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Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes  

Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes  

Enjoy those vegan pumpkin pancakes drizzled with some agave syrup or honey and sliced bananas and almonds for a warming and hearty Fall breakfast.  Ingredients:  Topping: Directions:  1.In the bowl combine banana, pumpkin puree and honey.  2.Add baking soda and the flour.  3. Warm some coconut oil on 

PENNE PASTA WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE AND CRISPY CHICKPEAS

PENNE PASTA WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE AND CRISPY CHICKPEAS

This creamy pasta is the best option for a healthy, comforting October dinner. The secret for this pasta recipe is of course the sauce! It is made from pumpkin puree and heavy creamy coconut milk. Those ingredients make the pasta very tasty and a little bit 

PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD 

PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD 

October is the perfect time of the year to get creative and crank up the oven with some pumpkin recipes. This pumpkin banana bread came out really delicious. I like the taste of honey and cinnamon combined with the bananas and pumpkin. It really makes a great breakfast idea in the morning.  

You can always make your own pumpkin puree, by baking the pumpkin, but using this canned one is fine, as the pumpkin in the can is just steamed and pureed pumpkin. There is no added sugar or any other unnecessary ingredients. However, always read the label to make sure, it is 100% pure pumpkin.

Ingredients: 

  • 3 medium ripe bananas 
  • 1 cup of pumpkin puree (canned) 
  • 2 tablespoons of melted Virgin coconut oil 
  • 2 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup if you go for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder 
  • 1 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour 

Topping: 

  • cranberries, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon 

Directions: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.  
  1. Peel bananas, place in the bowl, add pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, honey, cinnamon and baking powder. Blend all the ingredients together by blender. 
  1. Then add flour to the mixture and combine all the ingredients by spoon. 
  1. Grease the loaf pan with some coconut oil or use non-stick rectangular loaf pan if you have. Transfer the dough slowly by spoon and spread evenly.  
  1. You can add any topping. I put some cranberries and pumpkin seeds on top of the bread. You can add some raisins, if you don’t have cranberries, or just leave it this way. 
  1. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Take the bread out and let it cool completely before serving. 

Servings: 9 pieces 

1 serving: 140 calories 

Storing: Keeping the bread in the fridge or freezing it, it is perfectly fine. Let the bread to cool down and then slice it. Place in the zip lock or foil and then freeze. You can also take it out anytime. Put it in your bag or lunchbox and it will be defrosted by lunchtime.  

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH CASHEW CHEESE AND PECANS

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH CASHEW CHEESE AND PECANS

Pumpkin served! As for this season pumpkin soup is the must. This soup is very creamy and delicious. Roasting the pumpkin will enhance wonderful rich flavor and make the soup even more sweet. Cashew cheese is my new discovery and it work great as a 

Zucchini Pancakes 

Zucchini Pancakes 

Very quick and easy, light zucchini pancakes. Low in calories, perfect as a savory breakfast, lunch or dinner. Simple and very tasty, packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They’re great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.  This pile of zucchini pancakes is a healthier 

Beet Hummus

Beet Hummus

Beautiful pink, creamy, soft and sweet hummus, perfect as a spread or healthy appetizer to dip your veggies in. Easy gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan recipe is available. 

Very simple recipe to make. It takes a few minutes to combine all the ingredients and blend into creamy and soft consistency. Hummus can be served as a dip, spread for the bread or a side dish to any meal. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium size beet         
  • 1 can of garbanzo beans            
  • 3 tablespoons of Tahini Paste     
  • ½ lemon 
  • 2 tablespoons of Olive oil 
  • ½ teaspoon of Himalayan Pink Salt 
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 pieces of garlic 

Directions:

1.Peel and cut the medium-sized beet into smaller pieces and bake in the oven, preheated to 400F for about 50-60 minutes, until becomes soft. You can add a little bit olive oil before baking it.

2.Place garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. 

3.Blend everything together.

4. Take the beet out of the oven, cool it down and chop into smaller pieces, add to the mixture and blend together.

Serving: ¼ cup Calories: 149 per serving

Serve with chips, veggies or use as a spread on the bread for colorful sandwiches. 

Store in the well-sealed container in the fridge, for 4-5 days, no longer than a week.

Freezing hummus: You can also place the hummus into freezer for up to 3 months.

Banana Smoothie

Banana Smoothie

Very simple idea for a snack packed with protein. This smoothie is delicious and still you can modify by adding any other fruits as strawberries or blueberries. Ingredients:                         Directions: 1 smoothie contains 315 calories. Drink it right away, or you can store in the fridge 

Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Delicious breakfast bars made out of old-fashioned oats and peanut butter as a base, filled with seeds and raisins, topped with dark chocolate. Easy no bake bars would work as a perfect snack during the day as well on the go treat. Ingredients: Servings: 4 

Pasta with green pesto and parmesan

Pasta with green pesto and parmesan

To make this green pesto, I’ve used everything green that I had left in the fridge. I found some kale, fresh parsley and basil. I combine it with olive oil, fresh chopped garlic, grated parmesan cheese and spices such as oregano, basil, black pepper and Himalayan pink salt. 

Ingredients: 

  • hand full of fresh kale
  • hand full of fresh parsley
  • A few fresh leaves of basil
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of each: oregano, black pepper and salt 
  • ½ cup of water 

Directions:

  1. Blend everything in the food processor. 

Advice: You can also add some nuts if you have as it is in regular pesto recipes. 

Strawberry crumble

Strawberry crumble

Strawberries covered with some sweet and crunchy crisp. Ice cream is just the addition. Gluten free oats and oat flour make a great gluten free base for the sweet crisp. Honey and almonds are a nice combination and of course strawberries! Summer is the perfect