Cyndi's Favorite Healthy Recipes
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
SERVES 4-6 12oz brussels sprouts, tough outer leaves pulled away (10oz weight post trim) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup dairy free cheese crumbles 1 pear, chopped 2 jumbo shallots, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil For the...
Simple Greek Avocado Sandwich
My favorite Greek salad ingredients sandwiched between layers of bread smothered with avocado and pesto. A quick, satisfying vegetarian lunch (vegan if you use cheese-free pesto). Recipe yields 1 sandwich so multiply as necessary. INGREDIENTS 2 slices choice of...
Mason jar salads
There are many benefits of making mason jar salads, including: MEAL PREP - You can easily make enough salads to cover your meals for the week. SAVE $$ - Preparing and bringing your lunch to work can save you money compared to going out and buying a salad. HEALTHIER...
Kale and Farro Salad with Almonds & Pomegranate
INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked farro (or sub wheat berries, bulgar wheat, quinoa, or other grain) 1 bunch lacinato kale ( 8-10 ounces) finely chopped, about 4–5 cups. 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bunch...
Vegan Cheesecake Brownies (Gluten-free)
A swirled cheesecake brownie that is vegan, gluten-free and easy to make! A sweet, tangy and decadent treat that is sure to impress the whole family, vegans and nonvegans alike! INGREDIENTS Brownies: 3 flax eggs (3 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 6 tablespoons water) 1/2...
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Fresh vegetarian spring rolls are a quick, no-cook meal and are surprisingly easy to make. Fresh herbs are crucial to the finished spring roll, so be sure you have fresh cilantro, mint or basil on hand. Fresh Thai spring rolls are a great reason to use fresh mint and...
Creamy Vegan Pasta
This creamy vegan pasta is the perfect weeknight meal and one of our favorite vegan recipes! INGREDIENTS For the creamy vegan pasta sauce: 1½ cups cooked white beans, drained and rinsed ¼ cup vegetable broth, more as needed 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2...
Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients Chickpea Scramble - 1 15 oz Can of Chickpeas - 1/2 Tsp Turmeric - 1/2 Tsp Salt - 1/2 Tsp Pepper - 1/4 White Onion diced - 2 Cloves Garlic minced - Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil Breakfast Bowl - Mixed Greens - Handful of Parsley minced - Handful of...
BLACKBERRY QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL
Blackberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl gives a magical touch to your body with all the healthy foods inside and makes your body ready for the day. If you cook the quinoa ahead of time, preparing a power bowl like this takes no time. Ready in seconds! PRINT RECIPE Blackberry...
Avocado Salad with Spicy Sesame-Tamari Granola
INGREDIENTS 2 small avocados 1/2 lime 1/2 serrano chile (very thinly sliced) 1 tbsp. chile oil 2/3 c. Spicy Sesame-Tamari Granola DIRECTIONS 1. Slice avocados and arrange on platter. Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime on top, then sprinkle with serrano chile. 2. Drizzle with...
Vegan Caesar Salad
INGREDIENTS For the Vegan Caesar Dressing (makes 1 cup) 1 medium garlic clove 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained + ¼ cup aquafaba (liquid from the can) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons yellow miso paste (or any miso marked light or white*) 2 tablespoons Dijon...
Gooey peanut butter and chocolate fridge bars
INGREDIENTS 55g (1/3 cup) roasted unsalted peanuts 30g (1/4 cup) raw cacao powder Pinch sea salt 140g (1 1/2 cups) rolled oats 95g (1/2 cup) raisins 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp maple syrup Roasted unsalted peanuts, extra, finely chopped, to serve (optional) Sea salt,...
Best Vegan Pizza
We love all the flavors atop this vegan pizza - sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeño, basil, corn, and cashew cream make it a delicious, multi-colored meal! INGREDIENTS 1 small head broccoli, florets chopped into small pieces, top of stalk diced (½ cup) ⅓ cup halved cherry...
CHAI LATTE
INGREDIENTS 2 cinnamon sticks 8 whole black peppercorns 1 star anise 3 cloves a thumb-sized piece ginger, sliced 3-4 black tea bags 500ml almond or other plant milk 2-3 tbsp maple syrup Method STEP 1 Toast the spices in a dry frying pan until fragrant. Add 500ml of...
QUICK & EASY VEGAN PASTA SALAD
This Vegan Pasta Salad recipe is easy to whip up using a few simple ingredients, all tossed with a simple vinaigrette, it’s customizable, can be made ahead of time and of course – it’s absolutely delicious! INGREDIENTS 16 oz. pasta (rotini, penne, bow ties, elbow) 1...
