Category: Weight Loss

Applesauce Breakfast Muffins

Sweetened with applesauce and a just little sugar, these gluten-free muffins are both light, moist. Ingredients1 cup oat bran½ cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free all-purpose flour or any gluten-free flour½ cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free Muesli1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup unsweetened applesauce3 tablespoons canola oil3 tablespoons … Continue reading Applesauce Breakfast Muffins

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Looking for a delicious lunch with a plant-based protein? Try this easy and filling chickpea (aka garbanzo bean) salad. You can use canned chickpeas but I think cooking the dried chickpeas adds a nice, firmer texture (see directions below). Either way, make the salad in advance to let the dressing marinate the peas. Serves 6 … Continue reading Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mushroom Soup

This lighter, cream-free version of mushroom soup nods to my Polish heritage. It's typically served on Christmas Eve for the traditional fasting of Wigilia without cream, but you can add a dollop of sour cream or coconut cream for a heartier meal. Ingredients 1/2 ounce dried mushrooms (oyster, porcini)2 large potatoes1 large carrot1 stalk celery1 … Continue reading Mushroom Soup

Veggie Campfire Stew

This is my vegan take on the traditional Campfire Stew that typically features pork and winter vegetables. In this version, butternut squash and black beans come together in a slow cooker and the result is a satisfying, low-calorie/low-fat entrée packed with vegetables, fiber, and protein. Ingredients3 cloves garlic, chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 ribs celery, chopped3 … Continue reading Veggie Campfire Stew