Bread is delicious....and knowing how to make your own bread is even better! I love baking bread and how delicious is makes the house smell! This herb bread is perfect for pairing with pastas and soups and even making into sandwiches!
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Easy Vegan Herb Bread
October 6, 2017
Bread is delicious....and knowing how to make your own bread is even better! I love baking bread and how delicious is makes the house smell! This herb bread is perfect for pairing with pastas and soups and even making into sandwiches!
Homemade Vegan Butter - Nut and Gluten Free
May 19, 2017
I know what you're thinking. "How can you make butter at home, without diary, and it actually taste good!?!" I thought the same thing, until I started seeing posts upon posts about making your own vegan butter. So, of course, I had to try it out. I wasn't disappointed and you won't be either!
Vegan Apple Crumble Muffins - Recipe
February 24, 2017
Muffins are the perfect breakfast, snack or even dessert for just about anytime of the year! These muffins are full of fruity flavor, cinnamon-y spice, perfect sweetness and topped with a delicious crumble!
Meatless Monday Chili- Vegan Chili!
October 7, 2016
Fall is here, and it has brought with in some cooler weather. I love the cooler weather and being able to wear cozy sweaters! Fall weather always gets me in the mood for warm, comforting food, like soups, breads, and chili!
My family has been making chili ever since I can remember, but now that I am vegan, I make the same recipe, just without the meat! Its delicious, filling and super comforting, just like any other chili, but its healthier! If you can have delicious, comforting food and it be healthy, you know you've hit the jack-pot!
This chili is vegan, oil free, and perfect for those Fall and Winter suppers when you need something delicious to warm you up!
Going meatless isn't just good for your health, but your pocket book as well! Even just going meatless one day a week can make a huge difference on your expenses! Hopefully this recipe will show you that meatless is still amazing and delicious!
Ingredients:
1 small Yellow Onion, diced
1 Bell Pepper, diced
1 tbs Minced Garlic
1 tbs Ground Cumin
1 tbs Chili Seasoning ( store bought or homemade)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 can Diced Tomatoes
1 can Black Beans
1 can Chili Beans
1 large Carrot ( or small sweet potato)
1 cup Vegetable Broth
Start by chopping and adding the onion, peppers and garlic to a soup pot.
Cook until vegetables begin to soften just a bit, and then add in the seasonings( Cumin, chili seasoning and salt and pepper).
Cook the spices for 30 secs before moving on with the next step! This allows the flavors to develop and become extra delicious!
Then, add in the carrot, tomtatoes, both beans and vegetable broth! Stir to combine and then bring to a simmer.
Simmer for 30 minutes before serving or storing in the fridge for up to 5 days! Chili is also a great thing to put in the freezer for easy meals whenever you don't feel like cooking!
Once it has simmered and cooked down, it will be perfectly delicious and hearty! If you feel it is too thick, you can add in more broth until it suits you!
Slow Cooker Instructions-
Add all the ingredients into a slow cooker or crock pot and cook on medium/high for 45 minutes or 1 hour or on medium/low for 1-2 hours.
You can eat the chili plain, or add on your choice of toppings! I love avocado and sometimes some raw diced purple onion and some nutritional yeast! Its great with corn bread, homemade bread, or tortilla chips as well!
There is nothing better than a hot bowl of chili on a chilly Fall or Winter night! I hope you have enjoyed this recipe! Please share it with your friends and family so everyone can have a delicious vegetable chili recipe, whether you are vegan, vegetarian or not!
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My family has been making chili ever since I can remember, but now that I am vegan, I make the same recipe, just without the meat! Its delicious, filling and super comforting, just like any other chili, but its healthier! If you can have delicious, comforting food and it be healthy, you know you've hit the jack-pot!
This chili is vegan, oil free, and perfect for those Fall and Winter suppers when you need something delicious to warm you up!
Going meatless isn't just good for your health, but your pocket book as well! Even just going meatless one day a week can make a huge difference on your expenses! Hopefully this recipe will show you that meatless is still amazing and delicious!
