Mind Body Soul is an integrative practice that is dedicated to wholehearted living. Nourishing your body with healthy foods that can support and sustain you is an essential part of general wellbeing. Our bodies function best when they are supported with vitamins and minerals from our foods and supplements. These compounds are vital to essential body processes. When we are deficient and lacking in nourishment, our health begins to suffer.

At Mind Body Soul, we love helping our patients learn to fuel their body properly. Our collection of recipes focuses on healthy eating and using whole, natural foods wherever possible. In this recipe collection, you’ll find vegan and vegetarian options, as well as keto-friendly and gluten-free alternatives. Trust us, they’re delicious! Once you start giving your body whole, nutritious foods, you begin to crave them more and more.

Come see what’s for dinner or your next social gathering!


One Pan Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice

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One Pan Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is the perfect weeknight dinner—flavourful, fuss-free, and all made in a single pot. Juicy, golden-browned chicken is nestled into zesty lemon-infused rice, simmered in a savoury broth with fresh herbs and garlic. This dish brings Mediterranean comfort to your table with minimal cleanup and maximum taste. Whether you’re…

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Spiced Pineapple Mule Mocktail

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Tall Collins glass with pineapple mule mocktail in it, garnished with lemon peel and fresh thai basil.

I had the pleasure of attending the first mocktail class at Lakehouse Kitchens. It was a delight and a highlight during dry January. I’d love to share the recipe with you so you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail sans alcohol! Hands on time: 15 minsTotal time: 15 minsServes 1  1.5 oz Spiced Pineapple Syrup * 0.5…

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Eggplant Dumplings Alla Parmigiana

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Baskets of purple eggplants to choose from to make eggplant dumplings alla parmigiana.

If you like melanzane alla parmigiana, this dish tastes just like the Italian classic but in dumpling form. The dumplings are gloriously rich and cheesy and yet somehow incredibly light. You can make the sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. The…

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Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad

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As we head into the fall, you probably notice that your food habits trend more towards warm and cozy. This salad is a quick and easy way to keep eating your veggies without sacrificing taste! Bursting with flavour and so easy to make in minutes, it’s a great addition to any lunch or dinner and…

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Easy Peasy Bean Salad

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top down view of a bowl of bean salad on a marble countertop with a spoon beside the bowl

It’s amazing how many people forget about eating beans! They are so nutritious, loaded in protein, fibre, iron and magnesium. And they are super quick and easy to prepare. This easy bean salad can be added to a bed of greens or eaten on its own! Easy Peasy Bean Salad Recipe INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Place all […]

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No-flour, Gooey and Delicious Fudgy Brownie Recipe

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Three raspberry fudge brownies stacked on a white side plate with chocolate chips and fresh raspberries scattered around the plate.

Be prepared the next time your chocolate cravings hit with this quick and easy, oh-so-good fudgy brownie recipe. Made without flour, these brownies are deliciously gooey and a great dessert to bring to a potluck or enjoy with the family as an after-dinner treat. We especially like the addition of raspberries for a hint of…

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Banana Bread: Super Moist, Gluten-Free & Delicious

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blue plate on a marble countertop with two slicces of gluten-free banana bread

If you are anything like me, your freezer may be overflowing with frozen black bananas! This banana bread recipe never fails and the end product is devoured within 24 hours. Gluten-free baking can be nutritious and delicious. My go-to secret and recommendation is to cut your GF flour in half and sub any nut meal…

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Curried Butternut Squash Bisque 

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As the nights start to get cooler and autumn blankets the Okanagan Valley in warm hues, it’s the perfect time to indulge in comforting soups. Today, we’re excited to share our recipe for Curried Butternut Squash Bisque, a dish that is flavourful, warming and nurtures the body. Join us in exploring the health benefits of […]

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Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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gluten-free cinnamon roll muffin in a muffin pan with browned top

Enjoy a classic cinnamon roll, but in a gluten-free muffin. Enjoy all the flavour of a cinnamon bun, without all the work! Cinnamon is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These delicious muffins come with a dairy-free option as well. Muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder 3/4 cups dairy…

