Vegan proteins – Page 33

Horseradish Dijon Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce.

January 15, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Dips, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Nuts, Party Foods, Sauces, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free 1 Comment

Horseradish Dijon Cashew Cheese Sauce | Knead to Cook

Horseradish Dijon Cashew Cheese Sauce.

If you think cheesy sauces are off the menu when going vegan you are so wrong! Before I get into the how-to, let’s go through the various uses. Let’s see ~ sandwich spread, straight-up dip, atop raw veggies, roasted veggies, sauce for your vegan protein like tempeh or seitan. Grilled tofu fries with this sauce on the side. Top your baked sweet potato. Atop your favorite gluten free pasta. Yes! Just to name a few. Sauces like this are just incredibly versatile and are only limited to your imagination. Ohhhh and a chickpea scramble topped with this sauce on the weekend! Yes! Okay, now I’m hungry for that too.

First things first… get your cashews soaking. That’s the key to making a great cashew cheese sauce. Now onto the recipe.
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Oat Almond Butter Bars. Vegan. Gluten free.

January 14, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Cookies, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Nuts, Party Foods, Running/Races, Valentine's Day, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 3 Comments

Oat almond granola bars. Vegan. Gluten Free.

Oat almond butter bars. Vegan. Gluten Free.

Happy Hump Day people! How’s the week going for you? Pretty eventful here. Booked a big surprise vacation. Mid term exams happening for my oldest. Swim meet last night. Anxiety and stress eating are in full swing for her. The weather is slightly, slightly… warming up. It gives me hope for spring, which cannot come soon enough.

I created this recipe for my oldest daughter so that she can snack and get good nutrition for optimum function for both her tests and for swimming. Healthy fats and proteins are necessary for proper brain function. I’m always so distraught when people avoid healthy oils and fats…. they are needed by the body. Healthy fats serve three main functions: provide energy. Some types of vitamins rely on fat for absorption and storage. Vitamins A, D, E and K, called fat-soluble vitamins, cannot function without adequate daily fat intake. These vitamins are essential parts of your daily diet. Fat cells, stored in adipose tissue, insulate your body and help sustain a normal core body temperature. So in moderation, healthy fats are imperative.
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Vegetable Paella. Vegan. Gluten Free.

January 9, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Vegetable Paella. Vegan. Gluten Free | Knead to Cook.

Happy Friday! So happy the weekend is just hours away. That’s enough to put a smile on your face. Getting back to the routine has been nice but I’ve weirdly missed the noise in my house during the day that I got accustomed to during the holiday break.

This week I outlined a menu and proudly adhered to that. It’s funny when you have a scheduled menu planned, it makes the week so much easier. I shopped early, had ingredients on hand and everyday, without fail, the dishes were prepared and happily consumed. I’m starting to plan next week and wanted to get more input from my kids on what they would like to see. I like to involve them and their unique preferences to select a menu item and the night they would like to have it. Some static themed nights are Monday’s being meatless for everyone, Taco Tuesday and Pizza Fridays. Just a few other variable nights to play with. I’ll be sharing the menu choices with you all once that’s completed.

Do you plan your menu for the week or just wing it?

Now onto a classic one pot dish made vegan. Get all of your veggies in one beautiful dish! Perfect weeknight dinner idea.
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Lentil Vegetable Shepard’s Pie. Vegan. GF.

January 8, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, St. Patrick's Day, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

Lentil Vegetable Shepard’s Pie. Vegan.

This post was slated for earlier in the week but somehow it got bumped by other posts. I was excited to share this recipe because not only is it totally customizable – it was so easy and can be prepped a day ahead of time and then baked/broiled prior to serving making it a great weeknight meal. I haven’t made Shepard’s Pie in years. Plus I was able to make vegan versions for us and carnivore versions for the rest of my family. Okay now onto it…
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Super Seed Power Bread. Vegan. Gluten Free.

January 7, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Appetizers, Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Holiday, Nuts, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 6 Comments

Super Seed Power Bread. Vegan. Gluten Free.

Super Seed Power Bread. Vegan. Gluten Free.

I have tried and created many seeded bread recipes before but never shared on my blog for one reason or another. Then my husband got me Heather Crosby’s book YumUniverse as a Christmas gift and I tried her recipe and it was perfection! I modified it slightly but kept the true basis of her recipe and I have to agree with her – it is heavenly! She is a wonderful inspiration with her book chronicling her plant-based journey after many stomach issues. Her book is a wonderful tool, not just a cookbook, on food storage, prep and everything you need to know about transitioning to a plant-based diet. I highly recommend. *This is not a sponsored post.

This bread was easy enough to prepare although I needed some ingredients I didn’t have on hand. Nothing hard to find but also not something I had in my pantry. This also needs to be prepared a day in advance prior to baking. Once baked and cooled, I was addicted. I don’t eat bread but wow…. it was so good! Just think of it toasted with a bit of almond butter or jam.

