Fox - The Happy Planet Cookbook: Mostly Plant-Based Recipes for Sustainable Eating

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for maddie,

so that she might grow up to know happy honeybees, clean oceans, and clear air!

Want to know one of the easiest ways to save the planet? Just make a few small tweaks to how you eat!

The reality is, raising and shipping animals have a huge impact on the environment. And as people opt out of that system, they diminish the demand for it. The payoff? Reducing pollution, preserving forests, freeing up land, saving the worlds water supply, giving the oceans a chance to breathe, creating a healthier population, and potentially stopping climate change in its tracks.

The less we rely on factory farming, the happier our planet will be. All that means is getting curious about where our ingredients come from, eating less dairy and meat, and shopping locally for our food whenever possible. Not bad, right?

And heres the best part: you can help save the planet and still enjoy the food you love! The Happy Planet Cookbook offers plenty of amazing plant-based meals, dairy-free delights, and eco-friendly fare to put you on the right track. But even a partially plant-based diet is a big win for the planet, so youll also find cheesy vegetarian dishes and opportunities to add sustainably raised meat.

Ready to make some incredible food and change the world? Dig in, and well do it together!

serves 1

smoothie base

1 large frozen banana

1 cup frozen mango

1 cup frozen dragon fruit (pitaya)

cup full-fat canned coconut milk

toppings

Almond slices

Banana slices

Chia seeds

Goji berries

Shredded coconut

Strawberry slices

This smoothie bowl may just be too pretty to eat! And did I mention its yummy, energizing, easy to make, and entirely customizable? This bowl checks all the breakfast boxes without any meat or dairy. You can use the suggested toppings or just go crazy in the health-food aisle at your grocery store. Its all up to you!

1. Toss the frozen fruit and the coconut milk into a high-speed blender. (If you dont have a high-speed blender, let the fruit thaw for a few minutes first.)
2. Process everything on high until you have a smooth and creamy mixture, stopping the blender occasionally to tamp down any remaining chunks of fruit using a wooden spoon.
3. Pour this delicious mixture into a bowl, finish it off with the toppings suggestedor anything else your heart desiresand dig in!

happy tip
You can definitely double the smoothie-base recipe and store half for later. Just make sure you use a glass container, which is more sustainable than plastic and will also keep your ingredients fresher.

serves 2

smoothie base

2 medium frozen bananas, peeled and sliced

cup chopped frozen pineapple

2 teaspoons matcha green-tea powder

1 heaping cup spinach or kale

1 cup coconut milk

1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional)

toppings

Assorted seeds

Banana slices

Granola

Fresh berries

Kiwi slices

Not only is matcha (a type of green-tea powder) beautifully green in both color and impact, its also incredibly good for you. Its been known to help prevent disease, whittle your waistline, and make an especially scrumptious smoothie bowl base. Add in all of the other ingredients, and you have a super(food) way to start your day!

1. Toss the frozen fruit, matcha powder, spinach, and cup coconut milk in a high-speed blender. (If you dont have a high-speed blender, let the fruit thaw for a few minutes first.)
2. Process everything on high until you have a smooth and creamy mixture, stopping the blender occasionally to tamp down any remaining chunks of fruit using a wooden spoon. Add more coconut milk as needed to get a thick but smooth consistency, and stir in the maple syrup if you prefer the added sweetness.
3. Pour your smoothie into a bowl, toss in the toppings (and anything else you like), and enjoy!

serves 23

quinoa base

1 cup white quinoa, uncooked

cup coconut milk

1 cup unsweetened nondairy milk

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

toppings

Chopped hazelnuts

Chopped pecans

Shredded coconut

Dark chocolate bits or shavings

One taste of this hearty, healthy, and oh-so-satisfying breakfast bowl and youll never go back to cold cereal. Luckily for the chocolate lovers, both cocoa powder and dark chocolate are naturally vegan. Just double-check labels to be sure, and look for fair-trade and small-batch options that support farmers.

1. Use a fine-mesh strainer to rinse and drain the quinoa well.
2. Warm up a medium saucepan over medium heat, then pour in the quinoa. Toast the quinoa for a few minutes until the excess water evaporates.
3. Stir in the milks, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the quinoa cook for 2025 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. The mixture should simmer slightly throughout the cooking time.
4. When the quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid, remove it from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Give it a taste and adjust to your liking.
5. Divide the quinoa between bowls and top it with nuts, coconut, dark chocolate, and whatever else sounds good to you!

happy tip
Start your flexitarian journey by making simple swaps here and there, like choosing to use a planet-friendly nondairy milk (such as oat milk) instead of cows milk.