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Curry Roasted Chickpeas

October 29, 2015 Melissa King 16 Comments

Have you tried roasted chickpeas? They make such a delicious snack. You can make them sweet or savory. Today I opted for savory to make these Curry Roasted Chickpeas. These were so good. I had to hide them from my husband, because he kept trying to eat them before I could shoot the photo! My 6 year old liked them too. They make the perfect healthy snack.

These roasted chickpeas are perfect for those with allergies since they are nut free, vegan and gluten free. Safe for school lunch boxes too. If you wanted more of a sweet curry flavor, you can add a little maple syrup.

Green Lentils and Mushrooms

October 27, 2015 Melissa King 8 Comments

I have had this huge bag of lentils in my pantry that I have been meaning to use. That is where this Green Lentils and Mushrooms dish came about. Lentils are so versatile. My most favorite lentil dish is my Lentil Sloppy Joes. A must try if you haven’t already! Green lentils have an earthy flavor that goes so well with the mushrooms. I added crispy shallots to add a sweetness to balance out the earthy flavors. It went very well! I also think spinach or kale could be a yummy addition to this.

This dish is vegan and gluten free. It’s also very budget friendly.

Fall Rice Bowl (Vegan and Gluten Free)

October 5, 2015May 27, 2017 Melissa King 10 Comments

Fall Rice Bowl. I am loving that fall is here. Cooler air and all the yummy fall produce! Squash is my favorite seasonal vegetable. It went so well in this healthy vegan Rice Bowl.

Then again, squash goes so well in just about anything! Sweet or savory. I used butternut squash, but I also think kabocha squash would work nicely.

If you don’t eat rice, this can also be made with quinoa. I chose wild rice because I think the earthy flavor goes so well with the squash. I think kale or even mushrooms might be other nice additions.

Mini Apple Pies

September 28, 2015 Melissa King 16 Comments

OMG you guys! You are in for a treat. These Mini Apple Pies are epic and perfect for Fall. They best part is they are completely free of refined sugars, grains and flours! The base I used is the same one in my Lemon Coconut Cookie Cups. It worked perfectly. I love that these are perfectly bite sized for portion control.

These Mini Apple Pies are vegan, gluten free and paleo. They are also so delicious. Apple desserts are my favorite, so I will be making these again soon. If you like apple recipes as well, you may want to try my crock pot applesauce or my flourless apple muffins.

Kale Apple Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)

September 24, 2015August 26, 2018 Melissa King 31 Comments

My kids love to get lunch at Whole Foods. Every time I go there, I always try something new. I tried the kale salad last time and loved it. It was slightly too sweet for me, so I immediately got the idea to make my own homemade Kale Apple Salad.

I think my version came out really good. I hope you do too. If you love kale, you may also like my white bean kale soup or my balsamic kale chickpea salad.

kale apple salad

I used to have a really hard time eating raw kale. That is until I found out how to massage kale. It makes the kale so soft in texture and much easier to eat. It’s seriously life changing!!

This healthy salad is vegan and gluten free!

Flourless Apple Almond Muffins

September 19, 2015May 28, 2017 Melissa King 17 Comments

Flourless Apple Almond Muffins. If you have been following this blog for awhile, you know I am a big fan of flourless treats.

My latest recipe is for these Flourless Apple Muffins. These healthy muffins are super soft and delicious. All you need is 6 simple ingredients and about 20 minutes to make them.

If you made these with sunflower butter, they would be nut free. Perfect for school lunchboxes. One of my favorite snacks ever is apples and almond butter, so that is where I got the inspiration for this recipe.