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Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup 2.0

Karla — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup is a comforting dish and a great option to enjoy at any time. It’s easy to make and it’s ready in 30 minutes.

Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy-free

Here it is! An updated version of my famous “Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup”, let’s call it Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup 2.0, shall we? More on that later…

There are flavors that you never get tired of, and most of those flavors take us back to our childhood. This broccoli soup is that flavor for me; I never get tired of it and it takes me back to simpler times.

In Puerto Rico, broccoli soup is known mainly for being part of the menu of chain restaurants such as Chili’s, Subway, and Ponderosa. I know that may not be the case for every single one of their locations, but a great United States comparison is the broccoli soup from Panera. They get extra points for putting that soup in a bowl of bread.

However, we’re keeping it simple today. This Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. What do you think, would you make it?

The making of: Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup 2.0

I know what you’re thinking, yes there’s already another “Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup” on VeggieJeva. However, I’ve come to the realization that that recipe is not necessarily the most authentic. There’s something about the flavor or the process that doesn’t yield the result that I want, which is “chain restaurant” vibes.

This brand new version is rich and delicious in flavor, made with ingredients that you probably already have. I love knowing that I can make a recipe from scratch using classic and fresh ingredients. Certainly, a better version with minimal processed ingredients.

So how do we make this super thick & creamy soup with an abundance of broccoli? First, you sautee onions and garlic with vegan butter. Then you proceed to add all-purpose flour to create a roux; this is where most of the consistency comes in. Afterward, add veggie broth, lemon juice, broccoli, and grated carrots. Finally, add cashew cream (find instructions in notes), turmeric, and heaps of nutritional yeast.

Once the Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup is done, serve immediately with bread on the side for dipping! The result will be a perfectly creamy soup, great for any time of the year and any celebration… or you know a solo Tuesday night. Whichever it is for you!

Try it and let me know what you think, I’m are sure it’ll become a staple for you.

Notes:

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour for chickpea flour.
To elevate this recipe, do 1 ½ cups of veggie stock and ½ of a pilsner beer, instead of the 2 cups of veggie stock.
Make cashew cream by blending ¼ cup of cashews and ¼ cup of water (equal parts). Blend until completely smooth, not grainy!
Storage: Store in the fridge for 4 to 5 days, and freezes 100% perfectly for about 3 months).

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Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

Rating: 3.2/5
( 6 voted )

Serves: 2-4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 15 minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

4 tbsp vegan butter or ½ stick

½ medium-sized yellow onion, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for gluten-free use chickpea flour)

2 cups vegetable stock or 1 veggie bouillon cube diluted in 2 cups of water

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt & black pepper, to taste

¼ tsp paprika

Optional seasonings: rosemary and parsley

3 cups broccoli florets or 1 large head, cut into small pieces

1 large carrot, grated

½ cup cashew cream (approximately), check notes for instructions

½ tsp turmeric

¼ cup nutritional yeast

Procedure

Melt the vegan butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook 3-4 minutes or until softened and light gold. Then add the garlic and saute for another minute.

Add flour to form a roux and whisk until the flour begins to form a thick and creamy consistency.

Pour in the veggie stock, lemon juice, broccoli, carrots, and seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are cooked through.

Stir in cashew cream, turmeric, and nutritional yeast. Simmer for another minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve with toasted crusty bread or in a bread bowl if desired.

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Salted Pecan Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Karla — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:18:14 +0000

Fall in love with the distinctive flavor of these Salted Pecan Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies are delicious any time of the year.

Vegan | Soy-free

Baking season is upon us and that can only mean one thing: delicious oven-baked goods! Fall head-over-heels with these vegan Salted Pecan Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies. When you try these cookies, you will not be able to eat just one, they are truly exquisite!

The star flavor in this recipe is pecans, which are used in the form of pecan butter. On another hand, the vanilla extract, lava salt, and, if feeling adventurous, whiskey make for a fragrant cookie that is balanced in flavor and aroma. The end result? Buttery and caramely cookies, with crisp edges and rich-chewy centers. If a chocolate pecan pie were to turn itself into a cookie, this is exactly what it would taste like!

