Recipes — Page 7

Peanut Butter Protein Acai Bowl

July 16, 2017 by Nicole 3 Comments

I love smoothies as much as the next basic betch, but rarely do I feel satisfied when I drink one alone for breakfast. It’s not that they can’t contain all the goodies you need for a healthy breakfast, it’s just that I haven’t chewed anything. Cue my obsession with smoothie BOWLS. Exact same ingredients just with a little granola on top and a spoon—makes all the difference. Try this peanut butter protein acai bowl the next time you want to eat your morning smoothie.

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For the protein powder, I use this raw, plant-based one from Garden of Life. I add protein to smoothies and drinks maaaaybe once a week, if that, so I certainly don’t have an expert opinion on brands, but I do think this one is really yummy if you’re looking for a recommendation! You could also totally make this peanut butter protein acai bowl without the protein powder.

Some other acai recipes from the archives:

Any time I do a gallery of images like this, I always laugh at how bad my photography skills used to be. I’m no pro now, but jeeze, it looks like I took those early pictures with a throwaway camera in a dark basement (lol).

: My Current Go-To Acai Smoothie Bowl

: Strawberry Date Smoothie

: Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl with a Coconut Cashew Crunch Topping

: Tropical Green Acai Bowl

: Blueberry Kale Protein Acai Bowl

: Berry-Kiwi Acai Bowl

: Kale & Spinach Acai Bowl with Hemp Seed Granola

Happy Sunday, friends!

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegetarian

Chipotle Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

May 2, 2017 by Nicole 2 Comments

Holy tacos, Batman! These chipotle roasted cauliflower tacos are ridiculous. Once you have the chipotle sauce (recipe posted on Sunday) they’re super easy to make and you can customize them with your favorite tacos fillers. Between the chipotle sauce and the seasoning for the roasted cauliflower, the flavor is out of this world. Make these for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or any day of the week.

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Look at that beautiful beast of a taco. This recipe produced six tacos for me, as mentioned above, but as you can see, I made them pretty big. If you’re using smaller tortillas, you could easily get eight or more from the recipe. If you have leftovers, you can absolutely store them in the refrigerator for a few days. I’d recommend keeping the ingredients stored in separate containers for the best results.

Unless you drown the tacos in it, you’ll definitely have chipotle sauce leftover. Use it as a dip or in a Buddha bowl if you run out of the chipotle roasted cauliflower tacos before the sauce.

And that’s all from me today! If you’re looking for more cauliflower recipes, check out Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower. Also this Slow Cooker Corn Chowder can be made with cauliflower instead of potatoes if you’re looking for a low-carb soup. Let me know in the comments if you make these chipotle roasted cauliflower tacos! What taco fillings did you go with?

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Dairy-Free Chipotle Sauce

April 30, 2017 by Nicole 1 Comment

I’ve got a two-part recipe to share with you guys in preparation for Cinco de Mayo next week. Today we’ve got this incredible dairy-free chipotle sauce (seriously it’s delicious) and on Tuesday we’ve got tacos using this vegan aioli wonder. I typically never line up my blog’s content with calendar holidays because I’m a disorganized hot mess so let’s just all take a moment to appreciate the seasonality and relevancy of today’s post. *pats self on back*

Tacos, burritos, nachos–all perfect matches for this vegan chipotle aioli sauce. But it also makes for an unreal dip for french fries or homemade potato wedges. And if you’re looking to assemble a Buddha bowl with a flavor kick, try drizzling it over your favorite roasted veggies and grains. Clearly there are tons of uses and it’ll keep well in the refrigerator all week. If you’re meal prepping this weekend, add this recipe to your list!

[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:103] Flavorful sauces and the right seasoning combinations can completely transform a meal. I’m by no stretch of the imagination a trained cook, but over the years I’ve come to realize that. I mentioned The Flavor Bible in a past My Favorite Things post (I have the Vegetarian version), and it’s been so helpful in creating sauces (like this dairy-free chipotle sauce!) and spice combos that actually work with the ingredients I have. It’s seriously become my holy grail in the kitchen. Highly recommend it to any other aspiring home chefs. 🙂

Stay tuned for Tuesday’s taco recipe! It was a huge hit in my apartment–granted that’s comprised of two people, but Joe is ridiculously picky so he carries a lot of weight. That’s what I tell myself anyway …

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dips & Spreads, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Sauces, Vegan, Vegetarian