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Mango Lime Ice Pops

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I’m going to fess up, I have a slight addiction to frozen treats. Yes, that Banana Pudding Ice Cream was just the start! Now my kids have caught it too! I’ve been making loads of vegan ice pops that are out of this world. These Mango Lime Ice Pops are a delicious frozen treat!

Mango Lime Ice Pops are a great frozen treat that is healthy and tasty. These vegan treats are still creamy even without the dairy.

As soon as the temperatures rose above 100 degrees here in Arizona I started making a bunch of different ice pop recipes. We’ve had two strong favorites and I’m sharing one of them today.

This Mango Lime Ice Pop may be one of the most refreshing frozen treats I’ve ever had. It’s made with 4 simple ingredients, mango, lime, coconut water and stevia. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

I love mango but I prefer it with other flavors like my Black Bean Mango Salad. My husband and youngest son will eat mango by itself. I think lime is the perfect addition to mango and once you try this frozen treat you will too.

I used the yellow mangos but you could use the pretty green/red/yellow ones. You could even use frozen mango but I’d let it thaw a little. After cutting up my mango I had about 1 1/2 cups. If you have a little more or a little less it will still work.

Mango Lime Ice Pops are a great frozen treat that is healthy and tasty. These vegan treats are still creamy even without the dairy.

Other than the simple ingredients you’ll also need a mold for making frozen treats, unless you are doing the small cups or ice cube method. I have two different molds for making delicious frozen treats but I used this one from Amazon. Don’t forget to buy the sticks unless you are using molds that come with sticks.

This recipe makes four frozen treats with a little left over that we ate right then without freezing it! I will definitely make these again!

Mango Lime Ice Pops are a great frozen treat that is healthy and tasty. These vegan treats are still creamy even without the dairy.

I was a little concerned that my kids would think they tasted too “grown up” but they loved them too.

Mango Lime Ice Pops

Mango Lime Ice Pops
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 yellow mangos
  • 1 lime (juice and zest)
  • ½ cup coconut water
  • 2 Stevia packets
Instructions
  1. Peel mangos and remove the flesh.
  2. Wash the lime then use a microplane to peel the lime zest.
  3. Squeeze all the juice out of the lime into a measuring cup.
  4. Pour coconut water in the measuring cup (with the lime juice) until it reaches the ½ cup mark. You will use more or less coconut water depending on how much lime juice you have. Pour in Stevia.
  5. Blend in a high powered blender then carefully pour into your treat molds and freeze over night.
  6. To remove the ice pops from the mold, submerge the bottom of the molds in warm water being careful not to get the treats wet.

 

Summer Meal Plan with Shopping List

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Summer…I love summer but it does not put me in a cooking mood. When it’s hot I look for easy, no cook meals whenever possible. I’ve created a summer meal plan with hearty salads, easy pasta and a delicious stir fry.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ll cook occasionally but typically it’s in my Instant Pot, Crock Pot or something really quick on the stove.

When possible I’ll do a little batch cooking. If you aren’t familiar with batch cooking it is when you cook a large amount of something and use it multiple times. For example, I could cook a big batch of chickpeas and use them all week long in tacos, stir frys, hummus, etc.

Summer meal plan that is plant-based with gluten-free options. Includes shopping list and recipes in a download.

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June 6, 2016 Plant-Based Meal Plan

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After weeks of conferences and a little vacation time I’m back with a brand new plant-based meal plan this week. I’m including a few of my newest recipes for Breakfast Cookies and Overnight Oats in this meal plan!

I’ve been trying a lot of new recipes lately. I like to post them on Instagram so make sure you are following me. I’ve got a new one in mind for this week and it’s going to be amazing.

Plant-Based Meal Plan

The weather in Arizona is so hot! I don’t know how much cooking I’ll be able to do without heating up the house. I’ll use my Instant Pot and Crock Pot for a lot of the cooking and include lots of salads and veggies.

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Vegetables That Are High In Protein

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I’ve been doing a lot of traveling lately. Everywhere I’ve gone people have taken notice of my plant-based diet. Their first thought is always about protein.

“Where do you get your protein?”

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that question over the last two weeks I could buy a week’s worth of groceries.

I don’t mind the question. It gives me a chance to share about plant-based eating. Sometimes I forget that the plant-based diet is really a foreign concept to people.

I’ve already answered the question, “Can I get enough protein on a plant-based diet?” Today I want to talk about vegetables that are high in protein.

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Breakfast Cookies

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Yep, we are having cookies for breakfast. These aren’t ordinary cookies, they are Breakfast Cookies and full of fiber and healthy ingredients.

I specifically made these Breakfast Cookies with my preferences in mind. So often, moms will put others needs ahead of their own but when it comes to eating healthy it’s important to take care of yourself.

Plant-Based Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies that are allergy-friendly and delicious. These cookies are a great choice for breakfast on the go.

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Breakfast Cookies aren’t a new idea. People have been making them for years. I wanted my Breakfast Cookies to contain ingredients that I would put in my oatmeal. I’m not looking for a junk food breakfast here. On the contrary, I’m looking for a plant-based, whole food breakfast that is also allergy-friendly and portable for breakfast on the go. 