Ingredients:
1 small Yellow Onion, diced
1 Bell Pepper, diced
1 tbs Minced Garlic
1 tbs Ground Cumin
1 tbs Chili Seasoning ( store bought or homemade)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 can Diced Tomatoes
1 can Black Beans
1 can Chili Beans
1 large Carrot ( or small sweet potato)
1 cup Vegetable Broth
Start by chopping and adding the onion, peppers and garlic to a soup pot.
Cook until vegetables begin to soften just a bit, and then add in the seasonings( Cumin, chili seasoning and salt and pepper).
Cook the spices for 30 secs before moving on with the next step! This allows the flavors to develop and become extra delicious!
Then, add in the carrot, tomtatoes, both beans and vegetable broth! Stir to combine and then bring to a simmer.
Once it has simmered and cooked down, it will be perfectly delicious and hearty! If you feel it is too thick, you can add in more broth until it suits you!
Slow Cooker Instructions-
Add all the ingredients into a slow cooker or crock pot and cook on medium/high for 45 minutes or 1 hour or on medium/low for 1-2 hours.
You can eat the chili plain, or add on your choice of toppings! I love avocado and sometimes some raw diced purple onion and some nutritional yeast! Its great with corn bread, homemade bread, or tortilla chips as well!
There is nothing better than a hot bowl of chili on a chilly Fall or Winter night! I hope you have enjoyed this recipe! Please share it with your friends and family so everyone can have a delicious vegetable chili recipe, whether you are vegan, vegetarian or not!
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Healthy Homemade Bread
September 30, 2016
I love bread! I love all kinds of bread, but my favorite is the kind with a crunchy crust and soft insides! Whenever we make bread at home, it fills the house with a lovely smell, and I just can't wait for it to come out of the oven!
Fall is here and we are already having some cooler weather, which has put me in the mood for some delicious homemade bread!
This bread recipe is super simple, easy to make, and super healthy! I don't use any oil in making my bread, so its pretty much fat-free, and you can choose whether you add a sweetner or not to make it sugar-free!
Another thing I love about making bread at home is that you can add whatever you want to it! I added herbs and oats to my bread today, but there are a million other things you can add! Here are a few of my favorites!
Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
Cinnamon and Raisins
Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds and Cracked Wheat
Herbs and Sundried Tomatoes
Ingredients:
1 cup Warm Water
2 tbs Dry Active Yeast
3 tbs Sweetener (optional)(I used Organic Raw Sugar here, but I also love to use Maple Syrup, or you can use Agave, Honey, or any other form of sweetner you like! )
2 cups Flour (I like to use a 1/2 and 1/2 ratio of whole wheat and white flour, but you can do all one or the other as well!)
2 tsp Salt
Flavoring of Choice (Here I used 1/3 cup crushed oats and 2 tbs of herbs)
Start by adding your water, yeast and sugar to you mixing bowl. I suggest using a electric mixer for this! Mix your yeast and sugar into the water for a few seconds and then let it rest for a minute or two.
Then, add in the flour, salt and flavorings. Make sure not to put the salt directly into the yeast mixture or it will kill the yeast. Once its mixed with the flour, its fine!
Mix together until a dough ball has formed and the bowl of your mixer is fairly clean. You may need to add in extra flour.
Knead the dough for 10 minutes in your mixer or 15 minutes by hand. Keep and eye on it, you might need more flour during the kneading process.
After you have kneaded your dough, for it into a ball and allow it to rise for 30-35 minutes, or until it has doubled in size. It will rise better in a warm place, covered with a tea towel.
Once it has risen, it's time to form your loaves. You can use bread pans, muffin tins, or do free-form as I did. I did two differnt loaves, one with herbs and oats and one with just oats. Make whatever shape you like, just remember they are going to rise again.
Place themon a floured baking sheet or greased bread/muffin pan in your oven with the temps. set at the lowest setting. Mine goes down to 170 F. Let the bread rise for 25-30 minutes.
If you want, you can take a sharp knife and gently make slices across the top, for a rustic look! Bake at 350 F for 24-30 minutes, or until the top goes golden brown and the bread comes off the pan easily.
Allow them to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying! Your house should smell amazing and you should feel all warm and cozy!
