Multiple Sclerosis Friendly Recipes

Red Grape Pizza with Almond Aioli

4/28/2019

This recipe is inspired from my participation in a local Cooking Matters class. My blog post found here, talks about this amazing initiative happening right in my own community. The meal prep for the day I attended was pizza with three different topping options. One option that caught my eye combined red grapes, rosemary, and onions. I have to be honest, I have never had grapes on my pizza and I was intrigued and had to try it for myself. I paired this topping mixture with an almond aioli and a homemade pizza crust that never fails, and the results are phenomenal!

Quick and Easy Pizza Dough Recipe
vegan, plant-based, refined-sugar free

Ingredients:

1 cup warm water
1 package dry active yeast
1 tsp maple syrup (or honey if you are not vegan)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

Combine warm water, yeast, and maple syrup in a bowl and let sit for a few minutes until it begins to froth.
Add the whole wheat flour and salt and knead the dough until it forms a ball (approximately 1 minute).*
In a second bowl add the olive oil and then the dough. Coat the dough with the oil. To prevent too much sticking, you can coat your hands in olive oil.
Let sit for 15 min or until it has doubled in size. **Use this time to prep the aioli and toppings.
After the dough has risen, knead it again to incorporate the olive oil.
Divide the dough in two and spread on an oiled baking sheet. Again olive oil is the secret to keeping the dough from sticking to your hands and can help spread out the dough. Save until ready to top.

*Note: If you happen to have access to a bread maker, I recommend doing steps 1 and 2 with the bread maker, it does a really good job of kneading the dough and is a little less messy.

Almond Aioli
vegan, plant-based, gluten-free, refined-sugar free

Ingredients:

1 cup raw almonds or cashews
4 roasted garlic cloves (oven or toaster oven at 350°F for 15 minutes)
2 raw garlic cloves
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Juice from 1/2 lemon or 2 Tbsp
2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

Add all ingredient to a blender and blend, scraping down the sides as necessary until smooth.

Red Grape Pizza Recipe
vegan, plant-based, refined-sugar free

Ingredients:

Red grapes cut in half
1 onion, diced
1 Tbsp (or more if desired) fresh rosemary
Optional: sliced mushrooms

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Spread 1/2 prepared aioli to the pizza crust prepared above.
Add the red grapes, onion, rosemary, and mushrooms if desired.
Put in preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes.

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Almond Chocolate Milkshake

4/14/2019

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Just because you are in the mood for a chocolate milkshake, does not mean it has to be filled with sugar or other unhealthy ingredients. You can create your own milkshake right at home without deviating from your healthy food journey.

Try this Almond Chocolate Milkshake Recipe the next time your sweet tooth calls. It is super easy to make and really does satisfy those times when you just need a chocolate milkshake! For those of you who are not chocolate fans (gasp!), just skip the cocoa powder.

Almond Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, refined-sugar free

Ingredients:

2 frozen bananas (or 2 fresh, ripe bananas and 1/2 cup ice)
1-2 Tbsp almond butter
1-2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 cup almond milk (or 1/4 cup almonds and 1 cup water)
1 scoop of protein powder (optional)*

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until really smooth.
Enjoy!

*Note: I use unflavored PurePea protein powder, but this recipe is also totally fine without adding this ingredient.

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Fruity Almond Cream

4/7/2019

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Make this almond cream as a refreshing topping on fresh fruit. It quickly transforms any bowl of fruit into an instant special treat, while still being healthy along with quick and easy to make.

Almond Cream Recipe
gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, refined-sugar free

Ingredients:

2/3 cup almonds
2/3 cup water
1 1/3 cups frozen fruit, e.g. peaches, mangoes, pinneapple
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

Add almonds and water to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add the rest of the ingredients and further blend until smooth.
Use as topping on fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries.

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