Move over croutons, your salad just got a new crunchy topping! Once you learn how to toast quinoa you will see how easy + versatile it is.  Best of all, you don’t need any oil to make crispy quinoa in minutes!

5 minutes + a blender. Yep, that is all you need to make this fabulous + easy Black Bean Hummus Recipe! Perfect for a protein-packed snack, appetizer, lunch, or dip at a party!

YUMMY + Easy! This Cake Batter Hummus is dairy free + egg free + healthy(ish)! Made with chickpeas + peanut butter + sweetened with dates! You seriously won’t be able to stop eating this!!! No Joke.  This stuff is like a dream come true … [continue reading]

Super Easy Peanut Butter Granola! The EASIEST granola you will ever make! Ready in 30 minutes + crunchy + vegan + gluten free + packed with plant-based protein + fiber. Peanut butter + oats perfection!  

This Air Fryer Pumpkin Recipe is super easy + packed with flavor + turns out perfect every time! This is the quickest + absolute best way to make roasted pumpkin! So fabulously versatile it can be added into your favorite recipe or eaten as is!

This Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe is spicy! Just a few simple ingredients and 25 minutes is all you need to transform the beautiful, red, spicy ghost pepper into a magnificent hot sauce! I love making my own hot sauce.  It is the perfect way [continue reading]

This Fermented Jalapeño Hot Sauce is a magnificent way to spice up your tacos, veggie burgers, sandwiches, or just about anything. Be sure to make a big batch, you are going to love it! Super easy to layer a few ingredients into a fermenting jar, [continue reading]

Another addition into my hot sauce collection! This one is sweet and spicy and oh so delicious. You are going to love the combination of the sweet mangos with the fiery habaneros fermented to perfection with onions + garlic. Time to put hot sauce on [continue reading]

This 5-minute cucumber salsa recipe is my latest salsa creation! This salsa is an easy way to up your veggies in your salsa, swap out the tomatoes for cucumbers for a fresh twist on traditional salsa. Perfect to pair with any of your favorite Mexican [continue reading]

My latest addition into my salsa collection + if you love spice, you are going to LOVE this one! This Ghost Pepper Blender Salsa Recipe is super EASY + can be eaten with chips or layered into your taco or burrito or nachos. + so [continue reading]

Welcome to the latest addition into my collection of vegan bacon recipes! Crispy + flavorful + smoky + meatless! This recipe for Vegan Tempeh Bacon Bits is super easy to make + you can toss them into a salad, soup, sprinkle onto a baked potato [continue reading]

 Let’s Make Hummus! There are a few things that always make it into the grocery cart when Mr. MVF + I go shopping together. One of those things undoubtedly used to be a tub of hummus. Not. Any. More. Not because we don’t like hummus, [continue reading]

5 minutes + 7 ingredients is all you need for the best ever Oil-Free Avocado Hummus Recipe. Avocado, chickpeas, lime juice, tahini, garlic, cilantro, jalapeños, and your blender! Perfect for a party appetizer, snack, as a salad dressing, or in a sandwich. So pretty + [continue reading]

Pumpkin puree + maple syrup + cinnamon  + crunchy oats = YUM! This Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe is absolutely perfect in every way! Granola is not just for breakfast.  Enjoy this sprinkled over yogurt, ice cream, in a bowl with your favorite milk, or eat [continue reading]

This Oil-Free Green Olive Hummus Recipe is ready in minutes, perfectly creamy + super delicious!  Store bought hummus? No way! This one is creamy + salty + is absolute perfection! Protein-packed chickpeas, creamy tahini, fragrant garlic, and green olives! 

