During the holiday season, my two friends
Amanda and
Loe came over for a girl's brunch, so I decided to show you all what we put together and also the gifts I put together for them to give you ideas for your loved ones, or yourself ;) What I wanted to do is put together gift baskets that were practical and useful to them both, consisting of healthy vegan treats! I also included square bars, as I did not have an oil-free option on hand, but scroll down below and I share 2 I think you should check out <3
Here is the full brunch spread that we had, all of it is summarized below the video :) It is always comforting to be around people who hold the same outlook and ideals as you, especially in the vegan community. Loe and Amanda and I all have similar tastes in food, and we put together a spread that each and every one of us loved.
An easy, no-fuss recipe that is filling, comforting, and does not skimp on flavor one bit. I was actually very surprised by how fluffy these pancakes turned out to be, considering I did not use any baking soda. I have been seeing oat-banana-nut-milk pancakes all over 
This morning, as all other mornings, I couldn't decide what to make for breakfast for my boyfriend and I. What I had in mind was either banana ice cream or zucchini oats {zoats}. I texted Chris as I was leaving the gym to see what he would like for breakfast, to see if he could offer another option. His response? Banana ice cream or zucchini oats {zoats}...
What to do?! Well, I decided to go home and make a little bit of both :)???????? 
My boyfriend Chris and I stepped back into the kitchen to bring to the table yet another easy and delicious vegan spread for the holiday season. All of these recipes are oil-free, low-fat, and can all be made gluten-free as well. We wanted to share dishes that were comforting and familiar, featuring flavors our family and readers would be receptive too.
All of the dishes & their recipes are either linked or listed below. Let us know what you think + share if you have any other healthy recipes for the holidays :)
+ Last month, we shared a 
I always love myself a gooood gingery stir fry, and this one hits the spot. I put together this recipe 2 days ago, and I have already made it twice since then. Not only is it a simple recipe, but it keeps well for a few days and when served with rice, is a substantial and nutrient dense meal.
Always be sure to use organic & non-GMO tofu, and for this recipe, opt for extra firm to avoid crumbling.
This recipe is a part of my Healthy Oil-Free Vegan Christmas Menu from my 2015 dinner with my boyfriend 
Roasted potatoes have grown to be a staple on menus I put together for our holiday dinners or gatherings here at my house. Why? Well, there are various reasons! Potatoes, even when organic from my local Whole Foods market, are cheap! They are simple to cook, absolutely delicious, and healthy without any needed oils or fats added.
Mastering the craft of crispy oil-free potatoes was a challenge for me, but after playing around with a few techniques, and trying out various recipes I had found online, I done did it ;) And my oil-free crispy potatoes are perfection.
This recipe is a part of my Healthy Oil-Free Vegan Christmas Menu from my 2015 dinner with my boyfriend