Vegan Mom Yas

Do you ever need a quick side for your main dish? This is one of the easiest "mash" recipes you could make. It kind of reminds me of thanksgiving with the maple syrupy taste floating around your mouth after every bite. I can guarantee that you and your guests will love this one! Yield:  You will need: -6-8 Carrots (diced) -6-8 Parsnips (diced) -1 tablespoon Coconut Oil -1-2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Directions: 1. Boil the carrots and parsnips together until soft 2. Mash in a bowl with the coconut oil and maple syrup and serve *Add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg for an extra kick

I like to have some type of a crunch over my smoothie bowls or yogurt bowls and often I will resort to taking up crunched up cereal. It usually isn't as good as a homemade granola with all your favorite mix-ins. I put this chocolatey granola together on a Sunday morning and my home smelt like Christmas (even though it was the beginning of March!). Feel free to add anything else you would like! Yield: A huge container full! You will need: Date caramel: -2 cups pitted dates -1/2 cup water -1/2 cup nut/seed butter (I used peanut butter) -dash of cinnamon -2 tablespoons carob/cocoa powder Granola ingredients: -2 cups dried mulberries (can use any dried fruit combinations too) -1/2 cup shredded coconut -1/2 cup flax seeds -1/4 cup chia seeds -1/2 cup hemp seeds -1/2 cup almond meal (can substitute for oats) Directions: 1. Blend all the date caramel ingredients together until combined and pour over the granola ingredients until well combined 2. Pour the mix onto a par

I've always wanted to create a sandwich cookie but haven't had the chance to until now. What a treat! I was inspired by my favorite chocolate avocado pudding and decided to use it as a filling. Feel free to sandwich whatever cream you desire between these chocolate biscuits... even a delicious chia berry jam would work perfectly! Yield: 10 sandwich cookies You will need: Cookies: -2 cups oat flour -1/2 cup raw carob/cocoa powder -1/4 cup coconut oil -1/4 cup date paste (any sweetener) Filling: -2 ripe avocados (or you can substitute 1 ripe banana for 1 of the avocados) -1/4 cup raw carob/cocoa powder -1/4 cup date paste (any sweetener) -Optional: 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter Directions: 1. Using a food processor, blend the flour and cocoa together 2. Add the coconut oil and sweetener and continue to mix until it forms a dough (add 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed) 3. Roll out the dough to desired thickness and use a small cookie cutter to begin cutting out

Every morning Zayn will ask me to make him and apple smoothie. There's something about the addition of apples that he just loves! So here is an example of one that i will make. Sometimes I add berries or even kale instead of the spinach. This one's a hit in our family! Yield: 2 servings You will need: -1 cup milk of choice -1 cup coconut water -2 tablespoons hemp seeds (any nut/seed) -1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil -1 banana -1 cored apple -5 pitted medjool dates (sweetener of choice) -1-2 cups spinach (any greens) -1-2 cups ice -splash of water (if needed) Directions: Blend everything together and enjoy!

These are a quick treat that we enjoy when we are running errands and are out and about with the boys. They are such a treat and you can substitute whatever you like in them. They sell each one of these in Booster Juice for about $4! Yield: 9 balls You will need: -1 1/4 cup oat flour/almond flour -1/2 cup maple syrup -1 teaspoon cinnamon -1/2 cup nut/seed butter* -2 tablespoons of chia and hemp seeds each (optional) -1/3 cup carob chips Directions: 1. Using a food processor, process all the ingredients (except for the carob chips) together until well combined into a ball of dough 2. Pulse in the carob chips until combined, trying ho avoid breaking them down 3. Roll into balls of desired size and store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to eat *Can substitute the nut butter for 1 cup of pitted dates to make this fat-free

This hummus is a nice twist from your usually Mediterranean chickpea based hummus. When it comes to this dish, you can be as creative as you would like by substituting different beans, vegetables and spices to create a tasteful veggie dip to please any crowd! Yield: 2 servings You will need: -1 1/2 cup cooked edamame beans -1/4-1/3 cup water -1/4 cup tahini -Juice from 1 lemon/lime -1 clove garlic (optional) -salt and pepper to taste (optional) Directions: 1. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender until it reaches a smooth consistency, adding enough water as needed 2. Store the hummus in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy with some veggies or pita!

