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In The Kitchen

Thrive Carolinas / In The Kitchen (Page 23)

Oat Milk Recipe

Oat Milk is all the rage these days since it's a tasty dairy-free alternative! Even better, it can be easily made at home with the use of a high-powered blender. Save money and avoid preservatives by making your own. Check out this easy oat milk recipe! Ingredients: 1 cup whole rolled oats (by GF oats if needed)6 cups of water4 teaspoons maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt Directions Combine ingredients and blend thoroughlyStrain liquid with a fine-mesh strainer over a bowlPour strained milk into a carafe to be stored in the fridge Download Printable Recipe Become A Thriver! ...

Healthy Modified Caesar Salad

Jump on this Healthy Plant-Based Caesar Salad recipe to impress everyone! Image Courtesy OhSheGlows If you missed our Virtual Thriver: Plant-Based Diet: Eating For Energy then you missed this yummy healthy alternative to the traditional Caesar Salad! 1 cup white beans pureed (cannellini) 2 T pureed anchovies4 T lemon juice 2 t minced garlic4 T grated parmesan cheese ½ c olive oil¼ c cold water ½ t black pepperCombine the white bean puree, lemon juice, anchovy puree, minced garlic, parmesan, olive oil, cold water and pepper. Puree in food processor. Serve with greens. May top with shrimp, salmon or chicken.Also try adding the crispy garbanzo beans for a crouton crunch from the previous recipe. Download Printable Recipe Become A Thriver! ...

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Crispy Roasted Garbanzo Beans

These tasty Garbanzo beans can serve as a snack or can be sprinkled on salads for additional protein. Ingredients:  1 T extra virgin olive oil ¼ t dried basil ¼ cup nutritional yeast ½ t dried oregano 2 t garlic powder ¼ t cayenne pepper 1 T onion powder ½ t black pepper 2 15 ounce cans of garbanzo beans Directions:  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, and peppers. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Add the beans to the dry mixture and mix to coat well. Spread the coated beans on the baking sheet evenly and roast for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until...

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Vegan Quinoa Chili

An easy quinoa chili that comes together in less than 1 hour! Easy, delicious, super healthy and so satisfying! Give it a try! Recipe courtesy Kim's Craving's Ingredients 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced ( + coconut or olive oil)3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes, diced (about 1 pound)1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper3 tablespoons chili powder3 teaspoons cumin4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium, divided1 cup quinoa, uncooked (you will not need to rinse if using Bob's Red Mill quinoa)1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/2 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted1 cinnamon stick OPTIONAL FOR SERVING: lime juice, avocado, fresh cilantro, non-dairy sour cream and/or cheese, as preferred, and plenty of corn bread Instructions In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion in about 2 teaspoons oil until translucent and...

Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites

Check out these Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites from @namasteupbeet. 1 cup oat flour1 cup vanilla protein powder2 tbsp coconut sugar1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice1/2 cup pumpkin puree1 tsp vanilla1/4 cup almond butter1/4 cup maple syrup1 tbsp nondairy milk (I used oat milk) Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Scoop out (I used an ice-cream scooper) and roll into balls - optional, but highly recommended, roll each ball in a mixture of cinnamon/coconut sugar to coat.Place in the fridge to let firm up; store in the fridge! ...

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Nancy's Zucchini Sauce

Did you miss our Virtual Thriver demonstration on a Whole Food Plant Based Diet? If so, then you missed out on this great Zucchini Sauce recipe. Zucchini Sauce 5 medium zucchini, first peeled with a julienne peeler then chopped into small pieces (you can use a food processor). Set the julienned pieces to the side1 medium onion, minced3 garlic cloves, mincedFiltered Water ¾ cup2 T Extra Virgin Olive OilSalt and Pepper½ cup panko breadcrumbsParmesan cheese for topping In a saucepan warm up olive oil and add onion and garlic. Cook until golden. Add zucchini in small bunches and mix well with onion and oil. Add water and cover. Allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes or zucchini becomes soft. Let sit for an additional 10-15 minutes covered...

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Flourless Brownie Cookies (GF)

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons cornstarch2 large egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F.Mix together the powdered sugar, salt, cocoa, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add egg whites and vanilla and stir until a thick mixture forms. It will look like it’s not enough liquid - just keep stirring, but do it carefully so you don’t spill cocoa mixture all over the place. The batter will eventually come together. It’s very, very thick. Stir in the baking chunks and nuts, if using. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the cookie sheetsBake for 11-13 minutes until most of the cookie is no longer glossy. There may still be a spot or two of...

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