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- Blueberry Lemon Crisp | The Naija Goddess
< Back Blueberry Lemon Crisp Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Serves: 2 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients Oat Topping Ingredients 1/4 cup rolled oats 1 Tbs shredded coconut 2 Tbs almond flour 1 Tbs coconut oil salt 1 Tbs coconut sugar Filling Ingredients 1 cup blueberries, frozen 1 lemon, juiced 1 lemon, zested 1/2 tsp arrowroot powder 1 Tbs maple syrup Preparation Oat Topping Directions In a bowl, combine oats, coconut, coconut sugar, salt and coconut oil until combined and the mixture sticks together. Set aside. Filling Directions Prep Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make In a baking dish, add blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup and arrowroot powder. Stir well. Place the oat filling on top of the blueberry mixture evenly.Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling starts to bubble and the topping is golden brown. Previous Next
- Vanilla Pudding | The Naija Goddess
< Back Vanilla Pudding Prep Time: 45 min Cook Time: n/a Serves: 3-4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 white sweet potatoes, roasted 1/2 cup canned coconut milk 1 vanilla bean pod 2 tbsp agave (optional) Preparation Roast sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 45 minutes on 425 degrees Fahrenheit Slice vanilla bean pod in half. Using a paring knife, scrape out the vanilla beans and place into a food processor. Add milk and potatoes to the food processor and blend until well combined. If the pudding is too thick, add additional milk. If needed, adjust for sweetness by adding some agave Can be eaten warm or cooled Previous Next
- Dirty Rice for a Crowd | The Naija Goddess
< Back Dirty Rice for a Crowd Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 40 min Serves: 25 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 3-4 packs of vegan sausage, diced [Field Roast, apple sage] 5-6 stalks celery, diced 3-4 bell pepper, diced 1 large onion, diced 5-6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp garlic powder 2 bay leaves 8 cups rice, rinsed 2 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp Old Bay 2-3 tbsp black pepper 1-2 Tony Chachere Cajun seasoning 2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon paste 2 bags beefless ground 2 cups veggie stock Preparation Prep all ingredients Cook rice according to package instructions In a large pot, warm the beefless ground, sausage, celery, onion, garlic and spices. Mix well. Once warmed through and mixed well, turn off heat and add bell peppers. Add sausage mixture to the cooked rice and mix well. Serve and enjoy Previous Next
- National Bean Day | The Naija Goddess
Why is National Bean Day celebrated? Wondering why National Bean Day is held on January 6? That's the same day as the famous geneticist, Gregor Mendel, died in 1884. Mendel used bean plants and pea plants to develop theories on genetics in plants. How do you celebrate National Bean Day? You can send friends and family bean-related greeting cards or you can plant beans in your backyard garden. It's also a good day to honor the contribution of Gregor Mendel through a lecture, a presentation or a book report. Or, make a few recipes from this eBook! Let's Get Started First Name Last Name Email Message Download Bean Day eBook Click here to download National Bean Day Recipe eBook
- Lemon Poppyseed Muffins | The Naija Goddess
< Back Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 min Serves: 12 Level: Beginner About the Recipe A bright and lightly sweetened snack that is grain-free and WFPB. Ingredients 1 1/3 cup dairy-free yogurt 2/3 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup agave syrup (optional) 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 2 Tbs lemon zest 1 cup tapioca starch or arrowroot starch 4 cups almond flour 5 Tbs poppy seeds 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp miso paste or 1/8 tsp salt Preparation Prep Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Zest and juice lemons. Make In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, and coconut sugar (and agave if using). Stir/whisk until combined and no lumps remain. Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, tapioca starch, almond flour, and lemon zest. Stir to form a thick batter. Stir in the poppy seeds until evenly mixed. Divide the batter into muffin tins filling each until it is level with the top of the pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350F or until golden brown and firm to the touch when you lightly press the center. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before removing from the pan. Previous Next
- Mango Lassi | The Naija Goddess
< Back Mango Lassi Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: n/a Serves: 2 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 cups mango, diced 1 cup non-dairy yogurt 3 tbsp agave (optional) (use if mangos are not fully ripened) 1/4 teaspoons cardamom 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (optional) Preparation Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until mixed well. Add milk if a thinner consistency is preferred. Serve chilled and enjoy Previous Next
- Island Rice & Peas | The Naija Goddess
< Back Island Rice & Peas Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 1 hr Serves: 8 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 green onions, chopped 4 thyme sprigs 1 scotch bonnet pepper, diced 1/2 tsp coconut sugar 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp allspice red kidney beans, canned 14 oz coconut milk, canned 2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed well 1 1/4 cup water Preparation Prep Chop/dice garlic, onion, scallions and pepper. Set aside. Make Add onions, garlic, scallions, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, sugar, black pepper, and allspice berries in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute. Once onions are soft (about 2-3 minutes), turn the heat up to medium-high. Add in the kidney beans, rice, coconut milk and water then stir together. Bring to a boil, cover, then continue to simmer until rice is fluffy and liquid is soaked up(about 25-30 minutes). Remove from heat. Carefully discard the thyme stems and scotch bonnet pepper. Previous Next