*WARNING* These cookies ARE addictive! You can have these cookies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time... you name it! They taste so good as a raw cookie dough and taste good as a baked cookie. Next time I make them, I will make sure to double the batter and keep some raw and bake the other half because it was so good. Feel free to adjust the recipe and add any other mix-ins your heart desires. Yield: 10 cookies You will need: -1 1/2 cup almond flour (or oat flour) -1/4 cup seed/nut butter -1/4 cup maple syrup/date paste/coconut sugar/agave -sprinkle of cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon baking powder (omit for raw cookie dough) -1/4 cup cocoa nibs/carob/chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 2. Using a food processor (or blender), mix all the ingredients together (except for the cocoa nibs/chips) until combined 3. Add the cocoa nibs/chips and pulse a couple times 4. Roll the dough into balls and flatten slightly on a lined cookie sheet 5. Bake the cooki

A quick recipe whipped up by myself and the boys before dinner. I love their excitement when it comes to throwing things into a blender and licking off the spatula as we create such simple recipes like these chocolate protein bars. We enjoyed them for dessert after dinner too :) Yield: 6 bars You will need: -3/4 cup oat flour (almond flour or coconut flour could be used as well) -1/4 cup chocolate protein powder (I used Warrior Blend) -1 cup peanut butter (any nut/seed butter) -1-2 tablespoons melted coconut oil Chocolate topping: -1 tablespoon maple syrup -3/4 cup vegan chocolate -1-2 tablespoons melted coconut oil Directions: 1. Mix the protein powder and flour together 2. Heat the maple syrup, peanut butter and coconut oil slightly to easily mix into the flour and protein mix (in a bowl or food processor) 3. Press the base of the bars into a lined dish and place in the freezer to harden 4. Melt the chocolate and the coconut oil slightly on the stovetop until melted

I was at a potluck once and regretted not getting a recipe for a vegan quinoa chocolate cake that was so moist and decadent. I happened to run into a friend of mine, named Sue, who was telling me about a chocolate quinoa cake recipe she wanted to share with me. I'm so glad that she did! There were some adjustments to the recipe to make it completely vegan but it wasn't hard at all! Thank you Sue! The boys and I will be enjoying this in the morning :) You will need: -1/3 cup nut milk -1/2 cup melted coconut oil -1/2 cup chia gel (egg replacer) -1/2 cup maple syrup -2 cups cooked quinoa -3/4 cup cocoa/carob powder -1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder -1/2 teaspoon baking soda Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 2. Blend the first four ingredients together until combined 3. Pulse in and combine the rest of the ingredients (can use a food processor too if the mixture gets too thick) 4. Pour the batter in a parchment lined loaf pan and bake on the upper shelf of

Well, there isn't much to say... the ingredients are pretty much in the title! These cookies can be baked, or just eat right of the food processor. You can add whatever you like for any other textures or flavors. Julien was my assistant, throwing things in the food processor and taste testing :) Yield: About 10 cookies You will need: -2 ripe bananas -1 1/2 cup shredded coconut Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 2. Place the ingredients in the food processor until combined 3. Place spoonfuls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes *place these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge when storing *I added some vegan chocolate chunks to some of them for the kiddos

This combination was one of my staple dinners while I was pregnant and it was so interesting to me then and it still is now. Even though it was a craving while I was prego... I still enjoy this when I'm feeling a little lazy and just want to sit on the couch and eat dinner. Hope you enjoy! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -2 slices of gluten free toast -Diaya cream cheese or Diaya cheddar cheese -1/2 sliced up Apple Directions: 1. Spread the cream cheese or the cheddar cheese on the toast and line up some apple slices over top 2. Grill to perfection and enjoy with a nice bowl of ramen noodles or any soup of choice!

This is honestly the best and easiest "cheesy" sauce I've created WITH ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS! 😊 It would be great on its own as a cheesy soup, on a baked potato with broccoli, nachos, pasta, veggies... You name it! Great option if you're trying to get away from dairy or are vegan. Yield: 2-3 servingsC You will need: -1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked in water for at least 6 hours) -2 carrots (chopped) -4 medium yellow potatoes (peeled and chopped) -1 teaspoon turmeric powder -Optional: juice from 1/2 a lemon (about 2 tablespoons) Directions: 1. Boil the carrots and potatoes together until soft 2. Blend the carrots, potatoes, turmeric powder and a little of the boiling water until smooth and creamy 3. Enjoy as a soup or as a dip. Store in an airtight container in the fridge

Easiest breakfast/lunch/dinner you can EVER make... and only 3 ingredients! Coconut Quinoa topped with berries 🍇🍒. My house smells mmm mmm good and Zayn and Julien cant wait for lunch! Yield: 2 servingsC You will need: -1 cup uncooked quinoa -1 14oz. can coconut milk -2 tablespoons coconut sugar  (any sweetener) -Optional: cinnamon Directions: 1. Mix all the ingredients together in a pot and cook on med-high heat until it comes to a boil 2. Cover the pot and lower the heat to the lowest temperature, allowing the quinoa to cook for another 10-15 minutes  (until the moisture has been absorbed) 3. Eat hot or cold and top with any of your favorite toppings like berries, chocolate chips, nuts,  dried fruit, banana, coconut, etc.

I love the addition of oranges in my salad. When I made this dressing, it delivered the orange flavour as well as a creamy Caesar dressing consistency. It's a great dressing or dip for anything you're enjoying! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1 large peeled orange (or 2 small ones) -1 1/2 cup chopped zucchini (peeled) -2 stalks celery -2 tablespoons tahini -1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon) -1/2 teaspoon liquid amino soy sauce -1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Directions: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and store in an airtight container in the fridge.