Working from my kitchen table snacking on a piece while my carpets are all being cleaned (much needed after holiday traffic). You can also tell when I adore a recipe because I take too many pics of it for a blog post. I captured it all step-by-step for you! Okay on to this fabulousness….

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The Green Hemp Protein Smoothie. Vegan.

January 6, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, No bake/cooking required!, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free 5 Comments

It’s that time of year again, right? You vow to eat more veggies, less sugar. You commit to being healthier. That “D” word is thrown around like crazy. The intention ~admirable. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It isn’t a diet, it’s a lifestyle. That’s what the commercials, the ads and everyone won’t say! Honestly, there is no magic pill, diet, cleanse or what have you. I know, I was 33 lbs heavier 3.5 years ago than I am right now.

I don’t really like to share my raw images but I did a few weeks ago, if you follow me on Instagram. It some how added some validity to my journey, the food I blog about and recipes I create. Most followers of my IG account just assumed that I always looked this way. And how would anyone know, right? I felt overweight and unhappy. In hindsight, I ate too much sugar and food. One interesting note: I trained then the same as I do today. Make sure you actually read that – my training hasn’t changed from 33 lbs ago however my running has gotten faster due to the weight loss. I hit a point that I was sick and tired of feeling that way so I decided to start on my journey to change. I went from hardcore carnivore to the person sitting here typing this blog post today – a plant-based vegan. I realize extreme to some but this has been an ongoing metamorphosis over 3.5 years. I happily celebrate my vegan 1 year anniversary this month and have never felt better in my life.

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Multi Bean Garlicky Vegan Chili.

December 28, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Mexican, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Multi Bean Garlicky Vegan Chili

Multi Bean Garlicky Vegan Chili.

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas with family and friends. I can’t believe how long it takes to prepare and how quickly it seems to flash by. Our Christmas was filled with a faith, family and lots of good food. Today was my official first day back in the kitchen post 4th finger surgery. I’m healing well and back to running. More on that below. Today started out quite rainy and dismal. Did my longest recovery run this morning, which was quite a feat. Errands with my husband. Then home to make a big pot of chili. My youngest was sick over Christmas and has shared her sore throat with me. I’m bound and determined to fight this so this chili is packed with lots of garlic. My Italian girl remedy for everything that ails me!

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Flourless Elvis Muffins. Vegan and Gluten Free.

December 8, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Holiday, Holiday Baking Ideas, Muffins, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 4 Comments

Flourless Elvis Muffins. Vegan and Gluten Free.

I have plenty of versions of gf and vegan muffins. I tweak and morph the recipes and I just love these. All made in the food processor, which is super awesome during the craziness of the holiday. These are totally Elvis-inspired. Banana as the base. Peanut butter creaminess and if you wish, chocolate for the trifecta! I made half a batch with and half without for my family. They are insanely moist and impossible to eat just one. Be warned. These also make the best holiday gift for friends or anyone you need a special little treat for. I hope you enjoy! Now to get back to my pot of African peanut soup that I’m making for dinner.

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Vegan Gingerbread Protein Smoothie.

December 6, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Brunch, Cookies, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Holiday, Running/Races, Smoothies, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

Vegan Gingerbread Protein Smoothie.

I’ve been so inspired by the flavors of the season this year. I came up with this recipe on a long run I did last weekend. I gave it a few attempts and settled in on this recipe to share – heavenly. It is so reminiscent of a gingerbread cookie that it will have children and adults clambering. Not all smoothies require kale or spinach, although it kills me not to add it. I tested out VegaOne’s new protein powder that will be released in January and it was heavenly in this beverage. This is perfect to curb a sweet attack. Post workout refueling. Dessert. Breakfast… whatever you have in mind. Plus it’s vegan and adds a nice dose of iron through the black strap molasses, which is a great benefit for a vegan diet. If you aren’t vegan – use whatever dairy you wish. Almond or cashew milk work great for vegans. I hope you give this recipe a try… I also topped it with some crushed gingersnaps which made it even more fun for kids (or adults that are kids at heart).

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Peppermint Black Bean Brownies. Vegan and Gluten Free.

December 2, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brownies, Brunch, Cakes, Candy, Cookies, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Holiday, Holiday Baking Ideas, Party Foods, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 7 Comments

Peppermint Black Bean Protein Brownies. Vegan and Gluten Free.

I feel like my kitchen switches from pumpkin over to peppermint in a matter of days. The tree is up. Cards are mailed. Presents purchased and now it’s time to start baking pepperminty good treats. Actually, healthy vegan and gluten free treats that are protein-packed for recovering muscles. Swimming is underway and my voracious daughter craves protein-packed snacks before and after practices plus after running and cycling we all need protein. These are great for on-the-go eating. Plus, they are healthy and no one will know the better.

Now I know there are like a million and one black bean brownie recipes out there but these are just a decadent little bites packed with mint flavor. Go big or go home and I went big with the flavor. Plus I just received some new VegaOne protein powder that I wanted to give a whirl in a not-so-traditional smoothie recipe and it worked perfectly!!! Ohhhh I may need to step away from the brownies or go for another run. Ha!

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