The Best Vegan Chicken

The Best Vegan Chicken

amandanicolesmithDinner, Quick & Easy, Vegan 1 Comment

Breaded vegan chicken tenders made from cauliflower, corn meal, coconut milk, flour and spices. These cauliflower strips are tender and juicy just like they should be, that’s why I deem this the best vegan chicken substitute I’ve ever had!! This is a very simple recipe anyone could make in 30 minutes or less, the cauliflower is steamed, mixed together with …

No Bake Cinnamon Walnut Crumb Cake

Cinnamon Walnut Crumb Cake | No Bake, Vegan, GF

amandanicolesmithDessert, Raw Vegan, Vegan Leave a Comment

A soft rich cinnamon walnut dough, with cinnamon date filling, and cinnamon sugar icing on top. I guess you could call it a triple cinnamon cake!  This is the dessert that brings together, vegans, raw vegans, meat eaters, paleo dieters, gluten-free eaters, and anyone who loves cinnamon sugar desserts! It’s rare to find a dessert that caters to all those categories!! …

Cheesy Potatoes & Corn

Cheesy Potatoes & Corn | Vegan

amandanicolesmithCheese, Dinner, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Sauce, Vegan 1 Comment

 Sautéed then simmered potatoes spirals, smothered in raw vegan cheese sauce, and topped with a dollop of salsa and fresh cilantro. If you love cheesy potatoes, this is the recipe for you! Cut the potatoes anyway you want, but if you have a spiralizer, I definitely recommend potato spirals, they’re fun and different! The best way I can explain the …

Sweet Potato Chana Masala

Sweet Potato Chana Masala | Vegan

Amanda Nicole SmithDinner, Sauce, Sprouted, Vegan 2 Comments

Creamy sweet potato tomato sauce, with tender sprouted and slow-cooked chickpeas; over a bed of rice and sprinkled with fresh herbs. The sauce is extremely flavorful and filled with spices such as ginger, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne, and more! Chana masala is a classic chickpea dish in a creamy tomato sauce, and there are thousands of different …

Chia Banana Nut Milkshake

Chia Banana Nut Milkshake | Raw Vegan

Amanda Nicole SmithDessert, Drinks, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Smoothies/Milkshakes, Sugar Free 2 Comments

My favorite easy and filling breakfast is this chia banana nut milkshake, made with frozen bananas, chia seeds, nuts, maca root powder, dates and non-dairy milk. This is a super rich and creamy milkshake that gives you a spark of energy and keeps you full for a good 2-3 hours. Maca Root Powder If you have never heard of maca root …

Roasted Winter Veggie Bowl

Roasted Winter Veggies with Sweet Potato Carrot Sauce

Amanda Nicole SmithLunch, Sauce, Vegan Leave a Comment

There’s nothing better than roasted root veggies in the wintertime. More specifically sweet potato, carrot, rutabaga, and watermelon radish smothered in a creamy roasted sweet potato carrot sauce . Roasted vegetables always make great winter lunches, simply because it’s warm, easy to make and filling. They also help fulfill our craving for sweets, and as you know, limiting sugar helps our immune …

Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh Spring Rolls | Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

Amanda Nicole SmithDetox, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Sauce, Vegan 2 Comments

Fresh spring rolls made from cabbage, carrots, celeriac, romaine lettuce, and brown rice paper, dunked in a peanut butter dipping sauce. So simple and so tasty! Maybe I should call these winter rolls, since I’m predominately using winter vegetables. 😉 In the summer I’ll use red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, radish and/or sprouts. There are so many spring roll variations, …

Raw Vegan Pot Pie

Raw Vegan Pot Pie

Amanda Nicole SmithDehydrated, Dinner, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Vegan Leave a Comment

A super fresh and flavorful vegan pot pie made with winter root veggies, herbaceous gravy, and gluten-free buckwheat crust. This pot pie can be prepared completely raw, cooked, or a hybrid depending on available tools, time and preferences. I always try to find balance between raw food and cooked food. There is a lot of controversy about the health pros and …