John Asparagus

It's fun to try something new with this dessert: banana split popsicles. They are full of fresh fruit, chocolate chips, and a creamy banana yogurt mixture. On hot summer days, they are a tasty and refreshing treat.

Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed. 1 cup diced strawberries. 1/2 cup diced pineapple. 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. 1 cup vanilla yogurt. 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup.

Instructions: Mash bananas and mix them with vanilla yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and maple syrup in a bowl until everything is well mixed. Put small chocolate chips, pineapple chunks, and diced strawberries into popsicle molds. Pour the banana mix on top of the fruit layers in the molds. Put in the popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the whole thing is solid. Once the popsicles are frozen, run them under warm water for a few seconds to get them out of the molds. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

These Spinach Crepes with Mushrooms, Basil Pesto, and Tahini Dressing are a tasty and healthy way to eat. The crepes made with chickpea flour are full of spinach, and the savory mushrooms, fresh basil pesto, and creamy tahini dressing make them a tasty treat. It's great for a light dinner, brunch, or filling breakfast.

Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour. 1 cup spinach, finely chopped. 1 1/2 cups water. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 tsp black pepper. 1 cup mushrooms, sliced. 2 tbsp olive oil. 1/4 cup basil pesto. 2 tbsp tahini. 1 tbsp lemon juice. 2 tbsp water. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Chia flour, chopped spinach, water, salt, and black pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl. Take a break and let it sit for 10 minutes. Put some oil in a nonstick skillet and heat it over medium-low heat. Put a small amount of the crepe batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. For two to three minutes on each side, or until just barely browned. Do it again with the rest of the batter to make more crepes. Put the sliced mushrooms in a different pan and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook them until they are golden brown and soft. Add pepper and salt. Mix tahini, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of water together until the dressing is smooth. Add pepper and salt to taste. Put some basil pesto on each crepe, then add mushrooms that have been sauted and tahini dressing on top. Wrap the crepes in foil and serve them hot. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Enjoy the classic flavors of a Caprese salad in a delicious vegan panini! Creamy cashew mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together between slices of whole grain bread for a satisfying and flavorful sandwich.

Ingredients: 8 slices of whole grain bread. 2 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced. 1 cup fresh basil leaves. 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight. 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 1 clove garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Instructions: Soak cashews in water, then add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Process the mixture in a food processor. To make cashew mozzarella, blend until smooth. On 4 pieces of bread, spread a lot of cashew mozzarella. On top of the cashew mozzarella, put tomato slices and basil leaves. Add the last few slices of bread on top to make sandwiches. Use olive oil to cover the outside of the sandwiches. With the grill pan or pan in the pan on medium heat, heat it up. Press or grill the sandwiches for three to four minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Carefully turn the sandwiches over and cook for three to four more minutes on the other side. Take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit before you serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Enjoy the tropical flavors of guava and lime with a twist of cool mint in these tasty popsicles. It's great for hot summer days or any time you want something cool.

Ingredients: 1 cup guava juice. 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice. 2 tablespoons honey. 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped. 1/4 cup white rum optional.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine guava juice, lime juice, honey, and chopped mint leaves. Stir until honey is dissolved. If using rum, stir it into the mixture. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid. Once frozen, remove from molds and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Rich, decadent chocolate peanut butter bars.