Recipes

January 9, 2017Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

Perfect Pancakes I recommend avoiding refined flours generally. But special occasions do exist and for the rare Sunday brunch or holiday breakfast, it’s nice to have a great pancake recipe in your arsenal that is gluten-free and plant based. To give it a little healthy boost, I add a secret ingredient I typically have on […]

January 5, 2017Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

Chocolatey banana bread with walnuts – Gluten-free, Sugar-free and plant based First let me say I do not bake – well almost never. For me it’s fun to take traditional recipes and re-invent them with a lot of flavor and a real bump in nutritional value. I’m always sneaking in the “best of the best”, […]

January 4, 2017Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

There are a lot of cereals on the market. They are pre-packaged and therefore typically have less than healthy ingredients. They’ll make you fat and cause you to crave sugar; not a great way to start your day! Even if they’re pretty “pure”, they are not fresh. When it comes to the healthy nuts and […]

December 21, 2016Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

Holiday Eggnog – without the eggs! If you’re following a whole food plant based diet, you’re egg-free. If you’re not 100% plant based but  just read my blog Are Eggs a Good Food Choice? you may be thinking of eschewing eggs. Regardless of your reasons, eliminating eggs from your diet doesn’t mean you have to […]

December 14, 2016Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

I make these treats every year for parties during the Christmas holidays. It is a family favorite that I have changed over the years to make healthier. My mom made these with confectioner’s sugar, cocoa, and walnuts. She would add bourbon or brandy and they were always placed next to the eggnog or mulled cider […]

December 7, 2016Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

Nutty Green Rice I’m always looking for ways to elevate the carb-rich dishes patients desire to a healthier status. This easy, tasty dish does just that. First you begin with a healthy version of rice, black rice is the best, but brown rice is next in line. Try to stay away from the white, highly […]

December 6, 2016Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

Breakfast is an important meal, even if you have it later in the morning. When you are striving to eat more plants, a breakfast smoothie is an easy way to consume about 3 or 4 servings of the total daily requirement of 9 servings. We have several options for smoothies on this site because we […]

December 6, 2016Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

The holidays tend to bring out the chocolate peppermint type desserts. Maybe it’s the candy cane influence! Regardless, as a chocolate and peppermint lover, I definitely don’t think such desserts are seasonal – you can enjoy them at any time. As I’m writing this it’s December and the holiday season is upon us.  Stores are […]

December 5, 2016Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

Fall Vegetable Risotto There are many ways to prepare rice but this hearty dish is a favorite. It’s pretty to look at while including healthy vegetables that boost the anti-oxidant, anti-cancer properties. Risotto takes a little time to prepare but it is in no way difficult.  Many variations exist for this recipe, not the least […]

November 22, 2016Dr Vikki PetersenRecipes

Vegan Mini Pumpkin Pies Making pies can be time consuming and if the crust doesn’t come out right, the entire pie can be lose its appeal. I don’t know about you but I’ve had the experience of overcooked and undercooked pie crusts, neither of which made Thanksgiving dessert time perfect. This year I was determined […]