Posts tagged vegan
Chipotle Black Bean Enchiladas

I’ve been working on this delicious smokey chipotle bean enchilada recipe for a few months now and wasn’t planning on sharing just yet as I wanted to reshoot the photos (wasn’t 100% happy with them), however with the current crisis I know you guys are longing for more delicious and easy to make meals so I wanted to share it here ASAP. Smokey chipotle sauce, beans, smothered in creamy sour cream and fresh lime juice! Perfect dish while you stay home!

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Macadamia and Fig Loaf

This wholesome fruit and nut loaf is best served warm with a big smear of nut butter or vegan butter. Personally I love it with macadamia butter as its so creamy and delicious. It would also make for a super yummy breakfast served with some coconut yoghurt and fresh berries or figs.

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Pesto Pearl Couscous Salad

I am totally loving this salad recipe right now. It is really filling, full of flavour, and so easy to make. The addition of the spiced chickpeas on top gives it a big plant protein hit. Eat it on its own or serve this along-side some veggie patties, tempeh strips or if your not vegan/veggie - some eggs or seafood/meat.

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Our Wedding - part 1: beauty, health and skincare

It has now been 4 very short months since our wedding day! Last year was the best year of our lives, the planning and preparation, to our wedding day and honeymoon. They say it’s the best day of your life and it sure is that.

I wanted to break all the details of our wedding day into two chunks. Part One I will discuss all of the details of my beauty preparation: skincare routine, beauty, hair, health, diet, and fitness. In Part Two I will share all of the details of our day, links to all of our wonderful vendors, a tonne of unseen images and tips for future brides! Part Three will be a honeymoon blog sharing with you guys a detailed travel blog on our honeymoon in Mexico. 

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I've created my own store!

For the past few months Alex and myself have been working on a new little project. I am so excited to finally share it with you all! I have dreamt about creating my own brand for soo long now, and finally decided to dive right into doing it! I wanted to share this post to give you all a bit more insight into our new brand. 

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Chocolate-Matcha Loaf

Light, moist, chocolatey green tea loaf, topped with delicious coconut frosting and tart fresh berries. I am sitting here typing this, knowing we cleaned up the last slices of this cake last night. 'NOOOO!!' I actually ate the last bites wanting to cry because I kid you not, this loaf is my favourite treat recipe to date! Coming home from a long day on placement and settling onto the couch with a slice of this is the best!! Chocolate and matcha is my few favourite combo, and you just have to give this a go! 

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Raw Matcha Lime & Vanilla Cupcakes

Matcha Green Tea, what is it? and why is everyone addicted? well it's sure got me hooked! Have a look at this recipe for matcha powder meets lime, vanilla and cacao, combined with a creamy cashew mixture to make a delicious and fresh raw dessert. 

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Wholesome Vegan Waffles

Happy International Waffle Day! I've whipped up a totally delicious and totally wholesome vegan waffle recipe for you all to enjoy on this day to celebrate waffles. Wholegrain's, healthy fats, fresh berries, and a little bit of dark chocolate- because being healthy is all about moderation. ;) I hope you love this recipe as much as I enjoyed creating it, and of course eating it! 

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Creamy Date No-Tella

That creamy date no-TELLA recipe is finally here for ya'll! Woohoo! This one is perfect for spreading on toast, topping your pancakes, adding to smoothies or making treats. (actually just a spoon and the jar is all you'll need) Made from all whole ingredients. 

It's free from refined sugars (I use dates), high in fibre, free from dairy, and totally delicious . 

 

 

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Raspberry Ripe Popsicles

Creamy Raspberry Vegan Ice-creams, drizzled with crunchy caramel and chocolate sauce. Now you're talking Elsa! I created this recipe for Loving Earth recently, but it's just too good not to share. The perfect summer treat. Its GF, DF, and VEGAN! derrr. (low in added sugar + refined sugar free)

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Rainbow Rice Paper Rolls (+ the best dipping sauce ever!)

A quick, easy, and delicious recipe for gluten free, vegan, fresh summer rice paper rolls! with a recipe for the best dipping sauce ever! Rice paper rolls originate from Vietnam, and are the perfect healthy lunch option or picnic snack. Plus you can squeeze a serve of vegetables in each roll! 

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Ginger Teff Men

Making gingerbread men has become a bit of a Christmas tradition for me, and each year I like to change it up a bit, this time I've ditched the gluten (for the coeliac and gluten intolerant folks) by substituting regular flour for teff flour, a gluten free grain originating from Africa. These guys are also low in sugar (refined sugar free), vegan (and therefore dairy free), and totally tasty!   

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It's here, The Wholesome Life eBook!

The Wholesome Life eBook by Elsa's Wholesome Life is finally available!

It contains 64 plant-based wholesome recipes for anyone to enjoy. Breakfasts, drinks, snacks, basics, lunches, dinners, treats, + lots of tips, information and inspiration! 

Read on to find out more, and to purchase yourself a copy. 

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