Ever wonder what to do with the extra cranberries in your fridge from Thanksgiving? Here’s your answer! I’m a Trader Joe’s fan, because I feel like they make it easy for me to throw together something that is quick and healthy to eat. I was inspired by the recipe on the back of the bag, but I modified it to make it my own and tried to use some of the fresh cranberries from my fridge! I’m always searching for ways that I can veggies a full meal. This slaw is so filling that I can eat it a huge bowl of it for lunch, and it’s healthy and delicious. Plus, it’s a hit with my daughter that loves the color pink, and it adds a nice punch of color to the table.
Vegan Broccoli Carrot Slaw
- 1 bag Organic Broccoli Slaw from Trader Joe’s
- 2 small apples
- ½ cup nuts optional – (I did Candied Walnuts from Trader Joe’s)
Cranberry Dressing
- ¾ cup vegan mayo (I used Trader Joe’s)
- 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar (I used Bragg Organic)
- 1 ½ tablespoon Xylitol (I use the XyloBurst brand. You can sweeten to your preference with the sweetener of your choice. Stevia is another good option, or just regular sugar works.)
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- Salt and pepper to taste
Let’s talk about Xylitol. I try to avoid sugar when I can. Although, sometimes I make a quick gluten free box cake, brownies, or cookies when I’m stressed for time. However, when I cook from scratch, I skip the sugar if possible. Why did I use Xylitol?
- It is a natural sweetener derived from the birch trees (check the label to make sure that it’s not from corn).
- It has 40% fewer calories and 75% fewer carbs than sugar
- It is just as sweet as sugar
- It’s what they put in natural chewing gum, because it can help keep a neutral pH level in the mouth and it prevents bacteria from sticking to the teeth.
- It’s better for your teeth and health, and tastes great!
Directions
- Prepare your vegan cranberry dressing. Put cranberries, vegan mayo, apple cider vinegar and xylitol in your Vitamix or blender / food processor.
- Puree until blended and smooth. If you do not have fresh cranberries, don’t worry, just skip them and include ½ cup dried cranberries in with your slaw. Pour ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
- Cut your apples into small chunks
- Combine broccoli slaw and cranberry dressing and combine until evenly distributed.
- Mix in apples and nuts (if desired). If you are using dried cranberries, mix them in now. Stir until evenly coated in dressing.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve and eat!
What do you like to do with your thanksgiving leftovers?
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