Category: Hey, I Can Make That!

Hey, I Can Make That!, How to own this lifestyle

How to Get Started on a Plant Based Diet.

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You can get results, you just have to get started.

People often ask me “What is the best way to begin this lifestyle?”

Although, going in at 100% is ideal, it is not always realistic for many people.

For those who just want to know a quick way to start, here is my recommendation:

Start by replacing just your lunch for a week or two.

Next, replace all your dinners.
Eat all you want till comfortably full.

Your results will motivate you to complete the transition.
Find recipes like the one in this “Hey, I can Make That!” series with few ingredients that take little time to prepare.

Delicious warm or cold over any grain or on a baked potato, which can be batch cooked in the oven.

For more tips on this lifestyle, check out my blogs below on Conquering The Cravings Beasty:

Conquer Cravings:  Sweets

Conquer Cravings: Coffee

Conquer Cravings: Ice Cream

Conquer Cravings: Cheese

Conquer Cravings: Salty Things

Conquer Cravings: Chocolate

It is not your fault that you are craving highly palatable foods. Here are some of the tips which I share with my clients on what to do if you Fell Off The Wagon? Ouch….

Your taste buds have been hijacked by the food industry.

This book is a great resource to help you understand why Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us

What strategies do / did you use to resist temptation?

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Fitness and Exercise, Hey, I Can Make That!

Hula Hoop Anxiety Depression Weight Loss

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We burn 420 calories an hour, we strengthen our core, improve balance and coordination and we increase our happy hormones!

Back in February, I had the opportunity to take a Hula Hoop lesson. It was a lot of fun. I could not believe that I was able to Hula Hoop!

When I was a child, I totally failed at this. After a few quick tips from Heather from Peace, Love and Hoopiness, I was actually able to keep my hoop up for 1/2 a minute! I was hooked and began to hula hoop at home for at least five minutes a day.  After learning how to hoop, I wanted to share it with all of you.

Watch the hula hoop lesson here.

A step by step video of how to make your own hoop is coming soon to my you tube channel. I will post the link to it here.

Watch how to make a hula hoop.

You will need these supplies to make your own hoop:

Tubing

Here is the connector 

Tubing Cutter 

or

Hack Saw 

Duct Tape 

Measuring Tape 

or

Have a hula hoop delivered to you! 

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Need someone to get you through this? Contact Amy. 

I have helped many people maintain this lifestyle. If you would like help to learn ways to navigate this lifestyle, please contact me for a coaching session. I have learned many strategies, tips and hacks while coaching people since 2012. I would love to help you be successful as well.

Amy holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell

If you would like to help support my blog, consider shopping on my Amazon Store for Whole Food, Plant Based kitchen gadgets, books, food, home delivered food and more!

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DISCLAIMER: I strongly recommend that you consult with your health care professional before beginning any exercise program. You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise. You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Hooplovers from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Hooplovers’ negligence. You are 100% responsible for your body and actions.

 

 

Cashews, Cheese (vegan), Dressings and Sauces, Hey, I Can Make That!, Recipes, red pepper, Traveling, Tumeric, Vegan Twists on Old Favorites, Vitamix or Nutribullet

Instant No-Cooking Travel Vegan Cheese Sauce

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Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Nacho Cheese

Thanks to our Green Star member JoAnn for this outstanding recipe!

No cooking! You can put this in a ziploc bag.It can be made in a NutriBullet! 🙂 or any high-speed blender and is great for traveling!! 

Check out the recipe demo!

Servings: 3 cups

INGREDIENTS

1 cup instant potato flakes or dried potato
1 tsp veggie broth powder(optional)
1/2 cup almond flour or raw cashews
1 Tbsp organic cornstarch or 2 Tbsp tapioca flour
3-4 Tbspnutritional yeast (non-fortified)
1 tsp garlic powder (no salt)
1 tsp onion powder (no salt)
1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
1 good pinch turmeric, optional/purely for color
2 1/2 cups very hot but not boiling water
1 tsp vinegar, apple cider
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded carrot (or 2 tsp carrot powder)
1/4 medium onion, cut into 4 pieces (or increase onion powder to 1 Tbsp total)
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***OPTIONAL ITEMS***

*1 Tbsp light miso (see note)
*1 pinch cayenne pepper
*4 drops liquid smoke or 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
*1 roasted red pepper from a jar (pat dry)
*1/4 cup low sodium, well-drained salsaor pico de gallo
*patted dry, jarred jalapeno peppers
*for mac and cheese: add 1 Tbsp prepared mustard or 1 tsp mustard powder
*Hot sauceSTEPS1) Place all the ingredients through the turmeric into a bowl (or 2 cup liquid measuring cup)and stir together.2) Add the water, lemon juice, vinegar, carrot, and onion to the blender jar. Add any of the optional ingredients.

3) Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the blender jar. Cover and blend away. (See note)*

NOTES

*Blend about 3 to 5 minutes. If using aNutriBullet, blend until it stops. Release the vacuum on the cover and retighten. Reset the blender and blend again. Repeat 2 or 3 more times.

*Refrigerate! Will thicken as it cools.

*Cannellini beans (white kidney or great northern) can be substituted for the almond flour or cashews.

*Add the miso for a wonderful umami addition to the sauce

*This recipe can be doubled, tripled, etc.

* This recipe can be prepackaged by adding all the dry ingredients into zip lock baggies and adding the heated water and choice of acid when you want to make!!!.

*There are prepackaged vinegar packets but vinegar is cheap, does not need refrigeration, and you can use just about any type including distilled white only (no need for lemon juice.

 

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Need someone to get you through this? Contact Amy. 

 

I have helped many people maintain this lifestyle. If you would like help with learning other ways to navigate this lifestyle, please contact me for a coaching session. I have learned many strategies, tips and hacks while coaching people since 2012. I would love to help you be successful as well.

If you would like to help support my blog, consider shopping on my AmazonStore for Whole Food, Plant Based kitchen gadgets, books, food, home delivered food and more!

If you would like to donate to help me with the costs of maintaining this website, recipe development, social media publicity and more, please donate here. 

Amy holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell

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Carrots, casserole, Ginger, Hey, I Can Make That!, Salads and Sides, Sweet Potato

Easy, Raw and Delicious Dish

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I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make this dish! That’s why I included it in my “Hey, I Can Make That!” series which you can watch here.Raw Sweet Potato Salad

1 large sweet potato, grated 

1 large carrot grated 

1 small piece of Fresh Ginger 

2 Apples – slice with apple slicer  & grated

2 Lemons juice with lemon juicer 

2 Tbsp raisins

parsley to garnish

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Use a food processor to grate

Allow to marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Note: I do not peel the sweet potato, carrot, apple or ginger (I use organic)

If you would like help with learning other ways to navigate this lifestyle, please contact me for a coaching session. I have learned many strategies, tips and hacks while coaching people since 2012. I would love to help you be successful as well.

If you would like to help support my blog, consider shopping on my AmazonStore for Whole Food, Plant Based kitchen gadgets, books, food, home delivered food and more!

If you would like to donate to help me with the costs of maintaining this website, recipe development, social media publicity and more, please donate here. 

Amy holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell

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Cashews, Dates, Dips and Hummus, Dressings, Easy Delicious Recipes, Hey, I Can Make That!, Nuts, Recipes, Vinegar, Vitamix or Nutribullet

Delicious Dressing SOS Free!

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Easy to Make Sauce/Dressing
Hey, I Can Make That Sauce/Dressing!

1 1/4 cup Raw, Unsalted Cashews

1/2 cup No-SALT Stone Ground Mustard 

2 cups Filtered Water

12 Pitted Dates or Date Paste

1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

Put all ingredients in a high powered blender 

Blend until smooth and creamy

Check out my YouTube recipe demo! 

Refrigerate.

Enjoy!

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Also, Subscribe to my Be Green With Amy YouTube Channel for recipe demos, lifestyle hacks and more! 

If you would like to learn other ways to navigate this lifestyle, pleasecontact me for a coaching session. I have learned many strategies, tips and hacks while coaching people since 2012. I would love to help you be successful as well.

If you would like to help support my blog, consider shopping on my Amazon Store for Whole Food, Plant Based kitchen gadgets, books, food, home delivered food and more!

If you would like to donate to help me with the costs of maintaining this website, donate here. 

Amy holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell

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Dates, Dressings and Sauces, Hey, I Can Make That!, Tofu

Mayonnaise From My YouTube Video

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When I first began this lifestyle, there were many dishes which we did not care for and just throw in the garbage.  I finally learned that the trick is to make the (new to you) sauce separately. Taste the sauce first and if you like it you can later add to beans, potatoes, steamed or roasted vegetables.  This helps to avoid waste and frustration.

It also helps to join local groups where you can meet and eat with others who have adopted this lifestyle. Learn how to find local groups where you live.

