by Julie Pace, RDN | Mar 27, 2022
Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake
Julie Pace, RDN
An easy recipe for a simply sweet and deliciously moist lemon blueberry loaf cake. Make this cake for brunch or to have for an anytime sweet treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine dairy free, vegan
- 1 cup all-purpose flour unbleached
- 1 cup almond flour, super fine, blanched
- 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup wild blueberries frozen
- 1 Tbsp flour, all-purpose
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt non-dairy
- 3/4 cup cane sugar, organic
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp oil I used avocado
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed or juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line loaf pan with parchment paper.
Add dry ingredients to a bowl, except the blueberries + 1 Tbsp flour. Whisk until well combined.
In a small bowl toss the blueberries in the 1 Tbsp flour.
In another bowl add wet ingredients and whisk until sugar is well combined.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in a but a few of the wild blueberries, leaving some to top cake with.
Pour mixture into parchment lined pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean,
When done, remove from oven and let sit to cool for 5-10 minutes. Top with lemon vegan cream cheese or glaze with 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp lemon zest, and 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice, if desired.
Keyword Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake
by Julie Pace, RDN | Mar 25, 2022
Healthy Greek Spaghetti
Julie Pace, RDN
Need a 15 minute meal? This quick and easy Greek Spaghetti recipe is so easy to make and so delicious. It's made with fresh mushrooms, red bell pepper, garlic, broccoli, sweet onion and fresh tomatoes with plant-based protein pasta and vegan feta. This dish will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine dairy free, Italian, vegan
- 4-6 ounces angel hair I used Barilla protein pasta
- 1 head broccoli chopped finely
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced white button
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 2 tbsp white cooking wine
- 1/2 tsp salt iodized
- 1 tsp basil, dried
- 1 tsp oregano, dried
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- ad lib feta i used follow your heart dairy-free feta
Veggies
While spaghetti is cooking, chop vegetables.
In a saute pan, add white cooking wine, chopped vegetables, herbs, salt and pepper then saute for 5-7 minutes.
When noodles are done, drain then add to vegetable mixture.
Toss well. Plate and top with feta, if desired.
Keyword dairy free recipe, healthy pasta dish, healthy pasta recipe, Vegan Recipe
by Julie Pace, RDN | Mar 22, 2022
Chopped Green Goddess Salad
Julie Pace, RDN
This simple Green Goddess Salad is so delicious and easy to make. It's made with green cabbage, broccoli, green onions, cucumbers, and a homemade Green Goddess salad dressing. Packed with health promoting ingredients, this salad will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salads
Cuisine dairy free, Gluten Free, vegan
Salad
- 1/2 head green cabbage, finely chopped
- 4 medium mini cucumbers, finely chopped organic
- 6 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 head broccoli, finely chopped organic
Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup baby spinach organic
- 1/4 cup green onions
Place chopped cabbage, broccoli, onions and cucumbers in a large bowl.
Add all the dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the chopped salad and toss to combine.
Keyword chopped salad, green goddess salad, salads
by Julie Pace, RDN | Mar 19, 2022
Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Julie Pace, RDN
Nutritious and delicious, this Carrot Cake Baked Oats recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat oats. It's made with healthy whole grain oats, maple syrup,, organic carrots and delicious spices. Refined sugar free, vegan, and gluten free. Enjoy it for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Breads, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Gluten Free, vegan
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground, nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground, cloves
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp flaxseed, ground
- 6 tbsp water
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 1//2 cup walnuts, chopped
In a small bowl, mix flaxseed and water together. Set aside for 5 minutes to let thicken.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt.
In medium bowl, add milk, maple, syrup, vanilla extract. Add in the carrots, flaxseed mixture (when thickened) and walnuts.
Combine wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Pour mixture into a greased ( I used coconut oil) 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, or 30-40 minutes depending on which size baking dish you use.
Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Top with warm maple syrup, if desired.
Keyword baked oats, carrot cake, oats
by Julie Pace, RDN | Mar 15, 2022
Mediterranean Whitei Bean Soup
Julie Pace, RDN
This one pot flavorful and wholesome Mediterranean Whitei Bean Soup is made with simple and affordable ingredients. It's packed with plant-based protein, fiber, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and nutrients that nourishes your body and protects your health.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
- 1 large red onion chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 32 ounces veggie broth organic
- 2 15 oz. cannellini beans organic, drained and rinsed
- 3 large carrots chopped, organic
- 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced
- 1 tsp thyme dried, organic
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried, organic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cup baby spinach organic
In a large pot, Add oil, red onions, and garlic. Saute until soft and fragrant.
Add in vegetable broth and remaining ingredients, except for spinach. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are soft.
Add baby spinach during last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and top with homemade vegan parmesan cheese.
Keyword Beans, cannellini
by Julie Pace, RDN | Mar 15, 2022
Chocolate Baked Oats
Julie Pace, RDN
This healthy Chocolate Baked Oats recipe is so easy to make and so delicious. It's like eating cake for breakfast, but so much healthier. If you love chocolate you'll love this recipe. Gluten free and vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
- 2 Tbsp flaxseed, ground
- 6 Tbsp water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats organic
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips dairy free
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix flaxseed and water together. Set aside for 5 minutes until it thickens.
Add all remaining ingredients to blender along with the thickened flaxseed. Blend until smooth. Pour into 2 ramekins. Top with additional chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Remove from oven and enjoy immediately.
Keyword baked, oatmeal, oats
