Fall is in the air, and what better way to celebrate then with the all star of fall produce - pumpkin! Pumpkins not only can be used as autumn decorations, they can also be the shining ingredient in a warm and hearty vegan chili. Give yourself a hug from the inside out and make this simple, flavorful, and extremely nourishing pumpkin and black bean chili!
Read morevegan pumpkin spiced latte - a healthier take on your favorite seasonal beverage
Some mysteries don't need to be revealed - like what's actually lurking in your pumpkin spiced latte, but, if you want a pre-Halloween scare, check out the ingredients' list here. Ditch the carrageenan, sugar, food coloring, and sulfites and make your own with real, good for you ingredients.
Read morefour ways to use all those apples you just picked
It's fall, and there are pounds and pounds of apples to eat. You may have taken a lovely weekend jaunt to an orchard or simply picked up half a bushel or a peck at your local greenmarket. If straight shooting with a little nut butter is not your thing, here are four ways to use up your apple picking bounty.
Read morewhat's in season: fall
Autumn brings a colorful variety of gorgeous produce rich in nutritional benefits. From apples, to pears, to squash, to sweet potatoes here is what you should get excited about this fall!
Read morethe perfect apple crisp to get you ready for fall
Nothing quite says fall like an apple crisp. Cinnamon and spices mingled together with tender apples and a buttery, crumbly, crispy topping oozing with flavor and decadence. Yet, not all apple crisps are created equal. This crisp is loaded with flavorful seasonal apples and topped with an oat and nut mixture sweetened with maple syrup and dates. Decadent enough for dessert - healthy enough for breakfast.
Read morepumpkin icebox pie
If you think that pumpkin pie is just for Thanksgiving, then this recipe is not for you. For everyone else, especially all my fellow pumpkin heads and aficionados, then you have come to the right place. Pumpkin is a hallmark of the fall and winter season, and this pie allows you to celebrate the squash in all its orange-hued glory. Gluten-free, simple, and delicious, this icebox pie will be sure to leave its mark on any festive gathering.
Read morehealthy holiday series: brussels sprouts + shiitake bacon
Brussels sprouts and bacon - a match made in heaven to some, but for a full on veghead not so much. Enter the shiitake bacon! Crispy, crunchy, brown, and full of umami flavor, these 'shrooms will leave you missing nothing. A Thanksgiving meal is hardly complete without the requisite Brussels Sprouts. Fortunately, gone are the days where these greens receive a look of disgust. These cruciferous veggies can now be a shining star amongst your holiday feast, regardless of your affinity for bacon.
Read morechickpea + kale soup
I've been in culinary school the last two weeks and the amount of knowledge which I have absorbed is exponential. I thought that I had a solid understanding of whole foods and vegan cooking but, as I eagerly discovered, there are infinite things to better understand and discover. One of the foundations that I have learned is the basic principle behind beans. From a nutritional standpoint, soaking beans increases the legume's digestibility for some individuals and affords the consumer total control over sodium content, quality, and quantity of spices which flavor or preserve the beans.
Don't get me wrong - I have always been a boxed or BPA-free can bean sort of girl. The ease and simplicity is undeniable as well as the last minute convenience of cracking open a can of cooked beans. Yet, once you cross over to prepping beans yourself, the difference is insurmountable.
Read moreroasted carrot + collard green wrap
Leave the processed and refined bread products at the store and opt for nutrient-rich collard greens to take your lunch crunch game to the next level. Loaded with flavorful caramelized carrots, creamy avocado, protein-rich hemp seeds, and brown rice - these wraps will fend off any post-lunch slumps that you may typically get from processed bread and sodium heavy deli meats.
Read moremushroom farro risotto
Creamy, dreamy, and almost decadent, this risotto has zero the guilt and one hundred percent the flavor. As the season changes, our bodies start to naturally gravitate to warmer more hearty dishes to sustain us and heat us from the inside out. Typically risotto is full of cheese and white rice, yet this version contains farro, a more hearty and nutrient-rich grain. Earthy mushrooms, a touch of truffle oil, and a light dusting of parm make this dish your new go-to comfort food that will leave you feeling warm, satisfied, and well nourished.
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