Today is a beautiful day. It is March 1st. Spring is coming. All things green and lovely are rolling around. Enchanting flower fields, blue skies, spring farmer's markets and friendly breezes feel on the horizon. And oh yes, I get to give away $500 cash (aka a VISA gift card) thanks to my fabulous friends at SUNSET®!
Oh, and on top of all that, I am sharing one of my most favorite recipes. Party-approved, anytime-approved..
Vegan BLT Roll-Ups with Easy Vegan Ranch Dip.
Get my recipe + watch my how-to video. All the giveaway details ahead too..
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Hello beauties.. (SUNSET® Flavor Bombs)
BLT Roll-Ups and a massive giveaway. Not a bad way to kick off March..
Tempeh bacon, oh how I love thee.. (I usually make mine in a skillet, but I baked it today - same recipe - and loved the extra-crisp results!)
Add the goodies.. For the "L" in "BLT" I created two versions: one using romaine (L)ettuce and one with SUNSET® mini (C)ucumbers.
Wrap, roll and slice..
And of course, dip.
Vegan Ranch Dip..
Vegan Ranch Dip + tomatoes = perfect!
Now call up your boy or girl friends, binge watch something, catch up on Oscar flicks (I still need to see Mad Max and Brooklyn!), and enjoy these roll-ups!..
GIVEAWAY details at end of this post.
Today's Recipe.. If you are into March Madness and the basketball frenzy that launches later this month, well this plate of BLT roll-ups is perfect...
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BLT Platter. This platter is such a fantastic appetizer/party snack recipe because it provides satisfaction. Each tenderly wrapped tortilla roll-up contains my smoky tempeh bacon (or shiitake bacon!), sweet, juicy, gorgeous SUNSET® tomatoes, lettuce or SUNSET® cucumber and plenty of smashed avocado too.
Then I pair these flavorful wraps with my super easy Ranch Sauce.
How to make these wraps GLUTEN-FREE: Sub the wheat tortilla with a gluten-free rice tortilla or with rice paper rolls. Or my favorite option, use collard greens as the wrap! Tip: Use toothpicks if needed to secure greens.
How to make these wraps SOY-FREE: Make sure your tortilla wraps are soy free and instead of tempeh bacon, use shiitake bacon. Also use soy free vegan mayo.
These tomatoes! I am swooning over the tomatoes that SUNSET® sent me for this post. Seriously. I cannot get enough of the gorgeous colors and flavors of the diverse varieties they offer. My favorites are the Organic Campari tomatoes and the Organic Tomatoes on the Vine. I also adore the unique KUMATO tomatoes and bright yellow ZIMA tomatoes that kinda remind me of candy. And I would love to try their ECO Peppers which are sustainably grown in their pristine greenhouses, using recycled water. I think Leonardo Dicaprio would approve.
I also tried out the gorgeous FLAVOR BOMBS variety, which is what most of my photos are of in this post. Seriously one of the most beautiful and flavorful tomatoes I have ever tried. When you bite into one they literally explode with flavor in your mouth. Sweet with a fresh-picked-from-the-garden flavor. So in love with this flavor and the name!
I also tried out the mini cucumbers, which I used in place of "lettuce" in one of my roll-ups.
And with that, today's "BLT's" are really "ABCorLTs"
- Avocado
- "Bacon"
- Cucumber (or lettuce)
- Tomato
Vegan BLT Roll-Ups with Vegan Ranch
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Published 03/01/2016
Ingredients
- Roll-Ups:
- 2 extra large tortillas, any variety
- 16-18 slices of tempeh bacon (or try shiitake bacon!)
- 1 small avocado
- 1 cup diced SUNSET® tomatoes
- ½ cup something green (romaine lettuce or SUNSET® mini cucumber)
- Easy Ranch Dip:
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- a few pinches cayenne or smoked paprika
- garnish: additional SUNSET® tomatoes
Instructions
- First, add all the vegan Ranch ingredients to a small bowl and stir briskly together. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill and allow the flavors to marinate together. (Do this at least a half hour before serving)
- Make your tempeh or shiitake bacon. Instructions in the links. Set aside. (This usually takes about 7-10 minutes. I also like to make my tempeh a day ahead of time so it is ready to go!)
- Warm the tortillas by using the oven, microwave or stovetop. See my video for how I get them nice and charred and perfectly warmed. (If using my gas stove top method, proceed with extreme caution. I literally only warm each side for a few seconds at a time. Never walk away from the stove and have your vent fan running in case some edges burn a bit.)
- For each tortilla: Add avocado slices and smash on top of the tortilla. Add enough so that the entire tortilla is smothered in avocado. Next, add 7-9 strips of tempeh and about ½ cup of the diced tomatoes. Add a few torn leaves of lettuce - or the cucumber strips on top. You want an even distribution of filling. Tip: Leave one edge of the tortilla pretty blank -- this will be the end you roll towards. This prevents any filling overflow.
- Carefully roll up the tortilla into a tight spiral. See my video for details.
- Slice the roll and add to serving platter. Serve right away alongside the Ranch dip. Yes these roll-ups can be made up to a day in advance! Just be sure to cover them tightly with plastic wrap -- and I would add a spritz of lemon juice on top of the avocado to prevent any browning. Enjoy!
Yield: 12-14 rolls
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 20 mins.
Cook time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.
