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July 7, 2021 by

Many of us grew up with Cheez-It crackers, but since going dairy and gluten-free, there hasn’t been a good substitute…until now! This quick and easy 3 ingredient recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and delivers a salty, cheezy, crispy crunch. If you want to elevate them to adult-status, try stirring in a little dried sage.

For more healthy snack options like these vegan cheez-it crackers, check out my Quick Healthy Snack Recipes.

Vegan Cheez-y Crackers

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings6

Ingredients

8 oz vegan cheddar shreds shredded coarsely
1 cup almond flour
2 Tbsp. arrowroot flour

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a small pan, melt the vegan cheese, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl, add the almond and arrowroot flour, and use your hands to knead the flour into the melted cheese to create a dough. Roll it into a ball.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the dough in the center, top with another sheet of parchment paper, and use a rolling pin to roll it out, until it's about 1/8 inch thick.
Score into squares with a knife or pizza cutter, then use a chop stick or the end of a spoon to press a tiny indent into the middle of each square. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip, and cook for another 5 minutes until crisp. Let cool before serving.

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June 30, 2021 by

For a fun and easy-to-make sweet treat, try these chocolate-covered grapes. Be warned – you may eat them as fast as you make them! If you don’t have flaxseed, feel free to skip it, but it makes them look fancy enough to be served at a summer soiree.

Chocolate-Covered Grapes

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

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Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. Put the ground flaxseed in a small dish and line a flat plate with parchment paper.
Stick a toothpick in a grape on the side that was not attached to the stem. Roll it in the melted chocolate. Then, roll it in the flaxseed. Put it on the plate. Repeat with remaining grapes.
Eat as is, or freeze for a cold treat.

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June 28, 2021 by

For moments when a sweet craving strikes, keep your freezer stocked with this super simple Cashew Vanilla Freezer Fudge. One small portion of this creamy, dreamy goodness is all you need to feel satisfied. It takes just one bowl, less than 5 minutes to make, and you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand.

Cashew Vanilla Freezer Fudge

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings12

Ingredients

Fudge

¾ cup cacao powder
⅓ cup cashew butter room temperature, (OR sub almond butter or peanut butter)
¼ cup coconut oil (unrefined) melted
¼ cup date syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch flaky sea salt

Swirl

1 Tbsp. cashew butter (OR sub almond butter or peanut butter)
1 tsp. coconut oil (unrefined)
¼ tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

Add all fudge ingredients, except the salt, to a medium-sized bowl. Mix well until a creamy, smooth, consistency is formed. Pour this into a small parchment-lined square or rectangular container or loaf pan.*
Next, in a small bowl, combine all swirl ingredients. Drizzle and swirl this over the top of the fudge. Top with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Freeze for at least 2 hours, then slice.

Recipe Notes

*Note: If you’d prefer perfect single portions, put 10-12 silicone baking cups on a plate and spoon about a tablespoon or so of the mixture into each.

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April 21, 2021 by

Matcha tea offers a plethora of benefits, but if I’m honest with you, it tastes a little too much like grass to me. While I can’t get it down as a hot tea, I do love it as an iced coconut matcha latte. I can drink one every day! [Read more…] about Iced Coconut Matcha Latte

April 12, 2021 by

I love to spice up cauliflower rice with lots of color and flavor. That’s exactly what you get with this Golden Spring Cauliflower Rice recipe.

The golden color comes from turmeric, and the flavor comes from diced onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and parsley.

While cauliflower doesn’t have to be organic, choosing organic is the ideal choice, as you not only reduce or limit your exposure to pesticides but our environment as well. You can find it at your local grocer or farmers market, or get it shipped straight to your door by grocery shopping online, for example via Amazon Fresh.

To save time with this golden cauliflower rice recipe, buy riced cauliflower. It’s available in the frozen section of most health food stores (and even mainstream ones). You can sometimes find it in the fresh produce section, too. Conversely, you can “rice” cauliflower by putting cauliflower florets in a food processor or blender and pulsing until it’s chopped into rice-like pieces. I prefer frozen as it’s quick, easy, and less clean up. But if it’s not available, I’ll make it from scratch.

Golden Spring Cauliflower Rice

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Ingredients

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red onion diced (1 small onion)
3 cloves garlic diced
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin powder
2 1/4 cups carrot diced (2 large or 4 small)
3 stalks celery diced
6 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen ~ 600 g or 21 oz bag
1 tsp unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt) or to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley minced

Instructions

Heat a medium pan over medium heat.
Add oil. Reduce heat to low, then add onions, and stir occasionally for 30 seconds before adding garlic, turmeric, and cumin. Stir well, and give it another 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.
Next, stir in the carrots and celery. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove the cover and stir in the cauliflower rice. Do not recover. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes, until cauliflower is yellow from the turmeric and soft. Turn off the heat. Stir in parsley and salt to taste.

Recipe Notes

This saves well in an air-tight glass container and can be reheated throughout the week.

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Looking for other cauliflower-based recipes? Check out my Curry Tahini Cauliflower, Indian Spice Cauliflower Kebabs, and Golden Ginger Cauliflower (Anti-Inflammatory)

April 1, 2021 by

Tofu and flavor explosion are not three words you’d usually put in the same sentence, but when it comes to this curry dusted tofu recipe, it’s fair game.

The tofu is coated in a blend of fragrant and health-supportive spices, including turmeric, cumin, coriander, garlic, cayenne, and black pepper. These spices elevate the once bland tofu block into something you’ll want to cook again and again.

The flax meal and arrowroot starch give it a crispy outer texture which envelopes a more tender center.

Bake time is just 15 minutes.

Pair this curry dusted tofu with roasted veggies, or put it a top Thai Curry, a salad, or anything you like.

Curry Dusted Tofu

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3.84 from 6 votes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Ingredients

½ block extra firm or firm tofu (organic)
2 tsp. ground flaxseed
1 Tbsp. arrowroot starch
½ tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. cumin powder
¼ tsp. coriander powder
¼ tsp. garlic powder
⅛ tsp. cayenne powder
¼ tsp. unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt)
¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F and turn the fan on.
Place the tofu on a clean dish towel and cover, pressing lightly to remove some of the moisture. Slice into ½-inch cubes. If it still feels very wet, put the cubes in the dish towel and lightly press to dry it again. It doesn’t need to be pressed or bone dry - the slight moisture will help the spices stick.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the flax meal, starch, and spices in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
Add the tofu pieces to the bowl and toss well until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lay out the tofu pieces so they are not crowded, and there is space around each. Bake for 15 minutes.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Conversely you can use 1½ tsp. of curry powder in place of the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garlic powder.

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