Posted on May 6, 2015July 24, 2017 by Kelly Gibson — Leave a comment

Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

A 3-Step Recipe

It doesn’t get much easier than this, folks. Trader Joe’s sells a vegan pumpkin muffin mix, so all you have to add is water, oil, and … eggs? Actually, you can use a plant-based egg substitute to keep it vegan & delicious! Alternatively, you can find a gluten-free muffin mix and add 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice to give it pumpkin flavor :)

Mini Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Here’s the 3-step instructions to make Vegan Pumpkin Muffins:
1. Preheat oven to 400F and use cupcake liners in a mini cupcake tin.
2. Add 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice to the dry mix if you have a plain muffin mix. Mix the muffin mix flour with 1 cup water, 1/2 cup coconut oil, and 2 servings of Ener-G Egg Replacer. Then, Spread batter into the tin.
3. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Cool and serve :)
You won’t be disappointed. These are the best vegan pumpkin muffins you could possibly have.

Written by Kelly Gibson on 10/31/14

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Posted on March 15, 2015July 20, 2017 by Kelly Gibson

Derek’s Raw Broccoli Soup

If you’re looking for the greenest St Patrick’s Day lunch around, try Derek’s Raw Broccoli Soup recipe!

broccoli soup

Why Broccoli? Why not. As a Health & Fitness coach, I try to set a good example and tend to break the tradition of eating junk food on holidays and instead eat healthy for every celebration. You’d be surprised how great you’ll feel after celebrating with healthful and raw plant-based foods for a change. Most holiday meals make us feel stuffed, tired, and full of belly aches. Nothing is more fun than trying a new recipe, loving the flavor, and feeling full of energy!

Here’s what you’ll need:

3-4 large broccoli florets
2-3 large cloves of garlic
1/2-3/4 cup of almonds
1/8-1/4 cup water
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a vitamix or food processor, add the almonds with 1/8 cup water to make a “milk”. Then add the garlic cloves and blend til completely smooth. Chop broccoli into smaller chunks so they will blend well in the vitamix. Add broccoli to almond milk mixture. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add water as needed to desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy your raw broccoli soup!!

Recipe by: Derek McDonald. Try Kelly’s Meanest Greenest Juice recipe for breakfast & John’s Vegan Loaf for dinner this St. Patty’s Day.

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Article by: Kelly Gibson, Plant-Based Nutrition Coach and Vegan Personal Trainer at Kelly Athletics LLC in Tempe, AZ 85283; near Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and Phoenix!

Posted on February 13, 2015July 20, 2017 by Kelly Gibson — Leave a comment

Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes to Promote Candida Die-Off

Recipes to promote Candida Die-Off

Candida Yeast feeds on sugar, so it’s an important first step in a candida elimination diet to remove all sugar from your diet. Gluten can also impact your digestive system and make candida worse. And finally, coconut oil contains caprylic acid which has anti-fungal properties. Peanut Butter can contain mold, so I recommend using an alternative for your recipes (like almond butter or sunflower seed butter). Combined we have a need for gluten-free sugar-free peanut-free meals with the addition of an anti-fungal. Here is a fantastic yeast-fighting recipe that is quick and easy to make, and is one of my recipes to promote candida die-off. For making 4 pancakes, here’s what you’ll need:

*1/2 cup Gluten-Free Pancake Mix (I recommend The Pure Pantry as pictured above)

*1 serving Ener-G Egg Replacer

*1TBSP Coconut oil

*3/4 cup Unsweetened WestSoy Soy Milk

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix with a fork until smoothe. Scoop 1/4 cup onto a pan per pancake, and cook over low-medium heat for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 more minute. Top with Sunflower seed butter or Almond Butter instead of Syrup :) It’s really delicious and unlike any other pancake its truly healthy! IF you’d like more gluten-free vegan recipes to promote candida die-off please subscribe to my blog or set up a Nutrition Evaluation to get started on a candida-fighting diet today!

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Kelly Gibson is a plant-based Personal Trainer in Tempe, AZ who specializes in weight loss, muscle toning, and nutrition for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. Kelly has personal experience with fighting off candida and after 2 years of effort, candida is gone!