for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. If you love quinoa as much as I do, you’re going to love Keen One Quinoa! They make different flavors of organic Quinoa Cups that are ready in about 12 minutes for a quick healthy meal. Keen One Quinoa Cups have made my work week so much easier, since the quinoa is par-cooked and already packed with nutritious ingredients. They are a great source of energy, and each quinoa cup has about 12 grams of protein! All you need is a little hot water (either boiling or microwave) and you’re good to go. I’ve found that all of ..read more

As a Thermomix USA consultant, one question I get often is: Do I need to buy a Thermomix from a consultant? or What’s the difference between buying a Thermomix from a consultant vs. the website? My simple answer is, always buy from a consultant! There are a few reasons why you should buy a Thermomix from a consultant and not from the website directly. 1. Thermomix consultants can offer $50 shipping vouchers by connecting with them and learning more about Thermomix! You can also learn about current promotions or any that might be coming up. 2. By connecting with a consultant, you have a suppor ..read more

Follow me on Instagram @thecookingrx for more plant-based recipes! Fall salads like this roasted acorn squash salad are my favorite! This healthy vegan fall salad is quick and easy to toss together for lunch or dinner. I am also a little obsessed with how pretty the edges of sliced acorn squash looks! Acorn squash is easy to slice and roast (it only takes about 15 minutes!). Did you know you can also eat the skin? After it cooks, it is tender enough to eat. I like to switch up the mix-ins, including pecans, cranberries, roasted pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils, and cooked lentils. I cook the ..read more

Thank you IWON Organics for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Move over fried onions, there is a healthier and more delicious topping for this classic green bean casserole recipe: IWON Organics Caramelized Onion Protein Puffs! Two easy swaps make this green bean casserole vegan: unsweetened almond milk for heavy cream and olive oil for butter. It’s a healthier side, without sacrificing taste. This vegan green bean casserole will be the talk of your next dinner. Use code KRISTIANNE15 to save on your order at www.iwonorganics.com IWON Organics snacks are made with more fiber and ..read more

It is that time of year when we are seeing pumpkin recipes pop up everywhere! Sometimes I use canned pumpkin, but for other recipes, fresh is just better! I cut pumpkins up for roasting and using in salads or soups, and the taste is delicious. I have also used freshly cut pumpkin in pumpkin pie. Below is a video tutorial on how to cut up a pumpkin for cooking: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristianne | Plant Based (@thecookingrx) Don’t forget to use the seeds: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Here is more pumpkin recipe inspiration for fall: Fall Pumpkin Salad Coconut Pumpkin Sou ..read more

Thank you IWON Organics for sponsoring this post. All opinions are mine. Pumpkin Chia Pudding Parfaits Looking for the perfect fall breakfast? These pumpkin chia pudding parfaits are the perfect way to start your day! They are made with pumpkin chia pudding, vanilla coconut yogurt, vegan caramel sauce, chopped apples and IWON Organics Maple Protein Granola Clusters.  IWON Organics offers a balanced nutrition profile in all of their products. I love how their maple granola is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and there is no added refined sugar! It tastes so amazing and gives me all ..read more

Disclaimer: I was gifted the ingarden to write a review on my experience; all opinions are my own. I recently discovered an incredibly easy way to grow my own fresh organic microgreens at home year-round: ingarden. ingarden is a self-sustaining indoor microgreens garden that you can set up anywhere in your home (just not in direct sunlight). The non-GMO, organic, biodegradable seed pads grow over 1,000 microgreens every week! ingarden offers a variety of microgreens that you can grow at home, such as arugula, kale, red cabbage, cress, radish, broccoli, mustard and alfalfa. If you aren’t famil ..read more

I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Move over unhealthy brownies riddled with sugar and oil or butter, these healthy raw vegan walnut brownies are a triple threat: fudgy, delicious and healthy! They are made with a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry: walnuts, dates, cocoa powder and sea salt. I make them in my Thermomix® on the highest speed (speed ..read more

“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” These vegan chocolate walnut date caramels are the perfect afternoon snack to raise your energy levels, or a special healthy dessert. Did you know, research suggests walnut consumption may be associated with improved cognitive function. These walnut date caramels are smart snacks, literally! I love to snack on walnuts because they keep me feeling full and give me an energy boost to complete my daily tasks or have ..read more

Follow me on Instagram @thecookingrx for more recipes! Scones are one of my favorite breakfast items. They were one of the very first things I baked for my husband when we were first dating! Back then I used butter in my scone recipes, but since living a more plant-based lifestyle, I have switched the butter to coconut oil. The first time I tried it, I was surprised it did not change the texture or flavor at all (I use refined if I don’t want any coconut flavor). ⁠ ⁠ I make these vegan chocolate chip scones in my Thermomix® using the dough knead setting – so easy! One of my secrets for this r ..read more