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Chunky Vegetable Soup

October 5, 2016August 27, 2017 Melissa King 23 Comments

Fall is coming and I am going to start posting more soup recipes. Starting with this Chunky Vegetable Soup. I made this in the slow cooker and it couldn’t have been easier!

I used the slow cooker instead of the pressure cooker because this makes a big batch. I didn’t think I could fit the whole thing in my pressure cooker.

I love using the slow cooker because the soup can cook even while you are not home. In fact, when we made this, we left the house for most of the day and came home to a delicious smell. It was making my mouth water.

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As it’s written, this healthy soup recipe is vegan, gluten free, paleo and oil free. If you wanted to make it more hearty, I think adding kidney beans or brown lentils may be nice additions.

Pumpkin Pecan Pudding Bread

October 2, 2016May 24, 2017 Melissa King 11 Comments

This Pumpkin Pecan Pudding Bread should be part of your next dessert plan! If you are a member of my Facebook group, you probably saw this amazing recipe from Life Made Sweeter the other day. If you are not a member, you can request to join here.

A reader of mine shared it asking if I could make it vegan and gluten free. I love a challenge, so I got to work right away. What you see below is my version.

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My picture may not look as beautiful as the original author, but I promise it’s delicious. This recipe is divine!

It’s warm, gooey and packed with the flavors of fall thanks to the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. The best part? You can easily make this in the slow cooker!

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

September 17, 2016May 25, 2017 Melissa King 12 Comments

Slow Cooker Apple Butter. I had about 8 apples to use up in the fridge, so I decided to attempt some slow cooker apple butter. I was so glad I did. Not only was it super easy to make, but it let me use up all those bruised apples!

I added a little bit of sweetener to my apples because I wanted to make sure this was very different than my slow cooker applesauce.

I thought the small amount of sugar would help give it a thicker texture once cooked down. I really do think it helped, but next time I am going to try it with no sugar at all and see how it turns out.

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I know some of you are probably wondering if you can make this in the Instant Pot. I did find this recipe online if you want to try it.

This wonderful apple butter will make your house smell amazing as it cooks! It’s perfect to use as a spread or even as a dip. The possibilities are endless.

I plan on using this apple butter in an upcoming recipe too!

3 Bean Vegetable Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free)

January 2, 2016January 23, 2018 Melissa King 20 Comments

It’s been freezing here in Dallas. The perfect time to make this 3 Bean Vegetable Soup. This soup is easy to make, and budget friendly too!

I made mine in the Instant Pot, so it only took 30 minutes. Seriously! It’s the best gadget ever. I know not everyone has an instant pot, so I will write directions to make this is in the slow cooker as well.

If you enjoy soups and slow cooker recipes, you may want to check out this roundup of healthy slow cooker recipes as well.

This recipe is vegan and gluten free. It also freezes well, so feel free to do that. I like to freeze in serving sized containers, so I can just grab one when I need it.

Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes

December 11, 2015April 17, 2016 Melissa King 7 Comments

I just love slow cooker recipes. Not only are they easy and budget friendly, but you can make them when you are not even home! Here is a collection of my own slow cooker recipes and others I have found across the web.

Caramel Apple Oatmeal (Vegan and Gluten Free)

December 6, 2015May 24, 2017 Melissa King 15 Comments

Caramel Apple Oatmeal is the recipe for today. If you have been following this blog for awhile, you know I am a huge fan of oats. Overnight Oats, Oatmeal Cookies, Slow Cooker Oatmeal or Energy Bites made with oats.

This slow cooker healthy oatmeal is not only easy, but it tastes awesome too. If anyone tries it in the Instant Pot, please let me know the results in the comments section of this post.

This no fuss healthy oatmeal recipe is gluten free and vegan. Cinnamon apples and oats, with a delicious caramel sauce. You can use either almond milk or water for the oats.

I chose water for these. This recipe makes a ton, so you will have healthy breakfast all week long. 🙂