Butternut Squash & Quinoa Pilaf

Serving dish of butternut squash made with brown rice and quinoa decorated with basil leaves

A delicious vegan pilaf made with brown rice, quinoa, slivered almonds and butternut squash. Spiced with nutmeg, thyme and fresh basil. The almonds are browned in olive oil and the squash is roasted with thyme for extra flavor. I know by now some people in North America might be a bit tired of pumpkin and […]

Cauliflower Quiche

This gluten-free quiche has a very airy and fluffy filling that melts in your mouth. The main ingredients are cauliflower and eggs making it a complete one dish meal. You have fibers, proteins and carbs in one serving. To make it even more filling and well rounded, serve with brown rice and salad. It is […]

Banoffee Pie

A vegan, guilt-free and gluten-free version of the delicious pie originally made with dulce-de-leche, bananas and whipping cream. This recipe offers you fiber, plus antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. And only one tablespoon of added sugar from maple syrup. I know this is a cliché but “healthy never tasted so good”! I was first introduced to […]

Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie

glass of spiced pumpkin smoothie with straw and pumpkin seeds

A delectable and comforting smoothie made with pumpkin and mango, where all the ingredients blend well and complement each other. The pumpkin spice really does a good job wrapping all the delicious flavors together. Nothing like starting the day with lots of fiber, vitamins and polyphenols.  There are more than 8000 polyphenols that are found […]

Apple Pie Baked Doughnuts

Beginning of fall and apples go hand and hand. Comfort and warmth can always be found in apples with spices, think apple pie. These baked doughnuts bring the cozy deliciousness to a next level, very fluffy and full of flavor. In North America several apple varieties are harvested between the end of July and beginning […]

Butternut Squash & Coconut Pie

This vegan dessert pie will warm you with the autumn spices and the stunning combination of butternut squash and coconut. Slightly sweetened with dates, all flavors will blossom in your mouth. Enjoy all the butternut squash goodness on each slice. Although many people consider the butternut squash a vegetable it is in reality a fruit. […]

Dark & White Chocolate Raisin Brownie

Decadent vegan brownie sweetened with raisins

These plant-based brownies are decadent yet sweetened with raisins and some chocolate chips. Intense taste of chocolate and a moist texture will satisfy any cravings. Lots of fiber from oats, whole wheat flour and raisins help reduce the glucose spike. This recipe was posted at the beginning of Foodellette in March 2022. But it was […]

Vegan “Cheesy” Quiche

Made with white beans and potatoes this very satisfying quiche is a great option for lunch, dinner or brunch. The beans will deliver complex carbohydrates, protein and fiber. Potatoes will help with the quiche structure and provide vitamins and minerals. Everybody likes quiche, with its crisp crust and creamy filling. They are so versatile, with […]

Oat & Chia Pie Crust

fork visible in a pan with pie crust made of chia seeds and oat flour.

Only 5 ingredients, a gluten-free vegan pie crust can be either used for savory or sweet recipes. It offers a good amount of fiber from the oats and chia seeds. Made with coconut oil instead of butter it is cholesterol-free. Step by step: Prep: 15 mins   |   Cook: 15 or 25 mins   […]

Watermelon Chia Parfait

Healthy breakfast where different textures and tastes will dance in your mouth. Juicy and sweet watermelon, together with the creamy chia pudding, sour yogurt, even sweeter honey, crunchy pecans and popping hemp seeds. Assured a good mood for all morning. Have you tried watermelon and yogurt? It is a delicious combination of sweet and juicy […]