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wholesome, easy & versatile plant-based recipes

Asian-Inspired Quinoa Slaw Salad
Asian-Inspired Quinoa Slaw Salad

This versatile, easy Asian-Inspired Quinoa Slaw Salad delivers a satisfying crunch and rich umami flavor--fresh and hearty nourishment for lunch or dinner, any time of year!

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Light Bites, Main Dish, Salads & SidesWendy McMillanOctober 8, 2025quinoa, quinoa salad, asian saladComment
Cinnamon Spice Autumn Delights
Cinnamon Spice Autumn Delights

Cinnamon spice makes everything nice! Here’s a selection of some of our favorite foods brimming with warm coziness.

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Breads & Baked Goods, Beverage, Breakfasts, DessertsWendy McMillanOctober 4, 2025featured, cinnamon, vegan, cinnamon spiceComment
Date-Sweetened Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Date-Sweetened Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

All the ooey, gooey goodness we associate with cinnamon rolls, but with actual wholesome goodness couched in those swirly folds—these are sticky-sweet, satisfying treats that aren’t drizzled with guilt.

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Breakfast & Brunch, BreadsWendy McMillanOctober 3, 2025vegan, date-sweetened, naturally sweetened, cinnamon rolls, date cinnamon rolls, cinnamon buns, healthy bakingComment
Simple Elegance: Poached Pears in Tea Syrup
Simple Elegance: Poached Pears in Tea Syrup

Simple and elegant, poached pears make for a luscious sweet ending for any occasion, quiet to bustling. Coupled with a delicious herbal tea syrup, results are nothing short of sublime!

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DessertsWendy McMillanSeptember 30, 2025pear, poached pears, simple desserts, healthy dessertsComment
Wholesome Vegan Treats for Halloween
Wholesome Vegan Treats for Halloween

Halloween is spooktacular, but a monthlong and more spree of artificial colors, refined sugars, and additives is just scary. Luckily, Halloween is as much about creativity as anything else, and the kitchen is a great place to conjure up treats that are both wickedly tasty and wonderfully wholesome.

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SnacksWendy McMillanSeptember 26, 2025featured, Halloween, vegan, healthytreatsComment
Beetroot and Orange Mocktail
Beetroot and Orange Mocktail

Bold, ravishing red color adds a sense of daring to the beet-iful deliciousness of this radiant beetroot and orange, tea mocktail!

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BeverageWendy McMillanSeptember 25, 2025mocktail, beetroot, tea, teamocktail, citrusComment
Soothing Sips of Autumn: Apple Chai Latte
Soothing Sips of Autumn: Apple Chai Latte

Sweet-tart apples, warm spice, a steaming mug of  chai—this soothing sipper is a sensational blend of cozy autumn favorites.

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BeverageWendy McMillanSeptember 23, 2025featured, applechai, autumnbeverages, cozydrinks, chailatte, tea latte Comments
Healthy Date Caramel Apples
Healthy Date Caramel Apples

Sticky, sweet, and a little bit messy, these easy-to-make date caramel apples have all the delectable flavor as the classic county fair delight made so much healthier, without the refined sugar or dairy.

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Snacks, DessertsWendy McMillanSeptember 21, 2025featured, healthy treats, vegan, date caramel Comments
Easy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Vegetables
Easy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Vegetables

Veggie-packed, vibrant, and cozy, this versatile sheet pan gnocchi makes for an easy weeknight dinner that also feels special—both hearty and surprisingly light!

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PastaWendy McMillanSeptember 19, 2025Comment
Easy Sweet Potato and Kimchi Dumplings
Easy Sweet Potato and Kimchi Dumplings

Wonton wrappers save time and effort in these flavor-packed sweet potato and kimchi dumplings deemed AMAZING in our house!

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Salads & Sides, Light BitesWendy McMillanSeptember 17, 2025featured Comments
Cinnamon apple psyllium cake
Cinnamon apple psyllium cake

Tender, moist, and naturally sweetened, this easily gluten-free, vegan cinnamon apple coffee cake with psyllium fiber is a true apple-tastic celebration—while being a beautifully wholesome breakfast or brunch.

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Breakfast & BrunchWendy McMillanSeptember 13, 2025featuredComment
Vegan Chickpea and Lentil Loaf
Vegan Chickpea and Lentil Loaf

Hearty and homey, this satisfying, high-protein, meatless loaf has a rustic charm that is welcomed as either a nourishing weeknight supper or a holiday dish!

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Main DishWendy McMillanSeptember 12, 2025 Comments
Wholesome & Easy Make-Ahead Breakfasts
Wholesome & Easy Make-Ahead Breakfasts

Simply wholesome make-ahead breakfasts help start the day strong and pack in a good dollop of delight. Grab-and-go muffins, overnight oats, and deceptively decadent chia puddings, these recipes are some of our favorites lately.

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BreakfastsWendy McMillanSeptember 9, 2025featuredComment
Healthy Chunky Monkey Cookies Two Ways
Healthy Chunky Monkey Cookies Two Ways

Made from just a few simple ingredients, these easy to make, fun to vary, wholesome breakfast cookies make mornings a delight, even for relucant risers!

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Breads & Baked Goods, BreakfastsWendy McMillanSeptember 4, 2025 Comments
Vegan Lentil Bolognese
Vegan Lentil Bolognese

Bursting with nutritious flavor, this easy, veggie-packed lentil bolognese celebrates the bright bounties of both summer and fall.

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Main DishWendy McMillanSeptember 1, 2025featuredComment
Cherry Berry Balance Bowl
Cherry Berry Balance Bowl

With its radiant hue and luscious bright flavor, this Cherry Berry smoothie bowl beautifully, lusciously balanced—and balancing!

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Breakfasts, BeverageWendy McMillanAugust 30, 2025Comment
Oil-free, No-Added Sugar Blueberry Banana Muffins
Oil-free, No-Added Sugar Blueberry Banana Muffins

Bursting with blueberries and delicate natural sweetness, these easy muffins make for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or pick-me-up snack!

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Breads & Baked GoodsWendy McMillanAugust 26, 2025Comment
Mocha Chia Pudding
Mocha Chia Pudding

Creamy, rich, and brimming with nutrients, this easy vegan mocha chia pudding is most wholesome enough for breakfast, decadent enough for dessert.

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Breakfasts, DessertsWendy McMillanAugust 25, 2025Comment
Matcha Blueberry Swirl Smoothie
Matcha Blueberry Swirl Smoothie

Lucious melding of dreamy colors and flavors–this is your smoothie version of the glorious Blueberry Matcha Latte—made all the more exquisite with a little pop of mango.

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BeverageWendy McMillanAugust 19, 2025Comment
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Apple pie for breakfast? Yes, please! With sweet, crisp apple, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts, no added sugar is needed for this easy, creamy, make ahead breakfast.

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BreakfastsWendy McMillanAugust 14, 2025Comment
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