Healthy Recipes

Ingredients

¾ C. plain fat-free yogurt
1/3 C. nonfat dried milk powder
1 (4 serving) package, sugar-free orange, gelatin
¾ C. lite whipped topping
3 C. unpeeled, diced apples
3 Tablespoons chopped pecans
½ C. miniature marshmallows

Directions

In a large bowl, combine yogurt and dry milk powder. Add dry gelatin and mix well. Fold in whipped toping. Stir in apples, pecans, and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, washed, peeled, cooked and diced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 medium carrots, grated
1 tbsp green onion, finely sliced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup cooked peas

For the Dressing:

1 block medium firm tofu, drained and mashed
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp Dijon mustard Continue reading

Vegan Holiday CookiesYou don’t need milk, eggs or butter to make delicious holiday cookies. You also need not use white sugar, which is generally avoided by vegans. Here are a couple of recipes for vegan-friendly holiday cookies.

Gingerbread Cookies

What says “holidays” like gingerbread cookies? Here is a tasty vegan version of this holiday classic.

Ingredients for about 24 cookies

2 1/2 cups of whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegan buttery spread (such as Earth Balance)
3/4 cup molasses Continue reading