1. Party Hearty Cheese Ball {Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, no-bake, soy-free option}
This recipe is one of my all-time favourite appetizers and it’s a huge crowd pleaser. No one will know there isn’t a lick of cheese or dairy hiding in this ultra healthy cheese ball. It’s easy to make and can even be thrown together the day of the party. Superbowl appetizer, anyone?
2. Eggnog-Spiced Cashew Milk {vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, sugar-free, oil-free, no-bake}
This is one of my favorite homemade milks to come out of the blender! In this recipe, soaked raw cashews are blended up with my favorite eggnog spices along with a few Medjool dates to lightly sweeten. The result is a super creamy, luxurious cashew milk that will have you sitting by the fridge waiting impatiently for it to chill. If you’ve ever craved eggnog off-season, this one is for you.
3. No Nuts About It Granola {vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free}
This addictive crunchy granola take less than ten minutes to throw together and it’s completely nut-free! I love it sprinkled on vegan overnight oats, chia pudding, and just enjoyed by the handful.
4. Roasted Rainbow Carrots with French Green Lentils and Sunflower Parsley Lemon Pesto {vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, nut-free, soy-free}
We love serving this hearty dish with a big kale salad for a veggie-packed winter meal. Talk about satisfying! Chewy French green lentils are cooked with garlic, onion, and vegetable broth to create an irresistible flavor. The lentils are then topped with roasted rainbow carrots and an energizing nut-free sunflower seed, lemon, and parsley pesto. Yes, I’m here for you, my nut-free peeps!
5. Winter Detox Green Smoothie {Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, sugar-free, no-bake, soy-free, oil-free}
I like to think of this fresh, minty smoothie as a “thank you” to my body for working so hard all the time. Filled with ingredients like parsley, lemon, mint, kale, and cayenne pepper, this green smoothie helps you feel energized and balanced in no time. Sweetened with a tangy green apple and a creamy frozen banana, it goes down like a dream.
6. Smoky Coconut “Bacon” {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, nut-free, oil-free, grain-free, soy-free option}
I first heard about bacon-flavored coconut when I was in Portland at a popular vegan grocery store called Food Fight. Phoney Baloney’s makes bacon-flavored large-flake coconut and sells it by the bag. Once home, I knew I had to take a crack at my own homemade version. In addition to the drool-worthy smoky aroma that fills the house while this is baking, it tastes incredible. You really have to try this to believe it. Eric tells everyone about this stuff! Try it as a topping on a salad, such as my Chakra Caesar Salad (see page 109 in The Oh She Glows Cookbook), on a creamy
loaded potato soup, on a baked potato, or even sprinkled on cupcakes. The options are endless!
7. Luxe Chocolate Pudding {vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, soy-free, oil-free, no-bake}
A luxurious chocolate pudding that’s sugar-free and bursting with omega-3 fatty acids? Yes, miracles do happen. This healthy chocolate pudding will blow your mind!
8. Raw Chocolate Truffles {vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, soy-free, sugar-free, oil-free, no-bake}
This is a healthy treat when your sweet tooth needs something fast! Bursting with chia seeds, these chocolate truffles are nutritional powerhouses filled with iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and more. Did I mention they are nut-free to boot?
9. A Humble Lentil Stew {vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, sugar-free, nut-free}
This is one of my go-to winter soup recipes when my cupboards are bare and I have no idea what to make. Pantry staples like garlic, onion, green lentils, and a few vegetables create a budget-friendly and easy to throw together winter soup that always satisfies.
10. Peanut Butter Cup Black Bean Brownies {vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free option, nut-free option}
Meet my all-time favorite black bean brownies! When you have an intense chocolate and peanut butter craving, there really is nothing better than these gooey brownies. We’ve made them countless times and they are always a hit with young and old alike.
