Karla SalinariLatin & Caribbean Plant-Based Recipes

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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Muffins

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, RecipeNovember 6, 2023

Ingredients 1 medium banana, mashed 1 (15oz) can of pumpkin puree 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups chickpea flour (you can use oat flour too) 2 tsp pumpkin spice 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F.…

Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJuly 7, 2021

If you love chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, same thing!) you’re going to love my Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich. Chickpeas are rich in fiber, B vitamins and so versatile that when coarsely mashed, chickpeas make a great substitute for chicken or turkey. So, the next time you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich but want to…

Is Chocolate Good For You?

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJune 29, 2021

Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. It’s powerfully comforting, creamy, and delicious. But is chocolate good for you? The answer is both yes and no. Chocolate has been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, fatigue, depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, poor eyesight, and more. It also helps release that feel-good…

Homemade Almond Butter Cups

Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksDecember 19, 2019

If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter cups you will love this recipe. Made with homemade almond butter and dairy-free chocolate chips, healthier alternative to an all-time favorite treat! If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups you’re going to love this recipe for Almond Butter Cups! It’s easy to make and better for you b/c it’s…

Are peanuts good for you? (+ a delicious noodle recipe)

Dinner, Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SummerSeptember 6, 2019

Are peanuts good for you? The answer is yes and no. Here's what I found. I’ve spent time researching the topic and wanted to share it with you. I hope this information helps you understand what the controversy is all about so you're able to choose what works best for you and your family - enjoying…

Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide

Dinner, Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Seasonal Produce, Snacks, SummerAugust 2, 2019

My Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide is a little late this year but better late than never, right? Similar to last season's Seasonal Produce: Spring Guide here's a list of delicious fruits and veggies available right now. Eating seasonally provides amazing health benefits and keeps costs down so make sure to take full advantage! Note: the…

Food Cravings: understanding, reducing and replacing them!

Breakfast, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Wellness TipJune 26, 2019

Food cravings: understanding, reducing and replacing them! Cravings are important messages from the body that guide us in maintaining balance. Here’s a quick guide to understanding and deconstructing cravings and help us understand and address what are body is trying to tell us. Understanding Cravings The body is a perfect machine. It knows when…

Baked Polenta Fries!

Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 30, 2019

Baked Polenta Fries! This delicious polenta recipe is made with organic, non-gmo corn. Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, serve as a healthy snack or appetizer! What's Polenta, you ask? Polenta is a dish made of cornmeal or corn flour. It can be served as a hot porridge, or cooled and solidify…

Homemade Tater Tots (oven baked)

Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 15, 2019

Homemade Tater Tots made with organic purple fingerling potatoes from our local farm share. A healthy spin on a traditional recipe made with fresh, simple ingredients. This family-friendly lunch recipe or dinner recipe is oven-baked, dairy-free and gluten-free. We’ve recreated many recipes since starting the blog - some more difficult than others and…

Healthy Sweeteners (+ Easy To Make Fudgesicles)

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 10, 2019

Healthy Sweeteners (+ Easy To Make Fudgesicles): This fun, family-friendly recipe is a crowd pleaser that offers a delicious alternative to desserts made with refined sugar and other harmful ingredients. By now we know that refined sugar is harmful to our health. In fact, a high-sugar diet has been associated with dangerous health conditions, like…