Vegan Blueberry Banana Breakfast (or anytime) Cookies

This recipe is an absolute family favorite!

Healthy, filling, low in sugar and packed with whole, nutrient dense ingredients, this delcicious breakfast cookie from Vegetarian Gastromony is a cookie I can really get behind!

Best of all, this powerhouse of a cookie is free of gluten (we use gluten free oats), soy, egg, dairy and corn, meaning it’s free of ingredients that commonly trigger food intolerances and inflammation.

Don’t like blueberries? No problem: You can customize this recipe with different add-ins: Raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, extra dark chocolate chips, nuts + seeds….

I follow the recipe from Vegetarian Gastromony as written, making a few personal tweaks as I go:

1) I use 2 Tbs. of coconut oil, rather than 3.

2) I add an extra Tbs. of freshly ground flax meal to the batter for extra fiber and healthy fats.

3) I use only 2 Tbs. of maple syrup, rather than 1/4 cup. I find that 2 Tbs. of maple syrup, with the ripe banana and apple sauce, adds enough sweetness, while also keeping the batter easy to work with and moist.

Hope you check out this and other delicious vegan recipes from @vegetariangastromomy.

Happy Eating!

xo, Lisa

Moroccan Spiced Riced Cauliflower

Filled with anti-inflammatory spices to boost immunity and flavor, this fragrant, nutrient rich dish plays well with roast poultry, fish, meat, tempeh and tofu. It also makes for a delicious, warm salad when served over greens and roasted veggies.

To take this dish to the next level, serve it with a generous dollop of cool, creamy full-fat Greek yogurt, avocado and a dash of smoked paprika.

INGREDIENTS

• I large head cauliflower, riced. You can also buy pre-riced. You’ll need about a pound.

• 1 /2 cup shredded carrot

• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (pistachio nuts and chopped almonds work well too).

• 1/4 cup golden raisins or chopped dates

• 2 scallions, sliced into medium size pieces

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet. warm olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add scallions and cook until just wilted.

3. Stir in coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, and pepitas to make a spice “paste”.

4. Add cauliflower to the skillet, and stir until cauliflower is coated with spice mixure. Stir and cook gently for a few (3 or so) minutes.

5. Add golden raisins or chopped dates. Give it another stir. Cook for another 2 minutes.

6. Top with chopped mint, avocado and/or greek yogurt, a few turns of freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste. Enjoy!

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The Mediterranean Diet Rules

There is a lot to love about the Mediterranean Diet. Just this past year, U.S. News and World Report crowned it the “best diet” for overall health, slapping away popular, trendier diets such as Paleo and Keto. Take that, trendy diets! The Mediterranean Diet spits in the milk of your, er, milk. 

The Mediterranean Diet is linked to heart health and longevity, and probably provides meaningful protection against diabetes, obesity, and possible dementia and some cancers. If you follow the diet, you are likely reaping health benefits, including a slimmer waistline.  

If you’re not, you may be missing out. The Mediterranean Diet, more complex than meets the eye, is a lifestyle of eating patterns and daily habits of people living in the Mediterranean countries, particularly the olive growing regions of Greece and Italy. 

Continue reading my article for Wonderlust Travel here…