Farmers Market Goodness: A Kid-Friendly, No-Bake, Vegan Peach Cobbler Recipe


Updated 10/14/11 11:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler Recipe For Vegans

Yummy yummy in my tummy! Peach cobbler is a dessert that has been enjoyed in America for generations, and we've got a healthy alternative recipe that you might want to try this season. If you and your family are not vegans, don't let the term deter you from trying it. It has the sweet and refreshing taste of a traditional peach cobbler without using sugar, butter, or dairy! Keep reading for the Read more

Creamy Corn Dip With Tomatoes . . . and It's Vegan


Updated 07/14/11 3:30 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Recipe For Vegan Corn Dip With Tomatoes and Basil

I scream, you scream, we all scream for lycopene! It's important to load up on this powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes that fights cancer and heart disease. Also high in folate, vitamin C, and potassium, tomatoes are sweet and juicy; they taste like Summer. Here's a summery dip featuring cherry tomatoes with tofu to add protein and a creamy texture. The corn kernels add fiber and sweetness. Read more

Vegan Avocado Frozen Yogurt


Updated 05/28/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Vegan Avocado Frozen Yogurt

If you love a weekend frozen yogurt treat but are looking for vegan options, this avocado frozen yogurt that reader OneHungryMess posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. Check out the full recipe after the break! Read more

Try This Easy Buckwheat Salad Recipe


Updated 07/31/11 8:54 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Healthy Vegan Recipe: Buckwheat Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing

The fourth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway is to share a healthy recipe. And to inspire you we hooked up with Ann Gentry, founder of the organic vegan LA-based eatery Real Food Daily. She's sharing her recipe for buckwheat salad with a tasty oil-free sesame dressing. Take a cooking lesson and watch the video! Click here to see the Read more

A Reader Recipe: Hearty Vegan Vegetable Soup


Updated 12/16/10 11:04 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Vegan Vegetable Soup Recipe

This recipe for hearty vegan veggie soup was shared by FitSugar reader Crystalinsf in our Healthy Recipe community group. Aside from vegan tomato basil, this hearty vegetable soup is one of my all-time faves. Spring, Winter, Summer — I'll take it any time of the year. I've had several variations of this dining out, but never found the perfect broth to veggie ratio. So, in my attempts to Read more

Make This: Garden Tofu Scramble


Updated 11/05/10 11:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tofu Scramble With Vegetables Recipe

I used to think breakfast wasn't breakfast unless there were eggs on my plate. Not anymore. A few years ago, I had a game changing tofu scramble. And even though a tofu scramble doesn't taste exactly like farm fresh eggs, it has a creamy consistency that scramble egg lovers will enjoy. If you're looking to change things up for breakfast, and save on fat and calories, try making this garden tofu Read more

Chickpea Delight: Couscous With Beans and Cauliflower


Updated 09/15/10 7:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

New York Time Recipe For Chickpeas, Cauliflower, Peas, and Couscous

For me, September doesn't only mean back-to-school time; it's also back-to-cooking time. For dinner inspiration I am loving Martha Rose Shulman's new cookbook, The Very Best of Recipes For Health. Don't let the word "health" in the title fool you; her recipes are big on flavor and easy to make. Since I'm eating meat-free for the FitSugar Give It Up Challenge, I have been looking to beans for Read more

Comfort Cravings: Vegan Mac and Cheese


Updated 01/10/11 5:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

Macaroni and cheese is an American standby. It's full of flavor, completely satisfying, and almost everyone loves it. Most good macaroni and cheese recipes I know contain lots and lots of cheese, butter, and cream. Years ago, I was introduced to vegan macaroni and cheese. Taking my first bite, I was dubious, but man was it good. In this recipe, cheese gets replaced with nutritional yeast, butter Read more

Soba, Tofu Stir Fry With Peanut Sauce


Updated 03/10/08 11:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Soba, Tofu Stir Fry With Peanut Sauce

What is not to love about a stir fry? This recipe calls for tofu, which makes cooking this meal easy since you can just add it at the end. To make this meal work for the whole family (read picky five-year-old), I pull out broccoli, tofu and noodles to serve my girls before adding the spicy sauce. It worked out well; everyone was fed and happy. To see the recipe, just read more Read more

White Bean Escarole Soup


Updated 01/08/08 5:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

White Bean Escarole Soup

Winter is the time for soup! And hearty ones like this White Bean Escarole Soup. Not only is soup a great way to start a meal if you are dieting, since the liquid can be filling, but this soup can become a meal unto itself because bean are a great source of protein. Let me just remind you that beans are a great source of fiber, so if you are trying to eat healthy you should check out this recipe. Read more