The Best Vegan Recipes for Summer Picnics
It’s summer and I want picnic food! You know, burgers and potato chips and pasta salad. Here are classic vegan recipes for summer grilling.
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Dehydrated Kale Chips (raw, vegan, gluten free and oil free)
If you haven’t had kale chips yet you are missing out big time. These crunchy little snacks taste like junk food (well, maybe not quite JUNK food…we are talking about kale, after all) and are packed with nutrition. We could all use more greens in our diet and this is a great way to get them.
Curry Broccoli Bites (Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free and Oil Free)
I am always looking for healthy snacks that are savory as opposed to sweet. These raw broccoli bites are just that! Don’t get me wrong, I like sweet snacks and you’ll find plenty of recipes for those here but I try to minimize my sugar intake so these are a perfect snack for me. I always put them in my pack for camping and backpacking trips.
9 Easy and Healthy Oil-Free Salad Dressings
Salads are a staple for me. As I write this, it’s summer. It’s hot outside. Like, really really hot. It is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit every day and I just don’t want to turn on my stove. Luckily, my garden is full of greens so I’ve been eating a ton of salad. Making your own oil-free salad dressings is quite easy. Most can be whipped up in a matter of minutes. They are a quick, affordable, healthy, and delicious alternative to grocery store dressings.
Super Healthy Super Green Smoothie (Vegan and Gluten Free with Raw Option)
Green Smoothies are a great way to pack some extra power into your morning. Blending greens breaks down their tough cellular wall and makes them really easy to digest. Maca, spirulina and wheatgrass powder add some extra nutrition to this smoothie.
Raw Crackers with Basil and Sun Dried Tomatoes (Gluten Free, Soy free and Oil Free)
These crackers are raw, plant based and gluten free. Because they are made with seeds, they are a great snack for those following a nut-free diet.
Crispy Oil Free Falafel (with oven and air fryer options)
This falafel is vegan and gluten free and it’s crispy even though it is not fried! Holy crap, you guys, I finally got an air fryer. I’ve been hearing you all rave about them for years and I finally see what the fuss is about. You don’t need an air fryer to make this recipe (I’ve included conventional oven instructions) but it sure does an amazing job of crisping these little puppies right up.
Tabbouleh Inspired Quinoa Salad (with grain free, raw option)
I’ve always loved tabbouleh but I had to stop ordering it in restaurants many years ago when I stopped eating wheat. This tabbouleh inspired salad is great alternative to traditional tabbouleh (which is made with bulgar wheat). It is refreshing and lemony and the quinoa gives it a nice texture.
Peanut Sauce (gluten free, soy free, vegan and oil free with easy options for anti-inflammatory and elimination diets)
Peanut sauce is so good. You can dip salad rolls or veggies in it or you can combine it with steamed or stir fried veggies and rice or noodles for an easy but amazing meal. This peanut sauce is gluten free, soy free, oil free and free of refined sugar. But, wait…there’s more. With a couple easy alterations, this sauce is suitable for those following an anti-inflammatory or elimination diet. This may not seem like a big deal. However, if you are following these diets you know that finding an easy, delicious sauce to add to your meal rotation is a big deal.
Lemon Tahini Kale Chips (Raw, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Oil Free)
You already know that I love snacks. Kale chips are a favorite. Like these kale chips, this recipe is raw, gluten free, soy free and oil free. These lemon tahini snacks are a great option for you if you are avoiding nuts.