Is anyone still cooking? Lately, we’ve been so exhausted by the time dinner rolls around that we’re either eating something chilled, ordering out, or doing “charcuterie boards” (aka: raiding the fridge and pantry, throwing everything on a platter and calling it good). It’s hot, everyone is home all day, and easy is the name of the game. Good news, this kale Caesar salad with spicy roasted chickpeas is exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to easy 30 minute recipes this summer. Now that everyone seems to be growing greens in their backyards these days, you might even just have your kale an arms distance away. Just waiting for the perfect recipe to harvest, wash and serve. With this one post you actually get 3 easy summer recipes: How to make the perfect spicy roasted chickpeas How to make a delicious vegan Caesar salad dressing And putting them all together for a crispy, crunchy fresh salad with a little zing. Vegan Caesar Salad w/ Kale & Spicy Roasted Chickpeas A quick and easy vegan and gluten free recipe ready in 30 minutes or less, perfect for summer! Looking for more vegan and gluten free chickpea recipes? See them HERE […]
Power bowls are the bee’s knees. They’re easy to prep ahead of time or for “Sunday meal prep” to use as lunches and dinners throughout the week. This vegan and gluten free protein power bowl is one of my favorites for Summer! But obviously delicious all year long. Think roasted mini peppers, crispy chickpeas, cool cucumber and creamy avocado. And an amazing sweet mustard vinaigrette that’s super simple to whisk up to finish this vegan power bowl off. Not only is the power bowl vegan, but it’s also gluten free, soy free, and nut free, while still full of flavor. In less than 30 minutes, you can cook up a delicious summery dish to enjoy hot or cold! Vegan + Gluten Free Chickpea + Rice Protein Power Bowl An easy 30 minute recipe, that is vegan, gluten free, soy free, and nut free. Perfect for meal prepping, lunch, and dinner! Total time: 25 minutes. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes (depending on your rice) Serves: 2-3 (I usually double this power bowl recipe so there’s enough for everyone and some leftovers for the next day) Ingredients needed for power bowl: 1 c brown rice […]
Anyone else have a guilty pleasure of eating raw cookie dough? I know, I know. It’s terrible. Raw eggs. Etc. But now that we’re vegan, we’ve had a lot of fun with different hummus recipes! This is the result of craving something sweet, but being self-quarantined and having to utilize what was in our pantry. It’s guilt-free raw chocolate chip cookie dough, that is freaking delicious. We love it on apple slices, on pancakes, spread on a banana, or even just raw right off the spoon! Plus, it’s super easy to customize. You can add shredded coconut, oats, nuts, or whatever you like. It’s foolproof! Vegan + Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus If you have 5 minutes, you have time to make this super easy sweet treat that the whole family will love. I use a food processor, but a blender would work just as well. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 c nut butter of your choice 2 tsp vanilla extract 5 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 c chocolate chips (we use EnjoyLife since they’re vegan!) Directions: To your food processor or blender, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas (yes, the rinsing is […]
We ran out of granola bars and the grocery store is literally last on my list of places to go right now. And I can almost guarantee that you have all these pantry staple ingredients handy. Our oatmeal bars cover all the bases: they’re salty. They’re sweet. Take about 5 minutes to make. Use pantry staples. Are kid-friendly. Super customizable. And, most importantly: are delicious. How to make our vegan peanut butter oatmeal bars: Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice!) 1 cup maple syrup (honey is great too if your diet allows) 3 cups gluten free old fashioned oats Optional ingredients we like to include: 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes (we use unsweetened as the maple syrup and peanut butter are sweet enough on their own) 1/3 – 1/2 cup peanuts 1/3 – 1/2 cup cashew pieces Cinnamon Vegan chocolate chips Pretzel pieces Chopped dates Raisins Directions: Melt peanut butter and maple syrup / honey. I put it in the microwave for 60 seconds and it’s the perfect temperature to mix easily. Stir in oats and any remaining dry ingredients. If mixture feels too “wet”, add more oats or optional ingredients and mix. Press mixture […]
Sometimes I feel a little extra, and I get my Pinterest worthy mixing on. I love playing with the recipe for my power bites. They are super kid-friendly, and taste delicious. Every time I make these gluten free power balls, I double the recipe. Otherwise, the boys eat them up in the blink of an eye! The candy coated sunflower seeds are a fun little pop of color. And my boys think it’s super cool to be eating something that looks like a rainbow! I use peanut butter in these oatmeal power bites, but you can swap that out for any nut butter! Cashew butter and sun butter are two variants I’ve tried and they are both delicious. If you’re wanting a vegan version, swap the honey for maple syrup! And the candy coated sunflower seeds for some vegan chocolate chips. While these aren’t necessarily lactation bites, they also just so happen to contain multiple ingredients that are great for milk production. And they’re a perfect grab-and-go treat for a breastfeeding mom. I’ll eat a few in the morning with a glass of water and they kick in pretty quickly! These gluten free oatmeal rainbow power bites take less than 10 […]
