VeganYumYum's Butternut Squash Bisque

Butternut Squash Bisque
(adapted from www.veganyumyum.com)

Makes 6-8 cups

Ingredients:
3 Pounds Butternut Squash, (2 pounds after prepping)
Oil for roasting4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp Thyme
Black Pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tsp Salt, +/- to
1 Cup Raw, Unsalted Cashews
1 Cup vegetable broth, divided

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
2. Peel squash, take out seeds, and cut into pieces. Brush lightly with oil, and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until fork tender.
3. While squash is baking, add cashews and 1/2 cup vegetable broth in blender. Pulse until combined (scraping down sides of blender may be necessary). Gradually add the rest of the vegetable broth, and process for 1-2 minutes, or until cashew cream is incredibly smooth. Remove cream from blender, and set aside.
4. When squash is done baking, add to pot with 4 c. vegetable broth and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, covered.
5. In batches, blend soup.
6. Add black pepper, salt, thyme, and slowly stir in cashew cream. Leave a little extra for topping.

Nutrition Facts (per cup):
153 calories
7.8 g fat
19 g carbohydrates
2.75 g fiber
5 g protein

Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie

Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients:
1 scoop Spiru-tein chocolate protein powder
3 cups spinach
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 banana
1/4 cup frozen berries
Ice
Stevia, to taste

Directions:
1. Put all ingredients in blender, puree, and enjoy!

Nutrition Factions (per serving):
225 calories
3.7 g fat
31.7 g carbohydrates
5 g fiber
18.5 g protein

Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 container Fage yogurt
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup canned pumpkin (optional)
1/2 banana, chopped
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
stevia, to taste

Directions:
1. The night before, mix together all ingredients (very well) except for banana. Cover, and put in refrigerator overnight.
2. The next morning, stir well and add chopped banana. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)*:
300 calories
5.7 g fat
42.1 g carbohydrates
7 g fiber
21.5 g protein
* canned pumpkin adds 20 calories

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Makes 5 servings

Ingredients:
1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1 package (2 cups) Lightlife Original Smart Ground
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin

Directions:
1. In large pot or saucepan, saute onion and garlic together for about 5 minutes, or until it the onions are soft and golden, and the garlic is fragrant.
2. Add barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, water, soy crumbles, and spices.
3. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for a few minutes.

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):
135 calories
1 g fat
18 g carbohydrates
3.5 g fiber
17.5 g protein