Salted Pecan Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe is a variation of my previous cookies, so you’ll see many of the usual ingredients. What are you going to need to make these cookies? The usual suspects: vegan butter, salt, flour, and vanilla extract. But also a few other ingredients that give this recipe it’s distinctive flavor, like pecan butter, black lava salt, and burbon whiskey. Although, you can totally leave the whiskey out if you wish.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

A decadent adaptation of my chocolate chip cookies
Simple to make with only 13 ingredients
Not overly sweet
Incredible soft and chewy texture

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Salted Pecan Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Serves: 16-20 Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cooking Time: 12 Minutes 12 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

½ cup non-dairy butter, melted

¾ cup pecan butter, softened

⅔ cup dark brown sugar

1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax seeds + 2 Tbsp water, allow to sit a couple minutes)

2 tbsp plant-based milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

Dash of cinnamon

½ tsp salt

1 cup non-dairy chocolate chips

Procedure

Preheat oven to 375F degrees.

To a mixing bowl, add melted butter & whisk in the sugar. Then mix in the pecan butter, flax egg, vanilla extract, dash of cinnamon & salt.

Add in the flour & baking powder. Mix well until combined and a dough is formed.

Mix in the chocolate chips, make sure it’s all combined.

Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Scoop out small, tablespoon size amounts of dough, then place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, leave an inch or two between each cookie. Note: For large cookies, flatten the dough a bit with fingers.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Immediately after baking the cookies, place in a cooling rack.

Enjoy!

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Vegan Cheesy Squash and Beer Soup

Karla — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:34:54 +0000

Autumn and squash are a match made in heaven! If you want to try a delicious soup this autumn, I recommend you choose this enticing Vegan Cheesy Squash and Beer Soup.

Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy-free

What better way to take advantage of the approaching cool months, than to create special moments with our loved ones, preparing a delicious meal. Although summer is not over yet, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious creamy soup.

It’s only a matter of time until our kitchens and our ingredients are permeated with the shades of autumn and invite us to prepare delicious recipes with them. Among all the shades of color this upcoming season brings, orange stands out the most. Probably because many of the produce available this season are related to pumpkin!

That’s why I’m kicking September with a Vegan Cheesy Squash and Beer Soup.

The recipe- Vegan Cheesy Squash and Beer Soup:

Traditionally a Cheesy Beer Soup is done with pumpkin and cheese. However, I decided to create my own version with butternut squash and completely vegan; if you don’t have butternut squash, go ahead and make it with pumpkin. I always like to add coconut milk because it gives it a unique creaminess and flavor, but you can customize it with the ingredients you like the most.

The star of this recipe is truly BEER! I’ve always loved experimenting with beer in the kitchen. I just keep getting impressed with how the flavor lingers in dishes like stews, rice and soups, even after it’s been cooked down. For this recipe, make sure to pair it with an ale like pumpkin ale, or a lager like a pale lager.

This Vegan Cheesy Squash and Beer Soup is ideal as a light lunch or dinner and can be served with any side dish. It can be prepared in less than 45 minutes with ingredients that you can find in any supermarket. However, if you want to take this recipe to a whole other level, make sure to add a few drops of black truffle oil to enhance the earthy flavors and aroma.

Intrigued yet? Let’s get to it!

Essential tips for this recipe:

Roast the butternut squash in the oven instead of boiling, to notably reduce its water content and get a truly concentrated flavor and sweetness.
Aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, & tarragon added to the butternut squash before roasting, will give a fresh touch to the final result.
For the beer, go for an ale or a lager.
If you desire to serve the soup using butternut squash as a bowl, cut the bottom of squash away from the neck of it and clean the insides. Use the remaining butternut squash pieces in this recipe or freeze them for another recipe. Drizzle avocado oil and sprinkle some salt. Bake along with the rest of the ingredients.