Now that R is biting, nursing sucks. Before, he basically lived on the boob. I’m talking woke up attached, breastfed all morning, afternoon and night. And then nursed to sleep and the five thousand times he wakes up after bedtime. But lately, I’ve only been nursing him about half as often. And mostly when he’s sleepy. Awake R likes to bite, which sleepy R is a champ nurser. I’ve noticed that my supply doesn’t seem as strong, and wanted to get ahead of it before it tanked. So I dug up my old gluten free lactation bites recipe, and modified it to fit within the vegan diet. Vegan + Gluten Free Lactation Energy Bites Recipe A few things to note – you do NOT have to make these in a food processor. I’m just lazy. And my old lady arthritis makes mixing these in a bowl by hand not super fun. So dumping it all in my food processor is much easier. Ingredients: 1 cup gluten free oats 1/2 c vegan chocolate chips 1/2 c ground flaxseed 3 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 2/3 c peanut butter 2 tbsp brewers yeast *optional* Sometimes if I have them on hand, […]
When I was first considering going vegan, I was overwhelmed and intimidated. All the recipes I saw looked so complicated and had ingredients I had never heard of. Plus, so many vegan recipes were gluten and soy heavy. After convincing Z to give it a go in November of last year, I have been shocked at how easy it’s been! Here’s a really delicious quinoa and chickpea salad with an awesome cilantro dressing that we are currently loving. It’s quick and easy and you probably have most of these at home already! Bonus – this vegan and gluten free salad tastes amazing when you make it, but also keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Although I doubt it’ll last that long! Chickpeas have become a huge staple in our vegan diet. They are packed with nutrients and high in protein, something I was nervous about when cutting out animal proteins. And their texture and taste have proven to be delicious in every type of meal we’ve used them in. Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Cilantro Dressing A vegan, gluten free salad that takes less than 30 minutes to make and everyone will love. Serves 4-5 Cooking time: 30 min […]
The holidays are the best time to indulge in desserts since there are so many creative and delicious ways to use seasonal ingredients. These 20 gluten-free and dairy-free Christmas desserts are the perfect way to enjoy Christmas sweets while still staying compliant with your dietary needs. These festive desserts contain all the holiday flavors and spices that you’ve come to love but with healthier ingredients. You’ll find sweet treats like an apple tart, gingerbread cake, fudgy maple pecan brownies, vegan cheesecakes, red velvet cookies, cinnamon streusel coffee cake, chocolate mousse and many more that are perfect for those on a restricted gluten and dairy diet. Dazzle your friends and family this holiday season with these mouth-watering desserts that are appropriate for even those that are not lactose-intolerant or gluten-intolerant. Be prepared to receive rave reviews for your amazing efforts at the Christmas dessert table! 20 Gluten Free Dairy Free Christmas Desserts Gluten Free Apple Tart Recipe by Cookie And Kate Utilizing Bob’s Red Mill almond and oat flours, this beautiful tart takes only 25 minutes to prepare, and 40 minutes to cook! To make it dairy free and vegan, use coconut oil instead of butter. Holiday Snowflake Cake by Healthy […]
I shared this dish on my Instagram stories last night and had a ton of messages asking me to share the recipe. I won’t bore you with a big long backstory on how my grandmother’s aunt’s uncle’s nephew walked the Thailand countryside to find the best Jasmine rice in the world. Let’s just get straight to the point. Here’s a super easy, gluten free and dairy free crock pot meal idea. It’s cheap, it’s delicious, and my kids loved it. Slow Cooker Chicken + Rice Bowl You’ll need: Chicken breasts (although all I had was frozen chicken tenders, I used 6) Chicken Stock – enough to cover your chicken, plus 1 cup. 1 large sweet potato / yam, chopped. 1 can black beans 1.5 cups corn 1 cup rice 2 tsp chili powder Optional: Add a can of tomatoes (I’m going to try this next time). Try Avocado / guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, cilantro, sour cream / plain greek yogurt, tortilla chips for topping. How to: Put chicken in crockpot and pour in enough chicken stock to just cover the chicken. Add chili powder and set cook time to 4 hours. Remove lid and add 1 can of beans, 1.5 […]
You know what I love about crockpots? You can just throw whatever you have in there, add some liquid, and it’s bound to taste good. And that’s exactly what happened here. It’s a gluten free, dairy free super easy and inexpensive meal idea. And even my kids like it! Slow Cooker Chicken + Root Vegetable Quinoa This is seriously so easy I feel silly even writing this all out. You’ll need: Chicken breasts (although all I had was frozen chicken tenders, I used 5) 1 box (32 oz) butternut squash soup (or you can use chicken stock, veggie stock, whatever!) 1 large sweet potato / yam, chopped. 4 large carrots, sliced 1 cup quinoa How to: (Again, I feel silly even writing this out) Put chicken and butternut squash in crockpot, and set for desired amount of time (I usually do 4 hours, because I’m forgetful and last minute with everything). Halfway through, add the chopped sweet potato and carrots. When there’s 45 minutes to an hour left, add the quinoa (don’t put it in too early, or else it will get mushy). EAT UP! And bonus – it’s really good topped with an egg for lunch the next […]