- Wellness Essentials | The Naija Goddess
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- Overnight Buckwheat Groats with Warm Berry-Ginger Compote | The Naija Goddess
< Back Overnight Buckwheat Groats with Warm Berry-Ginger Compote Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 5-7 min Serves: 2 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Buckwheat helps regulate blood sugar, support circulation, and keep you full for hours. This is breakfast that heals. Ingredients Base: ½ cup raw buckwheat groats, rinsed well 1 cup non-dairy milk 1 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp hemp seeds ½ tsp cinnamon Pinch of sea salt Compote: 1 cup frozen mixed berries (or any other fruit of choice) ½ tsp grated fresh ginger 1 medjool date, chopped or 1 tbsp date syrup 2 tbsp water Preparation Base: In a mason jar or bowl, combine groats, plant milk, chia, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours). Compote: In a small saucepan, heat berries, ginger, date, and water over low heat. Simmer 5–7 minutes until softened and saucy. To Serve: Stir overnight groats. Top with warm compote and an optional splash of coconut cream. Previous Next
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies | The Naija Goddess
< Back Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 min Serves: 14 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients ¼ cup coconut oil ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup dairy-free milk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1-2 tablespoons maca powder (optional) ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter* ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2½ cups whole rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, dairy-free milk, cocoa, and peanut butter and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and stir in the oats and vanilla. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm. Previous Next
- Nigerian Meatless Pie | The Naija Goddess
< Back Nigerian Meatless Pie Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 6-8 Level: Intermediate About the Recipe When I think of meat pies, I recall the best afternoon snacks when coming home from school. The challenge was always not to eat too many as they are a labor of love to make large batches. Ingredients Pastry Dough 4 Tbs red palm oil (or vegan butter) 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbs flax seeds, ground 4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup water, warmed Pie Filling 2 cup walnuts, soaked 2 yukon gold potatoes, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 red onion, diced 1 scotch bonnet pepper, diced 2 tsp thyme, dried 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 3 seasoning cube Maggie or Knorr 2 tsp curry powder 1/8 tsp nutmeg, fresh 1/2 cup vegetable broth 2 tsp arrowroot powder 2 tsp water Preparation Make - Pastry Dough Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Using a fork, cut in the red palm oil. Add the warmed water 1/4 cup at a time kneading the mixture until a dough forms. Once the dough is formed and is not sticky, place it in a covered bowl and let it rest in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and portion out 10 pieces. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into circles and add the filling. Make - Pie Filling Prep Make a slurry combining arrowroot starch and water. Set aside. Chop potatoes and dice red onion, scotch bonnet pepper and carrots. Set aside. Make Rinse and drain walnuts. Place in a food processor and pulse until the texture resembles ground meat-like crumbles. Set aside. Water saute red onions and scotch bonnet pepper in a saucepan until translucent over medium heat. Add chopped potatoes, carrots, nut meat to the pan. Add all spices to the saucepan and stir well. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Add vegetable broth to pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until potatoes are almost cooked through. Add arrowroot starch slurry to the pan and mix well. The filling should be thick and creamy. Add the filling to the pastry dough. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Previous Next
- Shuku Shuku (raw) | The Naija Goddess
< Back Shuku Shuku (raw) Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: Serves: 12 Level: About the Recipe Ingredients - 1/2 cup coconut chaff (or coconut flakes) - 1/4 cup coconut condensed milk ( or non-dairy evaporated milk) - 1/2 cup bread crumbs Preparation In a bowl, add coconut chaff and condensed milk. Mix well and mixture clumps together. Roll into balls and then roll the balls in bread crumbs. Serve and enjoy Previous Next
- Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Chickpea Blondie | The Naija Goddess
< Back Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Chickpea Blondie Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20-25 min Serves: 12 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 1.5 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed 15 soften Medjool dates 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup oat flour 1 flax egg (optional) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips 1/4 cup vegan butterscotch chips Preparation 1) Preheat oven to 350 F 2) Add chickpeas, dates, applesauce, vanilla and oat flour to a food processor and process until batter is well incorporated 3) Transfer batter to dessert baking dish (e.g. 8.5 x 6.5 or 8" cake pan) and fold the chocolate and butterscotch chips 4) Spread batter into even layer 5) Bake for 20-25 minutes Previous Next
- Baked Collard Greens | The Naija Goddess