I sliced mine for supper and ate it along with some delicious vegetable soup! It was the perfect fall supper!
How ever you choose to enjoy your bread, and what ever you like to put in your bread, I know that you will love this recipe just as much as I do! I love the simplicity of the recipe and the deliciousness of the bread! I just know that, once you make it, you won't go back to store bought ever again! :)
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Fall is here and we are already having some cooler weather, which has put me in the mood for some delicious homemade bread!
This bread recipe is super simple, easy to make, and super healthy! I don't use any oil in making my bread, so its pretty much fat-free, and you can choose whether you add a sweetner or not to make it sugar-free!
Another thing I love about making bread at home is that you can add whatever you want to it! I added herbs and oats to my bread today, but there are a million other things you can add! Here are a few of my favorites!
Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
Cinnamon and Raisins
Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds and Cracked Wheat
Herbs and Sundried Tomatoes
Ingredients:
1 cup Warm Water
2 tbs Dry Active Yeast
3 tbs Sweetener (optional)(I used Organic Raw Sugar here, but I also love to use Maple Syrup, or you can use Agave, Honey, or any other form of sweetner you like! )
2 cups Flour (I like to use a 1/2 and 1/2 ratio of whole wheat and white flour, but you can do all one or the other as well!)
2 tsp Salt
Flavoring of Choice (Here I used 1/3 cup crushed oats and 2 tbs of herbs)
Start by adding your water, yeast and sugar to you mixing bowl. I suggest using a electric mixer for this! Mix your yeast and sugar into the water for a few seconds and then let it rest for a minute or two.
Then, add in the flour, salt and flavorings. Make sure not to put the salt directly into the yeast mixture or it will kill the yeast. Once its mixed with the flour, its fine!
Once it has risen, it's time to form your loaves. You can use bread pans, muffin tins, or do free-form as I did. I did two differnt loaves, one with herbs and oats and one with just oats. Make whatever shape you like, just remember they are going to rise again.
Place themon a floured baking sheet or greased bread/muffin pan in your oven with the temps. set at the lowest setting. Mine goes down to 170 F. Let the bread rise for 25-30 minutes.
If you want, you can take a sharp knife and gently make slices across the top, for a rustic look! Bake at 350 F for 24-30 minutes, or until the top goes golden brown and the bread comes off the pan easily.
Allow them to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying! Your house should smell amazing and you should feel all warm and cozy!
I sliced mine for supper and ate it along with some delicious vegetable soup! It was the perfect fall supper!
How ever you choose to enjoy your bread, and what ever you like to put in your bread, I know that you will love this recipe just as much as I do! I love the simplicity of the recipe and the deliciousness of the bread! I just know that, once you make it, you won't go back to store bought ever again! :)
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Brownie Batter Balls
July 8, 2016
Everyone loves brownies and brownie batter is almost as good (if not better!)! Its gooey, sweet, and most importantly, chocolate! You can never go wrong with chocolate and you can never have to much of it! Finding new ways to have chocolate is always fun, and finding a healthy way to have chocolate is even better!
Dates are a fairly new food in my diet. I had never really heard of them or tried them up until a few months ago, but now I don't know how I lived without them! They are super sweet, creamy, gooey and delicious! Add some cocoa powder and some coconut to the mix and you have yourself a winner!
These Brownie Batter Date Balls are going to become a favorite of anyone who loves chocolate, brownies, and yummy snacks! They are completely vegan, dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free( as long as you have gluten free oats) and refined sugar free! Also, they are super amazingly delicious and I want to eat the whole batch right now!
Ingredients:
12-13 Mejool dates, pitted
2 TBS Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1 tsp Vanilla
Pinch of Salt
1/2 cup Shredded Coconut ( Sweetened or Unsweetened is fine!)
Start by pitting your dates and adding them to a food processor.
Process them until you get a creamy texture. You might need to add some warm water a TBS at a time if your dates were on the dry side.
Not a very pretty picture, but we'll change by adding in the cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and oats. Processes until well combined and the oats are a chopped up a bit.
And there is your brownie batter dough! Taste it to make sure its good! :) Then pour your coconut into a bowl, ready for rolling.
