August Plant-Based Recipes and Updates from Melissa
Apple Cinnamon Bread, Money-Saving Tips, Berry Nectarine Crisp, and More!
I hope everyone is managing to stay cool through the summer heat waves and find some fun things to do! Here are some new recipes, ideas for saving money on plant-based foods at Walmart, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s, and more links to no-bake recipes and other plant-based news.
Recipes for August
Homemade Vegan Apple Cinnamon Bread with Walnuts
Inspired by my family's recipe for Jewish apple cake, try this version made with almond flour and white whole wheat flour. It has lots of flavor with as much added sugar, total carbohydrates, or saturated fat as most recipes.
Money-Saving Tips on Plant-Based Foods from 3 Discount Grocery Stores
Considering the current inflation, here are tips for saving money on groceries from registered dietitians, my favorite finds from 3 popular stores, and vegan recipes made with ingredients from each.
Triple Berry Nectarine Crisp
We have been enjoying fresh nectarines lately. This simple dessert is a great way to use them when you have more ripe ones than you need. Topped with berries and a gluten-free/vegan sweet and spiced crumble - I hope you love it as much as I do!
Plant-Based Diet News
This article from CNET includes the environmental benefits of a plant-based diet (the cost comparisons aren’t ideal as they are not comparing animal to plant proteins directly.)
Trying to beat the heat? Check out these 16 no-cook vegan recipes from the Physician’s Committee on Responsible Medicine.
Meatless Monday
Try the Meatless Monday site for lots of recipes to enjoy, both vegan and vegetarian. You can also sign up to be a Meatless Monday Ambassador and promote the campaign in your school, workplace, or community!
Look for healthy recipes for every day of the week on my site:
Thank you for reading!
Melissa Altman-Traub MS, RDN, LDN