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Fresh carrots combine with a touch of tahini in this nutrient-rich, creamy dressing packed with beta-carotene, B6 and fiber. The hint of ginger adds a beautiful flavor boost, plus lots of healing phytonutrients. Try this on grains, too!

A twist on the standard olive tapenade, this one combines both black olives and kalamata olives along with toasted walnuts. The taste is still pungent and flavorful, but not overpowering or overly salty. Each bite comes with a hearty helping of healthy monounsaturated fats from the olives and healing omega-3’s from the walnuts!

Replenish your electrolytes and rehydrate with FRN’s DIY Electrolyte Drink. No need for fancy sports drinks in plastic bottles — save money and reduce waste while getting fresh-from-your-kitchen nutrients your body needs to function at its best.

If you’re looking for an immune-supporting, anti-inflammatory, feel-good beverage then this Lemon Drop Smoothie is your answer. What’s more, it’s creamy from the plant-based milk and banana and refreshing and invigorating from the lemon and turmeric.

Refreshing, hydrating, and nourishing, this salad will help you feel revitalized in the summer heat, whether you’re enjoying the sunshine, going for a walk, or relaxing on your porch. The water content is over 90 percent and it’s packed with the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients you need to stay well hydrated.

While it’s nice to have options, from almond to soy to cashew, plant-based milk can be expensive (not to mention the waste that results in purchasing milk in a carton with a plastic cap). In addition, if you use milk in everything from baking to cereal to sauces, and if you have a big family to feed, you might find yourself running to the grocery store daily just to purchase milk! Enter oats, a simple and inexpensive ingredient that can be used to make delicious and creamy oat milk. Purchase organic rolled oats in bulk and keep them on hand so you never run out of plant-based milk again!

Thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms baked in a smoky marinade transform into a tasty “bacon” that is fabulous on pasta, salads, and more. What’s more, unlike traditional bacon, shiitake mushrooms are low in calories and packed with nutrition, providing vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds.

This beautifully flavored stew is brimming with vegetables and tofu in a creamy peanut-coconut sauce that is not too rich or heavy. See notes for soy-free and peanut-free options. Also, don’t let the ingredient list fool you! This stew is simple to make and bursting with nutrients from the spices, vegetables and tofu.

Blueberries are not only delicious eaten by themselves as a healthy snack, but they can also be used in savory sauces and dressings like this Blueberry-Balsamic Walnut Dressing. Jam-packed with antioxidants, blueberries have been touted for their ability to boost cognitive function, lower blood pressure, and improve cholesterol. Enjoy this dressing often!

Game day snacks get a healthy upgrade with this dairy-free onion dip. In addition to creamy plant-based yogurt, it also offers lots of nutritional value through the onions, garlic, and the crunchy veggies you choose for dipping. We suggest red peppers, carrots, and broccoli, but the sky’s the limit!