by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 25, 2022
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
If you love chocolate, you'll love this rich double Chocolate Banana Bread. It's so moist and delicious and so easy to make. This recipe can be used to make chocolate cake too. The more ripe the bananas the easier they are to mash and incorporate into the batter for baking.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Breads, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
- 1-1/3 cup all-purpose flour unbleached
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large banana mashed, very ripe
- 2/3 cup plant-milk i used unsweetened almond
- 1/3 cup neutral oil I used vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup cane sugar organic
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips dairy-free
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix first 6 dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, combine all remaining ingredients (except for chocolate chips) Mix well then combine with dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth, then fold in chocolate chips. Top with chocolate chips, if desired.
Pour in pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of bread.
Remove from oven. Let cool 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
Keyword chocolate, dairy free, easy, vegan
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 25, 2022
Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Soup with Vegetables
Julie Pace, RDN
Strengthen your immune system with this anti-inflammatory turmeric vegetable soup made with nourishing ingredients like broccoli, carrots, potatoes, coconut milk, red bell pepper, sweet onion and ginger. This one pot recipe is one you'll want to keep handy especially during the cold and flu season. Turmeric and ginger contain powerful antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatories to keep inflammation at bay. An optimal immune system response depends on a an adequate diet and nutrition in order to keep infection away. This soup is so flavorful so much so that it taste delicious whether it's hot or cold.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Asian, Indian
- 4 cups vegetable broth organic
- 2 large pototoes russet, organic, diced
- 2 large carrots peeled, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper organic, diced
- 1 large head broccoli organic, chopped
- 1 small sweet onion chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric ground
- 2 inch ginger fresh, grated
- 1 cup coconut milk full fat
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium, GF, if needed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, one pot, vegan
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 23, 2022
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Julie Pace, RDN
This nutrient-rich Mediterranean Orzo Salad is so nourishing + delicious. All you’ll need are a few simple ingredients and it’s ready in 15 minutes or less. This makes a great meal prep for the week since it keeps well in the fridge and taste great hot or cold.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Salad
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1/2 pint red grape tomatoes halved
- 2 cups edamame cooked, shelled
- 4 cups cooked orzo (about 8ounces dry)
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dijion mustard
- 3 cloves garlic fresh, minced
Keyword dairy free, pasta salad, vegan
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 21, 2022
Rosemary Walnuts
This Rosemary Walnut recipe is one of my favorite healthy snack recipes. This recipe only needs 5 simple ingredients and is ready in under 10 minutes. Walnuts are a powerful anti-inflammatory and can provide you with many health benefits.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 12 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American, dairy free, vegan
- 1 Tbsp plant-based butter
- 1 tsp dried Rosemary leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup walnuts halves or pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter in a small bowl. add in rosemary, salt, cayenne pepper. Mix well, then pour over walnuts. Toss well. Bake on cookie sheet for about 5-8minutes or until fragrant. Enjoy!
Keyword healthy snack recipe, nuts, toasted walnut recipe
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 13, 2022
Loaded Sweet Potato with Lemon Tahini Dressing
This Loaded Sweet Potato drizzled with Lemon Tahini dressing is packed full healthy nutrients, fiber, protein and antioxidants. It’s so good! All you'll need is a baked sweet potato and some colorful produce like bell peppers, onions, garlic, sweet peas and avocados. The sweet peas in this recipe are a great source of protein and fiber. This delicious dish is wholesome, filling and super nutritious.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
- 1 medium sweet potato baked
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1 medium avocado diced
- 1 cup sweet peas cooked
- 3 cloves fresh garlic finely diced
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- 1 Tbsp Tahini
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 2 tsp dijion mustard
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place sweet potato on lined baking sheet and bake for 20-40 minutes or until done.
Top baked sweet potato with diced veggies and drizzle with lemon tahini dressing and enjoy!
Keyword healthy side dish, sweet potato