I love this hot sauce.  Seriously I put it on everything! This Jalapeño Hot Sauce Recipe is ready in 30 minutes + perfect to drizzle on a taco, veggie burger, burrito, just about anything! I love making my own hot sauce.  I know exactly what [continue reading]

This Habanero Jalapeño Hot Sauce Recipe is ready in 30 minutes + perfect to drizzle on a taco, veggie burger, burrito, just about anything! I love making my own hot sauce.  I know exactly what is in the bottle AND it is the perfect way [continue reading]

Serrano peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro + garlic blended together to make pure salsa perfection with this Homemade Serrano Salsa Recipe. No more jarred salsa for this salsa fanatic! You have come to the right place if you love salsa! I am with you. Making [continue reading]

Ready to spice up your salsa? This Ghost Pepper Salsa Recipe is EASY + so fresh + perfectly spicy! Perfect for chips, nachos, tacos, and more! Ghost peppers + tomatoes + onions + garlic + cilantro whirled in a blender + ready in 5 minutes! [continue reading]

Super Easy Almond Butter Granola Recipe! The EASIEST granola you will ever make! Ready in 30 minutes + crunchy + vegan + gluten free + packed with plant-based protein + fiber. Almond Butter + Oats = perfect breakfast or snack.  No more boring oats!

This recipe for Oil-Free Lentil Hummus is such a perfect way to eat lentils! This hummus is smooth, creamy, flavorful + makes the perfect dip or spread.  High in protein + super healthy! This is one of my favorite snacks to meal prep + have [continue reading]

This quick + easy dairy-free Silken Tofu Ricotta Recipe can be used as a vegan alternative to ricotta in any of your favorite recipes! High in protein, low in fat, flavorful, perfect for pizza, pasta, gnocchi, or as a snack! 5 ingredients + 5 minutes, [continue reading]

Who doesn’t love a giant, awesome, loaded up baked potato? Vegan or not, it is just pure perfection. Today I give you my version of THE BEST Loaded Vegan Baked Potato! An air-fried or oven-baked potato loaded up with dairy-free sour cream, rice paper bacon, [continue reading]

Perfectly crispy + full of flavor! These Air Fryer Italian Herb Potatoes are great for a quick snack, side dish, or even for meal prep! 12 minutes in the air fryer a few sprinkles of seasoning + 4 potatoes is all you need for this [continue reading]

Here is my gift to you.  My favorite vegan bacon! Crispy + flavorful + smoky + meatless! This Vegan Rice Paper Bacon Recipe is my take on a popular trend.  It is weirdly wonderful, and I am going to give you all of my tips [continue reading]

Dried apples + applesauce + maple syrup + cinnamon  + crunchy oats = YUM! This Apple Cinnamon Granola Recipe is absolutely perfect in every way! Granola is typically a breakfast food BUT this could easily pass for a delicious autumn dessert. Crunchy + salty + [continue reading]

These Air Fryer Yuca Fries are perfectly crispy + yummy + make the perfect plant-based, gluten free snack or side dish! Great alternative to traditional French Fries! Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce!

An Italian twist on traditional hummus! Amazing, fresh Italian herbs blended with healthy chickpeas + tahini make this easy + yummy + oil-free homemade Italian Herb Hummus Recipe absolutely perfect!

This is a super easy + fun appetizer or snack! Full of buffalo flavor, these bites are perfectly crispy without any breading, eggs, dairy, or meat! This recipe for Vegan Baked Buffalo Cauliflower will quickly become a favorite amongst vegans, vegetarians, or even your meat-eating [continue reading]

Such an amazing snack! These Air Fryer Okra Fries are healthy + easy + make the perfect crispy alternative to traditional fried snacks. If you love fries as much as I do, you are going to love these.

This Mango Black Bean Salsa recipe is super healthy + flavorful + beautiful + nourishing! The ultimate salsa for Mexican night or meal prep, as a snack or for lunch! Vegan + oil-free + EASY!  

Bite-size pieces of tempeh flavored + crisped to perfection! These Air Fryer Tempeh Croutons can be tossed over your favorite salad, layered into a wrap, folded into a bowl of soup, or simply eaten as a snack with a yummy dip!

