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Easy Vegan Almond Flour Pie Crust (Low-Carb, Gluten-free, Grain-free)

This easy Vegan Almond Flour Pie Crust is naturally gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free, and made with just a few simple ingredients. No chilling needed! The perfect crust for practically any pie!

overhead shot of a baked vegan almond flour pie crust in a pyrex pie dish

There's something intimidating about making your own pie crust – especially when it comes to rolling out a pie crust. For some reason, we all tend to prefer graham cracker crusts, where you simply crush store-bought crackers together with vegan butter and press the mixture into a pan.

If you feel the same way, I am here to tell you that with the right recipe, everyone can make their own vegan pie crust from scratch! Give this easy pie crust a chance and you will be pleasantly surprised.

This almond flour pie crust is so easy to make. It's only made with a handful of simple ingredients that you probably already have stocked in your gluten-free pantry.

But there's more to this vegan pie crust! Apart from being simple, this is also a gluten-free and grain-free pie crust recipe. Due to the absence of gluten, you don't need to worry about overworking the dough and ending up with a tough crust.

As we are using oil in this vegan pie crust, you don't need to worry about chilling and cutting in butter. Also, there's no need to chill the dough so not only is this an easy pie crust but also a quick one!

I have used variations of this almond flour pie crust in several of my favorite recipes, like this Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie. It is so versatile and you can season it with your favorite herbs and spices.

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translate | Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:08:55 +0000

Sesame Shallot Soy Curl Stir Fry

This Sesame Shallot Soy Curl Stir Fry makes for an amazing weeknight dinner! Chewy, marinated chicken like soycurls and broccolini in a sweet, salty and sticky Asian sesame stir-fry sauce! Nutfree Recipe Gluten-free option!

two white bowls with sesame soy curl stir-fry served alongside white rice

This Sesame Shallot Soy Curl Stir Fry makes for an amazing weeknight dinner that rivals any takeout meal. Soy curls marinated in a sweet-salty-spicy marinade, then stir-fried in sesame oil along with shallots and garlic. Chinese broccoli and Thai Basil are added along the way for that authentic flavor, and the rest of the marinade is also added to create a delicious stir-fry sauce. Serve this easy soy curl stir fry with rice, broccoli rice, zoodles or noodles!

Asian soy curl stir fry sprinkled with sesame seeds

Soy curls are one my favorite meat subs. They are made with whole non-gmo soybeans and you can find them in some stores or order them online on amazon.

Thai Basil vs Sweet Basil

For this recipe, we are using Thai basil! While you could use sweet basil I recommend you try and find the Thai kind. How to distinguish them? Thai basil has a purple stem while sweet basil has a green stem. Also check the leaves: unlike the delicate, floppy big leaves you see on sweet basil, Thai basil leaves are smaller and sturdier. This means they hold up better during cooking making this basil ideal for stir-fries.

Lastly, the taste: Thai basil is spicy with an anise, or licorice-like flavor, while sweet basil has a more mild peppery and sweet taste.

close-up overhead of sesame shallot soy curl stir-fry with broccolini sprinkled with sesame seeds

On cooking with soy curls:

Soy Curls come dry and need to be rehydrated and cooked in order to enjoy them. They will increase in size quite a bit as they soak. You need to soak them in the marinade for only about 10 minutes.

I marinade the soycurls in the sauce for the extra flavor and then toast them before adding the rest of the ingredients. This improves the texture! You've got to try them this way as this stir fry or my General Tsos soy curls!

Soy curls are not same as soy chunks that are chewier and take much longer to cook. Soy curls can be found in some grocery stores or online on amazon.

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translate | Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:36:17 +0000

Vegan Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies Gluten-free

For a fall-tastic breakfast treat that is easy to make, look no further than these vegan pumpkin breakfast cookies! Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, refined oil-free and packed with nutritious add-ins like pumpkin puree, chia seeds, chopped nuts, and rolled oats.

stacked vegan pumpkin breakfast cookies with nuts and seeds

If you're looking for an easy, one-bowl cookie recipe that the whole family will get excited about, these pumpkin breakfast cookies are it!

Trust me, they are going to bring your on-the-go breakfast game to the next level. These perfectly crispy yet chewy oatmeal cookies are made with gluten-free oats, almond flour sunflower seeds and a handful of especially healthy add-ins like chia seeds! But you can customize the recipe to your family's preferences and use any seeds you have.

My pumpkin breakfast cookies are chock full of nutritious oats, unsweetened pumpkin puree, nuts, dried fruit, and seeds, and they are naturally sweetened with maple syrup. No Flouf, no Oil! With all those add-ins, these oatmeal cookies are definitely wholesome enough to eat for breakfast!

