Maple Vanilla Cupcakes

Maple Vanilla Cupcakes

This recipe is one of my current favorite desserts. They taste so good and are highly recommended! Click here to see a video on how to make this recipe!

Ingredients:

    Cupcakes:

- ½ cup almond milk

- ½ cup maple syrup

- ⅓ cup vegetable oil

- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar

- 1 tbsp vanilla

- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds

- 1 ½ cups flour

- ½ tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp baking soda

- pinch of salt

    Frosting:

- 1 cup vegan butter

- 2-4 cups powdered sugar

- ⅓ cup almond milk (or desired amount for consistency)

- 1 tbsp vanilla

- optional: food coloring for decoration

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup, vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla, and flax seeds.
3. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually whisk in the wet ingredients.
4. Line a muffin tin with cupcake holders and scoop in even amounts. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
5. Whip the vegan butter for about 5 minutes.
6. Gradually add in the powdered sugar. Then add in the amount of milk desired and the vanilla.
7. After letting the cupcakes cool, frost and decorate however you desire. My decoration: Dye some frosting to an orange color and freeze little hearts made of frosting to decorate on top (refer to video for more instructions). Enjoy!

Tofu Veggie Stir Fry

Tofu Veggie Stir Fry
     This recipe is currently my top favorite meal and it is completely vegan and gluten-free. The tofu gives you a complete protein and it is paired with one of the healthiest grains (quinoa) and lots of nutritious vegetables! Click here to see a video with information on how to make this recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 zucchini
• 1 yellow squash
• 2 carrots (peeled)
• 1 bell pepper (any color)
• 1 block of medium-firm tofu
• 1 cup quinoa (cooked with 1/2 vegetable broth, 1/2 water)
• For the Sauce:
• 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed/pressed)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions:

1. Julienne cut the zucchini, squash, and carrots; roughly chop the bell pepper. Cube cut the tofu.
2. Mix together the soy sauce, spices, and crushed garlic,
3. Cook the tofu for about 2 minutes over medium heat. Then add the zucchini and yellow squash; continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the carrots, pepper, and sauce; mix to combine.
5. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the veggies are nice and soft. Serve while warm with quinoa on the side and enjoy! (Lasts up to 5 days in the fridge)

Healthy Bread Recipes | Vegan & Easy

Three different recipes that are super healthy, vegan, and very fast to make. They each are packed with nutrients but taste amazing. These guilt-free breads are definitely recommended for you to try out!

Breads:
     ~Banana Bread
     ~Dark Chocolate Zucchini Pecan Bread
     ~Pumpkin Bread

Click here to see the recipe video for these breads!

Quinoa-Bean-Avo Bowl

Quinoa-Bean-Avo Bowl
          This recipe is one of my favorites and a go to for lunch. It takes a quick 2 minutes to prepare (if you premake your quinoa before- which is always a good tip for most recipes). The bowl is great to take on-the-go or sit down at home and enjoy. It has a great source of protein and is completely vegan! Click here to see a video with information on how to make this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup dry quinoa
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 avocado
• 1 can black beans
• optional: 1 tbsp ground up flax seeds
• optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions:

1. Cook your quinoa to the specific quinoa instructions using the quinoa, vegetable broth, and water.
2. Slice your avocado into bite-size cubes and rinse & drain the black beans.
3. When your quinoa is done cooking, mix in the ground up flax seeds and chia seeds (gives a nutrient boost!).
4. Layer your bowl with first the quinoa, then the black beans, and finally avocado. Mix up before you eat and enjoy!

What I Eat In A Day 1 | Vegan & Healthy

What I Eat In A Day video with 5 great recipes! All vegan and super healthy!

Breakfast- Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oatmeal
Snack- Pepper & Hummus
Lunch- Quinoa-Bean-Avo Bowl **
Snack- Apple & Peanut Butter
Dinner- Tofu Veggie Stir Fry **

Click here to watch the new video

** one of the current favorites