Alexis, Author at Pure and Plant-Based

Plant-Based Berry Crisp

November 30, 2021

This delicious, homemade, plant-based berry crisp is the perfect way to cure a sweet tooth. The gooey berries pair perfectly with a crisp topping for a flavorful dessert that is perfect on its own or paired with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream. Incredibly easy to make and made with no refined sugar!

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Sometimes you just a want an easy, simple dessert and this berry crisp is perfect! All you have to do is combine all the ingredients for the berry filling in one bowl and all the ingredients for the topping in another. Then, just throw them in a baking pan and into the oven for a dessert that is ready in under an hour!

What’s In Plant-Based Berry Crisp?

There are two parts to this recipe, the filling and the topping.

For the filling:

Blueberries

Strawberries

Whole Wheat Flour – sub for almond flour if gluten free

Almond Extract

Lemon Juice

Maple Syrup

Cinnamon

Tapioca Starch

For the Topping:

Oats

Whole Wheat Flour – sub for almond flour if gluten free

Cinnamon

Daily Crunch Almonds

Coconut Oil – optional if you’re oil-free

Maple Syrup

As you can see, this recipe is incredibly super simple and full of wholesome ingredients!

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Plant-Based Berry Crisp

This delicious homemade berry crisp is the perfect way to curve a sweet tooth. The gooey berries pair perfectly with a crisp topping for a flavorful dessert that is perfect on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Incredibly easy to make and made with no refined sugar!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword berry crisp, blueberry dessert, plant-based dessert, refined sugar-free, vegan berry crisp, vegan dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Filling

2 cup blueberries frozen or fresh
2 cups strawberries frozen or fresh
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbs maple syrup
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp almond extract
1 tbs tapioca starch

Topping

1 cup oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup Daily Crunch almonds, chopped
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tbs coconut oil – omit if oil-free

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Start with making the topping. In a mixing bowl combine oats, flour, cinnamon, salt and chopped almonds. Next, mix in the maple syrup until everything is well combined and crumbly. Then, stir in the melted coconut oil and set aside.
In a separate bowl, add blueberries, strawberries, flour, cinnamon, maple syrup, lemon juice almond extract and tapioca starch. Gently toss until everything is well combined.
Pour berry mixture into a glass baking dish. I used a 7×11", but anything similar will work just fine.
Then, add the topping to evenly cover the berry mixture. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the sides are bubbly and the top is golden.

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Coconut Almond Clusters

September 30, 2021

Crispy, sweet coconut almond clusters made with coconut flakes, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and maple syrup. These delicious bites are a great sweet treat and delicious combination of ingredients. They are also easy to make with minimal cleanup!

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I’m always looking for something sweet to satisfy my sweet tooth and these coconut almond clusters do just that! They are incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just under 30 minutes. With no oil, no refined sugar and no artificial ingredients, they are also a healthier option than most store bought clusters and sweets. They are made using only 1 bowl which makes them mess free too!

What are in these coconut clusters?

These clusters are super simple to make and are made using only 6 ingredients!

Coconut Flakes

Almonds – I used Daily Crunch’s Coffee Soaked Sprouted Almonds in this recipe. They add such a great flavor and unique crunch! You can check them out here.

Pumpkin Seeds – Raw or salted works.

Chia Seeds

Maple Syrup – I haven’t tried this recipe using any other kind of liquid sweetener. If you do try a substitute, it may not yield the same result as using maple syrup.

Almond Extract – Almond extract is a delicious addition to this recipe. If you don’t have almond extract, vanilla extract works as well, or you can just omit completely.

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How do you make coconut almond clusters?

This recipe is very simple and just about anybody can make it. Here’s what you’ve got to do:

Start by preheating your oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Add all of the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix until everything is combined.

Next, add in your maple syrup and almond extract. Stir together, making sure everything is nice and incorporated.

Place mixture onto baking sheet. Taking a spatula, firmly press mixture into the pan. You want to have a nice, thin layer of mixture. Having a thicker layer will result it it not crisping up all the way, especially in the middle. You can also divide the mixture into half on the baking sheet to allow for more area to get crisp.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes. You are going to want to keep an eye on these clusters as they will burn FAST. You want to take them out when they are a nice golden brown.

Let cool completely before doing anything to them. This allows for the maple syrup to harden, keeping everything together and giving you that nice cluster. Once cooled, you can break them apart into desired sized pieces.

Store in an airtight container and enjoy!

