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They taste like banana bread with crunchy bits and pieces of oats and chocolate that are absolutely irresistible. I love making protein snacks, like my no-bake cookie dough protein bars, Brownie Protein Bites, or Blueberry Protein Muffins. But protein bars and muffins are often too big for a small snack. That’s why I love making a batch of these vegan, gluten-free protein balls. I’ve developed a huge amount of expertise in protein balls (try my Strawberry Protein Balls, Low Calorie Protein Balls, or Vegan Protein Balls if you don’t believe me) and I’ve used my runner husband to find out which ones are the most effective....

These baked Cinnamon Sugar donuts are my new favorite breakfast treat. I mean, what’s not to love about tender and fluffy baked donuts coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture? They’re sweet, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions or anytime you’re craving something sweet. These donuts are so easy to make, too. The dough comes together quickly and doesn’t require any rising time. That means you can have fresh, warm Cinnamon Sugar Donuts....

Imagine scooping into a bowl of velvety ice cream that’s generously studded with chunks of crunchy chocolatey cookies. With our Homemade Cookies & Cream Ice Cream recipe, you can enjoy this delightful treat in the comfort of your own home. Whether you opt for the no-churn method or use an ice cream maker, this recipe promises a delectable result that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings on warm summer days....

Add this to your table with Easy Christmas Punch for a beautiful Christmas display! I call this Christmas Cake because as it bakes, it fills the house with the warm aromas of Christmas. You can smell the buttery cake mixed with cranberries and spicy orange. It’s just the perfect festive treat! The best part of this recipe is how simple it is to make. Let’s face it, when it comes to holiday baking, we can all use a simple and scrumptious recipe to add to the menu!...

This celery soup is really tasty. I have friends who love it, even if they’re not usually fans of celery. The best part is that it’s a healthier take on creamy soups. It’s smooth and thick, just like the creamy soups we all love, but it has 90% fewer calories! I’ve discovered a method to create wonderfully creamy soups without using any cream, significantly reducing the calorie count. The secret?...

Homemade Blueberry Muffins Fresh blueberries take center stage in these Homemade Blueberry Muffins. Each bite delivers a burst of sweet, fruity flavor with a moist and tender crumb – a taste of homemade magic! Get The Recipe: Homemade Blueberry Muffins Blueberry Pancakes Sink your teeth into fluffy pancakes bursting with plump, juicy blueberries. These delectable Blueberry Pancakes are a must-try for breakfast lovers! Get The Recipe: Blueberry Pancakes Blueberry Crumb Cake Muffins Calling all dessert lovers!...

This intensely tasty soup is flavored with mushrooms, paprika and finished off with sour cream to make it super silky. Ready in under 30 minutes too! Soups are kind of my signature dishes, I am famous for them among my friends and family. After serving my Chicken Stroganoff for a dinner party a friend said the sauce was so good, she’d eat it as a soup! That was what inspired this recipe and I know you’re going to love it!...

I love stuffing on Thanksgiving! There’s something about that warm, savory mix of herbs, buttery veggies, and golden toasted bread that just completes the holiday meal. Every bite brings a cozy, comforting flavor that pairs perfectly with turkey, gravy, and all the trimmings. With a growing number of vegetarians in my family, this herb stuffing recipe has become a staple in my holiday lineup, not only because it’s easy to make but because it’s the kind of dish that feels like home....

Use them in Potato Salad, Cobb salad, egg salad sandwiches or simply as a healthy snack. The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need There’s nothing worse than badly cooked hard-boiled egg! If you’ve been disappointed by recipes that produce rubbery eggs with that dreaded gray-green ring around the yolk, you are not alone! Hard boiled eggs are harder to perfect than you’d think, but with this guide and my handy tips, you’ll be making perfect hard cooked eggs every time....

What is Moussaka Moussaka is commonly known as a Greek dish, but variations are served in Turkey (known as Mussaka) as well as other Mediterranean countries. It is a layered casserole consisting a tomato meat sauce made with anything from beef, lamb, eggplant, potatoes and topped with a custard or cheese sauce. My version is based on a dish I had in a Turkish restaurant that was layered with eggplant, minced lamb meat sauce, and a feta topping, but I’ve added traditional Greek flavors by using my Greek Style Meat Sauce recipe as the meat layer....

