If you’re like me and find that you have a little extra time on your hands these days, keeping yourself busy can be challenging. I have always loved cooking and baking and now is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen. I gotcha covered for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Below are a few of my recent go-to recipes that are all plant-based and delicious!
Best EVER Gluten Free and Vegan Waffles: (Recipe from https://eatwithclarity.com/)
1 cup almond flour
½ cup tapioca starch
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp ground flax + 2 ½ tbsp water
½ cup non-dairy milk (I like cashew)
2 tbsp applesauce
2 tbsp almond butter
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
¼ tsp salt
Combine flaxseed with water, whisk together and set aside. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl, then add in all remaining ingredients and whisk together, stir in flax egg. Heat waffle maker, add a little bit of oil or non-dairy butter to prevent sticking. Add about ¾ cup of batter to the waffle maker and cook until ready. Serve with your favorite toppings!
*This recipe is a Fit Bar crew favorite! Add in 1-2 packets of your favorite mushroom elixir to the batter for an extra immune boost!*
Sautéed Garlicky Kale:
2 cups green kale
1 tbsp avocado oil (high smoke point)
2 cloves garlic (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
1 tsp lemon juice
Heat up oil in cast iron (or regular saucepan) on medium high. Add in garlic, kale, and lemon. Cover and cook until wilted. Top with nutritional yeast for a plant based cheesy flavor!
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings:
1 head of organic cauliflower
½ cup almond flour (or any flour you’d like)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ cup non-dairy milk
¼ cup + 2 tbsp buffalo sauce
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine all dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl and set aside. Combine milk and ¼ cup of buffalo sauce in a small bowl and set aside. Chop cauliflower into bite sized florets and dip into wet mixture, then coat in dry ingredients, then place on a non-stick baking sheet. Once all cauliflower is coated, bake at 400 for 20 min, flip half way and bake until crispy. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and then coat with the 2 tbsp of buffalo sauce you have left and serve!
Pro Tip: An air fryer works best to crisp the outside!
Homemade Vegan Pizza Dough:
2 cups Unbleached all purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 packet of yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
1 cup warm water
Combine ingredients in a small bowl until you get a sticky dough. Knead on a floured surface, place dough back in bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes, roll out, top with your favorite sauce and veggies, and bake at 475 degrees for 15 minutes. Pro Tip: For a crispier crust, cook dough in a cast iron skillet for 8-10 minutes, then add your toppings and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
PB&J Cups - GF, DF, Refined Sugar Free:
1 cup raspberries
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup maple syrup
1 cup dairy free chocolate chips
1-2 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
Melt down the chocolate chips on the stove or in the microwave with the oil or butter. Add a pinch of maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. Use cupcake liners and a muffin tin and add an even amount (about 1 tbsp) of melted chocolate to all liners. Place in the freezer to set. In a separate bowl, add peanut butter, almond flour, and 3 tbsp of maple syrup and mix. Once chocolate is set, add an even amount of PB mix over chocolate (make sure it is set or the two will melt together), then place back in the freezer. In a saucepan on low, add raspberries and the rest (1 tbsp) of the maple syrup. Stir until jam like texture. Let cool and add an even amount on top of the peanut butter mix, place back in the freezer for 1-2 hours or until solid. Serve!
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