Healthify your Halloween with these fun, homemade goodies – using wholesome, organic and Non-GMO ingredients. From gluten-free to vegan, these tasty, unique treats will appeal to the whole crowd.
- Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzel Screams
- Super simple and savory, the added googly eyes make these pretzels a really fun treat for all ages.
- Vegan Caramel Sauce
- With only three ingredients, this updated caramel sauce (made with dates and coconut milk) is a much healthier alternative to the traditional sugary sauce.
- Gluten-Free Vegan Ghost Cupcakes
- These allergen-free cupcakes are really fluffy…and really cute!
- Sticky Sweet Popcorn Balls
- Fun to make and fun to eat, these sticky sweets will have your kids begging to help in the kitchen.
- Spiderweb Cupcakes
- The chocolate peanut butter frosting really brings this healthier cupcake home.
- Silly Apple Bites
- Full of silliness and free of allergens, these easy to make goodies will make snack time even more fun.
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Here’s a simple roasting method that turns pumpkin seeds into the crunchiest, savory snack of the season.
- Raw Cookie Dough Bites
- A healthy cookie dough bite? Apparently it is possible with this recipe that calls for old fashioned oats and no raw eggs or refined sugar.
This delicious, light pasta comes together in no time for a meal that’s fresh, quick and yummy. Triple threat!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 oz cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 16 oz package of Ancient Harvest spaghetti
- Handful of fresh basil, sliced into ribbons
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
- Fresh cracked pepper, for garnish
Directions
- In a large pan over medium heat, add oil and garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes and salt. Let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the meantime, bring a large stockpot of salted water to boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with the cherry tomato sauce.
- Garnish with basil, Parmesan, and fresh cracked pepper. Drizzle with additional olive oil if preferred.
Golden Milk
For a drink that’s not only bursting with flavor but with incredible health benefits too, look no further than golden milk!
Ingredients
Directions
- Simply heat 1 cup of your favorite milk.
- Whisk in 1 serving Gaia Herbs Golden Milk.
- Heat, stirring often, until mixture is quite warm but not boiling.
- Remove from heat, then pour into a cup and savor immediately.
Need to whip up something quick, yet truly delicious? Bring the restaurant to you with these Smothered Potato Puffs! They’re a huge crowd pleaser either as an appetizer while entertaining or as an easy weeknight meal. Top with bacon or a meat of your choice for some extra protein sure to satisfy everyone around your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of frozen tater tots
- 1/3 cup of crumbled feta
- 1/2 small red onion, julienned
- 1 handful cilantro leaves
- 1/2 a teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce
- 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
Substituons
- Substitute vegan feta cheese and mayonnaise to make vegan.
Directions
- Bake tater tots following the package instructions or until extra crispy.
- Meanwhile, stir together sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Place tater tots on a serving plate and drizzle with sauce.
- Sprinkle on feta, red onion, oregano, and cilantro. Serve promptly.
Who knew tofu could be for dessert, too? This simple recipe makes chocolate pudding like you’ve never had before with a delightfully creamy texture to delight your tastebuds. Additionally, it’s rich with protein, making it so much more than just a sweet treat! Enjoy this creative dish as mid-afternoon snack or pack in your child’s lunch.
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- 1.5 Hours
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces silken tofu
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additions
Goes well with maple toasted coconut flakes, cocoa nibs, shaved chocolate.
Directions
- Place silken tofu in a fine mesh strainer and allow to drain for 10 minutes to remove excess water.
- Place tofu and remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and creamy.
- Chill pudding in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
Enjoy the bliss that is fresh orange juice with a powerful kick of ginger. This wellness shot will have you up and ready to take on the day lickety-split, all the while supporting your immune system with the detoxifying powers of ginger and Vitamin C. With only two ingredients, this recipe relies on the pure flavors of wholesome produce. Fire up your juicer (or blender) and be ready for a boost!
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- 15 Min
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 large navel oranges
- 6-8 ounces fresh ginger root
- 1-2 Tbsp Water (if using blender)
Directions
Directions for Juicer
- Peel oranges and ginger.
- Juice all ingredients in a juicer and enjoy.
Directions for Blender
- Peel oranges and ginger.
- Blend ingredients in blender, adding 1-2 Tbsp of water.
- Pour mixture through fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag and enjoy.
Join the keto craze with this shell-free version of a taco – just the right amount of spice to balance out the creamy goodness in the avocados. Swap the ground meat for tempeh or any protein of your choice to make this a veggie dish.
Keto Avocado Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
- 1 pound ground bison (or any ground meat of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons keto-friendly taco seasoning
- 3 avocados
- 1 medium tomato
- 6 tablespoons queso blanco or feta cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Mayo with Avocado Oil
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking up any big chunks as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Drain on towel-lined plate.
- Dice tomatoes. In a small bowl, add mayo and juice from 1 lime. Stir together until combined. Cut avocados in half, removing the pits. Spritz with lime juice to prevent them from browning.
- Plate the avocados and spoon about 1/4 cup of meat on each halved avocado. Top with a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, about a tablespoon of queso blanco (if using), a bit of chopped cilantro, and the creamy lime sauce.
Fire up the grill and call in the kids for a meal you can both make and enjoy as a family! Quick and easy to put together, these skewers use vegan Beyond Sausage Hot Italian, making it a savory and delicious dish for everyone at the table.
Beyond Sausage Skewers
- VEGAN
- 15 MIN
- MAKES 4 SKEWERS
Ingredients
Directions
- Cut each Beyond Sausage Hot Italian into four 1.5″ pieces.
- Cut pineapple and red onion into 1″ pieces.
- Build skewer starting with Beyond Sausage Hot Italian piece followed by red onion, pineapple, mushroom. Stack ingredients until skewers are full. Repeat for additional skewers.
- Grill skewers on a lightly oiled, heated grill. Grill on medium-high for 2-3 minutes per side. Brush skewers with BBQ sauce about halfway through. Remove.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, a side of BBQ sauce and enjoy!
