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
AMARETTO CHERRY CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SCONES
This recipe is described as "addictive and decadent" so beware…
One-Pot Chili Mac
I had no intention of posting this but it is so delicious I just had to…
CHOCOLATE BANANA BROWNIES
My husband said they seemed more like chocolate banana bread, not really like brownies, but he still thought they were delicious…
YUMMY FLAKY APPLE TURNOVERS
They are so delicious you won't notice they are much lower in calories than most turnover recipes…
ONE BOWL FUDGY BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
When the word "love" is used over and over you know it's a winner…
BEEFLESS STEW
It's the best stew I have ever had, including ones I ate years ago that contained beef…
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MOCHA COOKIES
I thought they were a bit too chocolaty but was told there is no such thing…
ONE BOWL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
My husband gave this cookie the fastest "thumbs up" I have ever seen…
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
When your awesome son-in-law who serves in the Army reserves asks for cookies, you honor his request…
BEST DARN CHILI EVER
I have never been much of a red chili fan but this indeed is my favorite recipe so far. It is delicious…
BEST GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
These vegan plant-based cookies are the closest thing to traditional Nestle Toll House cookies that I have ever made…
VEGAN ITALIAN “SAUSAGES”
If you enjoy meat but are working to transition to a whole food, plant-based diet, these sausages are definitely worth making…
APPLE HEMP MUFFINS
Here is a surprisingly delicious muffin recipe that is sure to satisfy you and your family…
THE GREAT PUMPKIN PIE
For all you pumpkin pie lovers out there who want to indulge in a creamy, delicious dessert that is healthier than traditional, this recipe is for you…
ITALIAN STUFFED PEPPERS
Now don't judge. I made the executive decision to use Beyond Sausages in this recipe…