Tags: appetizer,vegan,party,roll up,avocado,tomato,tempeh bacon,entree,dinner,sandwich,protein
And now for the extra exciting part..
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Love this Vegan Ranch Dip - super easy and instead of using dried spices I uses whole foods. Instead of onion powder, I added some finely diced onion, etc. This made for a slightly chunky dip which I loved!
More tomato beauty..
FLAVOR BOMBS..
Tempeh for smoky-sweet tempeh bacon..
Yup, everyone loves amazing produce. Even Sochi cat. Fun Fact: Sochi is obsessed with veggies. Kale, arugula, beets and basically anything green he can nibble. MrWhite (my other kitty) .. not so much. 🙂
Love roll-ups? Also check out my Hummus Spirals!
disclosure: this is a sponsored post, and the prize was donated by SUNSET®, but all opinions are my own. Thank you to all my brand partners who make my blogging life a reality!
Astrid Geertsen says
I made these rolls today and even my son (14 years old and a must-eat-meat-eater) found it...oké (he was the first to finish...:) ). We all loved it! Really yummie the marinated and crispy baked tempeh. So, this is a keeper for me! Thanks! Lots of love from Astrid (The Netherlands)
Sophia Kingston says
What are your instructions for baking the tempeh as opposed to using the stove top?
Vondrook4 says
Definitely fresh fruit
Thomas Murphy says
I like grapes.
Mandy Bruenger says
my favorite snack is cherry tomatoes
shawna durk says
I love fruit salads
Dianne says
I love salads of all kinds in the spring as well as veggie wraps.
Luc Lafreniere says
Tomato soup
Sylvie C. says
Salad tomato and cucumber
Darrah Bailey says
Cucumber and tomato salad..
Kathryn says
My favorite spring snack is strawberries and almonds
Vanessa Madrigal says
Cucumber, tomato, and feta salad. Yum!
Stacey Grantham says
Strawberries with whipped cream cheese.
shannon heitt says
I love berries with yogurt
Dank Shirts says
any fruit like berrie and apples
Brandon Sparks says
Tomatos with salt
retrophiliac says
fresh veggies & hummus dip is absolutely my favourite for spring!!
Lee-Ann says
I love hummus!
Joanne Donaldson Frank says
veggie wraps and fresh fruit
Noelle Carroll says
I love strawberries and yogurt for a fresh spring snack
purpul says
My favorite is strawberry
Lesh says
strawberry anything!
Diana Branco says
guacamole or hummus. I love to dip stuff.
rajee says
fresh bluberries
Christina Barany says
fresh berries from the farmer down the road. I love smoothies
cdhabolt says
Veggie sushi!
Betsy Barnes says
My favorite spring snack is any frozen fruit, especially frozen grapes 🙂
Erlen Mcc says
fresh tomatoes sandwich i have never thought of using tortillas !
tammy S says
strawberries or bananas yum
Lisa Coomer Queen says
Fresh Strawberries and watermelon and peaches!
Vicki says
new baby lettuces and kale with asparagus
Tara Gauthier says
I love fresh strawberries!
Amy Baker says
fresh strawberries...ate the first ones from the garden today!
Anne Adkins says
Spring, summer, fall, winter, whatever, caprese salad. Those flavorbombs would be perfect I bet!
DGleeson says
Strawberries
Teresa M says
my favorite spring snack is fresh apples and peanut butter!!
nicholesmith says
Fresh Spring peas!
Patrick Siu says
doritos and hummus
Janel says
Favorite spring snack is freshly cut oranges.
Heidi Burns says
Fresh fruit, crackers with hummus and peppers.
paleface says
I love anything fruit or nutty for snack.
aishawed says
I love berries! They're just delicious and my kids love them too!
Brian Smith says
cherry tomatoes straight out of the garden is my favorite spring snack
DeaconMac says
whole grain crackers and cheese with sliced mini tomatoes
ruksana m says
Grilled veggies and Ranch wrap 🙂 Yummm
Beth M. says
Anything that's starting to grow in the garden!
Donna Brown says
Celery with peanut butter and craisins is a favorite snack of mine.
carrie conrad says
Any fresh veggies from my garden.
weikelike says
My favorite snack is peanut butter.... Lol
Travelbuds says
Cucumbers on toast
Jennipher Hulse says
Fresh fruit is my favorite spring snack
Linda says
Sliced tomatoes and cucumbers from my garden
Rust says
Blueberries and strawberries.
Jeremy says
Nuts.
Holly O'Gorman says
Strawberries
Heather Miller says
fruits and veggies
nankani says
Loe the fresh ruits and veggies galore that all our local farmers grow. mmmmmm in a variety of ways
Rhonda Miotke says
light salads
Elizabeth E says
My favorite spring snack is green veggie juice. And robins eggs malted milk balls 🙂
Bryant says
Fruit!
Morgan W says
I love snacking on hummus and watermelon seperately ☺️
Katara Harper says
I love to snack on fruit
Nicole C says
strawberries and blackberries
LindaKish says
My favorite Spring snack is Halos.
Antonio C. Catojo says
like eating a fruit with mixed nuts
Corrine says
I love snacking on sugar snap peas. =)
owsla says
Always fresh berries!
Kayla Crowdtap Garrett says
My favorite is fresh veggie salads.
AsTheNight says
My favorite spring snack is strawberries.
calmond says
Fresh fruit! I love it!
Amanda says
Favorite is fresh peas.
Amanda says
Sounds delicious!
