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Sweet & Spicy Vegan Tamales

In Dinner, Lunch, Vegan by amandanicolesmith2 Comments

Sweet and spicy vegan tamales topped with salsa fresca and stuffed with sweet potato, butternut squash, bell pepper, spicy poblanos, onion, and garlic. A tamale is basically steamed corn dough stuffed with flavorful filling and all wrapped up in some kind of husk. You cook the filling first, then prepare the dough, assemble the tamales, and steam to cook. There are many …

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The Best Vegan Chicken

In Dinner, Quick & Easy, Vegan by amandanicolesmith1 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 …

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Zoodles, Marinara & Veggie Balls

In Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Nut-Free, Raw Vegan, Vegan by amandanicolesmith2 Comments

A wholesome raw vegan dinner featuring zucchini noodles aka zoodles, simple marinara sauce, and veggie balls aka mock meatballs. Rich with flavor and hearty texture, it’s hard not to love this recreated raw Italian dinner. The mock meatballs are made from meaty sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, pumpkin seeds, flax seed, red bell pepper, and flavors such as onion, garlic, basil, cumin, and …

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Raw Vegan Cinnamon Apple Bread

In Breakfast, Dehydrated, Dessert, Doughs | Breads | Crusts, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan by amandanicolesmith7 Comments

A hearty, moist and chewy raw vegan cinnamon apple bread; made from a base of oats, walnuts, flax seed, and prunes. Let me just say this, you need this bread in your life, it’s so good words don’t even begin to describe the decadence. The warm flavors of cinnamon, oats and walnuts perfectly match the sweetness of the honey crisp apples …

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What to Eat Before, During & After a Pole Workout

In Fitness, Pole Dancing by amandanicolesmithLeave a Comment

Have you been wondering what to eat before, during or after a pole class to have lots of energy and feel your best? We all know pole, like any workout, requires a serious amount of energy and focus. Food gives us energy, but certain food and food combinations are slower to digest and can steal energy we need to pole our best. So what’s a poler …

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Cinnamon Walnut Crumb Cake | No Bake, Vegan, GF

In Dessert, Raw Vegan, Vegan by amandanicolesmithLeave 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!! …

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Cheesy Potatoes & Corn | Vegan

In Cheese, Dinner, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Sauce, Vegan by amandanicolesmith1 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 …