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Vegan Cheesy Squash and Beer Soup

Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Serves: 2-3 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 25 Minutes 25 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

1 (2-lb.) butternut squash, cubed

½ yellow onion, sliced

¾ cup carrots, chopped

2-4 garlic cloves

¼ cup cashews

Fresh rosemary sprig

Avocado oil

12oz ale beer

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Salt & black pepper, to taste

dash cayenne pepper

¾ cup vegetable broth (plus more if needed)

¼ cups coconut milk cream

Optional: ½ tsp truffle oil

Procedure

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper.

To a pan add the cubed butternut squash, onion, carrots, garlic cloves, rosemary sprig, and cashews. Drizzle avocado oil on top and sprinkle salt & pepper. Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until the squash is tender.

When done, remove from oven and allow to cool down.

To a small saucepan, add beer, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 8 minutes to cook down the alcohol. Set aside to cool down.

Blender: Add all ingredients, including beer and remaining ingredients to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

Immersive Blender: Add all ingredients and remaining ingredients to the beer. Puree with the immersive blender until completely smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve as desired, and ENJOY!

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Supporting Charities and Non-profits Through Purchases

Karla — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Happy International Day of Charity! Here’s how you can support charities and non-profits through purchases.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been an active participant in charities and non-profit organizations. I did Relay for Life, Red Cross (not anymore, they’re problematic), MedLife, Toms, Inicitativa Comunitaria (local non-profit), and many many more. My parents did a really good job in involving me in these, and I’m proud to have grown to continue with those practices.

Growing up I found it odd that some people didn’t participate in any charitable event or were even interested in donating small amounts, and some people just downright don’t want to give anything without receiving something back. Now I understand that participating in charities and non-profits requires a lot; time, money, energy, physical function, and/or emotional availability. Fortunately, times have changed. Long gone are the days where you have to spend 24hrs relaying for a charity. Today donating or being an active participant of a charity can be done by purchasing a product and/or service. Thanks to the internet, there are seemingly endless opportunities to do just this and support charities and non-profits all year long!

I’ve personally become a fan of this method. Many of the companies that I purchase from on the regular offer what I like to call “givebacks”. That’s when the consumer purchases a product they need and the company offers a giveback in the form of a percentage of the sale to a charity/non-profit or in equal amount of product to a person or charity in need.

VeggieJeva has given me the opportunity to become an affiliate with many brands, some of which offer givebacks in their own way. Bellow, I’ll share my top 10 brands that give back in one way or another. Make your priority today and every day to support charities and non-profits through your regular purchases!

How To Support Charities and Non-profits Through Purchases:

Organi Cup

I purchased my first Organi Cup in January 2019 and have never looked back. Not only is their focus on positive environmental impact, but also on cultural and social scales. Their recent initiatives include a period education program, donation of cups to sex workers, and partnering with projects like WoMena, Freedom 4 Girls, and Freedom Link. So far they’ve donated 15k menstrual cups. If you’ve been wanting to take the leap into using menstrual cups as a sustainable and affordable way to have periods, this is your sign!

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Pura Vida

I learned about Pura Vida back in 2017 through Hailey Miller, and I’ve been a fan ever since! Giving back is the core of Pura Vida, as they’ve been providing sustainable employment to artisan communities in Central America since the very beginning. Today they’ve expanded to so much more. Not only are artisan communities benefiting, but also many charities like Rainforest Trust, WWF, One Tree Planted, Project Cat, National Parks Conservation Association, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Mental Health America, and Anxiety & Depression Association of America. This is the chance to purchase jewelry that you know exactly where it comes from.

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Goli Nutrition

I started working with Goli from the very beginning! In fact, they were the first company to make me an affiliate! They’re an affordable way to get your daily dose of B12 while also tasting amazing! This is one of the companies that offer to donate equal to or more than the amount of product you purchase. For every purchase made, Goli provides a child in need with a 6-month supply of vitamins through their partnership with Vitamin Angels.

