PB & Chill

Frosty treat packed with protein! Chill out and enjoy! 2 cups plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup quality peanut butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 8-12 oz chocolate chips Mix first 3 ingredients and use a stick blender until fully mixed. Pour into silicon molds or simply scoop mounds onto waxed paper. Freeze several hours until firm.Continue reading “PB & Chill”

Let’s Make Za’atar

Fantastic on meats and chicken, in hummus and dips, or on roasted vegetables. 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 Tbsp thyme 1 Tbsp dried sumac (see Sumac Season post) 1 tsp kosher salt Toast sesame, cumin, and coriander seeds 1-2 min on medium heat until fragrant and barelyContinue reading “Let’s Make Za’atar”

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Dessert for breakfast! 1 cup oats 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom 1/4 tsp ginger 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 2/3 oat milk (or liquid equivalent) 2 Tbsp maple syrup Splash vanilla Optional: crushed pineapple, yogurt, nuts Mix all dry ingredientsContinue reading “Carrot Cake Overnight Oats”

Squash Pesto

Vegan and versatile: dip, sauce, or spread. 1 squash (acorn is nice!) 1 head garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder) 1 onion 2-3 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup walnuts 8 oz frozen, chopped spinach, thawed 1/2 cup non-dairy milk 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 lemon, juiced Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Continue reading “Squash Pesto”