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The Easiest Blueberry Crisp | Vegan + Gluten Free

May 10, 2019 By julia

This really is the EASIEST Blueberry Crisp. That’s all I gotta say.

Actually, there’s more.

It’s really delicious

It packs lots of nutrients

It’s the perfect light dessert for a special occasion (enter: Mother’s Day).

 

At just 11 ingredients (a few of those being spices), this epic dessert will take you 10 minutes to prep, and no time to devour.

If you’re looking for a way to spread the love to your fave gal this Mother’s Day, HERE IT IS.

Top it off with super healthy, creamy banana ice cream!

I could eat this for breakfast. Let’s change that to I will… and you should too.

Ok, signing off, Happy Mother’s Day to all of you amazing Mama’s out there!!


The Easiest Blueberry Crisp | Vegan
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
A light dessert for a special day. Simple, delicious and ready in 45!
Author: Jules
Recipe type: dessert
Serves: 5
Ingredients

  • Filling:
  • 3 cups blueberries (frozen)
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • ½ tsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (sub flour or cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • Topping:
  • 2 cups gluten free oats
  • 1 cup coconut ribbons or shreds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil

  • Banana Ice Cream:
  • 4-5 frozen bananas
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Blend half the coconut (1/2 cup), half the oats (1 cup), coconut sugar and salt until a flour texture forms.
  3. Pour into a bowl. Mix in the rest of the oats, the coconut, and the coconut oil.
  4. Pick out your favourite 9 inch (in diameter) pie plate and mix all filling ingredients together.
  5. Pour the topping over top and spread out to the edges.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes
  7. Let cool 10 minutes while you make you banana ice cream
  8. For banana ice cream, put the frozen bananas in your food processor and let sit for 5 minutes to thaw a bit! Then blend until cream-ified.
  9. Head here for different 'nana ice cream flavour ideas
  10. Serve it up!
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Hot For You Caramel Cacao Bites | Vegan | Gluten-Free

February 13, 2018 By julia

This Valentines, you’ll be needing decadent, melt-in-your-mouth, sweet and sultry caramel cacao bites for your honey (who are we kidding…these happy bombs are as much for your self as they are for anyone else).

Are you in for some whole food dessert goodness? I’ve got you covered.

Dates and cacao are two of nature’s superfoods, and this time they make an amazingly sinful-tasting dessert that is actually benefiting your bod’.

Perfection.

The chewy base with the chocolate-y layer provides you with a melt-in-your-mouth experience you’ll be dying for over and over again. And that’s ok, because they’re tiny bites, with a nutritional punch.

A spicy surprise aftertaste gives these Hot For You Bites babies their name. The cayenne pepper in here is great for blood flow too, so that’s a bonus!:)

Benefits:

  • Cacao (the purest form of chocolate) has 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries and a whole bunch of magnesium for your heart and brain. Perfect for your valentine.
  • Cayenne pepper  increases your circulation and detoxifies your digestive system.
  • Dates are an amazing source of soluble fibre, an energy booster and increase your sexual stamina! Plus, if you drink too much champagne this Valentines, dates actually have a sobering effect. Perfect for the end of your night before you hit the hay.  Again, perfect for your Valentine.

 

 

Hot For You Caramel Cacao Bites | Vegan | Gluten-Free
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
1 hour 15 mins
Total time
1 hour 30 mins
 
A melt-in-your-mouth whole foods dessert that tastes sinful, but packs a nutritional punch. Perfect for sharing with your valentine (or yourself;)
Author: Jules
Recipe type: dessert, valentines, vegan dessert, snack
Serves: 20 bites
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut **optional

  • Caramel layer:
  • 1 cup pitted dates (soaked for 10 minutes to soften)
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

  • Chocolate coating:
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup cacao powder
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder
Instructions
  1. Make caramel sauce: blend all caramel sauce ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth.
  2. Spread layer of caramel along bottom of silicone mold or muffin paper in a muffin tin. I find using a silicone mold is the best option, and easiest to pop out the bites after the freeze time!
  3. Freeze for at least 30 minutes
  4. Make chocolate sauce: melt coconut oil in sauce pan, then add rest of ingredient and whisk until smooth
  5. Spoon layer of chocolate sauce over the caramel layer to fill silicone molds
  6. Top chocolate with a goji berry or two
  7. Freeze at least 15 minutes
  8. Pop out of the silicone mold, or muffin papers (may need a knife to get all of the caramel layer)
  9. Optional ** Garnish with shredded coconut
  10. DEVOUR
  11. Store in freezer
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🌱 Olympian | Chill Vegan | RHN & Chef
🏠 Whistler Realtor @jules.eliz.murray @living.in.whistler
☀️ Retreats

Ok, I’m biased… but this mama has to be the mo Ok, I’m biased… but this mama has to be the most inspiring plant-based athlete out there.