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Simply Straws

Straws for a Cause is Simply Straw’s way to participate in 1% for the Planet. They contribute by donating a minimum of 1% of their gross income to the benefiting organizations like 5Gyers, BCorp, Keep a Breast, Non-Toxic Revolution, Plastic Pollution Coalition, and Protect Our Winters. Your purchase encourages the work of so many inspiring activists and groups, to continue educating the public on the hazard of plastic in our world.

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Earthlove

Earthlove aims to bring more nature into your life by curating a subscription box filled with botanicals and nature-inspired goods. A portion of each purchase gets donated to a different nature-based cause each season so you can give back to our ecosystem.They’ve partnered with Nature Bridge, One Tree Planted, Boreal Songbird Initiative, The Xerces Society, and the Coral Reef Alliance. Each season you can enjoy up to 10 carefully hand-selected environmentally friendly products to help you live better for less.

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Osea Malibu

Osea Malibu focuses on providing clean beauty by making products 100% free of any animal-derived ingredients, like lanolin, beeswax, carmine, and more. But here not only do animal rights matter, but they also have a commitment towards sustainability, renewable energy, and are climate-neutral certified. Your purchase helps support organizations like Kiss the Ground, A Sense of Home, Surfrider Foundation, Mission Blue, and Cancer Schmancer.

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Dr. Brite

Dr. Brite is a woman-led health and wellness brand that produces safe and effective solutions for the entire family (yes, pets included!). Their products are free of toxic chemicals, naturally derived, and plant-based, without animal testing or wasteful packaging. Dr. Brite donates 5% of their revenue in the form of product or cash donations to non-profits like Breast Cancer Fund and Jamboree Housing Corporation. This includes large donations of oral care products to people and pets in need, and they also arrange paid volunteer days!

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Coala Tree

Coalatree designs eco-minded outdoor gear and apparel for adventurers. When were founded in 2010, one of their goals was to give back to the environment and community. They’ve been successfully doing so by partnering with organizations like Adopt-a-Native-Elder, Blankets For The Homeless, Caring For Our Canyons, Outsiders Ball, And Supporting At-risk Youth In The Wilderness.

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Borboleta

Borboleta is a handbag brand started in 2012 that creates cruelty-free, vegan, and ethically-produced bags. For me, this is one of the most affordable vegan bag brands out there because they have a direct-to-consumer strategy, where they remove middleman fees and offer fair pricing, without sacrificing quality. For every bag purchased, Borboleta donates to breakfast and educational programs of The Ocean of Wisdom Foundation. They’ve also donated thousands of books for the library, medical supplies, bicycles, art supplies, science supplies for 2,000 students across 16 rural schools in Thailand.

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Rice Love

Rice Love is a brand that creates products for people who love the planet. They design tote bags and backpacks utilizing eco-friendly, cruelty-free materials. For every item Rice Love sells, they give a kilo of rice to a family in need. And they’re committed to showing you the proof since every item comes with a unique tag number that can be used to find the photo and story of the family that YOU have fed!

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Please spread the word today about International Day of Charity. You can find more information on all of these brands on each of their website; as for the charities they support, take a look at their website or call them directly for further details. Whether you buy the products or not, remember that this type of initiative should be seen as a bonus, and not a substitute for making a contribution, whether that’s time, money, or online activism.

Let’s make better brand choices every day that give back! Support charities and non-profits through your regular purchases.

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Protein-Packed Peanut Butter & Berry Smoothies

Karla — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Peanut Butter & Berry Smoothies are high in protein and nutrients. These are going to be the ultimate energy boost for busy mornings!

Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy-free

If you’ve been here for a while, you probably know that I LOVE smoothies. I literally have them for breakfast every day! But, for some reason, I haven’t really shared many smoothie recipes on here. If you follow me on Instagram, you see the Peanut Butter & Berry Smoothie in my stories ALL the time, and it’s because I legit have it almost every day.

Smoothies are fruit or veggie shakes to which an infinite variety of ingredients can be added. With the right combo, you can make a super energetic and restorative mix!

