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4 Healthy Vegan Cake Recipes

Using the same basic cake recipe, you can make mutliple delicious whole food plant-based cake flavors! You can download a PDF with all the Cake Recipes. Or click the links below to jump to the recipe you want to try first: Vanilla Cake Dry Ingredients Wet Ingredients Directions Spice Cake Dry Ingredients Wet Ingredients Directions […]

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Tomato Pesto Pizza

Tomato Pesto Pizza Ingredients Directions Notes*You can pre-bake the crust and then add the toppings and keep them raw. Or you can bake the crust with the toppings. Both options are delicious!*If using tofu instead of beans, drain any excess liquid, add to the food processor and then blend, but do not add extra water […]

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Mary’s Mini Part 2: How it Went

Last week I shared information about Mary’s Mini, a variation on the McDougall starch-based diet. For all the details about how I prepped for my Mary’s Mini, you can check out last week’s post. But today I’m sharing how I used all my batch prepped food during my 10 day Mary’s Mini. Check out this […]

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Mary’s Mini Part 1: Food Prep

This week I’m prepping to do a Mary’s Mini Diet. This is a variation on the McDougall Diet that can be used as a reset. It can be used to help people transition to a whole food plant-based diet, to get back on track with weight loss or other health goals, or just to simplify […]

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Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Learn how to make my mom’s creamy vegan mashed potatoes. This whole food plant-based version is free of oil and butter, but full of flavor! Printable recipe is below the video. If you like this recipe, you might also like my easy California Blend Soup.

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Walmart Grocery Haul and Easiest Meal Prep Ever

Check out the video below to see my Walmart grocery haul and how to batch prep meal componenets to easily put together whole food plant-based meals throughout the week. Watch to see step-by-step how I meal prep, and then see sample meals using those batch prepped items. Or for written directions for each of the […]

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Porridge 3 Ways: Gluten Free Whole Grains

If your morning oatmeal needs an upgrade, try these three gluten-free whole grains instead! Millet, teff, and fonio make delicious porridge. They are a great alternative to oatmeal! Jump to: Peanut Butter and Banana Fonio Serves 1 Ingredients Directions Mixed Berry Millet Serves 1 to 2 Ingredients Directions *For stovetop: Add ingredients to a pot, […]

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What I Eat Using Fresh Local Produce

This week’s video is a recap of the last few weeks. I show you what I’ve been eating using my local CSA produce. I have several videos and posts talking about my CSA from the last couple of years if you’re interested in learning more. Otherwise check out the video below for a look into […]

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Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette

If you’re looking for an easy oil-free salad dressing, look no further! This vinaigrette comes together in less than 5 minutes and you can easily change up the ingredients so it never gets boring. My family uses this dressing every day. It’s so delicious you’ll start craving salad time! Check out the video to see […]