@stephaniejdsloan always supporting, motivating, moving, adventuring (in braids), and top-cheffing it up with the goodness of whole plant foods.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mama’s out there. 💕 

#momsrule  #nomeatathlete
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This isn’t just any tofu scramble… it’s next This isn’t just any tofu scramble… it’s next-level creamy and eggy thanks to 2 secret weapons:

🥄 Hummus for texture 
🧂 Black salt (kala namak) for that eggy flava flave

Serve it up with avo, tomato, and a drizzle of hot sauce for the ultimate #MothersDayBrunch moment 🥑🔥

🌱 Tofu Scramble Recipe - from the #hookedonplantsarchives 

Ingredients:
	•	½ large yellow onion, diced
	•	2 cloves garlic
	•	6 white mushrooms, sliced
	•	1 red pepper, diced
	•	1 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
	•	½ tsp turmeric
	•	1 tsp cumin
	•	½ tsp black salt (kala namak)
	•	¼–½ cup nutritional yeast
	•	½ cup hummus (use your fave — or try my Roasted Garlic one!)
	•	1 block medium or soft tofu (~350g)

Directions:
	1.	Sauté onion in a hot pan (no oil needed). Let it brown, then splash with water to deglaze as needed.
	2.	Add mushrooms, garlic, and red pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
	3.	Stir in spices + ¼ cup water.
	4.	Add hummus and mix until incorporated.
	5.	Crumble tofu into the pan with your hands (tiny crumbles = perfect texture).
	6.	Stir everything together and cook for a few more minutes until golden and hot.

Top with avo, tomato slices, hot sauce… or wrap it up in a tortilla 🌯

💌 Save this for your next brunch or breakfast for dinner (the best) and tag @hookedonplants if you make it!

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… vegan for a decade and she’s still kickin’ … vegan for a decade and she’s still kickin’ 👌 

Plants have all the protein 🌱 💥 Who here is early in their plant-based journey? Need some tips? 

🐾 PS: These rescue dogs are thriving on plants too. Check the link in bio for info 🐾 

#vegan #veganolympian #plantbased #plantbasedtips #vegannutrition @virchewdogs
@alohaanimalsanctuary needs support right now. ➡ @alohaanimalsanctuary needs support right now.
➡️The GoFundMe page is linked in @alohaanimalsanctuary bio.

A few years ago, I had the beautiful experience of volunteering with Aloha Animal Sanctuary, and supporting their team with @complement products to help the volunteers and founders thrive—so they could give their best selves to the animals.

It’s a dream of mine to spend more time physically supporting farm sanctuaries. 
And to have my own one day… 💫 
… to rescue animals like the lucky ones you see here, living out their best lives.
Just putting that out there 🌱✨

💪🏽 The work, love and energy the founders have poured into Aloha is incredibly inspiring, but it comes with its challenges… Funding expenses being the main one. 

If you’ve got even $5 to spare, it could make a huge difference in helping save Aloha.

Since I don’t have my own sanctuary (yet!), the least I can do is share, volunteer, and spread the word.

& look back on the cute animal pics from my few days there. 

🐾 Hug a dog today. 
🐾Reconnect with the magic animals bring into this world.
🐾Donate if you can. 
🐾Visit a sanctuary. 
🐾Support the people doing this heart-led work.

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Need a serotonin boost? Hug a dog today. 10/10 re Need a serotonin boost? Hug a dog today. 
10/10 recommend.

PS: dogs can thrive on plant-based diet and it may actually extend their life 🎉 If you have sensitive pups, or don’t feel like feeding other animals to your family animals or want to try a more sustainable dog food for 🌍 try feeding them a vegan option. Check out the studies on @virchewdogs site, and try their starter pack (link in bio). Developed with vegetarians. Feel free to use ‘hookedonplants’ for a discount. 

Zak & Tez just love it. 
Tez actually vibrates with excitement every time. 😆 

#vegandogs #plantbaseddogs #dogfood #vegandogfood#adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #rescuedogsrule
🥞💛 Vegan 3 Ingredient Blender Pancakes—so 🥞💛 Vegan 3 Ingredient Blender Pancakes—so easy, super delish, and protein-packed.✨ 
Just blend, pour, flip, and devour.

3 main ingredients plus a few powders / spices 👌 

👨‍🍳 Ingredients:
✔️ 3 ripe bananas 🍌
✔️ 3 cups oats (GF if needed)
✔️ 1-1.5 cups plant milk (oat, almond, soy… whatever floats your nut milk boat)
✔️ 1 tsp baking powder
✔️ 1 tsp baking soda 
✔️ 1/2 tsp cinnamon
✔️ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔️ Pinch of salt
Optional:
@complement Daily Greens
@complement Chocolate Protein 
@staywyldorganics Mushroom powders 🍄‍🟫 
Vegan chocolate chips?!

Use ‘hookedonplants’ for a discount on all. 

… beer powder makes these babies nice & pink…! 

🔥 Directions:
1.  Add oats, powders to the blender, and blend to a flour
2. Add milk and bananas, blend until smooth (add a little extra milk if needed & use a tamper to help blend. 
3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium and lightly grease with coconut oil or vegan butter.
4. Pour the batter into the pan (small pancakes work best), cook for ~3 mins until bubbles form.
5. Flip, cook another 2 mins, then stack ‘em high!
✔️ TOP IT with maple syrup, nut butter, warm berries, coconut chips, chocolate drizzle… whatever makes your heart happy! 🍓

Save this for your next cozy brunch and tag me if you try it. 
Who’s flippin’ pancakes this weekend?! 💛

👌Freeze & pop in the toaster for a quick Breaki. 
** Can also be used in the waffle iron 🧇 

Are you in team waffle or team pancake?? 
👇Do tell. 

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8 facts & stats ⬇️ Yup, dogs can thrive on pla 8 facts & stats ⬇️ Yup, dogs can thrive on plants 🎉 

And science backs it up. 

3 Fun facts:

✨ One of the longest living dogs in the Guinness Book of World Records, Bramble the collie, lived to age 25 on a plant-based diet.
✨ Studies show that beef, dairy, and chicken are the three most common food allergens for dogs.
✨ Plant-based dogs live longer, stay healthier, and need fewer vet visits. 

And, here’s why we love Virchew:

✅ Canadian-made with locally sourced ingredients 🇨🇦
✅ Woman-founded & Vancouver-based 🏙️
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✅ Delicious apparently … bowls are sparkling clean after every meal 👅 
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🔬 don’t just take it from Z & T… here’s what the research says: 🤓

📖 “Dogs on plant-based diets had a mean lifespan of 14.1 years, compared to 12.6 years for those on meat-based diets.” – University of Guelph

📖 “Dogs fed plant-based diets had fewer health disorders, especially in digestion, liver function, and eye health.” – Research in Veterinary Science

📖 “Vegan-fed dogs were healthier and required fewer health issues, less vet visits and medications, according to a study of 2,500 dogs.” – Pet Food Industry

📖 “No evidence suggests plant-based diets negatively impact dog health.” – Veterinary Sciences Journal

📖 “Vegan diets provide adequate nutrition for dogs.” – University of Illinois

@virchewdogs makes it REAL easy to feed your pup a nutritionally complete, vet-backed, plant-based diet you can feel good about and your dogs can obsess over. 

➡️ Comment or DM: ‘Dog Food’ for a link with more info. 

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If not now, then when? 🌱 ✨ 🏝️ Last cha If not now, then when? 🌱 ✨ 🏝️ 

Last chance to book a Nicaragua adventure with likeminded, positive, plant-curious people. 

The Vegan Adventure Retreat. 

We are so grateful to have met our amazing attendees from last year’s retreat, and we’ve built connections from that one week, that will no doubt, last a lifetime. 

Enjoy listening to their experience …
This was filmed right before their zenned out spa experience.

Here is your chance to …

🙌 Disconnect to re-connect.
🙌 Fill your own cup so you can bring your best self back to your family, friends, career…
🙌 Step aside your comfort zone with all Ometepe Island provides 
🙌 Learn all about your microbiome & delicious whole food plant based cooking skills
🙌 Devour tropical fruit, breathe, practice yoga daily,  kayak with monkeys, hike volcanos, tour cacao farm…

A chance to say yes to yourself. 

Everyone welcome! 🤗

Plant based, vegan, plant curious, travel lovers, adventurers, anyone who needs to hit that re-set button… we’ve got you. 

Jules and Danielle 

@hookedonplants chef, olympian, nutritionist. 
@pachavega chef, educator, gut health expert, nutritionist. 

PS: the @sanctuary_music_festival is 28-30… retreat then festival ?!

#veganretreat #nicaragua #retreat #plantbasedretreat #veganadventureretreat
Last call: book your spot at the Vegan Adventure R Last call: book your spot at the Vegan Adventure Retreat (hosted by Olympian & Nutritionist @hookedonplants and Nutritionist & Chef & Educator @pachavega) for the most delicious adventure of your life. 

Message ‘retreat’ for deets.

Nicaragua March 21-28

PS: there happens to be the amazing @sanctuary_music_festival the 28-30.

… Retreat then Festival… 🤷‍♀️ 👌 
What a week 🎉 🌱 💗 

What are you waiting for ??? 

Let’s experience the best week in Nicaragua together.

We can’t wait to host, guide, teach 
and adventure with you… 

#retreat #veganretreat #veganadventureretreat #nicaragua #wellnessretreat
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