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Coconut Almond Maple Clusters

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword almond clusters, coconut clusters, easy plant-based snack, gluten free dessert, oil-free, refined sugar-free

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups coconut flakes
1/2 cup Daily Crunch Coffee Soaked Sprouted Almonds, chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp almond extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine coconut flakes, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds.
Add maple syrup and almond extract. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Place mixture onto parchment paper. Using a spatula, firmly press mixture into a thin layer. If the layer is too thick, the middle will not crisp up. You can also divide the mixture into two to ensure an even cook. Optionally, you can take a spoon and make individual clusters.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Make sure to keep an eye on them as they will burn quickly.
Remove from oven and allow the cluster to cool completely before handling and breaking a part.

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Pumpkin Spice Date Balls

August 31, 2021

These incredibly quick and easy to make pumpkin spice date balls are the perfect fall snack or sweet treat. Made with only 6 ingredients these delicious bites can be made and ready to eat in under 10 minutes.

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It may only be the end of August, but I am ready for all things fall, especially when it comes to new recipes. We all love pumpkin spice everything during this time of year and these pumpkin spice date balls are amazing.

These date balls are incredibly easy to throw together and are ready to eat in only 10 minutes. They are also delicious after being cooled in the fridge. Sweet with a slight crunch and a wonderful pumpkin spice flavor.

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Not only are these balls super easy to make, but they only require 6 ingredients: dates, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and almond extract. I used Daily Crunch sprouted almonds for this recipe and they are perfect for the date balls! Because of Daily Crunch’s unique process, their nuts have the perfect crunch, which adds a great texture to the date balls.

This recipe is very cinnamony as well, which is great if you love cinnamon! If not, feel free to scale back and use less. With all of the fall baking coming up, make sure you are using the best and healthiest cinnamon. You can read more about the different types of cinnamon and which is best for you here.

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Pumpkin Spice Date Balls

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword date balls, date bites, date recipe, easy snack, healthy snack, pumpkin spice

Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups pitted Medjool dates
1 cup Daily Crunch Almonds
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp almond extract
pinch of salt

Instructions

In a food processor add pitted dates, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, almond extract and salt.
Pulse until roughly chopped and well combined. Mixture should be crumbly.
Scoop about a tablespoon into your hand and roll into a ball. Continue with the rest of the mixture.
Store date balls in the fridge.

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Tahini Cauliflower Grain Bowl

July 31, 2021

Delicious, tangy cauliflower grain bowl topped with a creamy tahini dressing. These bowls are full of nourishing ingredients that come together to make a hearty meal that is sure to leave you satisfied.

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There are endless possibilities when it comes to grain bowls. This makes them one of my favorite dishes. They make for a delicious meal and are a perfect way to incorporate a variety of flavors, textures and delicious ingredients. You can easily alter them to your liking and include all of your favorite foods.

This tahini cauliflower grain bowl is no exception. It is a hearty meal full of flavor. To make it even better, this is an incredibly nourishing bowl that is filled with healthy and clean ingredients.

Having bowls like these make for great plant-based meals. They are super easy to alter to your liking and you can include as much or as little of each food as you like. You can also easily switch things up so that you don’t get bored.

For this recipe, you can use brown rice instead of quinoa or barley in place of the spelt berries. You can also use different types of beans or add in other vegetables like mushrooms.

I topped this recipe with Daily Crunch almonds that I chopped and toasted. It gave this recipe the perfect final touch and added a nice crunch that went well with all of the other flavors and textures.

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Tahini Cauliflower Grain Bowls

Delicious, tangy cauliflower grain bowls full of nourishing ingredients and topped with a creamy tahini dressing.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Roasted Cauliflower

1 head of cauliflower
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Grains

1 1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup spelt berries
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Chickpeas

2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 onion
1 bell pepper
2 garlic cloves

Tahini Dressing

1/3 cup tahini
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup almond milk
2 tbs lemon juice
1/2 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Other

1/2 cup Daily Crunch Almonds

Instructions

Roasted Cauliflower

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Chop cauliflower into bite sized pieces. Put in a mixing bowl and add lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
Mix until cauliflower is coated.
Add cauliflower to a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.

Grains

Add quinoa to a sauce pan with 3 cups of water. Bring water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Allow quinoa to cook until all of the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
Repeat this process with the spelt berries. Add spelt berries to 1 cup of water. Bring water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Allow spelt to cook until all of the water is absorbed, about 20-30 minutes.
Once both are cooked, combine and add garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Chickpeas

Chop and saute onion, bell pepper and garlic cloves in a saute pan.
Once soft, add cooked chickpeas, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

Tahini Dressing

In a high powered blender, combine tahini, cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk as necessary.

Make Your Bowls

Take a scoop of the grains and add to a bowl. Add a handful of roasted cauliflower, a spoonful of the chickpea mixture and drizzle the tahini dressing on top.
Chop and toast almonds until golden-brown. Finish off your bowls by topping them with the toasted almonds and a sprinkle of parsley then serve.

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Nutr Review – Make Your Own Nut Milk!

July 13, 2021

Being plant-based, there are a lot of options when it comes to dairy-free milk. You can choose anything from almond milk to coconut milk, hemp milk and even pea milk. Many of these options, however, are filled with preservatives and making your own can be messy and a huge hassle.

Recently, I had the opportunity to try out the new Nutr machine. This machine is a sustainable, low-mess way to make fresh plant-based nut milks right at home! It eliminates the need to deal with nut bags and is incredibly simple to use.

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I loved how easy it was to make a variety of different kinds of nut milk. They all tasted so fresh and I felt good knowing exactly what went into making them. Nutr even includes a recipe book full of delicious recipes you can make with their machine, from chocolate peanut butter almond milk to chai teas and homemade hot chocolate.

What’s Included?

The Nutr machine itself if a perfectly compact appliance and is great for single servings. Because of this, it is incredibly easy to clean and so much simpler to make almond milk with than by using a bag or cloth.

With the Nutr, you receive a strainer, 2 measuring spoons and a brush to clean with. As I previously mentioned, you also receive a recipe book full of fun recipes to try using the Nutr. One of the first recipes I tried was the peanut butter chocolate almond milk and wow was it delicious! The result was a creamy, decedent milk that tastes amazing.

I even tried making regular almond milk and thought the result tasted better than anything store bought! It was so smooth and tasted nice and fresh. Even better knowing that I could use the best ingredients without any preservatives.

How Does It Work?

The Nutr was so incredibly easy to use. You can have fresh plant-based milk on demand in a matter of minutes.

All you have to do to make fresh almond milk is:

Add in almonds.

Add in water.

Add whatever other ingredients you want based on what you are making. This can be other nuts, spices, sweeteners, ect.

Choose your temperature, hot, warm or no heat.

Let Nutr do the work.

Strain the pulp using Nutr’s included strainer.

Your fresh, homemade almond milk is ready to go! #madewithnutr

Nutr’s machine is such a great way to take a step in ensuring you are consuming clean ingredients. I love that I can now have fresh almond milk on demand. It has been great for coffee, especially since it can be made hot, and I cannot wait to continue to use it for various different recipes and drinks.

You can check out the Nutr machine here and never have to worry about the hassle of making homemade almond milk or wasting cartons and jugs again. It is seriously a must-have product and you will love it! It would also make a great gift for any almond-milk lover. You can also check them out on Instagram @nutrmachine .

Let me if you give the Nutr a try, I would love to hear what you think!

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Vegan Almond Cookies – Gluten-Free & Oil-Free

June 30, 2021

Delicious vegan almond cookies that are both gluten-free and oil-free with a refined sugar-free option. This cookie recipe is super easy to make, resulting in a cookie with a soft inside and crisp outside. They can be ready in just about 30 minutes and taste amazing fresh out of the oven.

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Who doesn’t love a good cookie recipe? Personally, I love experimenting and baking new and different cookie flavors. Though I always love a classic chocolate chip cookie, these almond cookies are a delicious way to mix things up.

These cookies are super light and soft in the middle with a perfectly crisp outside. They have a wonderful almond flavor with a slight crunch thanks to the chopped Daily Crunch Almonds mixed in.

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They’re made with just about every almond product possible. The use of almond flour makes them a great gluten-free option, while the almond extract gives them delicious but not overpowering flavor. This recipe also includes almond milk, almond butter and of course, chopped almonds.

So, when I say these are almond cookies, I mean it.

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Almond Cookies

Course Dessert

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword almond cookies, almond granola, cookies, gluten free, gluten-free cookies, oil-free, oil-free cookies, vegan cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
6 tbs tapioca starch
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup organic cane sugar (sub with maple syrup for refined sugar-free)
1/2 cup almond butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup almond milk
1/3 cup chopped Daily Crunch Almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with coconut oil.
Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside.
Thoroughly combine all wet ingredients using a handheld or stand mixer. With the mixer on low, slowly add in your flour mixture until everything is just combined. Make sure to not over mix.
Stir in chopped almonds.
Take a spoonful of dough and roll into a ball. Add two almond halves to the top and slightly press them into the dough.
With the palm of your hand, lightly press down the dough. This dough will not spread and will bake exactly how you put them into the oven.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden-brown.

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Summer Berry Salad & Plant-Based Cashew Ranch

April 30, 2021

Delicious summer berry salad made with strawberries, blueberries, cucumber, red onion, broccoli, and crunchy almonds on a bed of fresh spinach. Drizzle some of the creamy plant-based cashew ranch on top for the perfect combination of flavors and textures with this easy summertime dish.

When it comes to warmer weather, I love having as much fresh produce as possible. I especially love salads like this gorgeous berry salad. It’s the perfect summertime side dish. Also, it makes for an incredibly simple lunch that can be thrown together in a matter of minutes.

The combination of ingredients in this salad are definitely a favorite when it comes to salads. The strawberries and blueberries add just enough sweetness that goes so well with the other ingredients. It all ties together with the plant-based cashew ranch too. However, it is also really good topped with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

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Summer Berry Salad with Plant-Based Cashew Ranch

Course Dinner, Salad

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword berry salad, blueberry salad, cashew ranch, salad, strawberry salad, vegan ranch

Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Salad

8 oz spinach
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 cup Daily Crunch Almonds
1/2 cup broccoli
1/2 small red onion
1 cucumber

Plant-Based Cashew Ranch

1 cup cashews
1 cup almond milk
1 tbs apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove
1/8 red onion
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dill weed
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Cashew Ranch Dressing

Combine cashews, almond milk, acv, garlic clove and red onion to blender. Blend until creamy.
Add in dried parsley, dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Salad

Put the spinach in a large salad bowl. Chop strawberries, broccoli, onion, and cucumber. Add to spinach with the remaining ingredients. Top with cashew ranch and serve.

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Vanilla Almond Oil-Free Granola

March 26, 2021

This delicious vanilla almond oil-free granola is great for topping yogurt, as a plant-based, homemade cereal or just on its own for a perfectly healthy snack. It’s really easy to make as well as being refined sugar-free and gluten-free.

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plant-based vanilla almond oil-free granola

Granola is one of my favorites things to make and snack on. There are so many different variations, add ins and ways to make it. I love making my peanut butter cookie granola and this chunky granola cluster recipes, (which is so delicious with baked cinnamon apples).

This vanilla almond granola is oil-free, gluten-free and completely refined sugar-free. It works great as a smoothie bowl or yogurt topper but I love to double the recipe to have it as a homemade plant-based cereal for breakfast throughout the week. Just add it to a bowl with almond milk and some fruit.

Unlike all of the store bought cereals and granolas, this recipe is made with only whole foods. With ingredients like rolled oats, Daily Crunch Sprouted Almonds, almond butter and maple syrup, it’s a nutritious alternative that tastes just as good.

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Vanilla Almond Oil-Free Granola

This delicious vanilla almond oil-free granola is great for topping yogurt, as a plant-based, homemade cereal or just as its own for a perfectly healthy snack. It is really easy to make as well as being refined sugar-free and gluten-free.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword almond granola, Healthy Granola, Oil Free Granola, oil-free, plant-based cereal, plant-based granola, vegan granola

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup Daily Crunch Sprouted Almonds
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/3 cup almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine old-fashioned rolled oats, almonds and chia seeds.
In a separate, glass measuring cup add almond butter and maple syrup. Heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds then stir until well combined.
To the oats, add in almond butter mixture, almond extract, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix everything together thoroughly.
Transfer mixture to a baking sheet and evenly spread out.
Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool.

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No Bake Trail Mix Bars

February 24, 2021

These healthy, no bake trail mix bars are incredibly easy to make and perfect for a quick snack. Full of almonds, pumpkin seeds, oats, chocolate, dried fruit and peanut butter, you know exactly what goes into these breakfast bars. Not only are they delicious, but they are plant-based/vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free and can easily be gluten-free.

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These homemade plant-based, no bake trail mix breakfast bars are full of healthy, wholesome ingredients and are healthier than most prepackaged breakfast bars you find on the shelf. You know exactly what goes into these and can easily switch it up and customize to your liking.

Here’s what I used:

Daily Crunch Cacao & Sea Salt Sprouted Almonds
Pumpkin Seeds
Puffed Kamut Cereal
Rolled Oats
Dried Cranberries
Chopped Chocolate Chunks
Peanut Butter
Almond Extract
Maple Syrup
Cinnamon

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The Daily Crunch Cacao and Sea Salt Sprouted Almonds were perfect in these bars and added a wonderful crunch and delicious chocolate flavor. I loved this chocolatey combination, but you could definitely use whatever you like! Raisins, different nuts or seeds, almond butter, the possibilities are endless and would all taste fantastic.

