Plant-Based Recipes for Mixed Diet Families
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Hi, I'm Alison!
I’m a plant-based vegan health coach, married to a meat-eater, with two picky kids. Are you living in a family with different eating styles? Do you feel overwhelmed by how to shop and prepare meals for all the different preferences in your family? I’ve been there! After years of preparing three meals every night at dinner, I knew there had to be a better way. I’ve cracked the code on simplifying meal time. Here you’ll find simple, satisfying, and delicious plant-based recipes that every type of eater in your family will embrace and enjoy. You’ll feel good about the healthy and delicious meals you’re preparing for yourself and your family, and they’ll be happy to clean their plate!
Recent Blog Posts
Vegan Pumpkin Muffins | Oil-Free
Easy oil-free vegan pumpkin muffins are moist, fluffy and full of fall spices. Made with whole wheat flour these muffins are healthy and delicious! This morning when I was doing my grocery shopping I couldn't help but notice that the fall flavors, pumpkin in particular were taking over the shelves. …
How to Start a WFPB Diet: A Step By Step Guide
Plant Based Diet Benefits: A Beginner's Guide to Get Started With so many conflicting diet information out there it's near impossible to know what to eat to feel your best. It can also be a contentious topic of conversation. My Keto and paleo friends are very sure they're eating the…
Vegan Cookie Dough Balls | Paleo and Gluten-Free
These no-bake chocolate chip vegan cookie dough balls are everything you need when you get a craving for a sweet treat. With only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep you can whip these up in a flash. Healthy and delicious these cookie dough balls are paleo, gluten-free, and dairy…
Hidden Veggie Spinach Blueberry Smoothie
This hidden veggie spinach blueberry smoothie is sweet and creamy while still being all natural and vegan. It's the perfect smoothie to disguise a serving of leafy greens for the kids or picky adults in your home! There are days I struggle to get my kids to eat their veggies.…
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers | Vegan and Gluten-Free
Black bean quinoa burgers made with southwest spices are loaded with plant-protein and veggies. In this step by step tutorial I'll show you how to make black bean burgers that are moist, delicious, and satisfying. Black Bean Quinoa Burgers | Vegan and Gluten-Free My husband is a burger guy. He…
Southwest Lentil Tacos Vegan and Gluten-Free
Lentil tacos are packed with fiber, plant protein, and big on flavor. In 30 minutes or less you have a family favorite meal on the table. Add your favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and green onion, and you've got a meal everyone in the family will enjoy! Who doesn't…
43 Healthy Vegan Snacks for Kids They'll Actually Eat!
It's almost back to school time here in our house. Back to packing lunches and snacks for school, and evening practices and lessons for my oldest. All this means it's time to get some fresh ideas for healthy vegan snacks for kids. My kids are always starving when I pick…
Beginners Plant-Based Vegan Grocery List: Pantry and Fridge Staples
When I first became a plant-based vegan I was completely confused about what to buy. I didn't have a vegan grocery list, and I had no idea where to start. The first time I went to the grocery store after becoming vegan I spent hours reading labels on everything I…
The Best Traditional Meatless Meatloaf: Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Oil-Free
With all the traditional seasonings of the original this vegan meatless meatloaf with chickpeas, peppers, and onions is big on flavor topped with a tomato maple glaze. Perfect as the main dish at your next dinner party, or easy enough to pull together for a weeknight meal. When I was…
10 Essential Vegan Kitchen Tools to Make Plant-Based Cooking Easier
Plant-based cooking is simple, and as such it's best to keep your kitchen simple too. You don't need a ton of gadgets clogging up your cabinets, and many of the things you do need you likely have on hand already. So, before you spend your hard earned money on expensive…
Summer Berry Salad
A summer berry salad with spinach and arugula and an oil free maple dijon vinaigrette gives you the best of both salad worlds, fruits and greens! The maple dijon vinaigrette adds a hint of spice complimenting the sweetness of the fruit and the peppery arugula. I love a good refreshing…
Easy Vegan Chili
This easy vegan chili made with black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans is super simple to pull together for a weeknight meal and takes only 30 minutes to prepare. Full of heart healthy plant protein, high in fiber, and low in calories, this chili is super satisfying. A good…
