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Wrap It Up: 3 Irresistible Vegan Burritos with Custom Spice and Flavor

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  Here’s a set of three delicious vegan burrito recipes — each using a different ready-made vegan wrap — and each offering different options for spiciness (mild, medium, or hot, depending on your taste).   🌯 1. Smoky Sweet Potato  & Black Bean Burrito Wrap : Spinach Tortilla (green, vegan, store-bought) Filling: - 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes, cubed - ¾ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained - ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced - ¼ cup cilantro, chopped - 1 tablespoon lime juice - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika - Salt and pepper, to taste Heat options: - Mild: Add a few drops of mild chipotle mayo (vegan) or omit spice entirely. - Medium : Add a few dashes of your favorite medium-heat taco sauce or a sprinkle of chipotle powder. - Hot : Mix in diced jalapeños or a spoonful of spicy chipotle adobo sauce. Assembly: Layer sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro onto the spinach wrap. Drizzle with lime juice and chose...

Cashew French Toast: Breakfast Recipe

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Cashew French Toast: Breakfast Recipe 1 C. Water 2 T. raw Cashews 4 pitted Dates 7 pieces of Bread 1/2 C. Fresh Orange Juice (or 2 T. OJ concentrate plus water to equal 1/2 C. fluid) 1 T. Whole Wheat Flour Whiz all but bread in blender until smooth.  Pour into shallow bowl.  Dip slices of bread into it and place on cookie sheet.  Bake at 400F until golden brown.  Turn and brown the other side.  Top with Applesauce, fresh fruit or fruit topping.  Yield: 7 servings A Gluten-Free Version (as in the picture- adapted by Cynthia from Wyona's Recipe above) 1 C. Water 2 T. raw Cashews or 2 T. raw Sunflower Seeds 4 pitted Dates 8 pieces of Gluten-Free Bread (usually smaller) 1/2 C. Fresh Orange Juice (or 2 T. OJ concentrate plus water to equal 1/2 C. fluid) 1 T. Chia Seed ground up in a Coffee Bean Grinder Whiz all of the above except the bread until smooth.  Pour into shallow bowl.  Dip slices of bread into it and place on a co...

Company Baked Oatmeal: Breakfast Recipe

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Baked Oatmeal: A delicious and healing breakfast!   No poured fats, dairy, eggs, margerine, or wheat! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Measure out ingredients: 2 C. rolled Oats 1/8 tsp. Coriander 1/6 tsp. Cardamon 1    tsp. Baking Powder (optional) 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt 1 Flax Egg (1 T. flax meal stirred into 2 1/2 T. warm water)  OR 3 1/2 T . Chia Gel 2 C. Almond Milk, unsweetened 1 C. Apple Sauce, unsweetened 1/4 C. Maple Syrup 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 large apple, peeled, and diced 1/2 C. Raisins 1/4 C. Coconut 3/4 C. chopped Walnuts or Hemp hearts (seeds) Zap the apple pieces for a minute or two in the microwave to soften them.  Set aside. Mix together oats, spices, baking powder and sea salt in a small dish.   In a larger bowl, combine the flax egg, almond milk, apple sauce, maple syrup and vanilla.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well. Stir in the apples, and bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes i...

Delicious Millet: Breakfast Recipe

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COMBINE IN THE SAUCEPAN: 1 C. Millet 4 C. Water 1 tsp. Salt Bring to boil.  Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in: 1/2 C. Unsweetened Coconut 1/2 C. Toasted Sunflower Seeds 3/4 C. chopped, pitted Dates Yield: 4 servings

Alpine "Cheese" Spread Recipe

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Make your own vegan cheese squares with this easy, dairy-free recipe! Made with corn flour, agar agar, cashews, and zesty seasonings—perfect for snacking, platters, or melty comfort food! MIX 1 C. fine Corn Flour and 1 C. Water ADD 2 C. Boiling Water IN SEPARATE PAN put 1/3 C. AgarAgar powder-- Soak in 1/2 C. Warm Water ADD: 1/4 C. finely ground Cashews 1/4 C. fine Nutritional Yeast 1/4 tsp. Salt Pinch of Garlic Powder 1 T. Onion Powder 2 T. Lemon Juice WHIZ all ingredients in blender and pour into a mold to cut into squares when chilled. Other Cheesy Sauce or Spread Recipes in this Blog include: American Cheese Golden Sauce Melty Cheese Another Melty Cheez