Today’s smoothie is nutritious and delicious, thanks to the great contribution of vitamins and minerals that blueberries, blackberries, and bananas have. In addition, not only does this smoothie tastes amazing, but can also aid with skin thanks to the antioxidants that protect you from external aging agents, as well as providing anti-inflammatories and polyphenols, which may help prevent neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.

On another hand, this can be a protein-packed smoothie thanks to the amazing Four Sigmatic Peanut Butter Protein Powder, which I love using as an extra nutritional boost.

Feel free to truly make this smoothie your own! Here are a few extra ingredients suggestions for this Peanut Butter & Berry Smoothie:

Cacao Powder
Almond Butter
Chia Seeds
Acaí
Coconut Yogurt
Oats
Dates
Coconut water

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Recipe: Peanut Butter & Berry Smoothie

Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Serves: 1-2 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 5 Minutes 5 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

1 ½ cups frozen blueberries

2 frozen bananas (medium size)

1 ½ tbsp Four Sigmatic Peanut Butter Protein Powder, or 1 tbsp peanut butter

1 tbsp hemp seeds

Optional: ¼ tsp cinnamon

1 cup plant-based milk of choice (+ more if necessary) or water

Procedure

Add all of the ingredients to a blender.

Blend until reached the desired consistency and all the ingredients are well combined.

Pour into 2 glasses, serve, and ENJOY!

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Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

Karla — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:22:15 +0000

Who’s ready for Super Bowl this Sunday? These drool-worthy Vegan Jalapeño Poppers will be a guaranteed hit at your Super Bowl party.

Vegan | Gluten-free

If you’ve been here for a while, you might have noticed that one of my favorite things to do is to veganize classic recipes. Which better recipe to start off the year of posts than with a veganized recipe? Get Super Bowl Sunday ready with these Vegan Jalapeño Poppers; the perfect finger food that is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

What are Jalapeño Poppers? It’s a super simple appetizer, made with fresh jalapenos that are sliced in half, filled with a rich creamy filling and topped with crispy panko topping. These are later baked until crisp and golden for the perfect game day spread!

Notes:

To maintain this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs.
The spice level can be adjusted; the only thing that makes jalapeños spicy is the seeds. If you remove all of the seeds the finished product won’t be spicy at all. If you want a bit of spice, try incorporating some of the seeds into the filling.

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Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes 40 minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

½ red onion, finely chopped

½ cup mixed bell peppers, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

8 oz vegan soy ground

¼ cup of water

½ cup vegan cheese shreds

6 oz vegan cream cheese

½ cup finely chopped cilantro

1 tsp ground cumin

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: cilantro or parsley

1 cup panko bread crumbs

3 tbsp melted vegan butter

8-10 large jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed

Procedure

Preheat oven to 375 F degrees

Add avocado oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add red onion and garlic, bell peppers, and season with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add soy ground, water, and cook until warmed through, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cumin.

In a large bowl, combine cooked soy ground, shredded vegan cheese, vegan cream cheese, and parsley. Mix to combine thoroughly. Add salt and pepper if needed. Set aside.

Combine bread crumbs and melted butter in a separate bowl. Mix to combine. Set aside.

Cut jalapeños in half, remove the seeds, fill each half with about 1 tablespoon of the ground/cheese mixture, and top with 2 teaspoons of bread crumbs. Place the jalapeños on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.

Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden-brown and crispy for about 20 minutes.

Garnish with fresh green onions and vegan bacon bits.

Enjoy!

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Choco-Cherry Vegan Shake

Karla — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:55:29 +0000

This Choco-Cherry Vegan Shake is sweet, healthy & decadent smoothie/milkshake that you’ll absolutely love!

Vegan| Gluten Free | Soy-free

Packed with powerful antioxidants, fibers, plant-based proteins, and most importantly, no added sugars, this smoothie is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth while still being completely healthy. This is my favorite breakfast smoothie for several reasons: 1. Chocolate (obvs), 2. Keeps me full for a really long time, and 3. (I think) Cherries are my favorite fruit.

