Make Your Own Dairy-Free Milk
Before you think I’m a mad woman who just told you that she soaks and squeezes fresh milk, bakes a loaf of fresh bread, and churns her own grass-fed butter on the daily, I assure you it’s not like that. Making your own nut/seed milk is incredibly delicious, quick, and easy.
Strawberry Rhubars
All you need are 8 ingredients, 35 minutes of kitchen time, and a love of tart treats with a hint of sweetness to make these bars come to life. Strawberry Rhubars for the sassy sweet side that lives in all of us.
Strawbarb Crumble
I know, I know, not so creative with the strawberry rhubarb combo. There's a reason it's such a commonly used combination though, it works like a charm. However, this recipe is incredibly versatile, so if you're looking to shake things up a bit, get creative and use whatever filling ingredients inspire you!
Rhubarb Compote
Add a dollop of this tart compote to your favorite dessert, or mix it up and add it to your breakfast routine. Either way, rhubarb compote is a great way to start and end your day.
Plant-Based Strawberry Cream
A simple dairy-free cream that is pure perfection come strawberry season. This recipe is incredibly versatile. Use this as a foundation to get creative and make the perfect cream that you are seeking. Adjust the consistency, sweetness, and or change the flavor with your favorite berry of choice. Play around and enjoy every heaping spoonful.
Not Your Average Nacho Cheese
I found myself in the kitchen putting my culinary nutrition skills to use. The result, in my humble opinion, a pretty darn good option for dairy-free nacho cheese with nutritional value and ingredients that you can pronounce!
Coconut Cream
Looking for a dairy-free alternative to whipped cream? This simple cream is perfect for meeting your whipped cream needs.
Bean Salad
This simple bean salad can be thrown together in less than 15 minutes and will leave you feeling like an all-star at your next bbq, as people keep coming back for more. It's the perfect combination of beans, fresh veggies, and fresh lime juice.
Gimme Some of that Granola Goodness
Granola. Because everyone needs a good stand-by granola that can be tweaked and adjusted to match whatever flavors you're craving. This recipe is easy to play around with and adjust, based on what ingredients you have on hand. While you're at it, make it a double batch and you'll be set for a couple of weeks!
Strawberry Almond Shortcake
Nothing says summer like fresh strawberries smashed and poured over homemade shortcake. This recipe delivers a delicious gluten free shortcake with a hint of almond flavor that is complemented by its strawberry and coconut whip cream counterparts. You'll be thanking summer (and me) with every bite.
Pest Power
What's the first thing you think of when you see a basil plant? Pesto, right? Pesto, pesto, pesto. We can't stop talking about it, smelling it, and eating it. How about you?
Enjoy this dairy free pesto in your next pasta dish, on a grilled chicken or veggie sandwich, mixed in with eggs, or as a dip for your favorite gluten free crackers and vegetable sticks.
Maple Dijon Kale & Quinoa Salad
Win over the most skeptical of kale crowds with this protein rich salad. It's a wonderful recipe for your next potluck or bbq. It's always nice to have fresh vegetables amidst a sea of meat and cheese platters, pastas, snacks, and desserts. I mean, I'm not complaining about all the goodies we eat during times of celebration. Don't get me wrong. I'm just saying that it's always nice to have a little something fresh and nutrient-rich to add to your plate. Added bonus for the chef, if there are any leftovers this holds well for a simple, complete meal the following day.
Maple Tahini Dressing
Tahini, made from sesame seeds, can have a slightly bitter flavor. There's a time and a place for such boldness. For those times when you are looking for a bit less bite, try this maple tahini combination. It slightly sweetens giving the tahini a whole new life of its own. Try on salads, roasted vegetables, sweet potato, or grain bowls.
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Fall brings busier days and nights. The days get shorter and schedules seem to be a bit more rigid in nature. Don't find yourself left without a healthy snack during times of craziness.
These make a great low sugar snack option for school lunches. Just be sure to send them to school with their allergy friendly option by omitting the peanuts. Try a batch with some sunflower seed butter, seeds, and cinnamon!
Creamy Chocolate Cauliflower Shake
Now you can have your chocolate shake and feel good about it too!
Healthified Hot Chocolate
Try our dairy free hot chocolate made with real food ingredients. This is a much darker, richer, and creamier hot chocolate than the kind you'll find on the shelves of your local supermarket.
Warm up a mug, sit down, and read a good book. You deserve it.
Chocolate Almond Butter
If you love almond butter and you love chocolate, get ready for this mighty combination. Use this spread any way that you would typically use almond butter. Use these healthy fats to your blood sugar advantage when you go to eat your next apple!
Veggie Chili
Fill your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a warming meal at the end of your day. Easy crockpot chili is loaded with beans and vegetables. Make a batch today and freeze some for those nights when you come home too exhausted to make dinner.
Honey Cinnamon Spread
The cinnamon spread of all cinnamon spreads. Trust me, I'm an expert on this one.
Have you taken a slice of toast and melted butter on top then sprinkled it with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar? If you've done this, you know how good it tastes. You probably also know that that's a less than healthy choice of treat, so enter our Honey Cinnamon Spread. This is a way to eat a healthier version of that sweet slice of gluten free toast.