Loraineye says
I like tomatoes and cucumbers
Michelle R. Carlino says
Definitely Avocados!!!
Michelle R. Carlino says
Definitely going to try this recipe!!
vickykoen says
I love grape tomatoes. I eat them like candy treats. 😛
Laurie Bolduc-Cadieux says
I love fresh berries and oranges
Crystal Marcos says
Anything with avocados!
Rebecca Moore says
Lots of fresh vegetables & fruits 🙂 !
Karen H says
I like strawberries plain and simple!
Jared Denison says
I like grape tomatoes
Walter Ronald Baelde says
I like cherry tomatoes
Donna Snugglebuns Dufresne says
my favorite snack is onion tomato and cucumber with italian dressing salad i also include bows in it I can eat this everyday 🙂 thank you for the chance
Corry Lehmann says
Love taco chips and homemade pico de gallo salsa!
Louanne B says
Definitely strawberries!
Christine Holliday says
Strawberries!!!
Jody Doncaster says
my favorite snack is fresh-made bruschetta on crispy bread slices!
mama ain't happy says
i love gazpacho!
Maggie says
I love hummus and fresh veggies!
Amy Nick says
My favorite spring snack is strawberries.So good !
TheresaJenkins says
Fresh fruit with strawberries being at the top of the list
Julia Smyk says
My favorite springtime snack is vegan cucumber sushi rolls with peanut sauce! Always so satisfying!
Jasmine Briones says
Avocado on toast!
caryn s says
I love tomato and cucumber salad!
Susan says
For a Spring time snack, I like to make smashed avocados on a wrap. My son loves it for an after-school snack too!
Tyra says
Eating these roll ups now and it's heaven on earth! Yum!!
CDM says
raw veggies and dip
Lynda Cook says
My favourite spring snack is anything made with fresh rhubarb and maple syrup
Gloria Luongo says
Chips and salsa.
outcastbeta says
Pecans.
outcastbeta says
Everything looks delicious.
saniel says
Oranges and fried potatoes
Cassandra says
I love Chips and fresh Salsa!! 🙂
Danielle Day says
Hummus and crackers/
Lauren Ann Read Koslow says
Spring is strawberry season, so I'll just eat those up in any ol' way.
Dee says
I'm not a snacker...but, I could eat Matcha Smoothies year long!
debbiewelchert says
My favorite spring snack is strawberries.
Sara Reed says
My favorite Spring snack is strawberries short cake with Vegan whipped coconut cream.
Michelle S. says
My favorite spring snack is cucumbers and hummus; it's so refreshing.
Casey says
My favorite spring snack, is Bruschetta
pat says
Cant wait to try this. Looks so super yummy that I think even my hardcore meat eaters would enjoy this!
slyder0244 says
Strawberries
Lizzie says
These look like a crowd pleaser! My favorite spring snack are whatever is fresh at the farmer's market!
Shirley Penny Evans Smith says
My favorite spring snack is fresh fruits and vegetables.
Patricia Brousseau Caradonna says
My favorite snack is fresh berries.
Amy Drolshagen Reed says
Fresh mixed berries over angel food cake!
Emerina says
Mulberries
Jodi Hunter says
Fresh fruit is my favorite, so refreshing.
Aimee Brimmer says
I don't know as if I have a favorite spring snack, but fresh fruits and veggies top my list. Maybe with a nice light dip.
Claire Elizabeth says
My favourite springtime snack is definitely fresh berries and cucumbers! 😍😍
Lauren Stewart says
A huge fruit salad is definitely my favorite thing to munch on during the Spring time... or any time, really! 🙂
Darlene Schuller says
My favourite snack is veggies and dip! I love a good bowl of fruit with a dip too! Late at night I sneak to the dark side for some sweet & salty munchies like peanuts and chocolate cake!
Marissa Rath says
My favorite spring snack is all the great fresh fruit - make a fruit salad!!
Cindy Aiton says
My favorite spring snack is a mix of avocado and strawberries.
Amanda Hunter says
My favorite Spring snack is strawberries!
ZAP FIT says
Cant wait to make this! maybe even tonight!!
and my fave spring snack would be all the fruit that is in season!
Barrie says
My favorite spring snack is a light homemade veggie dip with a variety of spring veggies!
Merle says
Fruit is always a fave, especially papaya
slr11 says
Hummus with raw veggies
sandra says
a fruit salad is always a great snack
Inspired Life says
My 5 year olds absolute favorite any season food is tomatoes. My favorite spring snack apples and almond butter.
Tomi says
Hothouse cucumbers, fresh tomato, shredded purple carrots, red onion, and avocado sandwich!!
meganjulia says
I love green bean salad
Cynthia Y. says
Avocado with diced tomatoes, chopped spinach, diced cucumber, calamata olives & chia seeds. YUM!
Marina D says
My favorite spring snack is either veggies with hummus or berries with yogurt!
Rachel says
Anything fresh and crisp!
nice_boat says
my fav spring snacks are clementines, cherry tomatoes, carrots, just about any fruit or veg I can get my hands on!
smiteme says
I really love cherry tomatoes, right off the vine, but that's really more of a summer snack 'round these parts. 🙂
DeanneO says
cucumbers and carrot sticks are my favorite snacks
carolyn says
My favorite speing snack is sugar snap peas from my garden with hummus
kstickradt says
Avocados (from our trees:) with fresh lemon juice.
deb binder says
I love the fresh veggies & fruits of springtime. Especially snacking on marinated, cold asparagus
Toschie says
I love avocados and hummus!
