#12DaysofChristmas: Healthy Holiday Foods!! Hey everyone! I’m starting a new series NEXT Sunday focusing on Pretty & Healthy Holiday Foods! I would love for you to join me…as a matter I’d love your HELP and inspiration! I want to feature one of your healthy recipes OR pictures during my series! Just tag me (@healthhappyjess) in …
This was a very special Thanksgiving… because it was the first time I’ve cooked an entire vegan + gluten-free meal for the entire family and shared with them just how delicious it can be, even on a Holiday! Since I wouldn’t be cooking a turkey, I wanted to make sure each dish was nutritious, flavorful …
Day 25: Yukon Gold Potatoes There are many varieties of potatoes, but one of my very favorites is Yukon Gold. They are perfect for mashed potatoes because of their buttery, creamy texture. I also love making baked fries because they come out so flaky and tender they melt in your mouth. I seasoned them here with a vegan curry sauce and didn’t …
Day 19: Sushi + Seaweed Vegan Sushi is the best! There are so many ways to make it I’d say it’s another staple in my diet. It’s actually pretty easy to make, and once you make it, you will be making it all the time! You can’t tell in this picture but I added a …
Day 17: Quinoa Were any of you wondering what on earth I’d come up with for “Q?” (For anyone who is new, I’m doing a #27DaysOfThanks series of healthy, vegan foods from A-Z, ending with a vegan Thanksgiving dinner)…Thank goodness for Quinoa! 🙂 Quinoa is a staple grain for my gluten-free diet and there are …
Day 16: Pumpkins I recently made my first ever YouTube video all about the health benefits of Pumpkins + 3 Easy Pumpkin Recipes! Would you guys like to see more videos like this? What other subjects would you enjoy? Let me know in the comments! 🙂 Here is a clip from the video…(full video underneath) …
Day 14: Navel Oranges Navel Oranges make a great healthy snack, you already know that….let’s see if I can tell you something you may not know… We are in Navel Orange season right now! It goes from mid-November until spring! yea! They call them “Navel” because at the bottom it looks like a real navel …
Day 13: Mung Beans I loved Mung Beans! I’ve always found them so delicious and full of nutrients, but after researching them a bit further, I am even more impressed… A photo posted by HealthyHappyJess (@healthhappyjess) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:10pm PST Reasons to love Mung Beans: They are so easy to make! These …
Day 12: Lentils Lentils are one of my top favorite go-to foods. They are so versatile, I try and throw them in as much as possible because they add so much flavor, protein and nutrients to so many dishes. Lentils make a great substitute for any dish requiring ground meat because the flavor and texture …
Day 10: Jackfruit Jackfruit is a sweet tropical fruit that is used in many desserts…but did you know it also makes an amazingly delicious meat substitute? As it cooks it begins to shred and pull apart similar to chicken or pork. When seasoned, it can be used in so many dishes from vegan tuna to …
