PrintGrilled Pineapple Tacos with BBQ Slaw Yield: 4 tacos IngredientsA little over 2 Cups purple cabbage (shredded) 1/3 Cup vegan BBQ sauce (if you like your slaw drier, start with 1/4 Cup) 1 Tablespoon whole seed mustard 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 1/2-2 […]
PrintMaple-Cider Glazed Carrots Ingredients4-5 Organic Carrots (cut in halves or smaller) Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup Cayenne InstructionsAfter your carrots are rinsed and cut, place in a skillet coated in olive oil on medium heat. Keep on medium heat and add the apple cider […]
PrintLow-Fat Peanut Butter and Cocao Rice Krispies Treats Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 16 squares Ingredients3 Cups Vegan Marshmallows (I used Dandies) 2 Cup Organic Puffed Rice 1/2 Cup Earth Balance (I used Soy-Free) 1 Cup Organic Powdered Peanut Butter (I used Tru-Nut) 1/2 Cup Roasted Cocao NibsInstructionsHave a parchment […]
PrintMaple Overnight Oats Yield: 2 small bowls Ingredients1 Cup (certified gluten-free) Oats 2 Cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk 2-3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup 1/2 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 2 handfuls Roasted Cocao Nibs 1 teaspoon each of Chia Seeds and Flax Meal 1/2 teaspoon each of Vanilla Extract and Ground Cinnamon Optional […]
PrintSweet Potato Nest with Avocado “Egg” Yield: 2 nests Ingredients2 Medium Sweet Potatoes, grated 1/4 Cup Oat Flour (Or almond meal if following Whole30) 2 pinches Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Salt Olive Oil 1 Avocado 1/2 Lemon Toppings: Dill, Dried Cranberries, Black Sesame Seeds, Ground […]
PrintDark Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Ingredients1 Cup freshly ground peanut butter 3-4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup 1 Tablespoon Coconut Flour a dash of Cinnamon and Salt 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Bakers Chocolate ? 1/2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 2-3 Stevia PacketsInstructionsMethod: mix first 5 ingredients together adjusting according to consistency: […]
PrintMint Chocolate Pinwheel Fudge Total Time: 25 minutes Yield: 20 pinwheels Ingredients11 Cups Organic Powdered Sugar 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder, heaping 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour 1 Cup Earth Balance (or other vegan butter) 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Mint Extract 2-4 drops Green Food DyeInstructionsPrepare […]
PrintRocky Road Fudge Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 20-25 pieces Ingredients5 1/2 Cups Organic Powdered Sugar 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder, heaping 1/2 Cup Earth Balance (or other vegan butter) 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Walnuts, Vegan Marshmallows for topping InstructionsMelt the butter, coconut milk and vanilla […]
PrintDark Chocolate Peanut Butter Acai Bowl Ingredients2 Packets (200 grams) of frozen organic Acai 1 frozen organic Banana 4 Date Rolls 1/4 Cup organic Blueberries 3 Tablespoons raw Cocao Powder 1 Tablespoon organic Valencia Peanut Butter 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk Vegan Dark Chocolate Mega-Chunks Strawberries, Kiwis, fruit troppingInstructionsRun the […]
PrintGuilt Free Brownies Yield: 16 brownies Ingredients1 Cup Almond Meal 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 1/2 Cups Sweet Potato (peeled, cubed, steamed) 6 Date Rolls 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (if following Whole30, skip this and add another date!) 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 handfuls of Walnut […]
PrintGrapefruit Spritzer Ingredients1 Grapefruit 1 Packet of Stevia 1 Can of Seltzer IceInstructionsJuice the grapefruit with a citrus juicer. In a mason jar, mix grapefruit juice and stevia together. Slowly add in seltzer leaving room for ice. Add desired amount of ice, stir slowly with a straw and enjoy!3.1© Nimai\’s […]
PrintChocolate Parfait Yield: 1 “kid sized” portion Ingredients1 Cup Coconut Cream 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder 2 Tablespoons Coconut Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Fun topping options: Cocao Nibs, vegan Chocolate Chips, Strawberries, Sprinkles, WalnutsInstructionsRefrigerate a can of coconut milk upside-down overnight. In the morning, scoop out the solid coconut cream […]
PrintStrawberry Parfait Yield: 1 “kid sized” portion Ingredients1 Cup Coconut Cream 1 Cup Sliced Organic Strawberries 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Stevia Packet Topping options: strawberries, rainbow cereal, sprinklesInstructionsRefrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight. In the morning, scoop out the solid coconut cream and discard the clear liquid that […]
PrintRoasted Cauliflower and Rosemary Dip Ingredients1 Cup Roasted Cauliflower 1/2 Cup Roasted Cashews 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup plus 1 Tablespoon Water 1/4 teaspoon each of Salt and Pepper 1 Tablespoon Rosemary a dash of CayenneInstructionsTo roast the cauliflower ahead of time, cut the head into florets, coat them […]
PrintLemon and Cilantro Hummus Ingredients1 Cup Chickpeas 2 Tablespoons Tahini 1/4 Olive Oil 1/4 Water the juice from half a Lemon 1/4 teaspoon each of Salt, Pepper, Cumin 1 Tablespoon Cilantro Paprika for topping InstructionsPlace everything in a food processor and blintz for 15 seconds! Serve with veggies or pita […]
PrintVegan Chocolate Mousse with Stevia Ingredients2 Cans Full Fat Organic Coconut Milk (chilled upside-down over night) 2 Tablespoons Cocao Powder 3 Stevia Packets 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional Cocao Nib toppingInstructionsScoop out the solid coconut cream from each can into a bowl. Add the cocao power, stevia, and vanilla. Using […]
PrintSweet Potato Flat Bread Yield: 15 flat breads Ingredients1 Large Organic Sweet Potato (peeled, cubed and steamed) 2 to 2 1/2 Cups Almond Meal 3 Cloves Finely Chopped Garlic 1/4 teaspoon each of Cumin and Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Salt 3/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds Olive OilInstructionsUsing a potato masher, mash […]
Print“Breaded” Sauteéd Yellow Squash Yield: 1 “kid sized” portion Ingredients1 Yellow Squash 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil at least 1 Cup Almond Meal Salt and Pepper to taste Fresh ParsleyInstructionsRinse and slice the squash into rounds discarding the ends. In a bowl, toss the squash rounds with olive oil, salt and […]
PrintSweet Potato Salad Yield: 1 “kid sized” portion Ingredients1 Cup steamed Sweet Potato Cubes 2 Tablespoons Veganaise (Soy-Free) 1 scant teaspoon Mustard Powder 1/2 Celery Stalk 1 teaspoon finely chopped Parsley Salt and Pepper to taste InstructionsIn a bowl, stir together the veganaise, mustard powder and a couple dashes of […]
PrintBlackberry Smoothie Ingredients1 Frozen organic Banana 1 Cup fresh Blackberries 1 (heaping) Tablespoon Sunflower Seed Butter a handful of Cocao Nibs 2-3 Date Rolls (natural sweetener) a splash of Vanilla Extract Ice Unsweetened Coconut MilkInstructionsBlend all ingredients in a high powered blender for at least a minute!3.1© Nimai\’s Cookbook
My Simple Pancakes are a definite family-pleaser– fluffy, moist, gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free and delicious! PrintSimple Pancakes Yield: 12 “kid sized” pancakes Ingredients1 Ripe Organic Banana 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut milk 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 Cup fresh Water A splash of Vanilla, a dash of Cinnamon 1 Cup Organic […]
I’m from Texas. I love me some Queso. I’ve been inspired recently to make a versatile dip that tastes like Queso, but is vegan, retains the tangyness of cheese, and above all GOOD for me and won’t leave me feeling heavy. My dip is the ANSWER! The Cauliflower and Coconut […]
