I woke up this morning totally craving pancakes. I haven’t had pancakes in a long time! I honestly can’t even remember the last time I had them. Definitely not since going gluten free, so I knew I’d have a sort of challenge. I’ve also been trying to make sure I get protein at every meal,… Continue reading Vegan & Gluten Free Protein Pancakes
Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost a month away?! It’s my favorite holiday!! This year, I’ll be hosting my first ever vegan Thanksgiving! I’m so excited! I have some recipes I’ve made over the years that are already vegan, but there are some new ones I need to experiment with. I’m starting now, in hope… Continue reading Vegan + GF Cranberry Sauce
It’s been a long time since I last posted a new recipe. TOO long in fact! I apologize! I run my own photography business, and this time of year is crazy for me. I’m booked every weekend from August through December, and most weekdays as well. When I’m not actually photographing, I’m editing pictures, answering emails and… Continue reading No-Bake Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Protein Pumpkin Bars
So, this recipe is Vegan, Gluten Free is chocolate and it’s HEALTHY for you! Say what!! Well, it’s a lot healthier and clean than regular bread. The bread is made with fresh zucchini. Zucchini alone is so good for you! Zucchini is one of the very low calorie vegetables with only 17 calories per 100 g.… Continue reading Vegan + Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread
If you follow me on Instagram, then you may have seen my tutorial today for this recipe! If you’re not following me, my username is @thecompassionateoven I post all of my photos there! I also am starting to post some how-to videos on Instagram Stories so you can see me in action as I… Continue reading Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad
Coconut milk, pumpkin spice and everything nice! That’s what this creamer is all about! I know, it’s been forever since I last blogged! I’ve been so busy, and on a salad kick lately that I haven’t had time to post any new recipes. I’m working hard to remedy that, and starting today is something super… Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Okay so this salad may be more of a fall specialty with the cinnamon maple chickpeas and butternut squash, but it can be enjoyed any time. This is so delicious! Along with the chickpeas, there is avocado, pomegranate seeds, spinach leaves, apple and roasted butternut squash. I mean, this is already making me wish for cooler… Continue reading Roasted Maple Chickpea Salad – Vegan & Gluten Free!
This salad is so colorful and beautiful, it was almost too pretty to eat. Almost! This salad has spinach leaves, mango, blueberries, avocado, pomegranate and roasted chickpeas. A great combination of fresh fruit and protein. It’s the perfect salad for a hot summer day! I didn’t take any photos prepping this, as I literally threw… Continue reading Blueberry Mango Chickpea Salad
I worked out for two hours outside in the humidity. I went for an hour hike, then had an hour long outdoor yoga class. It’s been pretty hot here, so I worked up quite a sweat, and an appetite! I needed some fuel, so I wanted a nice big, filling salad for lunch. This salad… Continue reading Fresh Veggie Chickpea Salad
I originally had the blog titled “Tofu Fingers” and thought that sounded really weird, haha! These are shaped more like little nuggets, so it works! I made some delicious Tofu Nugget things that could be a great meat-less alternative to chicken fingers! They are so delicious. The marinade alone is my favoriteeee!!! I completely just… Continue reading Tofu Nuggets (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
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