< Back Baked Collard Greens Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 25 min Serves: 4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 bunches collard greens, stemmed and chopped 1 head garlic ~16 cloves 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sesame oil 1/4 tsp black pepper Preparation Prep Preheat oven to 425 degrees Wash and stem collards Cut greens into large bite-sized pieces Make In a large bowl, add the greens and all of the seasonings. Mix thoroughly by massaging well with your hands. Then add in garlic cloves. Add seasoned greens parchment-lined aluminum foil. Fold and seal into a packet. Bake for 25 minutes. Previous Next
- Moroccan Inspired Fonio | The Naija Goddess
< Back Moroccan Inspired Fonio Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 6-8 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 zucchini, cubed 1 tsp salt 1 cup fonio (can substitute millet or couscous) 1/4 cup raisins 1 1/2 cups water or broth 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground black pepper garlic cloves 2 Tbs lemon juice 1 carrot, grated 1 cup chickpeas 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup parsley 1/2 cup mint 1/2 cup sliced almonds optional topping 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds optional topping Preparation Make Place the red pepper, red onion and zucchini on a baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle over the salt. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, grated garlic, lemon juice and olive oil with the boiling water. Pour over the cooked fonio and raisins (in a large mixing bowl) and let stand for 10 minutes. Once soaked and cooled slightly, fluff up the grains with a fork. Add the chickpeas, grated carrot and fresh herbs (reserving some herbs for garnish) and give everything a good stir. Sprinkle over the almonds, pomegranate and remaining herbs and serve. Previous Next
- Natural Skincare | The Naija Goddess
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- Garri Smoothie | The Naija Goddess
< Back Garri Smoothie Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: n/a Serves: 1 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 1/3 cup Ijebu Garri 2 cups coconut milk, fresh (is ideal) 1/4 cup groundnuts (peanuts) 4 dates or 2 tbsp liquid sweetener of choice Preparation Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until desired consistency is reached Enjoy Previous Next
- Jollof Spaghetti | The Naija Goddess
< Back Jollof Spaghetti Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 25 min Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe A delicious twist on traditional pasta and marina. Ingredients 3 red bell pepper 3 medium tomatoes 1 scotch bonnet pepper 3 garlic cloves 2 Tbs ginger 1 red onion, quartered 3 Maggie cubes 3 Tbs red palm oil 2 Tbs tomato paste 1 Tbs smoked paprika 1/2 tsp liquid smoke 1 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated 1 Tbs thyme, dried 2 bay leaves 12 oz brown rice pasta 1 nori sheet, ground optional 1 tbsp iru, ground optional Preparation Prep Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Set aside. Make Add bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic cloves, Maggie cubes, ginger and one red onion to a high-speed blender and puree until smooth. Heat palm oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste to the oil and simmer until the tomato paste darkens in color. Add the blended tomato mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste, thyme, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, bay leaves and nutmeg to the reduction. Reduce heat to medium, cover with lid and simmer until the sauce is reduced by a third. Add pasta to sauce and serve. Previous Next
- Herby Baked Protein Bites | The Naija Goddess
< Back Herby Baked Protein Bites Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Serves: 4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe An herbaceous, endlessly versatile and protein-packed topping for salad, pasta, wraps, and more. Ingredients 14 oz tofu 2 Tbs tamari 3 Tbs balsamic vinegar 2 Tbs tomato paste 5 garlic cloves 2 tsp dried basil 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 3/4 tsp dried thyme Preparation Prep Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper Make Cube tofu and pat dry Arrange tofu pieces on the parchment-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients (tamari, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and salt). Pour over the tofu and toss to coat. Bake for 20 minutes, flip with a spatula, and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the tofu is a little firm and golden with crispy edges. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. This tofu is the perfect protein boost for wraps, risotto, polenta or on pizza or paired with roasted vegetables. Leftovers keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or in the oven at 350 F for 5-10 minutes until warm and crispy. Previous Next
- 3-Bean Garlic Skillet | The Naija Goddess
< Back 3-Bean Garlic Skillet Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 20 min Serves: 2-3 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 onion 5 cloves garlic 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup canned chickpeas 1 cup canned white beans 1 cup canned kidney beans 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/4 tsp saffron threads handful finely chopped parsley sea salt & black pepper Preparation Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Meanwhile, roughly dice 1/2 onion and roughly chop 5 cloves of garlic After heating the olive oil for 3 minutes, add in the diced onion and chopped garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, mix together, then add in 1 cup tomato sauce and simmer, after 4 minutes and the tomato sauce has thickened up, add in 1 cup canned chickpeas, 1 cup canned white beans and 1 cup canned kidney beans, season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together, then add in 1/2 cup vegetable broth and 1/4 tsp saffron threads, give it one final mix and raise the heat to a medium-high heat After simmering for 5 to 7 minutes and most of the broth has been absorbed by the beans, but there is still a little broth left, remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, enjoy! Previous Next


















