This recipe was initially inspired by a gluten-free carrot cake recipe. I decided to make it dairy-free as well and lower in sugar. It turned out to be more of savory carrot muffin, just lightly sweetened with brown sugar and raisins. Feel free to adjust the sugar level to your preference. For the spices, I...
After reading about the lilac sweet potato soft serve in an Oreo waffle cone available at select McDonald’s in Hong Kong this past summer, we were curious to make a version of our own. Something simple, dairy-free, and gluten-free. We didn’t have an ice cream maker, but we did have a high speed Vitamix. Here’s...
For the past four weeks, we’ve been featuring (and giveaway) plant-based protein products from Plant Fusion. They offer a line of vegan protein supplements and shakes that are dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free and eco-friendly too. If you missed the previous giveaways (and still would love to try Plant Fusion), you’re in luck. We’re concluding this Plant...
For convenience, Plant Fusion also makes a Ready To Drink Protein beverage. It’s packaged in an 11 oz TetraPak carton. Small and easily transportable. Only 150 calories. It provides 18 grams of protein from pea, artichoke, sprouted organic amaranth, and sprouted organic quinoa. It’s still enhanced with branch chain amino acids and glutamine. There’s only...
For individuals with extra sensitive stomachs, Plant Fusion also offers an organic protein supplement that has added fermented foods for easing digestion. In addition to the organic protein from pea, sprouted amaranth, sprouted quinoa, and flax seed, they also added an organic, fermented, sprouted food blend of millet, lentil, flax, and chia. The fermented foods...
Last week, we shared our review of Plant Fusion’s plant-based protein powder. If you’re looking for something that’s a bit more than just a protein supplement, Plant Fusion also has a nutritional shake. Phood is their whole food meal shake with a balanced combination of protein, carbohydrates, omegas, vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, greens, and probiotics....
I’ve been a regular user of protein powder supplements for quite some time. I particularly look for plant-based, vegan options that are gentle on the stomach, with no artificial flavors or preservatives. Quality protein powder is a great booster for a morning smoothie, a quick post-workout shake, or just a mid-day snack. It helps keep...
I rarely eat pizza. Perhaps it’s because of the lactose intolerance that makes it tough to find one that’s friendly to my diet, but I think I’ve found the spot. PIE by the Pound located on 4th Avenue between 12th and 13th St has vegetarian and vegan choices for their thin crust pizza pies, in...
Premium Chocolatiers at the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival Premium Chocolatiers offers dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free chocolates. Their collection of truffles and gourmet chocolates are allergy friendly and suitable for vegetarians, vegans, lactose intolerant, as well as kosher. Chocolates are created using their signature blend of roasted cocoa beans and cocoa butter. Each piece handcrafted.
After a long 25 months hiding behind scaffolding, 4food, located at 286 Madison Ave, is celebrating the re-reveal of their storefront with social media driven promos. 4food is about offering fast and convenient food that is fresh, nutritious, and delicious. They promote the use of local and seasonal ingredients. 4food is known for their (w)holeburger...