by: Ashley Shapiro Nut-free, vegan Ingredients: 3 cups sunflower seeds 1 tbsp flax seed 1 tbsp chia seed 1 tbsp pepitas 1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional) ¼ tsp salt (if sunflower seed were unsalted) First add the sunflower seeds to a food processor, blend until mostly smooth Then add flax seed, chia seed, pepitas, coconut sugar, and salt. Blend until …
White Chocolate Raspberry Protein Bars
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, gluten-free, low sugar, no bake Ingredients: 1 cup nut butter ½ cup chickpeas ½ cup V/GF protein powder (vanilla) 2 tbsp almond flour 2 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup freeze dried raspberries (chopped) ¼ cup vegan white chocolate chips Add all ingredients except raspberries and chocolate chips to a food processor Blend/pulse until a smooth dough forms, …
Protein Puppy Chow snack mix
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, GF Ingredients: 8 cups rice chex ½ cup vegan chocolate chips 1 tbsp coconut oil ½ cup drippy almond butter 1 ½ cup protein powder (chocolate) Melt chocolate, coconut oil, and almond butter by microwaving for 30 seconds at a time, stirring each time Pour mixture over chex in a large container, shake and stir until …
Meal Prep Tips
by: Becky LaChance Meal prep doesn’t always mean making every single meal ahead of time. You can just cook up a few staples to have ready throughout the week! Right now I usually just prep up one big batch of a recipe and some roasted veggies to have on hand during the week. Meal prep can also be a great …
No Bake Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Bites
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, gluten free, oil free, nut free Ingredients: 1 cup oat flour (use GF if needed) 1 cup vanilla protein powder 2 tbsp coconut sugar 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ cup pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tbsp almond milk Optional: cinnamon / sugar to roll bites in …
Sourdough Pumpkin Bread
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, Oil-free Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup sourdough starter 1 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp ACV Preheat the oven to 350F In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients …
Red Bean Burgers
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan Ingredients: 1 can red beans 1 tsp onion salt ½ tsp garlic powder 3 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil ½ cup oats ½ cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned bread crumbs work great here!) Salt/Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375F Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender Use …
Pumpkin Mug Cake
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, Oil-free, Nut-free Ingredients: 4 tbsp whole wheat flour 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder (vegan) 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice 3 tbsp non-dairy milk ½ tsp vanilla Mix ingredients until combine in a large mug *don’t over mix Microwave for 2 ½ minutes Top with vegan whipped cream, vegan ice cream, or chocolate …
Gruyere Cheeze
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, Gluten-free, Nut-Free, Oil Free Ingredients: 1 cup water 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp oats (GF if needed) 4 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion salt Pinch of salt Optional: 1 shallot, minced Place all ingredients into a high speed blender (or food processor) and …
Cream “Cheeze” Frosting
by: Ashley Shapiro Vegan, gluten free, oil free, nut free Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu (pressed) ½ cup coconut sugar ¼ cup maple syrup 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Pinch of salt Add all ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.