Purely Kaylie is a plant-based recipe blog that focuses on simple and healthy ingredients. Visit the blog and you’ll find delicious recipes ranging from colorful smoothie bowls to gooey chocolate chip cookies. Kaylie’s mission is to make healthy eating an inviting, approachable, and enjoyable experience for everyone, and she offers dairy-free, meat-free, and gluten-free recipes. Whether you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivorous diet, you are guaranteed to find a recipe you love at Purely Kaylie!
A plant-based approach means Kaylie’s recipes are rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and are always centered around these whole-food ingredients in order to maximize nutritional value. Although these ingredients might not sound crave-worthy upon first impression, this diet does not have to be boring! In fact, plant-based recipes are often bursting with color and flavor. Just take a look at the Tropical Pitaya Smoothie Bowl, Kiwi Pear Smoothie Bowl, Vanilla Chia Pudding, Berry Acai Bowl, and the Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies below!
The Tropical Pitaya Smoothie Bowl is eye-catching with its bright pink hues and each spoonful is bursting with flavors of mango, pitaya, and lime. Aside from its deep green presentation, you’d never know the Kiwi Pear Smoothie Bowl is packed with spinach and kale as it tastes light, sweet, and refreshing. The Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with fruit—it’s the perfect recipe to healthily satisfy your sweet tooth. Vanilla Chia Pudding is a great way to get fiber, protein, and healthy fats in your diet. With just four ingredients, the recipe will keep you full for hours and it’s a perfect on-the-go meal for a busy lifestyle! You’ll undoubtedly be craving the Berry Acai Bowls each morning. This healthy breakfast is full of antioxidants and fiber from the acai, blueberries, and raspberries. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy it with a spoon!
Getting hungry yet? The fun doesn’t stop at the taste! Kaylie subscribes to the idea that we eat first with our eyes. Because of this, her recipes are always beautifully and creatively styled, and this is an important component of the Purely Kaylie blog. Presenting a meal in an attractive manner makes cooking all the more exciting! So, get in the kitchen and give these recipes a try—your taste buds and body will thank you!
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–RECIPES–
Tropical Pitaya Smoothie Bowls
*Recipe makes 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pitaya packet
- 1 ripe banana, frozen and sliced
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the smoothie to a bowl.
- Add fresh fruit and granola on top. Enjoy with a spoon.
Kiwi Pear Smoothie Bowls
*Recipe makes 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 pear, sliced and frozen
- 1 kiwi fruit, peeled
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups kale, stem removed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Add more coconut milk, if needed.
- Transfer the smoothie to a bowl.
- Add fresh fruit and coconut flakes on top. Enjoy with a spoon.
Vanilla Chia Pudding
*Recipe makes 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk ingredients vigorously until well combined.
- Set aside to thicken for at least 30 minutes. Whisk intermittently.
- Spoon the pudding into cups/jars and add fresh berries on top.
Recipe 4: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
*Recipe makes 8 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed banana (~2 large bananas)
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until nearly smooth. Add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Alternatively, grease the tray with non-stick spray.
- Scoop balls of the cookie dough onto the tray. After, use a spoon to flatten the dough.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm with almond milk.
Recipe 5: Berry Acai Bowls
*Recipe makes 2 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, sliced and frozen
- 2 frozen açai packets
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the smoothie into bowls.
- Add fresh fruit and granola on top. Enjoy with a spoon.
Kaylie Grace is the creator of “Purely Kaylie”, a plant-based recipe blog, which uses simple and healthy ingredients. On the blog, you’ll find delicious recipes ranging from colorful smoothie bowls to gooey chocolate chip cookies. Kaylie’s mission is to make healthy eating an inviting, approachable, and enjoyable experience for everyone. She offers meat-free, dairy-free, and gluten- free recipes. Whether you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivorous diet, you are guaranteed to find a recipe you love at the Purely Kaylie blog!
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