Dates are a fairly new food in my diet. I had never really heard of them or tried them up until a few months ago, but now I don't know how I lived without them! They are super sweet, creamy, gooey and delicious! Add some cocoa powder and some coconut to the mix and you have yourself a winner!
These Brownie Batter Date Balls are going to become a favorite of anyone who loves chocolate, brownies, and yummy snacks! They are completely vegan, dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free( as long as you have gluten free oats) and refined sugar free! Also, they are super amazingly delicious and I want to eat the whole batch right now!
Ingredients:
12-13 Mejool dates, pitted
2 TBS Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1 tsp Vanilla
Pinch of Salt
1/2 cup Shredded Coconut ( Sweetened or Unsweetened is fine!)
Start by pitting your dates and adding them to a food processor.
Process them until you get a creamy texture. You might need to add some warm water a TBS at a time if your dates were on the dry side.
Not a very pretty picture, but we'll change by adding in the cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and oats. Processes until well combined and the oats are a chopped up a bit.
And there is your brownie batter dough! Taste it to make sure its good! :) Then pour your coconut into a bowl, ready for rolling.
Then start rolling your dough into balls. You can make them as big or as small as you like! I got around 16 in my batch. If the dough is sticking your hands, dip your hands in some water every once in a while. This will prevent the sticking!
And there you go! Healthy Brownie Batter Date Balls! Let them sit in the fridge for 30 minutes or so to firm up a bit before snacking on! Store them in the fridge to keep them fresh longer!
Not only are these little treats delicious but they are packed full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats! Perfect for a snack or little dessert to satisfy a sweet tooth! Make them for yourself or share them with your friends and family. You will suddenly become very popular! :)
If you make this recipe, please let me know what you thought! I hope you like this post and it has given you inspiration to live a healthier lifestyle!
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Go Bananas! Vegan Banana Bread
May 27, 2016
Who doesn't love a nice piece of banana bread? Its soft, moist, sweet and so comforting! Wouldn't you love it if banana bread could be good for you? So good for you that you don't feel guilty about eating the whole loaf in one day?... Well then, this is the recipe for you!
I love banana bread, I always have, but now that I am vegan, finding a good recipe hasn't been easy. I just decided to make a recipe that had everything I wanted. Low-Fat, Oil-Free, Vegan and (most importantly) super delicious! This is the resulting recipe!
Then you can add the rest of the ingredients. Start with the wet ingredients and then add in the dry. Make sure not to over mix!
Feel free to tuck in with a spoon... no one will judge! :)
Line or grease a bread pan and pour in your batter.
Then, mix up your topping. You are going for a crumby mixture. Crumble your topping over the top.
I love banana bread, I always have, but now that I am vegan, finding a good recipe hasn't been easy. I just decided to make a recipe that had everything I wanted. Low-Fat, Oil-Free, Vegan and (most importantly) super delicious! This is the resulting recipe!
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Super Ripe Bananas
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Almond Milk ( or Coconut would be really good too!)
1 tsp Vanilla
1/4 cup Raisins (Optional, but recommended)
Topping:
4TBS Flour
2 TBS Brown Sugar
Pinch of Cinnamon
2 TBS Almond Milk
2 TBS Oats
Okay, lets get rolling! Start by finding some super ripe bananas. They should look like this.
Peel them and add them to a bowl and give them a really good mash.
Feel free to tuck in with a spoon... no one will judge! :)
Line or grease a bread pan and pour in your batter.
Then, mix up your topping. You are going for a crumby mixture. Crumble your topping over the top.
Preheat the oven to 350 F and bake for 40-45 minutes. To test that it is done, stick a tooth pick in the center. If it comes out clean, its done.
Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Slice while warm to enjoy the fullness of this beautiful bread!
I couldn't believe how great this bread turned out! Its soft, moist, sweet and so healthy, all at once! What more could you ask for?
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Zesty Greek Salad Dressing
January 8, 2016
I love salad dressings! But unfortunately most salad dressings are very high in fat and calories! You can make a very low calorie salad into a high calorie meal with a single pour of salad dressing! Yes, they are delicious and, for those who don't like vegetables, it can help them get their greens in, but they aren't a healthy choice. Thankfully, there are many healthier choices that can keep your salad healthy!
