Perfect, chewy, comforting and guilt-free soft baked pretzels
Sugar-Free Chewy Gingerbread Spice Cookies
These Gingerbread cookies are incredible. The perfect cookie when you want something comforting, and special enough to feel like a celebratory treat. These are based on my Chewy Gingerbread Spice Cookies, but without sugar and using less ginger so it wouldn’t become overpowering. You could roll them into balls and press softly with a glass …
Hearty, Classic Vegan Chili
Last night as I was tucking my 7 year-old into bed, she said, “Mom, will you make chili for dinner tomorrow? I LOVE your chili.” What mama could resist that? This recipe is adapted from one my mother-in-law lovingly saved from me after she found out we were vegan. It originally called for oil and …
Roasted Chickpeas
These are addictive and delicious. I love to make roasted chickpeas when I know we’ll be taking long car rides, because everyone loves them. What’s better, since we don’t cook with oil, these never leave oil on your hands or in your car. For those of you without heart disease, you can add a touch …
Perfect Vegan Pancakes
What I love about these pancakes is what I DON’T get from them- that blood sugar spike and then crash, and then feeling like I’m starving 2 hours later. I stopped eating pancakes years ago because I hated this feeling, and now that I’m oil-free vegan, I can finally get behind a good flapjack again. …
Vegan Goulash
I had a craving for my mom’s goulash, but I didn’t want the hamburger, oil and salt. This recipe uses pinto beans for a delicious substitute. You can also use black beans, lentils, or experiment with textured vegetable protein for different results. Let me know what you think in the comments below! Inspired by my …
Instant Pot Beets
I’m on a mission to cook every vegetable in my kitchen in the Instant Pot. Well, every starchy, root veggie at least- I don’t see a reason for putting cucumber in it 😂 When I cooked beets in the Instant Pot for the first time, I was transformed. It was so easy! So quick! And …
Vegan Ice Cream
This is one of our favorite after-dinner treats. We have added all kinds of fruit to the mix- and even eaten it without any other fruit but the banana base. Excellent with a bit of vanilla, or substitute with a bit of maple syrup or maple syrup flavoring for a completely different kick. This mixes …
Breakfast Desserts Esselstyn Holidays No Oil Recipes Scones & Muffins Sweets Vegan Whole food plant based
Gluten-Free Applesauce Scones
Similar to my Pumpkin Scones, these applesauce scones are hearty and satisfying. These are so versatile- I’ve served them as sides for dinner or lunch, as a brunch option, as dessert (my kids love them with a little jam on top), or as a side dish brought to a potluck. I often have these on …
Spicy Chickpea Stew – Vegan, Esselstyn, Oil-Free
My husband and I love spicy dinners, but my kids are not as enthusiastic. On days when I have leftovers for them, I will make this for Mark and I, so we get something delicious without offending their delicate palates. We love this vegan, oil-free dinner- it’s hearty, satisfying, and delicious- everything we want on …