Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Indulge in the flavors of pumpkin pie without any guilt with this healthy vegan pumpkin pie smoothie. Packed with wholesome ingredients and warming spices, it's the perfect fall-inspired treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions:

In a blender, combine almond milk, pumpkin puree, banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract

Blend until smooth and creamy

Add ice cubes and blend until well combined

Pour into glasses and serve immediately

Enjoy your delicious and healthy vegan pumpkin pie smoothie!

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring shaved Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and Parmesan cheese, all brought together with a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the shaved Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, toasted sliced almonds, and grated Parmesan cheese

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well coated

Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together

Serve the Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad chilled and enjoy!

Perfect Classic Falafels

The crispy outside and soft inside of these falafels are just right, and the herbs and spices give them a lot of flavor. Whether you eat them as a main dish or in a sandwich, they're tasty and flexible.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Let the chickpeas soak in water overnight, then drain them

Put all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse them until they are well mixed but still a little chunky

Put the mixture in a bowl, cover it, and put it in the fridge for one to two hours

Put the dough on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

Then, roll it into balls or patties

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

To make falafels crispy and golden brown, bake them for 25 to 30 minutes and flip them over halfway through

You can serve it hot with your favorite sauce or in pita pockets with salad