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Winter seasonal recipes

a collection of my recipes suitable for winter time and cold weather.  Cozy soups, gluten free treats and warm drinks are some of the recipes you will find here. The most popular recipes in this category are my Winter Vegetable Soup with Chickpeas & Wild Rice and my adaptogenic chocolate reishi wellness blend.

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Vegan Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal [gluten-free]

February 18, 2021

An easy and comforting breakfast, this spiced apple baked oatmeal is made from basic pantry ingredients and amazing Cosmic Crisp® Washington state apples. This healthy baked oatmeal recipe is vegan and gluten-free, yet decadent with notes of caramel ...

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Chewy Vegan Ginger Spice Cookies

November 29, 2019

These chewy vegan ginger spice cookies are an easy sweet treat for the holidays. Made with whole wheat flour and warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. These delicious vegan spice cookies are soft and chewy on the inside and ...

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Easy Gooey Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

April 6, 2019

A slightly more nutritious version of this beloved sweet, this quick and easy vegan cinnamon rolls recipe contains spelt flour, yet makes super soft and gooey buns. Ready to bake in about 2 hours. A brown sugar glaze drizzled on top makes for a ...

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Double Chocolate Beetroot Cake [dairy-free & vegan]

February 14, 2019

This noteworthy vegan double chocolate beetroot cake is beyond good; it's sure to surprise unsuspecting palates. Beets are naturally sweet, and despite their distinctive flavour, they pair really well with chocolate...so well that they're practically ...

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Winter Vegetable Soup with Chickpeas & Wild Rice [Vegan & Gluten-free]

January 18, 2019

Chickpeas and rice add a healthy dose of protein to this simple and satisfying winter vegetable soup. Moreover, parsnips and celery seed create a subtle earthy sweetness to the broth which makes this winter soup taste divine. Top with loads of fresh ...

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Vegan Chocolate Dipped Olive Oil Biscotti

December 22, 2018

These vegan chocolate dipped olive oil biscotti are a healthier variation of this traditional Italian cookie (what could be more Italian than olive oil). This biscotti recipe is dairy free, contains fiber, omega three, and is made from a base of ...

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Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup with Red Lentils & Hemp Hearts

March 20, 2018

A super creamy blend of sweet potatoes, red lentils and the flavour and nutrition of hemp hearts! This dairy free sweet potato red lentil and hemp heart soup has a slight sweetness rounded out with notes of garlic, ginger and optional cider vinegar. ...

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CRANBERRY CITRUS OAT MUFFINS [vegan]

Cranberry Citrus Oat Muffins [vegan]

January 23, 2018

Hi friends! I hope your week is going well and you're not inundated with too much work or an overload of school assignments. If you are (and even if you're not), here's a quick pick me up for when you're feeling a tad peckish between keystrokes. ...

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Leek Potato White Bean Soup- The Simple Green

Creamy Winter Leek, Potato & White Bean Soup

January 13, 2018

Well, the holidays are officially over.  This time of year, I often fall prey to "the lag" when the only energy I can muster is to pull on warm socks, curl up by the fireplace and eat soup (all day). Nevertheless, tasks need accomplishing, ...

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Chocolate Holiday Bundt Cake with Peppermint Ganache - The Simple Green

Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake with Peppermint Ganache

December 19, 2017

This vegan chocolate bundt cake is a spelt flour-based dessert en-robed in luscious non-dairy chocolate peppermint ganache! The addition of hot water to the cake batter allows the cocoa to “bloom†which enriches its ...

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a portrait of Heidi Richter the author of The Simple Green.Welcome! I'm Heidi, the recipe developer, organic gardener,  and photographer behind The Simple Green. Here you will find simple and delicious recipes inspired by the magic of seasonal plant-based ingredients.

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