Blogger Spotlight: Gabrielle St. Claire, A Holistic Nutritionist and Amazing Vegan Chef!

With drool-worthy vegan recipes that are deceptively easy, Gabrielle St. Claire has created some of our most shared recipes on our site! She is the founder and creator of EatDrinkShrink.com. Gabrielle is an NYC-based holistic nutritionist who holds a BS and MS in Clinical Nutrition, works in vegan recipe development, privately teaches yoga, and is soon-to-be a cookbook author. 

This awesome holistic nutritionist drinks lots of green juice, limits packaged foods, and cooks at home 5 to 6 days a week. Gabrielle wants to provide individuals with the essential tools and confidence to radically change their diet and go against the modern day food culture and mentality. Some of her favorite ingredients to infuse into her cuisine are lemons, bright fresh herbs, avocado, celery root, fennel, and heirloom tomatoes. Looking to expand your plant-based culinary abilities? Here are just 15 of Gabrielle’s recipes, but you can check out many more on her author page. You can also find her recipes on our app, Food Monster!

1.  Pecan Carrot Cake

You can never go wrong with the classics, like this yummy Pecan Carrot Cake! This decadent cake packs carrots, raisins, pecans, and that classic cinnamon flavor with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion or just because.

2. Grilled Zucchini Flatbread

This Grilled Zucchini Flatbread is a great meal to serve company because it is impressive and easy to make. Topped with kale-cashew pesto, Shiitake bacon, and tenderly grilled zucchini, it’s flavorful and loaded with healthy veggies!

3. Buffalo Jackfruit Wontons

If you love all things buffalo or jackfruit or replicas of classic eats, you have to try this recipe for vegan Buffalo Jackfruit Wontons!!

4. 4-Ingredient White Chocolate Matcha Bark

This White Chocolate Matcha Bark is effortless and so pretty! Give the gift of a beautiful chocolate treat for any occasion!

5. Butternut Squash Burger

This Butternut Squash Burger packs all the best fall veggies and herbs while making sure to include tons of nutrients and no processed ingredients. The recipe uses affordable ingredients and requires minimal effort. If you have an affinity for fall eats then this burger will be your saving grace.

6. Rosé Gummies 

With minimal ingredients and a couple minutes, you have yourself some adorable Gummies made out of rosé wine! Perfect for brunch and entertaining!

7. Eggplant Cauliflower Meatballs

What’s amazing about these Eggplant Cauliflower Meatballs, is that they are quick, easy, packed to the max with veggies, naturally bind together, they have notes of roasted garlic, they can easily be made in bulk, and they’re perfect for any season. You can even pair them with zucchini noodles for an even healthier spin.

8. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Casserole

This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Casserole is comfort food heaven. Sweet, creamy butternut squash is paired with decadently cheesy macaroni elbows and sealed with a unique flatbread topping. The finishing touches really put it over the top, from the smoky shiitake bacon to the red pepper flakes and maple syrup. Normally, we’d say this casserole is perfect to make for a week of easy meals, but we know this one will only last a few days.

9. S’mores Bark

This recipe for S’mores Bark is easy, affordable, can easily be made in bulk, and an excellent gift. Whether you need a fun festive dessert or a nice party favor, S’mores Bark is a perfect choice!

10. Asian-Inspired Cauliflower Wings

These Asian-Inspired Cauliflower Wings are effortless, fresh, slightly sweet, and slightly spicy. The breading maintains itself even though it’s only baked, and the sauce is universal and can be used for a variety of dishes!

11. Jalapeño Hush Puppies

Some of you may be wondering, what the heck is a Hush Puppy? It’s similar to a fried corn dog, with no dog, and whatever you else would like to pack in there! Some days you just need something fried and indulgent.

12. Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Brown Butter Sage Sauce 

A warm, home-made pasta dish — perfect for fall! This amazing Sweet Potato Gnocchi recipe is dressed-to-impress in a browned, vegan butter sauce.

13. Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Buffalo Cauliflower is the beloved vegan take on classic Buffalo wings. However, getting that perfect crunchy crispy texture can be a bit of a challenge. This recipe yields the perfect texture of batter and the saucy Buffalo flavor.

14. The Perfect Apple Pie

Although initially making a homemade pie sounds long and drawn out, it’s actually super easy! What’s fabulous about this Apple Pie recipe, is everything! It’s a handful of staple kitchen ingredients, packed with apples, can easily be made in bulk, pie crust can be chilled and saved for later use or other recipes.

15. Truffled Mushroom Pizza

If you’re looking for a classic recipe to pair with that much-needed glass of wine, then you’ll love this Truffled Mushroom Pizza! It starts with a pizza crust of your choice — regular, gluten-free, or grain-free. Then, Baby Bella mushrooms are cooked in salt, pepper, and earthy truffle oil until perfectly tender. Spicy arugula, fresh basil, and vegan cheese off the whole thing.

You can find more awesome recipes by Gabrielle on her author page, and be sure to check out her site, Eat Drink Shrink, for holistic services! All of her recipes and more can also be found on our app.

With the Food Monster App, you can take these recipes on the go with you. With over 10,000 recipes right in the palm of your hand, you’ll always have something delicious and new to try. It’s available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. Full of allergy-friendly recipes, subscribers gain access to new recipes every day. Check it out!

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