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Gluten Free Pizza

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gluten free pizza top down view, with toppings on a brown surface

Pizza is one of those Friday night meals at my house that we can’t live without. My family likes to make our own personalized pizza, so everyone is happy. Get the kids to make the gluten free dough and grate the cheese so everyone is involved. 1 1/2 cups cassava flour 1 TBSP oregano 1…

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Instapot Black Bean Soup – Simple 10 Ingredients

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instapot black bean soup served in a white bowl with a lime on the side

We love recommending any recipe that is bean-related for some simple facts: it is rich in protein, fibre and iron; it is cost effective and it makes for a healthy, hearty, and easy plant-based meal (dairy excluded)! This Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is healthy, hearty, and easy to make! It’s perfect for meal prep…

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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

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a tabletop view of gluten-free sweet potato shepherd's pie, with herbs around the bowl for decoration

A balanced and satisfying meal, this meat- and veggie-loaded shepherd’s pie with sweet potato topping is full of nutrition. This dish freezes well, so you can go ahead and double the recipe and freeze one for a future meal. Feel free to substitute regular potatoes for sweet potatoes. 1 pound ground beef or lamb 2 medium carrots, peeled…

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Gut Healing Spring Smoothie

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green gut healing smoothie in two glasses on a stone counter with pineapple chunks as garnish

Our favourite gut healing smoothie to kick start your spring. Enjoy this every morning for a week in place of breakfast and coffee to shed a few belly pounds! 1 heaping cup frozen pineapple chunks 1/2 large frozen banana 1/2 cup (125 mL) water 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut water 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley…

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Decadent Chocolate Quinoa Cake / Cupcakes – Gluten Free

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Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes with cashew icing.

Looking for a dairy-free, gluten-free dessert? These decadent Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes are delicious, moist and nutritious! This recipe can be used to make cupcakes or cakes, and once cooled pairs beautifully with Dairy-free Cashew Vanilla Icing. Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 -60 minutes Total time:  45-60 minutes 2 cup cooked quinoa (white or golden), loosely…

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Dairy-Free Cashew Vanilla Icing  

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dairy free cashew vanilla icing on four chocolate cupcakes with a raspberry on top

Dairy-Free desserts can still be delicious! If you are unable to have dairy, cream, or any form of whey or casein protein, soaked cashews make a delightful topping to any carrot cake, loaf or cupcake recipe. For your next creation, be sure to try out this cashew vanilla icing recipe. It is soooooooo yummy, we…

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Vegan Creamy Italian Gnocchi Soup

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Vegan Italian Gnocchi Soup in a white bowl with leaves of parsley as a garnish.

This is an impressively creamy soup without any cream — or guilt! Rich, smooth, and delicious, this dairy-free, gluten-free Vegan Creamy Italian Gnocchi recipe is the perfect cozy soup for a cool autumn day! One batch of this satisfying veggie-packed vegan soup makes about 4-5 servings. Feel free to double this recipe to make extra […]

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Red Thai Curry Fettuccini

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Close up of Red Thai Curry recipe with shrimp in a black bowl.

Warm up your cool autumn evenings with this delicious, savoury pasta recipe. This Red Thai Curry Fettuccini whips up in about 20 minutes and uses easily accessible ingredients that you can find in almost any grocery store. Try this leftover-friendly recipe as part of your meal prep or as an easy weeknight dinner! Prep time:…

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Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Pecan Cookies

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Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Pecan Cookies on a plate.

These vegan chai pecan cookies are aromatic, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and full of rich chai spices, soft texture and pecans. This recipe uses the Chai Spice blend from our local Kelowna Don-O-Ray Farms containing a ground blend of fennel seed, black cardoon, cloves and cinnamon. 1 ¼ cups Oat flour, super fine 2 tsp Chai ground…

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Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup

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Bowl of Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup

If you feel like a home-made one-pot dish in 25 minutes – this Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup is for you – you just need to prep the spice blend in advance!  This recipe is loaded with veggies & warm Thai spices to satisfy your belly on a cold winter night. ½ cup thinly sliced scallions…

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Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

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closeup of a vegan thanksgiving loaf with cranberry glaze on a rack out of the oven

Can’t find a tofurkey? This dish offers a perfect savoury-sweet contrast of tart-but-sweet cranberry glaze coupled with a hearty loaf. It fulfills every requirement of a holiday dinner main dish. A whole foods, plant-based alternative to the holiday turkey or tofurkey. Try this delicious and interesting Vegan Loaf for your holiday meal, and smother it…

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Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma

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Creamy Indian Korma Over Rice in a black enamel bowl.

