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Healthy, plant-based, oil-free vegan sides and snacks recipes. Featuring whole foods ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates and other fruits for no refined sugars or syrups. Includes gluten-free tips, with Mexican, American comfort food, Italian, French, Greek, Thai, and Indian cuisines.

  • Irish Kale Potato Colcanon - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Budget-Friendly, Oil-Free, Vegan Comfort food Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Vegan Irish Potato Kale Colcannon

    December 22, 2018March 15, 2020

    Irish Colcannon combines mashed potatoes with cabbage.
    This plant-based, vegan version swaps out the cabbage for a kale. A simple, easy, one-pot dish that works great as a base for a satsifying stew. This is healthy comfort food at its finest.

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  • Desserts & Baked Goods

    5-Ingredient Cocoa Peanut Butter Energy Bites

    December 21, 2018June 4, 2020

    This gluten-free, oil-free vegan recipe gets natural sweetness from dried dates.  No one, whether child or adult, can resist the classic combination of bananas and peanut butter.  Make a batch and keep in the freezer…you’ll be ready for any chocolate craving.

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  • Sauces, Dips, & Dressings

    Easy Vegan Chia Coconut “Cream”

    December 21, 2018December 21, 2018

        Easy  |  Servings: 8  |  Ready In: 10 minutes  |  Yield: about 4 cups This east chia coconut pouring cream is a healthy vegan substitute for traditional dairy cream.  This quick, gluten-free recipe is delicious served over Cinnamon Apple Crumble, Broiled Bananas, or used in a Chia Pudding Parfait. Ingredients 3 cups (24 ounces)

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  • Chipotle Barbecue Baked Beans - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Vegan Summer Picnic Recipe

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    Chipotle Baked Beans – Oil-Free, Vegan Recipe

    December 20, 2018

      Medium |  Servings: 8 |  Ready In: 90 minutes |  Yield: one 9×9 dish Smoky Baked Beans are a classic summer barbecue dish.  A dash of chipotle powder adds a smoky, spicy kick, perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or family picnic.  Serve this all of the summer sides, like Sweet Corn

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  • Sides & Snacks

    Easy Oil-Free Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

    December 12, 2018February 27, 2025

    Medium |  Servings: 2  |  Ready In: 40 minutes |  Yield: about 6 cups This basic recipe for oil-free roasted sweet potatoes is a must-have for healthy eating. Make a batch of these on the weekend and use for Buddha bowls or as a side for Southwestern Black Bean Burgers. Ingredients 3 medium Sweet Potatoes

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    Southwestern Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    December 12, 2018June 12, 2025

    These healthy baked Southwestern Sweet Potato Fries are made without any oil.  A touch of smoked paprika adds a flavor punch in this easy, plant-based vegan recipe.  

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  • Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes - Whole Foods, Vegan, Plant-Based, Whole Grain, Vegan, Breakfast Recipe with No Refined Sugar or Syrup from Plants-Rule

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    Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes

    December 12, 2018June 2, 2020

    These Oatmeal Raisin plant-based pancakes have all of your favorite flavors from the classic cookies.  Free of refined sugars or flour, these make a healthy whole foods, vegan breakfast. Loaded with oats, almond butter, and raisins, this recipe is essential for your morning ritual.

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  • Oil-Free Banana Spelt Bread with Walnuts - Healthy, Plant-Based, Whole Food, Vegan, No Refined Sugar Baking Muffin Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Spelt Banana Walnut Bread – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup

    December 9, 2018August 12, 2020

    Whole grain spelt flour adds nutty flavor and plant-based protein to this healthy, oil-free Banana Walnut Bread.  Dates bring natural sweetness without any refined sugar or syrup. This oil-free vegan recipe is a great go-to for healthy snacking or a breakfast .

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  • Zucchini Oat Bread - Healthy, Whole Food, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan, No Sugar Added, Baking Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Zucchini Oat Bread – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup

    December 9, 2018April 15, 2020

    This delicious, plant-based zucchini oat bread is perfect for summer. The vegan recipe adds spice with cinnamon and nutmeg add interesting spice while oat flour creates a fluffier texture. Enjoy for a whole grain, oil-free healthy breakfast or snack

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