Healthy muffins?! Yes! These Healthy Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins are grain-free + eggless + packed with protein! Perfect for a snack, meal prep, breakfast or dessert.

This Roasted Habanero Tomato Salsa is super easy to make, healthy, and packed with flavor! Roasted veggies blended up to perfection! Vegan + oil-free + awesome! The roasted habaneros combined with tomatoes + onions + spices make this one a total crowd pleaser!

This easy homemade vegan barbecue sauce is ready in 5 minutes with 6 simple ingredients! Perfect for your favorite picnic, party or BBQ! No refined sugar, vegan, gluten-free AND oil-free! So healthy, flavorful, and easy to add into summer party recipes!

This Silken Tofu Vegan Mayo recipe is a healthy, low-fat, egg-free alternative to traditional mayonnaise. Made with a few simple ingredients, easy, and creamy! Spread onto a sandwich, use in a dip or a dressing! What Do You Need To Make This Silken Tofu Vegan [continue reading]

Do you get in a snacking rut? I do! Eating the same snack over and over again can get so BORING! Meet one of my latest creations! Healthy + protein-packed, high fiber, oil-free + did I mention healthy? 5 minutes, a few plant-based ingredients (that [continue reading]

Easily turn a can of chickpeas into a yummy bagel flavored delight! This Oil-Free Everything Bagel Hummus is a creamy dip packed with flavor! How about an everything bagel without the bagel? You can spread this healthy + oil-free homemade hummus on your favorite cracker [continue reading]

Creamy Spinach Avocado Sauce is vegan + healthy + SO yummy! Pour over your favorite pasta for a quick meal! All you need is 5 minutes and a blender!

This mango salsa recipe is downright delicious.  I have never been a fan of fruit salsa until now! So colorful + pretty + healthy + easy + perfect for Mexican night! Oil-free + vegan!   

This strawberry salsa recipe is made in one bowl with fresh + simple ingredients! So healthy + easy + perfect for Mexican night! Oil-free + vegan! Making a sweet salsa is a fun twist on the traditional salsa recipe.  Using strawberries makes this one absolutely [continue reading]

This Silken Tofu Sour Cream recipe is a healthy + low-fat alternative to dairy sour cream.  Made with a few simple ingredients, easy, and creamy! Spread onto a sandwich, dollop onto a potato, layer into a taco, or drizzle on top of chili!

This garlic broccoli stir-fry is a healthy, easy, vegan version of your favorite takeout recipe! Ready in minutes + oil-free! 10 minutes and 7 simple ingredients is all you need for this delicious + flavorful vegetable side dish.

Once you learn how to air fry tempeh you will be hooked! This easy air fryer tempeh turns out crispy + perfect every time + could not be any easier to make! Add your favorite sauce, layer into a sandwich, sprinkle over a salad, or [continue reading]

This recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Tempeh is SO EASY. No breading, no frying, no fuss! Healthy + quick + plant-based! These buffalo tempeh bites are perfect as a snack on their own, layered into a wrap, a taco, a sandwich, or on top of [continue reading]

This recipe for Oil-Free Air Fryer Broccolini is easy + healthy + ready in under 10 minutes! Eat as a snack on its own with a yummy dip, or as a quick side dish on a busy weeknight!

This Sticky Sesame Tempeh Recipe is better than takeout! Slightly sweet + perfectly sticky with a hint of ginger + garlic! The best part? This meal can come together in 20 minutes, faster than takeout!

The beloved Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi transformed into a savory waffle! These Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi Waffles can be topped with your favorite toppings to create the perfect snack or meal! I know I am not alone when I say I love everything about cauliflower [continue reading]

These Oil-Free Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a quick + healthy vegetable side dish.  Ready in under 30 minutes, full of flavor, and perfect every single time!

Move over potato chips, zucchini chips have arrived!  These Crispy Oven-Baked Zucchini Chips are thin, crunchy, healthy, and irresistible! With just a little olive oil spray and a sprinkle of salt you have yourself a plant-based, gluten-free, guilt-free snack ready in minutes! No breading!

Sometimes you just need a sandwich.  Grilled bread, sliced tomato, mustard spread on both sides of the bread, and maybe even a pickle.  Even plant-based eaters need a sandwich now and then.  That is what happened here in the MVF kitchen.  One afternoon, Mr. MVF [continue reading]

These Healthy Air Fryer Mushrooms make the perfect side dish or snack! Ready in 10 minutes, oil-free, and requires only 4 simple ingredients.  Another easy + healthy + oil-free air fryer recipe for the win!

This Kalamata Olive Hummus Recipe is ready in minutes and is absolute snack perfection! Protein-packed chickpeas, creamy tahini, fragrant garlic, and olives … what a wonderful combination! Made completely oil-free, in one blender, and ready in 5 minutes!

This recipe for Oil Free Air Fryer Potato Wedges turns out perfect every time! Flavorful + crispy, done in a fraction of time compared to oven roasted.  These are also way heathier than deep fried potatoes. Most importantly, you CAN get crispy potato wedges without [continue reading]

You have come to the right place if you love salsa! I am with you.  I seek out Mexican restaurants based solely on how good their salsa fresca is! Let me tell you something, this one is a keeper! This Chuy’s Salsa Copycat Recipe is [continue reading]

Classic hummus gets a fall twist!  This Savory Pumpkin Hummus comes together in just a few minutes, is packed with fiber + healthy vitamins.  This hummus is made without oil + will quickly become your favorite snack during pumpkin season!  So good that you will [continue reading]

Most people think of hummus as a savory food, but hummus makes an unbelievable healthy dessert! Both sweet + savory hummus are super easy to make! Simply toss everything in your food processor or blender and there you have it!  Perfect Pumpkin Spice Dessert Hummus [continue reading]

A simple + creamy ‘cheese’ made without any nuts or tofu or dairy or oil! This Vegan Potato Cheese Sauce is a total life changer!  Most vegan cheeses are made with cashews or tofu.  I have not been able to achieve the ‘cheesy’ texture and [continue reading]

This is one of my FAVORITE things to eat! These Plant-Based Summer Rolls are stuffed with fresh vegetables and tofu.  They can be made as a meal of their own, as an appetizer, or a side dish for your favorite soup, curry, noodle, or rice [continue reading]

This recipe for Dill Pickle Hummus is smooth, creamy, tangy, perfectly full of garlic, and just savory enough to make it the perfect dip or spread.   If you know me, you know I love a good copycat recipe.  I especially love, after multiple taste-tests, when [continue reading]

These Air Fryer Garlic Chickpeas are the answer to any of your snacking questions. Healthy ✔ Easy ✔ Crispy ✔ Flavorful ✔ Quick ✔ Count me in 🙋‍♀️!

YES! You can make all of your favorite salsas from the Chipotle Mexican Grill Menu right in your own kitchen! Learn the secrets to mild, medium, hot + corn salsa! These Chipotle Copycat Salsas are EXACTLY like the real thing!

This quinoa cracker recipe is easy + healthy + vegan + gluten free! Homemade crispy crackers made with no oil + only 2 ingredients! Does it get any better?!?!?! Perfect gluten free crackers made with just a few easy steps right in your own kitchen. [continue reading]

Chipotle Mexican Grill calls this their mild salsa. I call it awesome! This Chipotle Tomato Salsa Copycat recipe is EXACTLY like the original! Just a few simple ingredients + one bowl is all you need! Healthy + easy + gluten free + oil-free + vegan! [continue reading]

This Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa copycat is EXACTLY like the real thing! Chipotle Mexican Grill calls this one medium salsa, I call it packed with flavor + awesome! The roasted tomatillos combined with tomatoes + spices makes this one a total crowd pleaser!

This Chipotle Hot Salsa copycat is EXACTLY like the real thing! A few ingredients + 15 minutes is all you need to have Chipotle Mexican Grill hot sauce in your own kitchen! The best part? It’s vegetarian + gluten free + easy!

You will NEVER want to buy store-bought hummus again after you try this easy + yummy + oil-free homemade Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus recipe! This is a snack on regular rotation in our kitchen but can also be rolled into a wrap, dolloped on top of [continue reading]

Tahini + Garlic + Lemon + Chick Peas + Chipotle Pepper = the BEST oil-free chipotle hummus you have ever tasted! Super easy + vegan + gluten free + NO OIL!! No joke, I make this hummus every week.  This recipe is a staple in [continue reading]

No cheese? No problem! Super easy to make this dairy free 5-Ingredient Roasted Jalapeno Blender Queso with Cashews + Nutritional Yeast + Jalapenos + Garlic + Cumin! No more boring nachos 🙌  

You are going to be shocked at how good these are! Whether you are a new vegetarian missing your buffalo chicken wings or a veteran vegetarian looking for a way to up your veggie game, this Healthy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is for you! Made [continue reading]

Dairy free + plant-based ranch you can make at home?!?! YES! This Easy Vegan Ranch is the perfect creamy blend of the magic of cashews + a few simple ingredients! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat ranch dressing again. Think again! [continue reading]

Healthy Garlic Knots?!?!?! Yes, please 🙋🏻‍♀️! There are so many things I love about this Cauliflower Gnocchi Garlic Knots Recipe! I absolutely love Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi. Dairy free garlic knots? No Butter? Ready in 20 minutes? YES! You are going to LOVE these!  

Chocolate + coarse sea salt + crunchy oats = does it get any better? This Easy Vegan Chocolate Granola is absolutely perfect in every way! Granola is typically a breakfast food BUT this could easily pass for dessert. No joke. Yummy + crunchy + salty [continue reading]

This is BY FAR the easiest + best way to cook Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi. Forget what it says on the package! Don’t pan fry them if you want crispy gnocchi. Super easy + quick + you can toss them in any sauce you love [continue reading]

These little cutie cranberry peanut butter energy bites are the perfect take-along snack for picnics, bike rides, long car rides, pre-workout, post-workout, “mom I’m hungry” moments, lunch boxes, and they even make a quick portable breakfast you can grab and go on busy mornings. The [continue reading]

Perfect EVERY TIME! Just a few simple ingredients + ready in 20 minutes. This Healthy Air Fryer Cauliflower is crispy + vegan + gluten free + no fuss! Perfect side dish for busy nights or as a quick + healthy snack! YUM! It is so [continue reading]

These Halloween Tortilla Cutouts are perfect for Halloween night or even for a Halloween party! These are super easy to make with just your favorite tortilla + a cookie cutter. Let’s do it!  

I love easy recipes! 5 simple ingredients. 15 minutes. One bowl. Done + yum! You can eat this as a dressing, spread onto a falafel, or it can be used as a dip. This easy tzatziki sauce can be made vegan or vegetarian!  

Who needs chicken when you can dunk a bean in buffalo sauce and crisp it to perfection?!?! These Air Fryer Buffalo Chickpeas are the answer to any of your snacking questions. Healthy ✔ Easy ✔ Crispy ✔ Spicy ✔ Quick ✔  let’s cook!  

SO MUCH BETTER than store bought! I am that serious, I used all caps 😀. Seriously! These crinkle cut sweet potato fries turn out perfectly crispy on the outside while staying soft + super delicious on the inside. They are WAY healthier than any you [continue reading]

Meet my latest creation: the most prefect, spicy, creamy, egg free mayo. Put it in a wrap, on a veggie burger, dunk your veggies or fries in it, or simply eat it with a spoon. Yes, this Vegan Chipotle Mayo is that good 😋.

Today I bring you my version of cornbread! Vegan, eggless, made without butter or dairy milk, bite-size, made in one bowl, and ready in under 30 minutes.  These mini vegan cornbread muffins. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year!

Yum! That is all I have to say. These fries are perfect. Perfect little sticks of yum! Personally, I never met a french fry I didn’t like but, I have met a zucchini I didn’t like. Air Fryer Zucchini Fries: the best of both worlds [continue reading]

When it comes to Indian food, this is an absolute must-try! Even if you have never tried cooking any other Indian dishes, start with this one! This Easy Batata Poha is a wonderful, aromatic combination of flattened rice flakes, potatoes, onions, and the most amazing [continue reading]

Air Fryer Vegan Gluten Free Broccoli. Healthy, easy, addicting, so delcicous! #myvegetarianfamily #kidfriendly #vegan #glutenfree #airfryerrecipe

One of the most common questions I get asked is if granola is actually healthy. Granola is simply oats and nuts, right? So, then it is healthy, right? Not all granola is created equal. If you buy store-bough granola, you must read the ingredient label [continue reading]

Chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect treat to whip up to bring to a dinner or brunch or even enjoy at home! They are so pretty, and I just love bite-size treats! The best part of learning how to make chocolate covered strawberries at home [continue reading]

Yes, this truly is the only guacamole recipe you will ever need. Guacamole is SO easy to make once you know how. Just a few simple ingredients, one bowl, and 10 minutes! Perfect for toast, chips, tacos, burritos, and more!

Some mornings it is really difficult to figure out what to eat for breakfast. How about a cookie? Not just any cookie. Meal Prep Cookies are packed with good-for-you fiber, protein, oats, and cinnamon. So easy, customizable, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be made ahead and [continue reading]

This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries is the only recipe you will ever need to make crispy, easy, healthy sweet potato fries in your air fryer! Two of my favorite things … sweet potatoes + my air fryer! My secret to the [continue reading]

This recipe for easy homemade croutons is vegan, can be made gluten free with gluten free bread, and is ready in 10 minutes! Perfect addition to soup or salad or for when you need to add a crunchy topping to something!

Oh my! These are so delicious! Every time I cook something new in my air fryer I wonder how I have ever survived without an air fryer! I am sure you know by now that you can air fry just about anything + it is [continue reading]

The beloved tuna sandwich. When people turn vegetarian, they miss their tuna sandwiches! My recipe for Chickpea No Tuna Salad is a cheaper, healthier, tastier, plant-based version of traditional tuna salad that can be eaten on toast, over a salad, or in a wrap.

Yes, these Homemade Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars are perfect! Perfect for a snack to crush a craving, perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, after school, pre or post workout, and travel! Anyone that has ever traveled with me knows that my bag is full of food! [continue reading]

Two Simple Ingredients: Chocolate + Pomegranate Seeds = Chocolate Pomegranate Bites. It’s that simple.  Two ingredients + 20 minutes is all you need. No flour, no eggs, no baking needed for this amazing dessert!

These Baked Chickpea Crackers are Vegan, Gluten Free, Easy, Healthy, AND Ready in under 30 minutes! A yummy cracker you can make right in your own kitchen? Count me in! Perfect with soup, to dip in your favorite hummus or eat them on their own!

Zucchini is a fabulous food for vegetarians, aspiring vegetarians, and just about everyone in between! Eggless Banana Zucchini bread can be eaten for breakfast, lunch snack, dessert, or any time of day! This recipe comes together in on hour, and is egg-free, dairy-free, and made [continue reading]

Popcorn is probably the most perfect snack on the entire planet.  Yes, I feel that strongly about the absolute perfectness of popcorn. This Indian Style Popcorn is high in fiber, and best of all, popcorn is vegetarian (vegan if you want it to be), gluten [continue reading]

I am in love with these. They are as if banana bread married pumpkin bread. These Whole Wheat Pumpkin Banana Muffins are made with whole wheat flour instead of white flour and NO oil! The perfect homemade muffin ideal for a midday snack, lunch box, [continue reading]