Warm up on a cold winter day with this Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma recipe. Aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk make for a healthy and satisfying vegan dish. FOR THE SAUCE 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and halved 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, roughly chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded…

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Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

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Vegetarian Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans plated on a marble platter

A delicious twist on green beans and potatoes – Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans Roasted Veg: 2 pounds Yukon gold yellow or red potatoes chopped into ½ inch cubes 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 lb green beans, chopped into 1 inch pieces Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Romesco-Inspired…

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Glowing Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup

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Lentil soup topped with cilantro on a marble countertop

Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free – all this and the best lentil soup we’ve had yet! Lentils are rich in fibre, folate and at least 7 different minerals. They are a also great source of protein in a vegan diet. We love this soup as it relies mostly on pantry staples. It is so quick and easy…

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Vegan Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gluten Free

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Vegan quinoa chocolate chip cookies on a wooden cutting board with a small white bowl holding a few cookies

Quinoa is one of our favourite grains to work with and recommend. Because quinoa flour is high in protein, it will bake similarly to regular flour and result in a delicious melt-in-your-mouth, soft cookie. Quinoa flour is a wonderful option for gluten-sensitive or allergic patients and is rich in fibre, magnesium, phosphorus, folate and small…

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Buckwheat Almond Thumbprint Cookies

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Buckwheat Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Strawberry Jam

These buckwheat cookies were so delicious, we made them twice in one week!  Buckwheat has a delicious nutty flavour and when combined with almonds, is a nutrient-dense treat. These are soft and chewy, and the organic strawberry jam makes the perfect addition. 1 cup Organic Light Buckwheat or Sprouted Buckwheat Flour 1 1/2 cups Organic Almond…

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Wild Mushroom Soup

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Vegan wild mushroom soup served in a red bowl with gluten free bread on the side

A recent study was published touting mushrooms for their brain health benefits. Mushrooms are not just full of protein but they are rich in ergothioneine – a potent antioxidant, similar to glutathione, that helps to reduce mild cognitive decline and protect our energy-producing mitochondria. Homemade mushroom soup doesn’t take too much skill or effort. If you…

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Roasted Buddha Bowl With Cashew Nuts

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Top view of two roasted buddha bowls with cashew dressing in white bowls on a counter

As we ease into spring with warmer days ahead and perhaps the innate desire to cleanse, we invite you to try a novel way to increase your brassicaceae content with this Roasted Buddha Bowl. Cruciferous vegetables such as these are naturally high in fiber and B-vitamins, and provide antioxidants and phytonutrients that help protect against…

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Red Beet Borscht Soup

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Vegetarian red beet borscht soup in bowls on an old wooden background

Borscht is a nutrient-dense, cleansing soup, originating from Ukraine. The number of vitamins and minerals in the beetroot are what makes borscht a true nutritional powerhouse. A few of the notable health benefits include reduction of blood pressure, stomach, liver, and heart protection and cleansing of the blood and circulatory system. Borscht: 3 medium beets…

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Chicken Zoodle Soup

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Delicious Chicken Zoodle Soup in a bowl, garnished with parsley

Looking for a comforting, cozy, and healthy option for dinner? Look no further! This Chicken Zoodle Soup recipe is loaded with veggies and chicken, guaranteed to warm you up on a chilly winter evening. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make. A feel-good option for when you’re feeling under-the-weather, or really any time! This recipe…

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Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe

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closeup of chicken noodle stir fry with broccoli, chicken and red pepper

This chicken noodle stir-fry recipe is healthy and delicious. With flavourful veggies and juicy chicken, this colourful dinner option is sure to become a family favourite. ½ a bunch of fresh coriander 3 cloves of garlic 5 cm piece of ginger 1 bunch of spring onions 1 fresh red chilli 1 lime 2 carrots 1…

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Brine Recipe for Juicy Roast Turkey

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Apple Cider Citrus Turkey Brine Recipe cooking in a pot on the stove

This Brine Recipe has become our favourite way to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving, Christmas and any other reason we can think of. We hope you give it a try and enjoy it as much as we do! 6 litres of water 1 large orange or 2 smaller (quartered) 1 cup Himalayan sea salt (or…

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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins fresh out the oven

These healthy pumpkin muffins are naturally gluten-free, sweetened with maple syrup, quick and easy to make, and so perfectly delicious for welcoming us into Autumn. TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS   PREP TIME: 15 MINS     COOK TIME: 15 MINS 3 cups old-fashioned oats* 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, homemade or store-bought 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon fine…

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Crispy Panko Tofu on Baby Spinach with Glory Bowl Dressing

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Closeup of the Crispy Panko Tofu Salad on Baby Spinach with Glory Bowl Dressing

Our farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh leafy greens this time of year and the spinach is as crisp and tasty as ever. If you don’t own a copy of the Whitewater Recipe books (they have a few), then you are in for a treat! This is a fresh, vegan-friendly crispy panko tofu salad. It…

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Arugula Salad: Mango, Macadamia and Avocado

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Closeup of an arugula salad with mango and avocado

Arugula is one of our favourite greens for a fresh appetite-stimulating salad. It’s now in season and available everywhere. If you find that Arugula is too bitter for you to enjoy (as it can be later in the summer months), don’t throw it out! A simple squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt can…

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms – Keto Friendly

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keto friendly sausage stuffed mushrooms

Now that the weather is beautiful and we are socializing a bit more, these are a delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer. These hearty stuffed mushrooms are loaded with cream cheese, spinach, and sausage. A quick tip on washing mushrooms – you don’t! Rather, take a wet paper towel or a wet cloth and wipe them down. Mushrooms…

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Raw Cacao Hemp Seed Smoothie

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Ingredients on a cutting board with a Raw Cacao Hemp Seed Smoothie

This smoothie makes a great nutritious dessert or a sweet afternoon energizing drink. It is nut-free and high in plant-based protein. Additionally, hemp and chia seeds are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Raw cacao is very high in antioxidants, even more than regular cocoa powder. The pear can be replaced with one frozen banana…

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Versatile Everyday Salad Dressing

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Versatile Everyday Salad Dressing Served Over an Arugula Salad

Spice up your salads with a new twist. This salad dressing packs an extra punch of garlic for heart health and livens up your taste buds. Make ahead of time and pair with some fresh spinach, arugula or spring greens, a handful of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. Enjoy! ¾ cup extra virgin…

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Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread, gluten-free

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Gluten-Free Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread sliced on cutting board

This vegan zucchini bread can easily be made into muffins that are moist, delicious and healthy! This is a gluten-free version, but you may also use regular flour if you wish. You can also freeze the second loaf for future use. This is a great breakfast loaf with butter and jam or can be served…

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Allergy-Friendly Energy Balls

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allergy-free energy balls – mind body soul kelowna

As more children and adults develop allergies, it can be a bit tricky to pack healthy accommodating snacks for school and work. This energy ball recipe skips on the nuts and uses black beans as the main protein base. Black beans are not only rich in protein but also in iron and fibre – and…

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Recipe: Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

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spoon and bowl of Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

The weather has taken a turn for the cold. This roasted tomato soup will satisfy your taste buds and delight your insides. If you think that forgoing animal products means you’ll never get to have a cream-based soup, think again! This soup is rich and creamy thanks to the coconut milk but not weighed-down or…

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Recipe: Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

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Two jars of overnight chocolate chia seed pudding topped with bananas, apples, and nuts

Simple, six ingredient chocolate chia seed pudding that’s naturally sweetened and so thick and creamy. It’s loaded with nutrients and perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert! Author: Minimalist Baker Recipe type: Dessert, breakfast Cuisine: Vegan, gluten-free Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins (not including chilling) Serves: 4 1 1/2 cups (360 ml)…

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