Lucia says
When I lived in Germany last spring I fell in love with white asparagus. It is the quintessential spring treat!
Liz says
I LOVE getting to eat all the Springtime veggies! After the dearth during the Winter, I just want to face plant in any and all things veggies! 😀
Rachel Canham says
Fresh cucumber slices 🙂
Susan Laverty says
Favorite spring snack is asparagus..
adriana says
Mangos 🙂
penny says
favorite spring snack has got to be radishes
Ann says
My favorite springtime snack is fresh organic strawberries. Not the greenhouse ones, but sun-ripened luscious tart and sweet berries. I can't wait until the farmers market has them!
Yesenia Ramirez says
Those look delicious! I need to try them 😁 But my favorite snack is probably lady smith apples or frozen grapes 😍
Coco says
a fresh pesto is a great accompaniment for all sorts of spring snacking!
Tiffany says
I cannot wait to try these!! That fakin' bacon looks off the charts! My favorite vegan snack is toasted coconut date balls. They're sweet and healthy, and always hit the spot.
Thia says
Kathy, these roll-ups look yummy. And the tomato pics are gorgeous. I've got to find those "flavor bomb" varietals. I adore the potent flavor of summer tomatoes, and if I can get that any time of the year from Sunset, I'm all in!!
My fave spring snack is (don't judge!) just spears of asparagus that have been lightly steamed and then chilled in the frig. Usually with just a sprinkle of Celtic sea salt, and occasionally with a small bowl of vinaigrette for dipping.
adaprincess2 says
I love tomato sandwiches 🙂
Christiana Tawzer Brown says
I've really been loving some vegan yogurt berry parfaits.
Trezlen says
I love fresh fruits and veggies.
cL says
Acai Bowl!!
Susan Pertierra says
My favorite Spring snack is fresh grape tomatoes and cut up red bell pepper.
Carmela P says
My favorite Spring snack is guacamole on rice cakes! On anything, really. Anytime!
Linda LaPoint says
My favorite is pasta salad
Erin Walsh says
My favorite is carrots and dip.
greenearth says
My favourite snack is peanut butter on celery sticks!
ghrwtz says
rhubarb pie
disqus_5oNphVYB3P says
Vietnamese spring rolls. I wrap up lettuce, mint, tofu, bell pepper, cucumber & other in season veggies. Put them in a softened rice wrap & roll them up. The dipping sauce is easy. I use peanut butter, coconut aminos & raw sugar. Easy, healthy & yummy !
Janice Cooper says
Pineapples and strawberries are my favorite spring snack
Carolyn says
Fresh Fruit is my favourite spring snack 🙂
Corry Lehmann says
I love spring salads of all kinds!
Theresa A. says
I'm game for just about any kind of salad.
mysweetiepiepie says
My favorite spring snack is fresh pea pods from the garden.
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mohammad anjum says
FAV SPRING SNACK IS VEGGIE ROLLS
Alayne Langford says
I like to eat a bowl of fruit with yogurt as a snack!
Bernice says
fruit salad , getting to go eat it outside under the gazebo makes it even better
Karen Evans says
Dipping fresh vegetables in ranch dressing. YUM 🙂
ivichiong says
Grapes!
dplavins says
Fave spring snack is all the fruit and veggies that finally coming down in price in the spring
Gord says
I don't really have a favourite springtime snack.
Ronald Gagnon says
Caramel apples
Rosanne Robinson says
wraps, strawberries & blueberries, cantaloupe and smoothies are my favourite spring snacks
Gabrielle Compolongo says
Caprese salad!
Jasen_H says
Strawberries are my favourite spring snack
Silent Outlaw says
Strawberries and blueberries!
Tricia Cooper says
I love fresh strawberries -- on their own or with yogurt!
Keri Justice says
I love fresh fruit salad with all kinds of fruit! His looks super tasty!
lilpeej says
Love hummus and pita with veggies!
sand2010 says
Freshly picked strawberries
Maritess says
I love salads in the spring. Corn chips with salsa and guacamole also tops my list.
Mary Z says
I like a fresh salad from my garden.I grow lettuce cucumber beet and radish
Karen says
Fresh berries with nuts and soy yogurt!
Heather Manu says
Love sweet peas, tomatoes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries fresh from the garden.
elizamatt says
cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, green onions. Beautiful to look at and oh so tasty 🙂
Cheryl Almas says
Hummus and vegetables
Bogdobbler says
Celery dipped in ranch dressing.
Pamela Gurganus says
My favorite spring snack is a salad loaded with fresh vegetables.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
love tomatoes and all the fresh berries
karen petrychko says
I am all for dipping my fresh vegtables in ranch dressing. The above sure looks yummy and worth trying out!
Margaret Schmidt says
I love snacking on celery and peanut butter ("Hey, you got your peanut butter on my celery!" "No, you got your celery on my peanut butter!" --- "DELICIOUS!")
jlenhart says
I love mini cucumbers, myself! yum!
DeniseH says
I can't wait for fresh berries of all kinds and tomatoes
Reinhard Doberstein says
A nice cold juicy orange out of the fridge!
JoKing says
Fresh berries
Catherine Robichaud says
Fresh strawberries
Karry Knisley says
I love veggies and ranch dip
Ang B says
I love sliced veggies and dip.