I think I don’t acknowledge cherries as much on my blog because they’re really hard to find here; I mean, I haven’t seen them in bulk in over a year. I would honestly prefer buying them in bulk, pitting them, and then freeze them. For now, I’m sticking to buying them frozen.

Now I would have this smoothie every day, but I kind of don’t want to ruin its magic, so I only have it on the weekends. And by magic I mean it’s richness and heavenly creaminess. I find it to be a super filling, gives me tons of energy, and it keeps my chocolate craving in check. For me, it works amazingly well as a breakfast, but it can also work as a healthy snack, for a post-workout boost or good-night meal.

For this smoothie, I used frozen bananas as a base for natural sweetness and it also gives it the creamy texture. I also used frozen cherries, raw cacao powder, chia seeds and cacao nibs, that enriched the smoothie with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Notes:

Want more nutrition? Try adding ¼ cup of oats.
Want less chocolaty flavor? Just add 1 tbsp of cacao powder instead.
Want more heavenly creaminess? Add 2 bananas instead of 1½.
Don’t like the banana flavor? Switch for your favorite vegan vanilla ice cream!

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Choco-Cherry Vegan Shake

Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Serves: 1-2 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 5 Minutes 5 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

1 ½ frozen bananas

½ cup frozen cherries

1 cup of plant-based milk of choice (I use coconut milk)

2 tbsp cacao powder

1 tsp chia seeds

1 tsp cacao nibs

Chocolate sauce: melt ½ tbsp of coconut oil + 1 tbsp cacao powder + 1 tsp maple syrup

Procedure

Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.

Mix the chocolate sauce ingredients and add some to the bottom of your smoothie glass.

Pour the shake to the glass, and ENJOY!

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Vegan Chicken Dip

Karla — Fri, 10 May 2019 16:04:16 +0000

This creamy Vegan Chicken Dip is a rich-tasting appetizer that’s delicious & perfect for sharing.

Vegan | Gluten-free

#VeganizedPuertoRican is BACK! In the USA, people usually slater buffalo sauce in their chicken dip and call it a day. We don’t do that here, in Puerto Rico is all about the herbs & spices. I grew up seeing this dip at family gatherings, parties, school/university activities, beach days & work events. I used to love it so much that when I went vegan, my mom made a version with soy ground. Little did we know, that jackfruit would do the trick to make it fully authentic. This Vegan Chicken Dip is nothing but delicious1

This appetizer is traditionally made with chicken (obvs!), cream cheese, garlic, onion, parsley & red bell pepper. With only two ingredients being non-vegan, it ended up being super easy to veganize.

Just swap out the chicken for jackfruit & the cream cheese for vegan cream cheese!

Here’s how I make the Vegan Chicken Dip:

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Vegan Chicken Dip

Rating: 5.0/5
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Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can or 2 cups of jackfruit, drained & rinsed

¾ cup vegan cream cheese, softened

½ red bell pepper, chopped

½ cup white or red onion, chopped

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tbsp nutritional yeast

Salt & pepper to taste

Splash of white vinegar (or ½ lemon juice)

A handful of parsley flakes

Procedure

Drain jackfruit, rinse well & place in water for about 20 minutes. This allows the jackfruit to soften up & release any brine that’s left from the can.

Drain jackfruit, and remove seeds. Set jackfruit aside.

To a food processor, add the vegan cream cheese, red bell pepper, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, and salt & pepper. Blend until the bell pepper is completely combined.

Blend in the jackfruit, chopped onion & parsley.

Serve with multi-grain chips, carrot, or celery sticks, and ENJOY!

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Vegan Caesar Salad Tacos

Karla — Fri, 03 May 2019 12:00:58 +0000

These Vegan Caesar Salad Tacos (with a twist) are a quick and easy lunch that’s ready in just 15 minutes. They’re packed with crisp lettuce, crunchy plantain croutons, chickenless tenders, and a flavorful vegan caesar dressing.

Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy-free |

Dr. Praeger’s products were provided to facilitate this post. See below for more details.

