Heidi Richter

Heidi Richter is the Vancouver island based recipe developer, photographer and organic gardener behind the award nominated food blog, The Simple Green. She spends most of her time chasing after her young son, tending to an ever-expanding garden, and creating wholesome plant-based recipes inspired by the the seasons freshest ingredients.

About Heidi Richter

Vegan Strawberry Streusel Loaf

March 21, 2019 by Heidi Richter Leave a Comment

A quick and healthy alternative to your morning coffee shop treat. This vegan strawberry streusel loaf is made from a base of sprouted spelt flour and is low in refined sugar. Alternatively, if you don’t have fresh strawberries available, opt for frozen ones. However, you may need to extend the baking time by 10-15 minutes.

It’s officially Spring!

Rhubarb is just starting to emerge from its wintery bed and strawberry plants are slowly waking up in this gorgeous sunshine we’re having. So far, it’s been a good start to the season and I couldn’t be more thrilled to get growing and baking.

During this transitional time, spring fruits and vegetables are just starting to make their way to the markets. However, local strawberries won’t be available for several more weeks, I reckon. Thankfully, there are frozen varieties that can ease the anticipation. While I don’t always suggest buying fruits out of season, there is something to be said for buying extra during the spring and summer months and freezing them for times of need. …

Tutorial Tuesday | How to Replace Butter in Baking

March 19, 2019 by Heidi Richter Leave a Comment

If you’re looking to make a healthy exchange, lower caloric load or simply keep your vegan friends happy, this tutorial is for you. We share how to replace butter in your baking with these 9 common (and not so common) replacements.

What do coconut oil, avocados, applesauce, and pumpkin puree have in common? They all work as butter replacements in baking. Of course, butter is a key ingredient in many traditional recipes; it helps leaven, provides stability, creates fluffy or flaky texture, and lends a rich flavour. However, there are many instances where you may need to replace that churned brick, whether for health reasons, personal diet choices, or allergy/intolerance. …

Vegan Cranberry Persimmon Crisp

January 24, 2019 by Heidi Richter Leave a Comment

This vegan friendly cranberry persimmon crisp will tick all the cozy boxes this winter. This easy dessert features tart cranberries and sweet persimmons baked with a oat based crisp topping.

Old man winter is likely a constant by your side these days! Sadly, selections for fruit and vegetables are not as abundant as they are in spring and summer. However, despite it’s cold and heartless demeanour, winter has some very unique and tasty fruits to bear…

Have you ever had a persimmon? Don’t let their tomato-like appearance and texture turn you away, they’re a lovely sweet seasonal fruit. And for today’s recipe, I’ve turned ripe Hachiya persimmons and tart cranberries into this simple fruit crisp. The crisp topping is made from a base of spelt flour and rolled oats – it’s high in fiber and has a lovely nutty flavour to it. Persimmons and cranberries and definitely the ‘it’ fruits this season, and they pair beautifully with a hint of orange and cinnamon in this comforting dessert. …

5 Healthier Post-Holiday Treats [vegan]

January 22, 2019 by Heidi Richter 2 Comments

If you’re looking for something sweet, comforting and a little bit better for you this January, keep reading! We share our favourite 5 healthier post-holiday treats to help you ease out of the holiday mode.

With the holidays over, most of us tend to reach for healthier options come January. While we at BAKED are partial to sweet treats, our contributors also share some pretty healthy goodies, too! For today’s post, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite healthier baked goods which also happen to be vegan friendly to boot… #veguary anyone? These recipes are full of better-for-you ingredients and still bring all the comfort we crave during these cold winter months.

Without further adieu, here are 5 of our favourite healthier post-holiday treats to make right now!

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