Ron says
I love salsa and chips.
spamgirl says
I love cherry tomatoes in a cool sour cream based dip!
Marlene V says
I love berries!
DailyWoman says
My favorite snack in the Spring is a fruit smoothie.
mariposaman says
A banana and a glass of milk.
Pidgeon says
Asparagus with ranch dip!
Melissa says
I love diced avocados with lime juice and salt.
Kristi says
My favorite snack is guacamole
Robyn B. says
Fresh fruits with yogurt to dip.
Elin Roberts says
Anything with fresh, seasonal, fruits and veggies.
wandajane1 says
My favourite is strawberries!
Jill Hanson says
I love fresh cherry or grape tomatoes, just to pop in and eat. so good.
Aimée Robison says
My favourite spring snack is raspberries.
Emilia says
love the local farm markets I like red peppers as my snacks I slice them
Gabrielle says
My favorite spring snack is fresh veggies with homemade hummus!
mlx395 says
My favorite spring snack is fresh berries.
Kay L Abbott says
Looks yummy
Deb F says
My favorite spring snack is bananas and strawberries!
Connie Demers says
Hummus and veggies........so yummy!
Heather Wes says
I love fresh fruits and veggies, but spinach dip is awesome in the spring and summer
Natalie says
I love having seasonal fruits and veggies for a snack. I'm lucky I live in a place where so much is locally grown!
margaretimecs says
salad with green onions, lettuce and tomatoes
Justaguy7144714 says
Apples.
Darla Peduzzi says
My favorite springtime snack is fresh strawberries. Can't wait until they are in season because we love them.
Alicia D. says
Smoothies
Amy Katz says
I love strawberries!
anitaduvall says
Lot's of garden fresh veggies.
Breanna Excell says
Definitely smoothies, berries, and melons!
Jillian Casey says
delicious!
Thomas Chappell says
fresh strawberries! Oh and put them on homemade shortcakes!
robingbankz says
veggie's w/ dip
Sara S says
My favorite spring snack is hummus and pita chips! Anything lemony and fresh gets me thinking of 'starting new' much like spring coming forth into 'newness'.
LunarCap says
My favorite spring snack would have to be a tomato cucumber salad with red onions and homemade dressing (olive oil, lemon juice and Himalayan salt.) Also Spring is when I go smoothie crazy. (:
Stefanie says
My favorite spring snack is vegetables and hummus, so delicious!
bellagirl07 says
My favorite spring snack is cherry tomatoes and avocados.
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Carol Norton says
Sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
Colleen Maul says
My favorite Spring snack would have to be cantaloupe with Cottage cheese. Ohhh how wonderful this is while watching your garden grow.
Xavier X Man Carthen says
LOVE SNACKING ON STRAWBERRIES AND WATERMELON
twinkies25 says
Fruit salad is my favorite spring snack =)
Melissa K. says
My favorite spring snack is organic fresh berries! YUM!
Kellie says
cherry tomatoes in ranch!
Alex F says
Home made granola bars
Bianca says
whatever fresh fruit is in season!
And says
My sugar snap peas are growing great this year. I love eating them right off the plant.
Eva Kendall says
I love tomatoes in everything! My favorite food, and these BLT's look great!
shaunie says
I would have to say strawberries
debbie_suburbsanity says
I love fresh veggies straight from the garden.
Alicia Hewitt says
My favorite spring time snack is fresh veggies and berries from the garden.
Emily Seddon says
Hmmm... my favorite spring snack.... I really love making fresh spring rolls with a lot of colorful veggies and a nice peanut sauce!
jpt25 says
I love all the berries as they come in to season
Amber Cheras says
I love carrot sticks, celery sticks any veggie really with some dressing as a snack.
ammauceri says
All of the fresh berries that start coming back around!
kristen visser says
My favorite spring snack is almonds and strawberries
Michelle P says
I love lighter foods once it is Spring rather than all the stews I cook in winter.
Cathy Thompson says
Love tomatoes with a bit if Italian Dressing oh yum!
Adriane says
Pea puree on toast!
Breanna Pollard says
I love trail mix!
Gina Ferrell says
Strawberries is my favorite spring snack!
Kathy says
Cherry tomatoes!
David Fultner says
I love what ever comes from my garden
bgary says
Peaches and whipped cream parfait with some toasted coconut and toasted oats
Wendi Watson says
any fruits and i love a cucumber and tomato salad with olive oil and pepper!! with asiago cheese!! yummy
Trish Hope says
I love when berries come into season
Anna Lee says
Anything fresh! Crisp veggies or juicy fruits! Or a mix of both in a green smoothie! (:
Debbie S. says
I love fresh strawberries for a spring snack.
Midmom58 says
My favorite spring snacks are whatever is sprouting outside. The best thing of all is fresh asparagus shoots right out of the ground.
RachLK says
Fresh picked strawberries!
Ellie W says
I love ripe tomatoes sprinkled with salt.
karla says
pineapple is my favorite spring snack.
hannah says
Hummus and veggies!!
Rosario says
I love spring rolls!!!!! <3
Aarti says
My favourite spring snack is fresh strawberries and blueberries.
Taylor G. says
I love having veggies and hummus!
FirstGrace says
Yummy strawberries!
Anjali says
Great idea Kathy! I make pinwheel roll-ups all the time, and do the baked tempeh for sandwiches, but this is a nice idea to include the tempeh in a roll-up. Trying this next time for the kids lunch!
diesel51p says
fresh fruit salad
Jessica Miller says
I love Fresh Fruit!
Allison Sullivan says
Guacamole, with just about anything!
Jessica Grimm says
I've been looking for a vegan ranch dip - this is the perfect timing 🙂
Lauryn Linley says
Carrot sticks and olive hummus!
Annmarie Weeks says
My favorite spring snack is chips & salsa or guacamole!
BaileyDexter says
For our family and my granddkids I love to make Greek yogurt-Covered frozen strawberries!
Greg F says
vegies and dip
Jerry Cundiff says
fruits especially strawberries
cyndi br says
favorite spring snack is fruit Popsicles
Kellie Kitaoka says
Carrots, raspberries, and granola!
Jeff Rothrock says
fruit salad
Nancy Burgess says
Fruit salad
Void Sailor says
Fresh fruit salads!
dina72 says
I love to snack on cherry tomatoes and hummus!
Janice Murphy says
Devil eggs
Tammy Shelton says
I like smoothies.
Barbara Adams says
cantalope, all day every day
Debra Miller says
Fresh Spring Lettuce rolled up with asparagus tips dipped into Raspberry Viniagrette. Best snacks every!
irma says
Southwestern bean salsa. I really need to try your recipe!!
marialuisa12 says
Spinach salad
helobuff says
My favorite spring snack is a juice I make in my old juicer. I would love a vitamix! I put ginger root (small piece), 4 apples, 6 small carrots, 1 beet, 2 cups spinach, 1 leaf of collards, fresh parsley together in the juicer and drink it. It's the best!
shani says
smoothies!
Birdiebee says
My favorite spring snack is marinated asparagus.
Christine says
Oh and vegan BLT wraps are definitely on the menu this spring!
Christine says
I love eating raw fresh fruits and veggies that become available in the springtime. Fruit pizza or grilled veggies on toasted crostini are in my top favs for sure 🙂
Jenn E says
I love fresh fruits especially strawberries and also cherry tomatoes!
sharon shafran says
I love tomato and tuna salads
Linda says
love cucumbers in a raspberry vinaigrette and avocado 's any time of year!
Jordan Dunne says
I love fresh Spring produce - strawberries, balsamic roasted asparagus, and fresh radishes are all regular springtime snacks for me.
Kelsea Nixon says
I like a fresh avocado with pepper sprinkled on top as a chip dip:)
lee mckoen says
Fresh fruit salads!
Kalyani says
fresh pears and apples
Tonya Atkinson says
My favorite Spring Snack are plums. I wait all year for them to come back in season.
Mindi Eden says
Fresh tomatoes & cucumbers w/ onions & ranch dressing!
Shawna says
My favorite spring snack is a salad with romaine lettuce, spinach leaves, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado and blue cheese dressing.
Chris MacEwen says
My favorite snack is whole roasted almonds.
Kelsey Thompson says
I love when melon starts to be back in season!
saphiresandiamonds says
My favorite spring snack is any vegetable cut up with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Tiffanynichole89 says
My favorite spring snack is cantaloupe.
karen says
my favorite spring snack is any vegetable with ranch dressing and rye bread with spinach dip
Wanda Tracey says
My favorite spring snack is cream cheese with sliced cucumbers on pita bread with veggies and dip on the side. 🙂
Jordyn Manucci says
Asparagus fries!!!! I bake asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper. So good!
gertdog says
My favorite spring snack is fresh strawberries- but those are late spring! Until then, I like white bean-basil-lemon dip with pita bread.
Linda says
My favourite spring snack is radishes with butter on toast.
suzquiz says
Fruit & veggies with hummus are always my favourte snack
Taylor says
Carrots or celery with peanut butter or hummus!
Treen Goodwin says
Garden Salad is my fave spring snack 🙂
healthyhelper says
Favorite snack as of late is my Vegan Caesar Dressing Dip with whole grain pretzels!!
Amy M says
My favorite spring snack is a loaded salad.
Anita L says
Fresh fruit and vegetables are a favorite throughout the year!!
Janel M. says
Hummus and veggies (year round)
Krista says
Carrots!
Amy Heffernan says
Cheese and crackers
susan818 says
They look yummy!
Nadia Martin says
My favorite spring snack consist of my feta salad with feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and balsamic vinegar!
tamiv says
I enjoy a fruit smoothie
Debbie Flynn says
my spring go to snack are vegies and dip.
Cristina Rose says
watermelon! and chia puddings!
Bobbie Smith says
My favorite Spring snack would be Salads! I like to switch it up with my salads too! Adding different things, so I don't eat the same thing all the time
Kim ONeill says
grilled zucchini is really good.
Ttrockwood says
My favorite spring snack is making a savory herb yogurt dip with all the new fresh herbs for dipping raw veggies in!
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Maria says
Hummus with veggies!
Annette says
My favorite spring snack is a parfait made with yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit.
Denise says
I love cherry tomatoes a lot, can eat a whole lot of them at once!
Taylor says
I love fresh veggies wrapped in a warm pita!!
Ginny Ivebeenchangedbylove says
My favorite spring recipes would have to be tartlets.. they are so pretty and yummy!
Jessica Piekenbrock says
mangos!...and peanutbutter stuffed medjool dates (okay the last one is an all year round favorite lol)
Angie says
my daughter and I are hooked on sweet peppers! we eat them as snacks and with our meals! can never have enough! (Angie) 🙂
Audra says
Fresh fruit is my fave!
HS kraftmaking says
I love zucchini and nuts.
Michelle Bartley says
Tomato and mayo sandwiches!!
mclanek says
Lately, hummus and veggies.
Hildred says
Banana and Peanut Butter.
adellagonzalez says
I love to buy fresh pineapples, dice them up and eat them throughout the day. I also love to snack on cherry tomatoes. They are sweet enough that I don't even dip them in anything.
JK says
Fresh cucumber and tomato sandwiches.
derek jennings says
My favorite spring snack is dipping cherry tomatoes & raw carrots in ranch! yum!
kimmye says
My favorite spring snack is some homemade trailmix!
Heidi P says
Hummus with veggies, nothing better & so GOOD for you
Lisa says
I love tomatoes and cucumbers.
Michelle says
Strawberries! I live in Florida and strawberries are in peak season right now. So yummy!
ellory says
cherry tomatoes
Brenda Penton says
Lately it has been bananas dipped in nut butter
disqus_n6P3gaQ2GK says
Dried fried and veg!
Stephanie Phelps says
My favorite spring snack is avocado,cucumber and tomato salad!
Jessica Eagle says
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. My favorite spring snack is definitely raw aspergus ou greens peas. Miummm...! Ohhh...radish too.
Kathy Patalsky says
thank you! I am so happy to bring this giveaway to you guys, my wonderful readers! ... and PEAS! No one has said peas yet. I love fresh spring peas and especially in this soup.. http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/03/easy-miso-avocado-english-pea-soup.html
Jessica Eagle says
Ohhh yeahhh...yummm ! I'll definitely try your recipe as soon as I get my hands on peas. Thanks again !
Judy says
I love a salad any time
Kathy Patalsky says
right there with you on that!
Amelia says
My favorite spring snack is a couscous salad drenched in balsamic loaded with yummy veggies and edamame
Kathy Patalsky says
oooo lovely
Terri Jones Cole says
I've been snacking on grapes lately. The black seedless are my favorite.
Kathy Patalsky says
have your tried frozen grapes? So good on a hot day! By the pool. If I had a pool. 😉
Terri Jones Cole says
No, I haven't but that sounds really good!
kelly says
Fruit salad is my favorite spring snack.
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Kathy Patalsky says
love a fruits salad. I always add a bit of fresh ginger and mint and cayenne and lemon juice and maple syrup to make them extra yummy
Alba O'Neill says
My favorite snack is raw fennel! I've always found it so crunchy and fresh!!
Kathy Patalsky says
I actually love raw fennel too and in salads. Great for digestion
Alba O'Neill says
I actually didn't know that!! I just knew they tasted delicious!! ;D
Alaina G says
Bring on the spring snacks! Like bruschetta with lots of basil. Yum.
Kathy Patalsky says
love that! so easy and perfect
Jenn F says
These look amazing! My favorite spring snack is fresh berries with coconut whip. I feel like berries finally make their comeback in the spring and I can't get enough!
Kathy Patalsky says
yum. fresh berries are my fave too. The farmer's market organic berries barely make it past one day in our house.
Allie says
favorite spring snack is hummus and fresh veggies! xx
Kathy Patalsky says
love hummus! love this recipe http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/07/summer-thyme-hummus.html and this one http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2015/06/roasted-pepper-hummus-sandwich.html
divabuddha says
Juiced watermelon. Ahh....the best
Kathy Patalsky says
yummmm I love adding fresh mint and also fresh chamomile flowers for a de-stressing kick!
Kaylie S says
I love those little cherry tomatoes!!
Kathy Patalsky says
adorable right?
Emily Smith says
My favorite spring snack is any kind of fruit!
Kathy Patalsky says
me too!
Shira says
My favorite spring snack is anything with strawberry rhubarb!
Kathy Patalsky says
I need to do a rhubarb recipe this spring! I still never have and I love it so much!
amber says
I love hummus and veggies - bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes!
Kathy Patalsky says
yes me too!
Jenni M says
My favorite spring snack is sugar snap peas! And lemon cake!
Kathy Patalsky says
oh those are so good! Love them in salads
Cadry says
My favorite spring snack is a green smoothie. Cold drinks taste so good again after those frigid winter months.
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes agreed! Cold drinks taste so much better when it is warm and sunny out!
Lauren | Breathe & Nourish says
I'm still enjoying the citrus, but I also love asparagus and avocados!
Kathy Patalsky says
I love the SUMO citrus so much. But it is SO expensive at Whole Foods. So sweet and easy to peel though.
Lauren | Breathe & Nourish says
Did you say easy to peel?! Sign me up!
michelle says
My favorite snack is homemade humus with baked pita chips and cut up veggies
Kathy Patalsky says
love!
Rebecca Wright says
berries, black-, blue-, straw-, or raspberries!
Kathy Patalsky says
bring me all the berries.
Ivy Castillo says
Do you have a preferred brand of tempeh? The one time I tried to make a recipe with tempeh it came out really bitter. Now I'm gun-shy about working with it.
Kathy Patalsky says
tempeh is in general a bitter ingredient. I usually mask and contrast that bitterness with maple syrup and savory tamari flavors. Or sweet BBQ sauce or another marinade. I usually buy the trader joe's tempeh or the brand that is always at whole foods.. Lightlife
Livomac says
My favourite spring snack is anything with Lemons, not sure why but I can't get enough lemon in the spring. These look amazing, I can't wait to make these!
Kathy Patalsky says
I love lemons too. Lemon cashew cheesecake or lemon pancakes are faves.. http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/03/lemon-cashew-raw-cheesecake-matcha.html http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/08/loveliest-lemon-vegan-pancakes-comfort.html
Mars says
They look delicious, can't wait to try!
Kathy Patalsky says
thank you!
April Deters says
I love almonds and popping cherry tomatoes!
Kathy Patalsky says
well you came to the right place! ha
DJ Harper says
Yummers! Haven't tried the shitake bacon yet... will now!
Kathy Patalsky says
must try! It is a fun recipe to know about. coconut bacon is pretty cool too
DJ Harper says
Yes! I have made my own coconut bacon bits and loved 'em!
michelemc320 says
My fave spring snack is cut veggies and hummus!
Van says
My favorite spring snack is a refreshing, citrus-y smoothie.
Kathy Patalsky says
citrus smoothies are so good. Have you ever freezes your peeled citrus? Peel it. Freeze it. Blend it. Instant frosty citrus smoothie --- SO GOOD. I usually add frozen banana and some almond milk too. Oh my gosh now I want to do this today..
Dana says
My favorite spring snack is probably a good healthy muffin or a green smoothie (bowl). But I might have to change to these BLT roll ups!
Kathy Patalsky says
I love muffins as snacks too. but you really do have to make them yourself because most bakery muffins are loaded with oil or refined flours. DIY-ing them is so easy and you know exactly what you are getting! http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2015/03/chocolate-chip-muffins.html or http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2015/08/ginger-peach-oat-muffins.html are some of my faves
Dana says
so funny, I made your chocolate chip muffins 4 weeks in a row at one point! I definitely have to try the ginger peach.
DJohnson says
I love salads with fresh berries.
Kathy Patalsky says
I have an AMAZING blueberry almond spinach salad recipe in my book Healthy Happy Vegan Kitchen you would love!
Lisa Hochstetler says
My favorite spring snack is roasted asparagus
Kathy Patalsky says
yes! I have been craving asparagus, but waiting for the organic variety price to go down. I think it was $6-7 each bunch when I saw it. yikes.
Andrea says
My favorite spring snack is vegetables with guac or salsa 😀
liz says
Favorite spring snack is a green smoothie or acai and pitaya bowl!
Kathy Patalsky says
love love love acai bowls. Pitaya is so pretty too and has a unique sweetness!
Dawn Monroe says
I love carrots, tomatoes and I love Vidalia onions. Anything fresh I'll try it!
Kathy Patalsky says
vidalia onions are my fave too. I remember when I was in college and trying to save money I would buy those GIANT bags of them from Costco and my roommates thought I was nuts.
Rhonna Jerauld says
sugar snap peas from my garden (ok, very late spring)! thanks kathy!!
Kathy Patalsky says
jealous, sounds lovely! I wish I had a garden. Oh LA.
Faith says
Hummus and crackers!
groogruxking40 says
My favorite spring snack is a veggie tray with dip
Kathy Patalsky says
yum! perfect.
Ann Paquette-Lukens says
One of my favorite spring snacks is fresh veggies and hummus!
Heather McClees says
Thank you for this awesome giveaway! This recipe looks excellent, and I just love cherry tomatoes! They are one of my favorite snacks to enjoy in spring and summer. I eat pints of them for snacks!:) Gorgeous photos! xoxo
Kathy Patalsky says
thanks Heather! I am so grateful to be able to bring such an amazing prize to my readers who I love so much!
Laura says
snap peas! Yum!
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit says
I am always so excited by the time spring finally comes that I just want all the bright fruits and veggies!
Kathy Patalsky says
haha yes colorful produce - bring it on.
apunc1 says
my favorite spring snack is homemade larabars with coffee beans and cocoa nibs
Kathy Patalsky says
yum! those sound amazing
Rebecca @ Strength & Sunshine says
Such a cute idea for a "blt"! I just made some the other week with my dehydrator eggplant bacon!
Kathy Patalsky says
oooo neat. I have never tried eggplant bacon
Tara says
I like tomatoes and cottage cheese.
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
I'll be honest, raw tomatoes are the only fruit/veggie I won't eat. I have to cook them, even if it's just a couple minutes until they burst in the skillet! I'm so about these wraps because tempeh bacon hello!!!!
My favorite spring snack is any kind of fresh, juicy fruit. I love apples year round, and baby carrots to go with them!
Kathy Patalsky says
They are soooo good in a skillet too - that burst!
Meg says
I love fresh spring greens!
Kathy Patalsky says
me too! Spring is salad season and I love that
Sherry says
Favorite spring snack is fresh berry smoothies! So good and refreshing.
Liz S. says
My favorite spring snack is raw almonds and fresh cherries.
Kathy Patalsky says
yum that sounds so good. Now I want cherries and almonds.
Lisa Brown says
my favorite spring snack are dried fruit like dates and carrots.
Kathy Patalsky says
Love carrots and dates! Fun fact: Medjool Dates are actually a "fresh" fruit but they are always called dried because they come from such a dry climate and usually naturally dry out a bit by the time they reach store shelves. haha, had to share since the Medjool Date folks drilled that into our heads on the amazing date blogger summit I went to last summer! 🙂