Vibrant Vegan Food in Portland
Pumpkin Spice Latte Chia Pudding – the classic and favorite flavors of fall, infused into a protein and fiber rich breakfast!
My breakfasts have been blissfully basic lately.
In my defense, I am a year round pumpkin fan, AND I have never even had a PSL. But yes, I admit – this Pumpkin Spice Latte Chia Pudding is the most basic of basic and I am all about it.
Because I have …
Orange Creamsicle Protein Balls – this one bowl, no bake no blender recipe is a brightly flavored change of pace in snacking! oil free, gluten free, vegan
You all know I love my bite size snacks.
I rely on them for a quick something before workouts, because I generally cannot eat a whole bunch beforehand.
After a workout is a whole other story on eating. Ha!
So, I always have at least a couple different protein balls or energy bites or snack bars on hand. Made quickly, usually small variations of a standard recipe.
Earlier this summer, I was craving something different.
Vibrant, bright, fruity, …
Tasty Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Bars – this quick and easy dessert bar recipe has just five ingredients, no oil or gluten, and fresh plump dates for sweetness!
I love a crumble topping.
I always have – just ask my mom. When I was a kid, we sometimes had these extraordinarily good danish for breakfast. Special …
Butternut Toffee Meltaway Fudge – this bright dessert is creamy sweet and packs all kinds of nutrients from hidden veggies. creamy cool flavor bites!
Look at that photo. That fluffy creamy fluffy…
Boy, do I wish you all could taste this right now.
This really is my new favorite thing, and I already have …
Juicy Peach Mint Chia Pudding – a quick and easy, juicy sweet recipe that celebrates the freshness of the season. Great as a satisfying breakfast or snack.
I know it is only May, but the peaches I found over the weekend tasted like they were picked straight out of the middle of summer. So juicy sweet, really!
Messy eating outside in the sunshine juicy.
Save a couple few to make some Peach Mint recipes juicy.
Run back to the store for more that same afternoon juicy.
If these …
Classic New York Black and White Cookie – a vegan version of the iconic New York treat – soft and cakey and perfect to dunk in your coffee or milk!
Look to the cookie!
Any Seinfeld fans here?
Remember “The Dinner Party” episode? Jerry and Elaine head to the bakery to pick up a chocolate babka for the party, while Kramer and George head to the liquor store for wine (and George was wearing that ridiculously large puffy coat). The Classic New York Black and White Cookie plays a part in one of the bakery scenes.
I used to love the classic black and white way before there was a Seinfeld (years later it became a favorite show, and I still love to watch reruns). Whenever I was visiting Katie’s place, she always had these cookies for me.
When my …
Frosted Soft Sugar Cookies – a Vegan and Gluten Free version of a childhood favorite! chewy soft with fluffy buttery frosting and sprinkles – just as you remember!
Soft and fluffy cookies. Who doesn’t like this classic cookie, right?
Jason brought a cookie home from his dentist appointment last week. An Easter cookie. A soft frosted sugar cookie, Lofthouse style.
I immediately had a craving, and looked through my old recipes from college….
Vibrant Protein Rich Pineapple Chia Pudding – this tropical fruit breakfast or snack is packed with essential protein, fats, flavor, texture and crunch!
Many of you know, I add spinach to lots of things. Waffles. Pancakes.
Good green.
So adding the vibrant green to my chia pudding? Totally normal.
I am back to chia pudding breakfasts lately. On a normal day, this is such an easy breakfast for me – I usually make one first thing and stick it in the fridge to ‘set’ while I enjoy my coffee. By the time I am ready for breakfast, the chia is ready and I can add banana, berries, granola, whatever sounds good that day.
In addition to the heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, chia seeds are packed with antioxidants, minerals, protein, and fiber. When I was testing Fruit Sweetened Brownie recipes, I may have had extra fruit concentrates in my freezer. These were perfect to flavor my chia puddings – so versatile!
Loving these quick and easy chia pudding breakfasts…
My latest chia pudding is such a great green, right?
It is easy to see why this …
