The Climatarian Journal

The Climatarian Journal

A Guide to Green Living

The Climatarian Journal

Baked Apple and Quinoa Crumble Cups
Baked Apple and Quinoa Crumble Cups
We're excited to share a recipe that's simple, delicious, good for you, and great for the planet — Baked Apple and Quinoa Crumble Cups. These delightful cups combine the wholesome goodness of apples and quinoa with a crunchy, flavorful crumble...
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Vegan Chocolate Halloween Bark
Vegan Chocolate Halloween Bark
Halloween and chocolate go hand in hand! This delicious Halloween bark is the perfect low-sugar sweet to bring to your Halloween party! It's vegan, oh-so-easy to make and seriously addicting. Ingredients 6  Bars (480 g) of Alter Eco's Deep Dark...
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Versatile Veggie Scrap Stock
Versatile Veggie Scrap Stock
We love this recipe not only because its healthy for you + for the planet, but because of it's versatility. Use any vegetable scraps and herbs to create the base of this stock, and then pair with any chunkier veggies, grains,...
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Churro-Inspired Roasted Chickpeas
Churro-Inspired Roasted Chickpeas
This sweet plant-based snack is the perfect midday pick-me-up.  Ingredients 1 29 oz can of Chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar (or sugar of choice) 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar...
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Vegan Avocado-Free Chocolate Pudding
Vegan Avocado-Free Chocolate Pudding
This vegan chocolate pudding is made with plant-based milk instead of avocado for a lower carbon footprint. Ingredients 3 cups plant-based milk 4 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup sugar of choice 1/2 of your favorite...
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Lemon Pepper Quinoa
Lemon Pepper Quinoa
Serve our Lemon Pepper Quinoa with your favorite grilled or roasted veggies, a bed of greens, and your favorite plant-based protein for an easy climatarian meal. Ingredients 2 cups Organic Rainbow Heirloom Quinoa, cooked according to package directions 1/4 cup...
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Quinoa Salad with Summer Veg & Basil Vinaigrette
Quinoa Salad with Summer Veg & Basil Vinaigrette
Grilled summer vegetables, a fresh basil-infused dressing and protein-rich rainbow quinoa come together in this hearty and flavorful salad, a climate-friendly dish that’s perfect for a potluck, an outdoor picnic or alongside a delicious BBQ. Ingredients For the salad: 1...
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No Bake Brown Butter Breakfast Cookies
No Bake Brown Butter Breakfast Cookies
Start your day the climatarian way. No bake, no problem! Ingredients  1/2 cup coconut oil  1/2 cup granulated sugar (sub maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar if desired) 1/2 cup brown sugar  (sub maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar if...
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Chocolate Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark
Chocolate Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark
This organic & vegan chocolate-y treat is cool enough for the hottest of summer days.  Opt for local berries to keep it climate-friendly! Ingredients Base: 2 cups plain dairy-free yogurt ¼ cup melted Alter Eco Classic Blackout Bar ¼ teaspoon vanilla...
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5 Recipes to Wow Friends & Family on Memorial Day Weekend
5 Recipes to Wow Friends & Family on Memorial Day Weekend
Not only the unofficial kick off of Summer, Memorial Day weekend is a time for food, friends, and, of course, chocolate.  We’ve put together five recipes that are sure to delight guests if you’re headed to a gathering (and they'll never...
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Burnt Caramel Chocolate Quinoa Matzo Crack
Burnt Caramel Chocolate Quinoa Matzo Crack
Made with quinoa, hemp seeds, and lots of cracked pieces of matzo (and of course, chocolate), this recipe is the perfect way to celebrate Hanukkah!   ingredients 1 ¼ cup quinoa, rinsed and dried ½ cup hemp seeds 3 large matzo crackers,...
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Vegan Salted Chocolate Sticky Buns
Vegan Salted Chocolate Sticky Buns
These tender buns are rolled up with cinnamon sugar and chunks of salted chocolate, and then baked over a layer of caramel-drenched pecans. Bake them up the day you need them, or let them hang out in the fridge overnight...
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Vegan and Gluten Free Salted Cookie Dough Fudge
Vegan and Gluten Free Salted Cookie Dough Fudge
Why have we never thought to combine cookie dough and fudge before?! This yummy vegan and gluten free Salted Cookie Dough Fudge is something out of our childhood dreams. Recipe and video by the talented Anett Velsberg.  Time: 30 minutes Yields 14-18...
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'Til Death Do us Chocolate Super Blackout Frosted Layer Cake
'Til Death Do us Chocolate Super Blackout Frosted Layer Cake
Call us crazy, but if we could choose a way to go, 'Death by Chocolate' would be top of the list. 💀😂 We teamed up with the talented Crumbs and Caramel to bring you the deepest, darkest chocolate cake featuring our...
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No Bake Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies
No Bake Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies
What is Halloween if not an excuse to binge-watch spooky movies? These No-Bake Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies made with our Salted Caramel Truffles are the PERFECT way to celebrate our favorite Halloween movie - Hocus Pocus! Whip up a batch and spend...
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Dark Chocolate Mint Mug Cake
Dark Chocolate Mint Mug Cake
Once you go mug cake, it's hard to go back. The prep time, the bake time, having to cut it with a knife.. it's just too much work for us. We'll take our 2 minute mug cakes any day! Recipe...
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Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
When fruits + veggies + chocolate come together, it's basically a fully balanced meal, right? This Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread has all the food groups covered in the most delicious way possible. Recipe by the talented Plant and Sprout.  INGREDIENTS:...
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Double Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles
Double Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles
Homemade waffles are a classic childhood favorite for breakfast (especially when used as an ice cream sandwich). Unfortunately, most waffles aren't the healthiest thing you could eat for breakfast. These Double Dark Chocolate Buckwheat waffles are the perfect alternative. There's so much...
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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
The love affair continues. There's something about chocolate and peanut butter that is endlessly comforting. This Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug cake is like a warm hug on a cool fall night. It's vegan, low in sugar and gluten free.....
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Vegan Chocolate Covered Bananas
Vegan Chocolate Covered Bananas
Is it possible to eat a banana without "this s*** is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S" running through your head? Our idea of an awesome night is dipping some bananas in chocolate and rocking out to Gwen Stefani! This delicious, vegan, chocolate-y creation...
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Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Peanut butter and chocolate is a classic love affair. Combined they're the perfect mix of nutty, rich and indulgent. It was only natural we'd post a chocolate peanut butter cookie sooner or later. These delicious cookies by the talented Plant...
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