One healthier option is this Zesty Greek Dressing! I made this to dress a quinoa salad a few days ago, but let me tell you! I could have drank this dressing from the jar( no kidding!). It was delicious on the quinoa salad, but it would also be great on a lettuce salad, as a veggie dip, heated and used as a pasta sauce, or over rice or other grains! So its versatile, vegan, oil and fat free, low calorie, and packed full of zesty and amazing flavor!
Ingredients:
1 can Diced Tomatoes( try for a low sodium brand)
2 TBS Greek Seasoning ( go for one that doesn't contain salt)
4 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup Water ( more or less depending on what consistency you want. Thicker for dips and sauces and thinner for dressings)
Salt and Pepper to taste
The reason I suggest using no or low salt ingredients is because it allows you to control the amount of salt in the dressing better. You would be surprised how much salt goes into store bought dressings! Making your own is a sure way to make sure what you are eating is truly good for you!
Simple ingredients right? The method is just as simple, so lets get started!
Add everything into a blender or food processor.
Blend well until everything is puréed and combined well. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preferred flavor. I made my dressing fairly thin for my quinoa salad, but I would love to make some thicker and use as pasta sauce!
Store any leftover dressing in the fridge in an high-tight container.
I really hope you try this dressing recipe and see how you like to use it! It really is so simple that you can make it in no time and have it in your fridge for you to use on everything! Much better than those store bought dressings, though delicious, full of fat, oils, additives, chemicals and added sugars! Also, probably much cheaper! What more is there to love?
Both of these recipes are great low-fat vegan recipes, but that doesn't mean everyone can't make and enjoy them! They are perfect recipes to jump start your healthy resolutions for 2016!
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One healthier option is this Zesty Greek Dressing! I made this to dress a quinoa salad a few days ago, but let me tell you! I could have drank this dressing from the jar( no kidding!). It was delicious on the quinoa salad, but it would also be great on a lettuce salad, as a veggie dip, heated and used as a pasta sauce, or over rice or other grains! So its versatile, vegan, oil and fat free, low calorie, and packed full of zesty and amazing flavor!
Ingredients:
1 can Diced Tomatoes( try for a low sodium brand)
2 TBS Greek Seasoning ( go for one that doesn't contain salt)
4 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup Water ( more or less depending on what consistency you want. Thicker for dips and sauces and thinner for dressings)
Salt and Pepper to taste
The reason I suggest using no or low salt ingredients is because it allows you to control the amount of salt in the dressing better. You would be surprised how much salt goes into store bought dressings! Making your own is a sure way to make sure what you are eating is truly good for you!
Simple ingredients right? The method is just as simple, so lets get started!
Add everything into a blender or food processor.
Blend well until everything is puréed and combined well. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preferred flavor. I made my dressing fairly thin for my quinoa salad, but I would love to make some thicker and use as pasta sauce!
Store any leftover dressing in the fridge in an high-tight container.
I used this dressing on a quinoa salad, so here is an overview of how I made it!
2 cups dry Quinoa cooked( I used 3 cups water and 1 cup lemon juice to cook my quinoa)
1 large Cucumber- peeled and diced
1-2 cups Cherry Tomatoes- cut in half
1 can Navy Beans- rinsed
I added everything to a large bowl( make sure the quinoa is cold!), and poured about a half a cup of the dressing on it. It was super delicious and fresh! A perfect recipe to start the New Year on the right(healthy) foot!
This recipe was really simple and yummy! I love how fresh it taste, and with no added oil, its a great low calorie meal for any day! Another great thing is that this recipe makes a lot! Its great to store in the fridge for quick meals during the week!
Both of these recipes are great low-fat vegan recipes, but that doesn't mean everyone can't make and enjoy them! They are perfect recipes to jump start your healthy resolutions for 2016!
