Whole food, plant-based recipes
A “whole food, plant-based” way of eating involves focusing your diet on plant foods i.e. vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts and seeds. Foods are eaten close to their natural state so are either not processed or are minimally processed thereby avoiding highly processed foods. My version of these recipes excludes oil with the rare exception of a “transitional” recipe since there are some diseases where it is likely best to avoid oil and there are pros/cons to each of the multiple oils on the market. I eat a whole food, plant-based vegan diet so my recipes do not include animal products. Regardless of the dietary pattern you choose to follow, adding more plant-based foods and avoiding highly processed foods is a good idea based on the science. Making a change, especially from the standard American diet, is not easy yet is worthwhile and does not require perfection. Small steps towards a healthier way of eating is better than no steps at all. Your taste buds and food preferences will change as your body is exposed to healthier food. I promise that you will find some amazingly delicious recipes here. Always discuss any major dietary changes with your medical provider. You can find a list of various plant-focused dietary patterns towards the bottom of my “Services” page, each with links so you can learn more about them.
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Examples of Dietary Patterns Which Focus on Plant-Based Foods
Baltic/Nordic
DASH
Esselstyn
Flexitarian
Greger
Health-Conscious American Omnivorous
Healthy Vegan
Healthy Vegetarian
Macrobiotic
McDougall
Mediterranean
Nutritarian
Ornish
PCRM (Physician’s Committee For Responsible Medicine)
Pescatarian
Plant-Based Paleo
Portfolio
Vegan Keto
Whole Food, Plant-Based
LAVASH CRACKERS
I often have trouble finding crackers made without oil so decided to make my own…
AWESOME BUFFALO POTATO SKINS
These delicious potatoes will make a great snack or a satisfying meal…
CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS
These are easy and taste great. You can easily customize them…
IRRESISTIBLE SOY CURL "JERKY"
My husband described this snack as "very good" which is high praise given that he is not vegan…
4- INGREDIENT HOMEMADE CRACKERS
I made these quick and easy crackers to accompany our soup for dinner…
MEXICAN HUMMUS WITH CILANTRO-LIME-GARLIC CASHEW SAUCE
These created a fabulous dip for my baked tortilla chips…
ROASTED SUNCHOKES
They are delicious, tasting like a slightly sweet, creamy white potato...
FIG AND CRANBERRY NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
What a deliciously sneaky way to get figs and oatmeal into people…
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS WITH POPPED QUINOA
Until I found this recipe, I did not realize you can pop quinoa…
LEMON COCONUT ENERGY BALLS
If you like lemon meringue pie or key lime pie, you are going to want to make these…
CANDY BAR STUFFED DATES
Sweet snackers can rejoice because these treats are delicious, full of nutrients, and kid-approved…
OATMEAL BREAKFAST MUFFINS
These muffins taste great, have no added sugar, and are really easy to prepare…