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Vitacost Blogs & Recipes

Category: Vitacost Recipes

Vitacost Recipes

Easy, healthy and delicious recipes compiled from Vitacost foodie bloggers and nutritionists.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cookie Bars

6 Impressive Potluck Dishes Anyone Can Make

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By on May 28th, 2013

School’s almost out, which means end-of-year celebration notices are flying home in the kids’ folders. Sports awards ceremonies, classroom parties, graduation get togethers—whatever the occasion, chances are you’ll be invited to least one potluck, which means you get to pick a dish, any dish, to share with your kids’ friends and their families. Rather than bringing in yet another iceberg lettuce salad or box of processed supermarket cookies, why not impress the crowd with something creative?

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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

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By on May 27th, 2013

Veggie burgers are great on the grill, but if they’re unwrapped from a package, you’re still eating processed food. Try grilling up thick, meaty portobello mushrooms instead. This “real food” recipe requires only a light brushing with olive oil, garlic and fresh basil and about 10 minutes on the grill. Serve them burger-style on buns or enjoy as a side dish with any meal.

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Black Bean Burger

No Meat Week: My Vegetarian Experiment (Plus Recipes!)

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By on May 22nd, 2013

Over the past year or so, my fiancé and I have been slowly reducing our consumption of meat. We participate in Meatless Mondays (remember my walnut tacos?) and rarely eat meat at any meal other than dinner, but we wanted to take things a step further. So two weeks ago, we decided to go meatless for an entire week. As we found out, eating vegetarian was tastier than we expected.

Here’s an omnivore’s take on the vegetarian diet:

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Maca Matcha Latte

Maca Matcha Latte

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By on May 22nd, 2013

A superfood duo, maca and matcha make a latte unlike any other! What are these mysterious ingredients? Maca is the powdered root of a South American plant, said to have fueled the endless energy of ancient Incan warriors and prized today for its exceptional nutrient profile, which includes protein, minerals and more. Matcha is a type of Japanese green tea preferred for its potency—up to 10 times the antioxidant powder of ordinary teas! This recipe combines the two in a foamy drink to start your morning strong.

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Raw Honey Vanilla Lemonade

Raw Honey Recipes You Can’t Resist

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By on May 21st, 2013

Why bother with white sugar when raw honey is just as sweet–and good for you?! “Raw” refers to the non-filtered, non-processed form of this sticky substance, made by bees from the nectar of flowers. In its pure, natural state, honey is swimming with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, live enzymes and other beneficial nutrients. Plus, it tastes great, whether swirled into a cup of hot tea, drizzled over a warm muffin or eaten straight from the spoon!

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Coconut Grilled Eggplant

Coconut Grilled Eggplant

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By on May 20th, 2013

Memorial Day is less than a week away—get your grill ready for the big get-together with a test run of a recipe that’s perfect for your vegetarian guests. Thick-sliced eggplant is tossed with a mixture of sweet honey, olive oil and coconut flakes then grilled until tender. Serve it as a side with other BBQ favorites, or make it the main dish for a healthier holiday meal.

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