This Breakfast Cookie recipe contains my three favorite seeds, raw pepitas, hemp hearts and chia seeds. I love seeds! They are a great source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. One of the things I love about these cookies is that even though they have seeds the seeds aren’t super noticeable when you’re eating them.

I make a gel with water and the chia seeds. After I let it sit to congeal I toss the raisins in the water too. It may seem strange but our raisins get so dry. We buy them in bulk and after a while, they get really dry and a little on the hard side. That doesn’t bother my family but I like my raisins to be a little more plump. I usually soak my raisins in warm water for a few minutes before using them. If you are using golden raisins they probably don’t need to be soaked.

To keep it allergy-friendly I use gluten-free oats and a peanut butter alternative. You could use peanut butter or some other nut butter if you prefer. The oats give it substance and the nut/seed butter gives it flavor and acts as the other binder.

You may notice slight vanilla and cinnamon flavors as well. I skipped the chocolate for two reasons. First, I’m going to be eating these on the go and I don’t want little chocolate chips falling out and melting in my car or on my clothes in the super hot Arizona sun. Second, if I ate chocolate for breakfast it would be hard for me not to indulge in sweets all day.

These Breakfast Cookies just have a touch of sweetness but taste much less sweet than your standard store-bought granola bar. I’ve been relying on those a lot lately and I’m trying to get away from it. They are delicious but the “good” ones are pretty expensive for every day.

Plant-Based Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies that are allergy-friendly and delicious. These cookies are a great choice for breakfast on the go.

Breakfast Cookies

I recommend you enjoy these Breakfast Cookies with a cup of coffee. If you decide to share with your kids they may want a cup of plant-based milk.

Yield: 12

Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast Cookies

These Breakfast Cookies are perfect for breakfast or snack on the go! These lightly sweetened cookies are full of healthy ingredients your family will love. 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm water
  • 2 tsp chia seeds
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats pulsed in a blender
  • ½ cup peanut butter alternative
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp raw pepitas
  • 1 Tbsp hemp hearts
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pour 2 tsp chia seeds into warm water and give a gentle stir. Add in raisins if they are dry. Let sit at least 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl add the rolled oats and the pulsed rolled oats.
  4. Dump the Soy Nut Butter into the oats and stir well. I have best results "stabbing" the clumps with a wooden spoon.
  5. Pour in the chia seed/raisin water and maple syrup then stir well to incorporate everything.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining seeds, cinnamon and vanilla in the bowl then stir a final time.
  7. Use a spoon to scoop out a ball of dough slightly larger that a ping pong ball. Use wet hands to roll it into a ball then flatten it into a disk. The dough will not spread so the size will be the same after baking. You should have about 12 cookies.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool before eating. Store in air tight container and enjoy within 3-4 days.

Notes

You can substitute your favorite ingredients. Choose cranberries instead of raisins, pick your favorite nut or seen butter, and change up the spices to suit your preferences.

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Overnight Oats

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I want to eat a healthy breakfast but some days I don’t have the time to cook. Overnight Oats are a healthy option for busy mornings.

Plant-Based Overnight Oats

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You know I love my Instant Pot Oatmeal but Overnight Oats are even faster. Just spend a few minutes before bed and a few minutes in the morning for an easy breakfast.

I use old fashioned oats. Bob’s Red Mill oats is our brand of choice. But if you need gluten-free I recommend GF Harvest Oats! Their manufacturing process is as good as it gets for keep gluten out of the picture.

We use Rice Dream for most of our cooking. My kids love the vanilla but I prefer the regular unsweetened. I like that it’s shelf stable so I can keep a few in my pantry and not worry about running out without a backup. I have 3 cartons in my pantry right now!

Plant-Based Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats are also perfect for travel! Just bring a bowl or jar with the oats pre-measured. Then pick up some plant milk and fruit at your destination. Easy peasy!

Overnight Oats
 
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients
  • ½ cup oats (I used old-fashioned oats)
  • ½ cup plant milk
  • ½ banana, diced very small
  • ¼ cup chopped strawberries
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • sweeten to taste with maple syrup
  • bluberries
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and milk, mix until combined.
  2. Allow to sit in the fridge overnight.
  3. Dice the bananas and slice the strawberries.
  4. Mix the banana with the overnight oats, then add the strawberries and top with blueberries.

Plant-Based Overnight Oats

I love bananas and add them to almost all my overnight oats because they are so sweet. I’m really focused on cutting down my sugar intake. Bananas add the sweetness I want. Sometimes I’ll add a touch of maple syrup too.

If strawberries, bananas and blueberries aren’t your thing try raisins or peaches or diced apples.

Sometimes I’ll get a little “fancy” and add fresh ginger or hemp seeds. Really, you can add whatever you like. The fruit is completely optional.

Plant-Based Overnight Oats

For more information on oatmeal and to see my favorite oatmeal picks check out my Ultimate Oatmeal Guide.

Check out more delicious breakfast recipes on my Breakfast Page!