I hope you enjoy this recipe post! Please share it with your friends and family to give them a great recipe to start their new year off right! Sharing is caring, so please share my blog as well! :)
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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
December 18, 2015
I love sweet potatoes in just about everything! They are also really good for you, and are a great fall time vegetable. However, during this time of year, sweet potatoes get stuffed into dishes with butter, cream, butter, tons of sugar, more butter, marshmallows, and other, not-so-healthy ingredients. It really is sad because they almost cover up the taste of the sweet potato, in all its glory, and you are left with a sugary, buttery over load.
But this recipe for sweet potato casserole is not only vegan, meaning no butter, cream, or other animal products, but also is low in sugars, which allows the beautiful sweet potato to shine! After all, its called Sweet Potato Casserole, so shouldn't you be able to taste the actual sweet potato?
This healthier, vegan, but still delicious recipe is so good, you won't even be able to tell there isn't a bucket load of sugar, butter, or cream in it! So let's make it already! :)
Ingredients:
5-6 medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
3 TBS Coconut Oil
4-5 TBS Maple Syrup ( add more or less depending on how sweet you like it!)
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
Pinch of Salt
Splash of Vanilla Extract
Topping:
5 TBS Coconut Oil, melted
4 TBS Maple Syrup
Pinch of Salt
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
1/2 cup Almond Flour
1 cup Oats
Handful of chopped Pecans
Sprinkling of Brown Sugar( Optional)
Start by peeling and chopping your sweet potatoes. Add them to a pot of boiling water and cook for 20 minutes, or until soft.
Once they are cooked, drain off the water and return the potatoes to the pot. Use a fork, potato masher, or electric mixer to mash the potatoes into a smooth puree.
Add in the coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla and give it a good mix. Taste and adjust if needed.
Lightly grease a pan with coconut oil, and then spread the potato mash evenly in the pan.
Heat your oven to 350 F. Bake your casserole for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges start to brown and your house is filled with the smell of fall! Serve right away to your family and friends, or eat it all by yourself! No judging here! :)
The brown sugar on top is totally optional, but I think it gives a really nice crunch. I used maybe a tablespoon, if even that much, and it really makes a difference! You could even use something like coconut sugar!
But this recipe for sweet potato casserole is not only vegan, meaning no butter, cream, or other animal products, but also is low in sugars, which allows the beautiful sweet potato to shine! After all, its called Sweet Potato Casserole, so shouldn't you be able to taste the actual sweet potato?
This healthier, vegan, but still delicious recipe is so good, you won't even be able to tell there isn't a bucket load of sugar, butter, or cream in it! So let's make it already! :)
Ingredients:
5-6 medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
3 TBS Coconut Oil
4-5 TBS Maple Syrup ( add more or less depending on how sweet you like it!)
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
Pinch of Salt
Splash of Vanilla Extract
Topping:
5 TBS Coconut Oil, melted
4 TBS Maple Syrup
Pinch of Salt
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
1/2 cup Almond Flour
1 cup Oats
Handful of chopped Pecans
Sprinkling of Brown Sugar( Optional)
Start by peeling and chopping your sweet potatoes. Add them to a pot of boiling water and cook for 20 minutes, or until soft.
Once they are cooked, drain off the water and return the potatoes to the pot. Use a fork, potato masher, or electric mixer to mash the potatoes into a smooth puree.
Add in the coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla and give it a good mix. Taste and adjust if needed.
Lightly grease a pan with coconut oil, and then spread the potato mash evenly in the pan.
Then, make the topping! Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg to a bowl and give it a whisk. Them stir in the almond flour, oats, and chopped nuts. Give it a really good mix and then layer it on top of the sweet potato mix. Make sure to get an even layer.
This topping would be great for apple crisps, peach cobblers, or even muffins!
Heat your oven to 350 F. Bake your casserole for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges start to brown and your house is filled with the smell of fall! Serve right away to your family and friends, or eat it all by yourself! No judging here! :)
The brown sugar on top is totally optional, but I think it gives a really nice crunch. I used maybe a tablespoon, if even that much, and it really makes a difference! You could even use something like coconut sugar!
Mhhhmmmmmmmmm. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed making and eating this recipe! So delicious, comforting, perfectly sweet, and healthy! What more could you want?
I really hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did! Its a great fall time meal, and even a perfect dish to add to your Christmas table!
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H. Banana
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