Dr. Praeger’s dropped a new meatless product line: Pure Plant Protein. The created flavorful soy-free plant-based burgers, breakfast sausage and chickenless tenders that deliver a great texture, 10g of plant-based protein & loads of fiber with all the veggies and clean ingredients for which the brand is known. All while being soy and gluten-free!

For years I’ve been a Dr. Praegers stan, their veggie burgers are the only frozen veggie burgers that I’ve bought for years. That’s why, when the opportunity to work with them was presented, I didn’t think it twice. However, instead of going with a burger, I decided to challenge myself into creating a meal with their plant-based tenders.

Hence: Caesar Salad Tacos! Which has become my favorite quick lunch lately? Years ago, I used to love caesar salad; I would go to Costco just to get their huge bowls. That love quickly went away when I started transitioning to veganism and figured out what is actually in a caesar dressing: SO MUCH JUNK. However, a couple of weeks ago, I found Vegan Caesar by Follow Your Heart at my local supermarket. This drove me to create these tacos, but with a twist!

I used lettuce from my grandmother’s garden, roma tomatoes, plantain croutons, red onions Dr. Praegers Classic Chick’n Tenders & vegan caesar dressing. If you can’t find the vegan caesar or if you feel like making your own, here’s a foolproof caesar dressing recipe.

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Vegan Caesar Salad Tacos

Rating: 5.0/5

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Serves: 1-2 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

2-4 whole-wheat tortillas
3 Dr. Praeger's Classic Chick’n Tenders
½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 cup lettuce, chopped
⅓ cup red onion, chopped
Vegan croutons of choice
Vegan caesar salad dressing
Optional: vegan parmesan

Procedure

Cook the tenders according to instructions on the package.
While the tenders are cooking, warm up your tortillas on a pan.
When the tenders are done, slice each piece in half & group the pieces in three.
Assemble your tacos & top with dressing & croutons. Enjoy!

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Garden Chickpea Salad

Karla — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:00:03 +0000

This tasty Garden Veggie Chickpea Salad recipe is perfect for a quick vegan meal or meal prep for the week. It’s filling, healthy and can be made in as little as 15 minutes! Make it in advance for a party or picnic or to take along as an easy weekday lunch for work or school.

Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy-free

I’m often asked what I pack for lunch when I meal prep. My answer? Portable and easy meals! Always go simple, with minimal meals that are easy to carry when you’re on the go. Today, I bring you a classic: Garden Chickpea Salad. You can have this with some multigrain chips, or as my favorite, a sandwich; this is essential for heading off to school or work for the day.

This Garden Chickpea Salad is an easy, satisfying, and delicious vegan alternative to the usual non-vegan sandwich fillers. It’s so refreshing and flavorful, that it puts every tuna or chicken salad ever made put to shame.

With easy to find (& grow) ingredients, you can make an entire week worth of lunch for just under $10 in just 15 minutes! However, this Garden Chickpea Salad offers endless possibilities; you can easily customize this recipe by using other veggies, herbs & spices, and dare I say berries (?), that you might already have in your kitchen.

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Garden Chickpea Salad

Rating: 5.0/5
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Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 5 Minutes 5 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

1 ½ cup Chickpeas, rinsed & drained

½ cup shredded carrot

2 stalks celery, finely diced

½ red onion, finely diced

½ cup bell peppers, chopped

½ cucumber, chopped & seeded

¼ cup Vegan Mayo (I used Just Mayo)

Juice of ½ lemon

Salt & pepper, to taste

Garlic powder, onion powder, & paprika, to taste

Procedure

Drain and rinse your chickpeas and add them to a large bowl. Roughly mash the chickpeas with a potato masher or fork. I like to leave some chunks of the chickpeas in there.

Add the carrot, celery, onion, bell peppers & cucumber and mix well. NOTE: remember to remove the center of the cucumber (seeds & gooey part), otherwise after a couple of days there will be some liquid in your salad.

Mix in the vegan mayo, as well as the herbs, spices & lemon juice.

Serve with some multigrain chips or as a sandwich, and ENJOY!

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