Breakfast

Indian Spiced Flattened Rice (Poha)

Serves: 3 peoplePrep time: 30 minutes (active) What you’ll need: 2 cups flattened rice/poha (I get this from my local Indian store) 4 tbsp peanuts 1/2 medium red onion, diced 1/2 potato, cut into small cubes 2 small carrots, cut into small cubes 1/4 cup green peas 2 green chilies, […]

Watermelon Juice with Chia Seeds

Serves: 2 peoplePrep time: 5 minutes (active), 12 hours (inactive) What you’ll need: 3 tbsp chia seeds, soaked in a cup of water overnight in the fridge 2 cups cubed watermelon without the seeds 1/4 cup crushed ice (optional) What you’ll want to do: Soak the chia seeds in water […]

Vegan Banana Bread

Serves: 1 loafPrep time: 10 mins (active), 55 mins (inactive) Note: This recipe can be adapted to make muffins (around 12) and mini-muffins (around 36). I’ve added some tips if you’d like to do that. What you’ll need: 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup oat milk […]

Spicy Corn and Avocado Toast

Serves: 2 peoplePrep time: 15 minutes (active) What you’ll need: 2 slices sourdough bread 1/2 cup frozen/fresh corn kernels 1 avocado 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped (scale back if sensitive to spice) 1/4 tsp red chili flakes 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1/2 lemon, squeezed Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper […]

Purple Banana Smoothie

Serves: 2 peoplePrep time: 5 minutes (active) What you’ll need: 1 cup plant milk of choice (my favorite is Oatly oat milk, but almond milk or soy milk would taste great here too!) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 1 banana 3 tbsp dark chocolate chunks What you’ll want to […]

Cauliflower Rice Pongal

Serves: 2-3 peoplePrep time: 10 minutes to the pan (active); 20 minutes to the plate (semi-active) What you’ll need: 1 12 oz pack frozen/fresh cauliflower rice 1/2 cup moong dal (split mung beans) (I usually get this from my local Indian store) 2 tbsp ghee 1 tsp whole peppercorn 1 […]

Avocado and Spinach Smoothie

Serves: 2 peoplePrep time: 5 minutes (active) What you’ll need: 1 avocado 1 cup packed spinach 3 tbsp walnuts 1 tbsp flax seed powder 1-2 dates (depending on how sweet you want it to be) OR 2 tbsp dark chocolate chunks (not necessary but highly recommended) 1 banana 1.5-2 cups […]