This is the perfect base for creamy Alfredo sauces, creamy soups, or salad dressings. When making into a salad dressing, be sure to add Veganaise! PrintCashew and Cauliflower Cream Ingredients2 Cups Cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours) 1 Head Cauliflower 1 Tablespoon minced Garlic 2 Cups Vegetable Broth juice […]
PrintSimple Sweet Potato Toast Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients2 Large Sweet Potatoes 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste Almond Meal Optional: plant based cheeseInstructionsPreheat oven to 400. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes length-wise. The thinner you slice them, the quicker they will bake. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
PrintSuper Nutrient Smoothie IngredientsUnsweetened Coconut Milk 1 Frozen Organic Banana 1/2 Cup Papaya 1/2 Cup Frozen Organic Blueberries 1 Scoop 100% Greens blend from Oriya Organics (Chlorella, Spirulina, Wheat Grass and Barley Grass) a very generous handful of Raw Cocao Nibs 2 Date Rolls A splash of Vanilla Extract IceInstructionsBlend […]
PrintLight Green Smoothie IngredientsUnsweetened Coconut Milk 1 Frozen organic Banana 1 Tablespoon Almond Butter 3 Date Rolls 1 Scoop 100% Greens from Oriya Organics (Spirulina, Chlorella, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass) A splash of Vanilla Extract IceInstructionsBlend for at least a minute– this ensures a smoother texture!3.1© Nimai\’s Cookbook
PrintSweet Strawberry Smoothie IngredientsUnsweetened Coconut Milk 3/4 Cup Frozen Organic Strawberries 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Vanilla Yogurt 1 Tablespoon Cashew Butter A generous handful of Raw Cocao Nibs 1-3 Tablespoons Coconut Sugar a splash of Vanilla Extract a dash of Cinnamon IceInstructionsBlend for at least a minute– this ensures a smoother […]
PrintHot Pink Smoothie IngredientsUnsweetened Coconut Milk 1/4 Cup Frozen Organic Blueberries 1/2 Cup Frozen Organic Strawberries Handful of Cocao Nibs 1 Tablespoon Cashew Butter 3 Date Rolls A splash of Vanilla Extract A dash of Cinnamon IceInstructionsBlend for at least a minute! This ensures a smoother texture. 3.1© Nimai\’s Cookbook
PrintBeet and Cucumber Cups Yield: 17-20 cucumber cups Ingredients2 English Cucumbers 1 Large Beetroot (steamed) 1 Cup Cauliflower florets (steamed) 2 sprigs of fresh Dill Juice from 1 Lemon 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Water Salt and PepperInstructionsWash and cut the two cucumbers into 1/2″ thick disks. Using a melon baller, […]
PrintCinnamon Swirl Nicecream Ingredients2 Frozen Bananas 1 Tablespoon Nut Butter 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk A few dashes of Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, and a pinch of Salt 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 1 Tablespoon Raw Cocao Powder 2 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup A couple dashes of CinnamonInstructionsCombine first 4 ingredients in […]
PrintParfaits Yield: 2 parfaits Ingredients1 Can Full-Fat Organic Coconut Milk 1 Tablespoon each of Raw Cocao Powder and Toasted Carob Powder 1 Tablespoon Agave Syrup (or other sweetener of choice) A splash of Vanilla and Almond Extracts 1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Coconut Milk 3 Tablespoons Chia Seeds 1 Tablespoon Coconut […]
PrintVegan Chocolate Mousse Yield: 1 serving Ingredients1 Can Full-Fat Organic Coconut Milk 2 Tablespoons Raw Cocao Powder 1 Tablespoon Coconut Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Powder Optional Toppings: Pistachios, Chocolate Protein Truffles, Cocao NibsInstructionsLet the can of coconut milk sit upside down in your fridge overnight. This separates the liquid from […]
PrintBroccoli Soup with Ginger and Basil Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 6 bowls Ingredients1 Head of Organic Broccoli (4 Cups of Florets) 1 Cup Cashews 1 tsp each of Black Mustard Seeds, ground Coriander and grated Ginger Olive Oil Salt and Pepper 2 1/2 Cups Water (you could use vegetable […]
PrintRoasted Sweet Potato Home Fries Ingredients3 Medium Sweet Potatoes 1/8 Cup Olive Oil (I used Tuscan Herb infused Olive Oil) 2 Tablespoons Almond Meal Salt, Pepper Fresh RosemaryInstructionsPreheat your oven to 400. Rinse then roughly peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into cubes. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, […]
PrintSweet Strawberry Yogurt Ingredients1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk 10 frozen organic Strawberries 2 Dates or Date Rolls 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Powder Desiccated Coconut for toppingInstructionsThrow everything into a high powered blender (I used a Ninja) and blend. Scrape down the sides […]
PrintChocolate Strawberry Yogurt Ingredients1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk 10 frozen organic Strawberries 2 Dates or Date Rolls 2 Tablespoons Raw Cocao Powder 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Powder Cocao Nibs for toppingInstructionsThrow everything into a high powered blender (I used a Ninja) and […]