This recipe is great because not only is it completely vegan friendly, it’s refined sugar-free, oil-free and can be made gluten free super easily. All you have to do is use gluten-free oats and a gluten-free puffed cereal.

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No Bake Trail Mix Bars

These delicious no bake trail mix bars are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts and snacks. They are chewy, flavorful and filled with completely healthy, whole ingredients. This recipe is vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free and gluten free.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword breakfast bars, easy plant-based snack, no bake, no bake breakfast, no bake breakfast bars, oil-free, oil-free breakfast bars, plant-based breakfast bars, trail mix bars, vegan breakfast bars

Ingredients

1 cup Daily Crunch Cacao + Sea Salt Sprouted Almonds
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
2/3 cup puffed cereal (rice, corn, millet)
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup dried fruit
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup maple syrup

Instructions

Loosely chop almonds. In a large mixing bowl add almonds, pumpkin seeds, puffed cereal, rolled oats, dried fruit, cinnamon and salt. Mix until combined.
In a glass bowl, mix together peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave for 10-15 seconds. Add in almond extract and stir to combine.
Add chocolate chips to the dry ingredients, then pour peanut butter mixture over everything. Mix until well combined and there are no loose ingredients.
Transfer mixture to a parchment paper lined pan. I used a 8×8 glass dish. Firmly press the mixture using the back of spoon or spatula. You want to make sure everything is nice and compact, including the edges, in order to make sure the bars stay together.
Place bars in the freezer and allow to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Once set, remove from dish and cut into bars or squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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Almond Thai Quinoa Salad

January 24, 2021

This plant-based almond thai quinoa salad is a deliciously easy weeknight meal. Made with quinoa, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, almonds and topped with a flavor packed almond butter sauce. It’s simple and great to add to the weekly rotation.

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If you need a super simple but flavor packed dinner, then you have to try this almond quinoa salad. It’s a great dinner that is full of steamed veggies paired with a hearty whole grain.

I topped it with Daily Crunch Sprouted Almonds to add a perfect crunch along with an almond butter sauce. Daily Crunch’s sprouted almonds are soaked instead of roasted, which leaves them uniquely crunchy and a perfect addition in recipes. I also used them in this wild rice stuffed squash and in my turmeric almond crusted cauliflower nuggets.

All of these different ingredients in this plant-based almond thai quinoa salad come together to give this dish a variety of flavors, colors and textures, that work great together.

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This healthy vegan dinner is so easy and comes together in just about under 30 minutes. Here’s how to make it:

Cook quinoa until soft.
Steam an onion, bell pepper and broccoli.
Shred carrots and chop cabbage.
Make your almond butter sauce.
Add everything to a large bowl and stir to combine.
Top with almonds and sriracha.
Serve either hot or cold.

It’s that simple. This dinner is also great to make if you meal plan. It can make enough to feed a family of 5 and even have some leftovers. So, if you’re looking for a smaller serving, feel free to just half the recipe.

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Almond Thai Quinoa Salad

Course Dinner

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword almond thai quinoa salad, almonds, quinoa salad, thai quinoa salad

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
1 bell pepper
1 onion
1 lb broccoli
1/2 head of cabbage
2 large carrots shredded
1/2 cup chopped Daily Crunch Sprouted Almonds

Almond Butter Sauce

1/2 cup almond butter
1 tbs lime juice
1/4 cup coconut aminos
3 tbs water

Instructions

Add quinoa to a large sauce pot with 3 cups of water. Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let quinoa cook until soft and water has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Then remove from heat.
While the quinoa is cooking, dice onion and bell pepper. Add to a steamer and let steam for about 5 minutes. Then, add in broccoli and steam until just tender, about 3 minutes. Make sure to not over steam your broccoli as it will get mushy quick.
In a glass measuring cup, combine almond butter, lime juice, coconut aminos, and water. Stir together until well combined.
Shred carrots and then chop 1/2 of the cabbage, then add to a large bowl.
Add in steamed veggies, quinoa, and shredded carrots. Mix in almond butter sauce and stir until everything is combined.
Stir in chopped Daily Crunch almonds, top with sriracha and serve.

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What’s In Plant-Based Berry Crisp?

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Roasted Cauliflower

Grains

Chickpeas

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