We love a crispy waffle for breakfast, like my Healthy Banana Waffles, Vegan Protein Waffles, or the classic Vegan Waffles. But sometimes, we prefer a super-simple, gluten-free waffle recipe loaded in healthy goodness. I like my waffles crispy on the outside but soft and airy inside. These oat flour waffles tick absolutely all the boxes. They are delicious, soft, crispy, easy to store, freeze, and reheat and they are super healthy!...

It’s quick snack time! Picture this: you want to watch TV, but you don’t want empty calories. Popcorn is the classic treat, but you don’t want all the salt or sugar of ready-made popcorn. And you want some protein, if possible. When I find myself there, I make my protein popcorn. It’s popcorn with protein powder! It’s a great alternative to Protein Trail Mix or Banana Protein Balls and it’s ready in under 5 minutes!...

Ready in just over half an hour, this dish will become a regular in your home in no time! Making risotto doesn’t have to mean endless stirring over a hot stove. So to begin my cherry tomato recipes this summer, I give you this beautiful, cherry tomato risotto. We are growing cherry tomatoes in a little basket outside our back door every year and each year I have more cherry tomatoes than I know what to do with....

I love making plant-based ice cream, like my Banana Pudding Ice Cream, Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream, or Avocado Ice Cream, but they all bring a fair amount of sugar. So when I feel the need for ice cream but I don’t want to take too much sugar, I go for this raspberry sorbet! A sorbet is a dairy-free frozen fruit dessert usually made of fruit, sugar, and water or lemon juice....

How do you take a bowl of pasta in creamy sauce to the next level? Add a generous helping of Parmesan cheese and flavorful, garlicky spinach and mushrooms! Few culinary delights rival the satisfaction of indulging in a hearty portion of creamy pasta. This recipe is not only satisfying, but it’s also so delicious and easy to make that it might just have you dancing with joy in your kitchen....

I love vegan curry recipes as a quick and comforting dinner that all the family loves, like my Vegan Chickpea Curry or Vegan Butter Chicken. Even the kids love tofu curry recipes, so here’s my version of vegan Thai curry made with crispy air-fried tofu pieces and lots of crunchy vegetables. Ingredients and Substitutions First, prepare the ingredients to marinate the tofu. Extra-Firm Tofu – or firm tofu cut into cubes or roughly broken into pieces – It’s my favorite unprocessed option to mimic chicken....

No, a classic broccoli salad is not vegan because it contains bacon and mayonnaise as a dressing. However, you can make a delicious vegan broccoli salad with no mayo or meat but still full of flavors and proteins. Ingredients and Substitutions You only need a few simple ingredients and just 15 minutes to make this chickpea broccoli salad vegan recipe. For the salad you need: Broccoli Florets – Remove the broccoli feet and cut the broccoli florets into small tiny pieces....

I love making healthy brownies! You can make amazing vegan sweet potato brownies, avocado brownies, zucchini brownies, or No-Bake Brownies. But these don’t taste exactly like traditional brownies. So if you crave an authentic brownie texture and rich chocolate flavors, you are in for a treat with this new recipe. It’s the recipe I make several times a month for my kids. They love the gooeyness, the moist texture, the crispy crust and, of course, the chocolatiness....

Plus, they are packed with only wholesome, nourishing ingredients to fill you with proteins and fibers in the morning. It’s fall, and what’s better than a Morning Glory muffin for breakfast on cold days to go along a Oatmeal Vegan Muffins and Vegan Raspberry Muffins? If you’ve never had a morning glory muffin, let me describe this for you. It’s a spiced carrot cake-style muffin packed with cinnamon, ginger, and orange flavors with a dense crumb filled with carrots, apples, raisins, and bits and pieces of walnuts....

Apple Scones These apple scones are like a cozy hug for your taste buds—buttery, flaky, and downright delicious! Whip up this easy recipe and watch them disappear faster than your weekend plans! Perfect for breakfast or brunch, if you can resist snacking on them first!Get the Recipe: Apple Scones Funfetti Scones Brighten your day with these Funfetti Scones—where happiness is baked right in with colorful sprinkles! These buttery treats are topped with vanilla icing and an extra sprinkle party....