I am fortunate to have created a group which meets twice monthly for healthy, Pot Luck dinners. We try to incorporate presentations before we eat. I found this yummy and versatile recipe for mayonnaise, which also makes a great base for other sauces.

You can watch me demonstrate the “Hey, I Can Make That!” recipe here.

               Mayonnaise 

Ingredients:

8 oz box of Organic Silken Tofu 

3 Tsp white wine vinegar

1/2 tsp ground mustard seeds or dry mustard

1 Tablespoon salt substitute

1 small pitted date (optional)

2 Tablespoons Water

Blend ingredients in high speed blender.

Store in refrigerator.

Keeps in refrigerator for about 5 days.

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Amy holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell

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Chocolate, Cocoa, Dates, Desserts, Hey, I Can Make That!, Snacks, Sweet Potato, Treats

How to Make Chocolate Pudding

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Chocolate Pudding

I had not eaten pudding since adopting this lifestyle in 2012. When Beverly, a member of my WFPB Meetup group, brought this dish to our pot luck dinner, it rocked my world! I hope it rocks your world too! Don’t let the ingredients fool you. As with many dishes in our lifestyle, healthy ingredients can put a delicious twist on a dish. 

This dish is simple to make and you can watch me demo by clicking here

Chocolate Pudding – Sugar, Oil and Salt Free!

4 Cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes

1 Cup Pitted Dates or 4 1/2 ozDate Paste

1/2 Cup Cocoa or Cacoa Powder

2/3 Cup Plant Based Milk

2 Teaspoons Vanilla Powder (optional)

In high speed blender, blend ingredients till creamy and smooth.

Refrigerate for several hours or until cool.

Enjoy!

Also, Subscribe to my Be Green With Amy YouTube Channel for recipe demos, lifestyle hacks and more! 

Need someone to get you through this? Contact Amy. 

I have helped many people maintain this lifestyle. If you would like help to learn ways to navigate this lifestyle, please contact me for a coaching session. I have learned many strategies, tips and hacks while coaching people since 2012. I would love to help you be successful as well.

Amy holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell

If you would like to help support my blog, consider shopping on my Amazon Store for Whole Food, Plant Based kitchen gadgets, books, food, home delivered food and more!

If you would like to donate to help me with the costs of maintaining this website, recipe development, social media publicity and more, please donate here

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Hey, I Can Make That!, Vegan Twists on Old Favorites, Wraps

Easy to Make Tortilla Wraps Whole FoodPlant Bases No Sugar, Salt or Oil!

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Tortilla JoAnn
Our Green Star Member JoAnn is a great Plant Based cook and demonstrated this recipe COMING SOON here on our BeGreenWithAmy YouTube Channel.
Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups organic Masa Harina Flour
1/4 arrow root powder or organic flour or gluten-free flour mix
juice of half a lime (optional)
1 1/2 – 2 cups hot water
Procedure:
Combine the Masa Harina & the arrow root flour in a mixing bowl
Add a little water and stir with a fork until it forms little crumbles
Add a little water and stir with a fork until it forms little crumbles
Add a little water at a time until mixture forms a ball
Knead for a couple minutes
Press into a ball with a flat top onto the cutting board
Cut into 8 pie shaped sections
Roll into balls

Press each ball flat in a tortilla press lined with a cut opened (sides, not bottom)  ZipLoc bag

Fry on a griddle for about 1 minute on one side
Flip and fry other side
Keep warm in Tortilla Warmer
JoAnn found this recipe on The Plant Based Cooking Show.

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Desserts, Hey, I Can Make That!, Snacks, Sweet, Treats

Nice Cream

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Freeze 5 very ripe bananas (without skin, cut into quarters).

In high speed blender:

5 Frozen bananas

2 Tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder

1 Teaspoon almond butter (just blended almonds, no salt or other chemicals)

2 cups water

Blend for about 30 – 60 seconds.

Serve immediately as soft serve or place in pop molds overnight.

Check out the YouTube Recipe Demo Video Here.

Naked Pumpkin Ice Cream

Conquer Cravings – Ice Cream

If you would like to learn other ways to navigate this lifestyle, please contact me for a coaching session. I have learned many strategies, tips and hacks while coaching people since 2012. I would love to help you be successful as well.

If you would like to help support my blog, consider shopping on my AmazonStore for Whole Food, Plant Based kitchen gadgets, books, food, home delivered food and more!

If you would like to donate to help me with the costs of maintaining this website, recipe development, social media publicity and more, please donate here. 

Amy holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell

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