Vegetarian Recipes
Vegan Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
This pumpkin cheesecake is a nice alternative to pie for Thanksgiving and it is great for making ahead of time! Not only that, it is gluten free, and vegan since it is made with coconut milk instead of dairy. Also, it is free of refined sugar! This cake tastes just as rich and delicious as traditional cheesecake, but is much better for you!
Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Many people think that mashed potatoes need to be loaded with dairy to be delicious, but did you know that vegan ones can be just as satisfying? These mashed potatoes are really easy to make and so good! You would never guess that they are vegan! If you don’t prefer the garlic and green onions, just leave them out to make plain vegan mashed potatoes.
Side Dish Beginner Easy Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian
Creamy Sweet Potato Pasta
Weeknights can be busy, and when the chill of fall and winter hits, you want something quick and comforting for dinner! This creamy sweet potato pasta is so easy to make and so good! It is actually healthy too, with no oil, plenty of sweet potato, and plenty of fiber from the whole wheat pasta. Although it is creamy, it contains no dairy, since it gets its richness from raw cashew butter! Next time you are in the mood for some healthy comfort food, give this a try!
Entree Beginner Easy Dairy-Free Heart Healthy Pasta Vegan Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Cinnamon Granola
Did you know you can make delicious oil free granola that is nice and crispy at home? Well, you can! This sweet potato granola is delicious with just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of cinnamon plus the crunch of pumpkin seeds and pecans! It is packed with fiber and protein, the perfect autumn snack!
Breakfast Snack Beginner Easy Dairy-Free Heart Healthy Vegan Vegetarian
Vegan Apple Pear Pie
Nothing beats a good home made apple or pear pie during the fall and winter season, and for the holidays. I like to make them with a struesel oat topping with is much less fussy than a double crust pie and so good! Also, I pre-cook my filling to cut way down on the baking time, and it comes out perfect every time! If you would like this recipe to be gluten free, swap Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour in an equal amount with the whole wheat pastry. Give this a try the next time you are craving apple pie instead of just buying one, trust me, it is so worth it!
Pumpkin Spice Dessert Hummus
You may think of hummus as strictly a savory item, but did you know it is delicious as a dessert? Chickpeas are a pretty neutral flavor, so you can add pretty much anything to them! As a seasonal treat, I made a pumpkin spice dessert hummus with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spices, maple syrup, nut butter and vanilla and it is so good! It is packed with fiber and protein, but tastes like pumpkin pie! If you are looking for a healthy snack option for your Halloween party or fall gathering, give this a try! It is delicious served with cinnamon crackers, or apple or pear slices!
Dessert Snack Beginner Easy Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Vegan Vegetarian
Chocolate Tahini Cups
Peanut butter cups were my favorite Halloween candy growing up, but now I like to experiment with different nut and seed butters, when I make my own at home, and they are all delicious in their own way. These tahini cups are similar to peanut butter cups but they are suitable for those with nut allergies, since tahini is sesame seed butter. It has a nutty flavor kind of like a more mild peanut butter and pairs well with chocolate. They happen to be vegan because I use non-dairy chocolate chips, and naturally gluten free, but you would never guess by tasting them. These are easy to make and so good, so if you are looking for a new Halloween treat recipe, give them a try!
Dessert Beginner Child Friendly Easy Allergen Friendly Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian
Maple Sandies
These maple sandies are easy to make and so good! You would never guess that they are gluten free or vegan. I use Bob’s Red Mill gluten free all purpose baking flour and it works just as well as regular flour, and I use coconut oil instead of butter to make a delicious buttery cookie! These smell amazing while baking, with the aromas of maple and vanilla and are the perfect treat to bake in the fall!
Dessert Beginner Easy Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian
Apple Kombucha
Since it is prime apple season, I decided that some apple kombucha would be wonderful! What is kombucha you may ask? Kombucha is a fermented probiotic beverage that aids in digestion and gut health among other benefits such as detoxification of the body. It is delicious, and you can buy the popular GT brand or others like it at Fresh and Natural Foods. You may even already enjoy it and know how tasty and helpful it is, but did you know it is fairly easy to make at home? I was buying it every day; I realized I could make it myself and now have some kombucha in my fridge at all times. The process is like this:
- You take a scoby (or the mother which ferments the tea and sugar you add to it to produce the drink), add it to a tea and sugar mixture along with some starter kombucha liquid and water. Then let it sit and ferment for a week until a new scoby is produced and the sugar has been used up (so no need to worry about the sugar content in this, it is food for the scoby) and the mixture is slightly tart. It is then bottled (or jarred, I use large mason jars) and allowed to become fizzy (which takes about 3 days).
You then can enjoy tasty kombucha, and your tummy will thank you! Once you get the hang of making it, you can even make fun flavors which are added after the fermentation and when it is bottled. If you have any questions about the kombucha making process feel free to comment!
Drink Moderate Allergen Friendly Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Raw Vegan Vegetarian
Rich Chickpea Tomato Curry
If you are a fan of Indian food and looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, then this chickpea curry is for you! It is hearty and flavorful, but also healthy and will leave you feeling good after enjoying it. It is packed with fiber and protein, especially when served over brown rice! Instead of getting takeout next time, give this a try!
Entree Beginner Easy Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Vegan Vegetarian