“NO MORE PACKETS” TACO MIX:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon of whole wheat flour

USE 3 TABLESPOONS OF THE MIX TO EVERY POUND OF VEGGIES, TOFU, OR MEAT + 2/3 CUP OF WATER (start with less depending on the amount of veggies you have…i added water as i sprinkled the seasoning)…i’m assuming everyone knows how to make tacos, but let me know if you don’t + i can help you out.

i used tofu instead of turkey..and honestly couldn’t even tell the difference. the seasoning is honestly right-on + WAY less sodium-filled than the commercial stuff. this is the PERFECT dish for a significant other that’s tofu-weary. this household completely approves. :)

we also used protein-packed quinoa instead of rice AND i made my own tortilla bowl…yay!

TORTILLA BOWL:

1 tortilla of your choice (whole wheat, gluten free, vegan, spinach, etc.)
1 small oven-save bowl (glass preferably)
a little butter, olive oil, or veggie spray
some string

1. WRAP YOUR TORTILLA AROUND YOUR OVEN-SAFE BOWL. (if your bowl isn’t glass, you might want to rub a little anti-stick butter/oil/spray on the bowl before your wrap it. this might be trial + error at first…all good)
2. SECURE IT WITH STRING
3. PUT IT IN THE OVEN AT 400 DEGREES FOR 5-7 MINUTES UNTIL ITS CRISP LIKE YOU LIKE IT.
4. FILL WITH GREENS, SEASONED TOFU + VEGGIES (I WENT WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS), SALSA, AVOCADO + CHEESE…OR “CHEEZ” ;)
5. IF YOU’RE INTO BEANS + CORN + ANYTHING ELSE…FEEL FREE TO ADD THAT NOW.


and enjoy!!!!!! :D

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE:

1 cup pineapple
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 kiwi
1 cup of ice
1 teaspoon hemp seeds
a sprinkle of chia seeds
1 scoop of plant protein
1 cup coconut water
1/2 cup coconut milk

1. THROW THE ICE ON THE BOTTOM + FRUIT, SEEDS, AND POWDER ON TOP.

2. BLEND TOGETHER + SIP AWAY!

DARK CHOCOLATE + PEANUT BUTTER CHIP COOKIES:

2 cups of whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup raw cane sugar (or dry sweetener of choice)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt (go for himalaya or sea salt)
1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
2/3 cup oil or vegan butter
1/4 cup coconut or almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp agave syrup

PRE-HEAT THE OVEN TO 350 DEGREES.

1. mix all of the dry ingredients together in one bowl.
2. whisk all of the wet ingredients together in another bowl.
3. now mix all of the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
4. use your hands to get that dough really nice + mixed.
5. line your cooking sheet with parchment paper + make little cookie patties with your dough.
6. put your cookie sheet in the oven for about 10 minutes.
7. take them out to cool—but make sure you eat when while they are still gooey. ;)

this recipe makes a good 18 cookies…i made 12 and froze the rest of the dough. this is the perfect treat for a friend or party…nobody will know they are vegan, but you!