Plant-Based Recipes

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash

September 3, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 14 Comments

Learn how to make spaghetti squash in the crockpot slow cooker for a super easy healthy dish that can be transformed into a low-carb dinner. Why Spaghetti Squash? Spaghetti squash gets its name from the fact that the inside of the squash transforms into stringy squash strands once its cooked, very much like spaghetti noodles…. [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Clean Eating Easy Recipes Eat Real Food Gluten-Free Recipes Grain-Free Recipes Meal Prep Paleo Recipes Plant-Based Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes Vegan Recipes Whole30 Recipes

Black Bean Burger Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

August 27, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a healthy Black Bean Burger recipe that is gluten free, vegetarian, and full of flavor, then you’re going to want this one. The Best Vegetarian Burger You’ll Ever Try I’ve been on the hunt for a good vegetarian, plant-based burger for a long time. I have a tofu burger recipe on… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Books Clean Eating Easy Recipes Eat Real Food Gluten-Free Recipes Grain-Free Recipes Main Dishes Meal Prep Plant-Based Recipes Product Reviews

Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips

August 25, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 52 Comments

These Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips are gluten free, vegan, and are low in added sugars. What Makes These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Special? Most oatmeal cookie recipes are loaded with sugar and butter. These oatmeal cookies are unique because they’re made without butter or any added oils. They are sweetened only with the ripe… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Baking Chocolate Anything Dairy-Free Recipes Desserts Easy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Kid-Friendly Recipes Nutritarian Recipes Plant-Based Recipes Vegan Recipes

Roasted Chickpeas Recipe (Gluten Free)

August 19, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 40 Comments

This Roasted Chickpeas recipe is perfect for making a crispy and crunchy gluten free snack. Both kids and adults love these roasted garbanzo beans. Roasted Chickpeas Roasted chickpeas are a great way to add some healthy crunch to your life, whether as a crispy snack or as a topping for a salad. These roasted little bites… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Clean Eating Dairy-Free Recipes Easy Recipes Eat Real Food Gluten-Free Recipes Grain-Free Recipes Party Food Plant-Based Recipes Snacks Vegan Recipes

Watermelon & Kale Green Juice

August 17, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 69 Comments

This Watermelon & Kale Green Juice is a surprisingly sweet and refreshing green juice combination, especially during the heat of summer. What is Watermelon Juice? Watermelon juice is made by either blending or juicing the flesh of the watermelon. But, did you know that you can also juice the rind of the watermelon? I wouldn’t… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Beverages Juice Juice Recipes Plant-Based Recipes Raw Food Recipes Vegan Recipes

Vegan Pesto Recipe

August 7, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 12 Comments

If you’re looking for a creamy pesto sauce that is dairy free and vegan, look no further than this easy Vegan Pesto Recipe! Creamy Pesto Sauce I find that people have really strong opinions about basil pesto. They either LOVE IT (like me) or they DO NOT LIKE IT (like my husband). I find this… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Clean Eating Dairy-Free Recipes Easy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Paleo Recipes Plant-Based Recipes Raw Food Recipes Sauces Vegan Recipes

Vegan Tuna Salad (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

August 5, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 37 Comments

If you’re looking for a plant-based replacement for tuna salad, look no further! This healthy Vegan Tuna Salad is a delicious alternative. How to Make Vegan Tuna Salad This Ocean-Friendly Mock Tuna Salad uses vegan mayonnaise, grainy mustard, and sweet pickle relish for flavoring. For my vegan friends or anyone who can’t eat real tuna,… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: 30-Minute Meals Dairy-Free Recipes Easy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Healthy Inspiration Kid-Friendly Recipes Main Dishes Plant-Based Recipes Salads & Salad Dressings Vegan Recipes

Vegan Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ice Cream

July 24, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 33 Comments

This Vegan Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ice Cream is such an easy and healthy way to enjoy frozen dessert with no added sugars. How to Make Healthy Ice Cream Making dairy-free, vegan ice cream from frozen bananas and mango in a food processor is not a new concept. I first blogged a recipe about it… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Dairy-Free Recipes Desserts Easy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Kid-Friendly Recipes No-Bake Nutritarian Recipes Plant-Based Recipes Sugar-Free Vegan Recipes

How to Grow Broccoli Sprouts (Step by Step Guide)

July 23, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 103 Comments

This post shares an easy, step-by-step guide for how to grow broccoli sprouts. There’s no dirt required for sprouting broccoli seeds! Sprouting Broccoli Seeds Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can easily learn how to grow broccoli sprouts from broccoli seeds. Trust me, if I can do it, so can you! Once… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Cancer Prevention Eat Real Food Eat to Live Healthy Inspiration Holistic Health Topics Nutritarian Recipes Nutrition Research Paleo Recipes Plant-Based Recipes Product Reviews Sprouted Foods Superfoods Vegan Recipes Whole30 Recipes Women's Health

Gluten-Free Sweet & Savory Bento Snack Box Ideas

July 16, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 4 Comments

This post has been sponsored by ©2019 Crunchy Rollers™. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Bento boxes are the perfect summertime, back-to-school, or busy workday snack solution. This post includes three different gluten-free snack ideas, all using Crunchy Rollers™ that I found at Vons. For more flavors or to learn more, click here! Snacking… [Continue Reading]

Filed under: Clean Eating Dairy-Free Recipes Easy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Healthy Inspiration Kid-Friendly Recipes Meal Prep Plant-Based Recipes Product Reviews Snacks Sponsored Posts Vegan Recipes