I like packing these pumpkin breakfast cookies as a lunchbox snack for the kids and make them for my own on-the-go breakfast. Leftovers keep for days so make lots and stash them away for snacks.

a stack of healthy pumpkin breakfast cookies

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translate | Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:11:30 +0000

Vegan Chickpea Breakfast Pinwheels

These Chickpea Breakfast Rolls are perfect for your next brunch party! Flour tortillas filled with vegan chickpea scramble and spinach, then rolled up, sliced and fried into crunchy golden pinwheels! Serve with my hashbrowns and some fruit. Nut-free & gluten-free option.

vegan chickpea breakfast rolls served on a plate with blueberries and hashbrowns

Coming at you with a full vegan breakfast platter! Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Pinwheels, Hashbrowns, and fruit! That alongside a cup of good coffee and the day is already pretty perfect. Think of these Chickpea Breakfast Pinwheels as a fun spin on a vegan chickpea scramble burrito or a wrap. But here, instead of just rolling it all up and biting right in, we slice the breakfast wrap into little breakfast pinwheels.

Chickpeas are mashed with some secret ingredients into a chickpea scramble salad which you can also serve on bread! We roll that up in a tortilla, slice it and pan fry for a crisp bite! These also make a great packed breakfast or snack.

two plates with vegan chickpea breakfast scramble pinwheels served with berries and hashbrowns

Once we have prepared our scramble filling, we just take some extra-large flour tortillas and add the chickpea scramble plus some greens. I went with spinach but you can use herbs, arugula, kale, whatever you want.

Roll it up then slice it into rounds. These are delicious as they are but to take them to the next level of golden crunchy chickpea breakfast deliciousness, fry the pinwheels in the pan just a couple of minutes to brown them on both sides.

Serve them as a complete vegan breakfast platter along with my quick homemade hashbrowns and some fresh fruit at your next brunch party. Or pack it all and take it to work, school, or university for an easy lunch.

This recipe is nut-free and can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free tortillas.

two plates with sliced vegan chickpea scramble wraps served with hashbrowns and berries

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translate | Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:17:49 +0000

Vegan Almond Burfi

Keep this vegan almond burfi recipe at hand for whenever you need an easy yet special treat for the holidays! This 4 ingredient Indian Almond Fudge is totally fool-proof to make within minutes and makes for a great gift, too. Gluten-free, soy-free.

a plate with almond burfi topped with chopped pistachios and almonds

Keep this almond burfi recipe ready for whenever you need a sweet treat for the holidays and Indian festivals. It is quick and easy to make and needs just 4 ingredients.

What is Burfi?

Burfi, also called barfi, is an original Indian dessert similar to fudge. It belongs populat Indian sweets which are united under the name mithai. Various Burfis are traditionally made using ingredients like milk solids, condensed milk, milk powder, sugar, and ghee (clarified butter), nuts etc.

My vegan Badam Burfi is made with ground almonds or almond flour, vegan butter, sugar & a touch of saffron. I love it for its delightful balance of mild and sweet notes and its signature light fudgy texture. It's a bit like almond fudge. These little bites of bliss are not only unbelievably easy to make but making burfi at home also leaves your kitchen smelling like heaven! What's not to love about the fragrances of almond, and saffron wafting through your house?

almond burfi on a piece of parchment paper cut into squares

Trust me, this delicately flavored almond burfi will win your loved ones over with its melt-in-the-mouth texture. I like making these for celebrations like the Indian Ganesh festival or Diwali, but they also make an amazing gift any time of the year. The best part is that this recipe is super forgiving and totally fail-proof which gives us one less thing to worry about during the holidays. You ca change up the flavors and use cardamom, or vanilla instead.

almond burfi topped with chopped nuts

You can serve these Almond Burfi as a snack or a dessert and kids love these too! Such a great alternative to store-bought candies.

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translate | Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:20:54 +0000

Gochujang Noodles Stir Fry

For an easy weeknight dinner, look no further than this easy gochujang noodles stir-fry. Rice Noodles are tossed with sauteed veggies and a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. A vegan Korean noodles stir-fry that is quick and easy to make. Gluten-free.

a plate of Korean Gochujang Noodles served topped with sesame seeds and sliced spring onion

For an easy stir fry recipe look no further than this Korean Gochujang Rice Noodles stir-fry! With bold flavors coming from the Korean red pepper paste, this rich and saucy noodle stirfry will be a new favorite come dinner time.

a saucepan with gochujang noodles with mushrooms and sliced spring onions

The sauce uses Gochujang, a bright red fermented Korean chili paste that's sweet, a bit spicy, and savory. Korean Gochujang is used as a condiment or in sauces in many Korean recipes so don't hold back from buying that jar. I promise you will find so many ways to use it.

I use pad thai style rice noodles for this recipe which are the perfect noodle for any saucy stir fry recipe because they grab ahold of any sauce you toss them with. This also makes the recipe Glutenfree. For a low-carb version, you could use konjac noodles or zucchini noodles.

a plate of gochujang noodles topped with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds