Category: Snacks

Naturally sweet blueberries, zesty ginger, and earthy greens make a refreshing and energizing smoothie to jump-start your morning or invigorate your afternoon. Use any greens you have on hand, and if strong-flavored greens are growing in your garden (such as dandelion or kale), decrease the bitterness by adding more blueberries for sweetness or ginger for added zing!

So simple, yet so decadent, apples take center stage as a warm dessert you never knew you loved … until now. The beauty of warm apples is that they can be enjoyed solo or mixed in plant-based yogurt (yum!), alongside plant-based “nice” cream, or topped with your favorite homemade granola. No matter which way you choose to enjoy them, this cozy treat will give you all the feelings from head to toe.

This warm dessert is everything — crunchy crumble, gooey strawberries, and heavenly flavor. Trust us, this is one that the kids are going to love (big kids too!). Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, chia seeds and oats are loaded with fiber, and almond meal and hemp seeds bring plenty of plant-based protein. Shh…we won’t tell them that not only is it delicious but it’s good for them too!

Stop here, crunchy snackers! You’ve found your healthy, match-made-in-heaven crispy, flavorful satisfying snack in these Crunchy Curried Chickpeas. Packed with fiber and protein (and also oil-free!), these fun and easy-to-make chickpeas will make both your belly and your soul happy.

Use your air fryer or traditional oven (see Chef’s Notes) to make tofu restaurant-style crispy sans oil! Snacking on crispy bites or adding them to salads, bowls and stir fries are just a few tasty and nutritious ways to enjoy nutrient-dense tofu.

No matter how you decide to serve these colorful bites they’ll be a hit! Since they’re high in protein and fiber, they make a satisfying and sustainable snack. Since they’re tasty, crunchy and full of color, they also make a fun party appetizer or healthy treat for kids!

Sweet and savory fans, this one’s for you! Slightly sweet watermelon combined with naturally salty cucumber plus tart lime and refreshing mint will have you dancing around your kitchen wondering where this flavorful combo has been all your life! Pro tip: the flavors are even better the next day, so make it the day before you plan to enjoy it.

Warm grilled watermelon with a little lemon, salt and mint is O.M.G delicious! Add sweet pineapple to the mix and you have an appetizer that will please the entire family and wow your picnic guests. Shh...they don’t need to know that this it’s also good for them!

When you think of strawberries and cream you may think of dunking your strawberries in a creamy dip made with dairy-based cream. Instead of dunking, we blend, and instead of dairy, we use plants, in this fun and flavorful Strawberries and Cream Popsicle recipe.

Sweet and spicy lovers, this one’s for you! Naturally sweet mango combined with creamy avocado and bright lime with a dash of chipotle chili powder makes for a culinary delight that’s both cooling and warming, not to mention nutrient-filled. And, if you don’t love spice, don’t worry, these popsicles are delicious without it! Make it a three-ingredient recipe with just the mango, avocado and lime juice.