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
SERVES 4-6 12oz brussels sprouts, tough outer leaves pulled away (10oz weight post trim) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup dairy free cheese crumbles 1 pear, chopped 2 jumbo shallots, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil For the...
Simple Greek Avocado Sandwich
My favorite Greek salad ingredients sandwiched between layers of bread smothered with avocado and pesto. A quick, satisfying vegetarian lunch (vegan if you use cheese-free pesto). Recipe yields 1 sandwich so multiply as necessary. INGREDIENTS 2 slices choice of...
Mason jar salads
There are many benefits of making mason jar salads, including: MEAL PREP - You can easily make enough salads to cover your meals for the week. SAVE $$ - Preparing and bringing your lunch to work can save you money compared to going out and buying a salad. HEALTHIER...
Kale and Farro Salad with Almonds & Pomegranate
INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked farro (or sub wheat berries, bulgar wheat, quinoa, or other grain) 1 bunch lacinato kale ( 8-10 ounces) finely chopped, about 4–5 cups. 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bunch...
Vegan Cheesecake Brownies (Gluten-free)
A swirled cheesecake brownie that is vegan, gluten-free and easy to make! A sweet, tangy and decadent treat that is sure to impress the whole family, vegans and nonvegans alike! INGREDIENTS Brownies: 3 flax eggs (3 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 6 tablespoons water) 1/2...
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Fresh vegetarian spring rolls are a quick, no-cook meal and are surprisingly easy to make. Fresh herbs are crucial to the finished spring roll, so be sure you have fresh cilantro, mint or basil on hand. Fresh Thai spring rolls are a great reason to use fresh mint and...
Creamy Vegan Pasta
This creamy vegan pasta is the perfect weeknight meal and one of our favorite vegan recipes! INGREDIENTS For the creamy vegan pasta sauce: 1½ cups cooked white beans, drained and rinsed ¼ cup vegetable broth, more as needed 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2...
Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients Chickpea Scramble - 1 15 oz Can of Chickpeas - 1/2 Tsp Turmeric - 1/2 Tsp Salt - 1/2 Tsp Pepper - 1/4 White Onion diced - 2 Cloves Garlic minced - Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil Breakfast Bowl - Mixed Greens - Handful of Parsley minced - Handful of...
BLACKBERRY QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL
Blackberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl gives a magical touch to your body with all the healthy foods inside and makes your body ready for the day. If you cook the quinoa ahead of time, preparing a power bowl like this takes no time. Ready in seconds! PRINT RECIPE Blackberry...
Avocado Salad with Spicy Sesame-Tamari Granola
INGREDIENTS 2 small avocados 1/2 lime 1/2 serrano chile (very thinly sliced) 1 tbsp. chile oil 2/3 c. Spicy Sesame-Tamari Granola DIRECTIONS 1. Slice avocados and arrange on platter. Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime on top, then sprinkle with serrano chile. 2. Drizzle with...
Vegan Caesar Salad
INGREDIENTS For the Vegan Caesar Dressing (makes 1 cup) 1 medium garlic clove 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained + ¼ cup aquafaba (liquid from the can) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons yellow miso paste (or any miso marked light or white*) 2 tablespoons Dijon...
Gooey peanut butter and chocolate fridge bars
INGREDIENTS 55g (1/3 cup) roasted unsalted peanuts 30g (1/4 cup) raw cacao powder Pinch sea salt 140g (1 1/2 cups) rolled oats 95g (1/2 cup) raisins 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp maple syrup Roasted unsalted peanuts, extra, finely chopped, to serve (optional) Sea salt,...
Best Vegan Pizza
We love all the flavors atop this vegan pizza - sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeño, basil, corn, and cashew cream make it a delicious, multi-colored meal! INGREDIENTS 1 small head broccoli, florets chopped into small pieces, top of stalk diced (½ cup) ⅓ cup halved cherry...
CHAI LATTE
INGREDIENTS 2 cinnamon sticks 8 whole black peppercorns 1 star anise 3 cloves a thumb-sized piece ginger, sliced 3-4 black tea bags 500ml almond or other plant milk 2-3 tbsp maple syrup Method STEP 1 Toast the spices in a dry frying pan until fragrant. Add 500ml of...
QUICK & EASY VEGAN PASTA SALAD
This Vegan Pasta Salad recipe is easy to whip up using a few simple ingredients, all tossed with a simple vinaigrette, it’s customizable, can be made ahead of time and of course – it’s absolutely delicious! INGREDIENTS 16 oz. pasta (rotini, penne, bow ties, elbow) 1...