When getting hooked is a good thing
If you like tang then this is your thang.
And, when you’re a hummus lover, you’ve just gotta switch it up sometimes. This tangy white bean hummus does just that. Step outta your hummus comfort zone and whip up this business.
Guess what makes it tangy…
PICKLE JUICE! And lemon juice, and white vinegar. Yup.
Tangy-ness maximus.
Throw some fresh dill in there, and it’s a hummus party to dance about.
Easy, pop-in-your-mouth, delicious and delightful lil’ morsels! These chocolate blueberry clusters are mind-bogglingly drool-worthy and refreshing.
Have no time?
Looking for something special to bring to the 4th of July potluck?
These are your ticket.
Thanks to Dana’s Dad at our weekend’s get away to the Okanagan for introducing these into our lives!
These clusters just happen to be PACKED with antioxidants too (hello blueberries and chocolate), and by the way vegan chocolate means no dairy, no problem.
On that note, if you’re looking for an all-in-one resource for going dairy free, why it should be done, and the science behind it, check out Dotsie Bausch’s @switch4good !
Head here to see what the experts are saying.
That feeling when you can flip your veggie patty with one spatula flip!!! Well, these grillable vegan burgers provide those amazing feels.
Backyard BBQ here you come.
I’m always on a burger making binge, trying to find all kinds of different ways to cook veggie burgers on the BBQ.
All veggie burgers want to do is just fit in, ya know!? And to fit in… they have to be a few things:
Try these ones out next time you fire up the Q.
They’re packed with plant protein (thanks to tempeh and beans), and ready for the grill.
By the way … pairing this with garlic cream sauce is a day maker!
…plus a melty vegan cheese like Gusta (used here), Violife, Sheese, Chao.
The ridiculously easy and supremely mouth watering answer to your snack attack. Take these date 2-bite brownies on every adventure or camping trip you go on this summer. Make a big batch because they go quick.
Dates are the perfect thing to bring on your hiking mission. They’re packed with minerals, vitamins, energy and fiber. They taste amazing. They’re crazy versitile. They pack into your adventure bag like no thang.
I’m a fan of packing straight up dates for mountain bike missions, camping weekends, or even travel days. But, adding extra goodness to the dates and blending it all together… that’s next level, and not too much effort either.
You could totally make these into balls, but sometimes it’s nice to be lazy by just pressing them down into a pan and making the knife do the hard work.
ONWARD to the recipe.
Tag @hookedonplants on instagram if you make these, and let me know what adventure they’re going on with you.
Keeping it simple this week with a go-to recipe around here. Vanilla Almond Milk for your next latté, overnight oat soak, or just for that plain ol’ comforting glass of milk with your Peanut Butter Quinoa cookies, or Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookies, or these classic Black and White cookies.
Making your own milk doesn’t have to be complicated.
3 things you’ll need are:
Today we’re using almonds, and feeling a little flavourful…so we’ll add some date sweetness, cinnamon and vanilla goodness with a pinch of salt.
There’s nothing like a fresh batch of homemade plant milk.
Store bought plant milk is pretty darn good these days, but making your own gives you the advantage of knowing every fresh ingredient you put in there.
Of course, I’ve got to mention that ditching the cow’s milk is going to bring mega benefits to your body, the animal’s lives, and the environment.
Check out this video to see what Dr. Neal Barnard has to say about why humans are physically addicted to dairy and cheese.
Benefits of Ditching the dairy:
Something to think about:
The majority of humans naturally stop producing large amounts of lactase (the enzyme needed to metabolize the sugar in milk, lactose) between the ages of 2 and 5. This is normal for most mammals once they have been milk been weaned, because we simply don’t need to produce the enzymes for properly digest and metabolize milk anymore. Our bodies just aren’t made to digest milk on a regular basis, especially as adults (we are the only mammals who continue to drink milk after weaning, let alone the milk from another species).
Most scientists agree that it’s better for us to get calcium, potassium, protein, and fats from other food sources, like whole plant foods —, fruits, beans, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts, and seaweed.
“It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal” – Joaquin Pheonix
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