Homemade Potato Chips (Vegan & Oil-Free) – EatPlant-Based

[NOTE: Don’t use plastic! Try this tutorial, or this tutorial, or try this airfryer version.]

Ingredients

▢2 large russet potatoes unpeeled, any kind of potato
▢sea salt to taste
▢chili powder to taste (optional)


Instructions


Begin by washing your potatoes. I scrub mine and leave the peel on for extra fiber. I’ve used both Russet and red potatoes, and they come out terrific every time. I imagine most any potato will work well.


Slice the potatoes very thin using the mandoline.


Place each slice in the Chip Tastic ring. It holds approximately 1 large potato at a time (36 chips). Sprinkle with seasonings, and place in the microwave.

[Don’t use plastic! Try this one of the recipes up top of this post,  instead.]


The instruction booklet says it takes about 3-4 minutes, but I have found to get them crispy in my microwave, it takes 7 minutes. No oil needed!


As unbelievable as it sounds, they come out as crispy as any store-bought potato chips I’ve ever tasted!

https://eatplant-based.com/homemade-low-fat-potato-chips/#h-how-to-make-healthy-homemade-potato-chips

Old Fashion Vegan Fig Newtons – PlantPure Nation

Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

1 cup almond flour, finely ground
1 cup oat flour
1 tablespoon flax meal
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup applesauce
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Fig Filling:

6 ounces dried figs (Turkish or Black Mission), stems removed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place the dried figs into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow them to sit in the boiling water for 10-12 minutes.  Drain and set aside.

3. For the cookie dough: In a medium size bowl, whisk almond flour, oat flour, flax meal, tapioca starch, and baking powder until thoroughly combined. Add the maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla.  Stir until combined and a thick dough can be formed into a ball.  Divide the dough into two balls. (If the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more oat flour to the dough or chill the dough for 1-2 hours.)

4. For the filling: To a food processor, add the drained figs, lemon juice, and vanilla. You may need to pulse early in the process, adding more speed as the figs begin to break apart. Process for 8-10 seconds until a thick paste forms.

5. Build your Fig Rolls: Place one of the cookie balls onto a piece of wax or parchment paper and shape into a log.  Lay the top sheet of wax or parchment paper over the cookie log and roll the dough into a 12 x 4 inch rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Remove the top paper and use your hands to create an even rectangle.  Place half of the fig paste down the center of the dough.  Lift up the wax paper and fold the top part up over the fig filling until the two dough edges close.  Shape and slightly flatten the roll and slice into 1 to 1 ½ inch cookies.  Place cookies onto a prepared baking sheet.  Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.  Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly golden.

https://www.youtube.com/live/fqSKprbniHs?si=bHxRE7szJHZPIW4G

https://www.plantpurenation.com/blogs/recipes/old-fashion-vegan-fig-newtons

May 9, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
* PT APP workout
–low back stretch / strengthening
* Facial lymphatic massage
* Lift chest & back on canvas suspension straps
* Evening off-the-road bicycle ride outdoors

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens dominate, fruit, oats)
* peanuts
* open-face black bean combo burger on sourdough w/ avocado
* gorilla salad, dressed w/ splash of apple cider vinegar & lemon
* vegan vanilla ice cream w/ fresh strawberries & choco-peanut sauce (from lowfat powder)
* chipotle potato soup w/ mini yellow potatoes, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, served over brown rice & Ezekiel avocado toast

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Want to be healthier? Forget the Mediterranean diet, eat like an East African

[ Ed: This is also called the McDougall diet! ]

These findings, published in Nature Medicine, suggest that even just two weeks on the Kilimanjaro heritage diet – one rich in vegetables, whole grains, beans, dietary fibre and fermented foods, as the Chagga people of northern Tanzania eat – reduces inflammation and offers benefits to both immunity and metabolism.

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/health/other/unlikely-country-emerges-as-world-s-hidden-blue-zone-should-we-all-eat-the-kilimanjaro-diet/ar-AA1DC0N1

https://macaonews.org/news/around-the-world/mediterranean-western-african-diet-health-benefits/#:~:text=These%20findings%2C%20published%20in%20Nature%20Medicine%2C%20suggest,offers%20benefits%20to%20both%20immunity%20and%20metabolism.

May 8, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:

Proverbs 3: 24-35  “Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.” vs 27

EXERCISE:
* Walk/Sprint 10 minutes outdoors
* Jog 3 miles outdoors
* Walk 30 minutes about campus, up/down stairs
* Standing lecture 2.5 hours
* PT APP workout
–low back stretch / strengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens dominate, fruit, oats)
* chipotle potato soup w/ mini yellow potatoes, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, served over brown rice
* black bean combo burger on sourdough w/ avocado
* gorilla salad (no dressing)

… SUN HAS SET …

* vegan vanilla ice cream w/ fresh strawberries & choco-peanut sauce (from lowfat powder)

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

May 7, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

Mom (94) enjoying lunch – she helped me make the delicious soup!

MEDITATION:

The Authority of Prayer Given by God

EXERCISE:
* Walk 30 minutes about campus, up/down stairs
* Standing lecture 2.5 hours
* Powerwalk 2 miles outdoors
* PT APP workout
–low back stretch / strengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens dominate, fruit, oats)
* chipotle potato soup w/ mini yellow potatoes, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, served over brown rice
* black bean combo burger – these are the best! Served on sourdough w/ avocado, cashew based crema blanco, mustard, fresh onion, tomato, arugula

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

May 6, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:

Proverbs 3: 19-23

EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk 4 miles indoors w/ facial lymphatic massage
* Lift biceps & triceps
* Walk 30 minutes about campus, up/down stairs
* Standing lecture 2.5 hours
* PT APP workout
–low back stretch / strengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* banana
* Spelt flakes, rolled oats, strawberries, one walnut, almond milk
* black bean burger

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed