About Me

history of naturallie plant-based

The Creation

In the winter of 2022, I decided to share my passion for cooking and a plant-based diet with the world. I created an Instagram account for Naturallie Plant-Based (NPB). Fun fact– I actually had people vote on what to name it! The name is a play off my own, as you might have already guessed, and is pronounced Natur-Allie.

Instagram was a fun spot for me to share recipe videos and tips, but I knew this couldn’t be the hub for my business. So later on near the summer of 2022 the website was born and I learned building a blog is wayyyy harder than it looks!

Fast forward a year later and I couldn’t imagine a life without NPB!

Photo: This was a screenshot from February 2022, one month after I first started my NPB.

– What You’ll Find on NPB –

Quick Recipes: I specialize in plant-based recipes that are great for any weeknight. Many take ~30 minutes or less to prepare.

Evidence-based articles: As a Certified Physician Associate (PA-C), I love to share evidence-based research behind a plant-based diet. Check out my latest posts here!

Healthy: I love to use whole plant-based (WFPB) ingredients in my recipes as much as possible. Not all my recipes are WFPB, however, and may contain some oil or the occasional vegan cheese or meat. Many can be adjusted to be oil-free.

– Common Questions –

Do I have to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy the recipes?

Absolutely not! My goal is to provide recipes for all palates and diets. These recipes are designed to be packed with flavor and enjoyed by all! I hope to inspire others to try to eat more plants in their diet.

What does “plant-based” mean?

Plant-based is a diet or lifestyle that primarily revolves around consuming foods that come from plants. A plant-based diet emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, and other plant-derived foods, while minimizing or excluding animal products like meat, dairy, eggs, and other animal-derived ingredients.
All the recipes on my website are written to be vegan BUT with the option to use dairy in some.

Do you have any gluten-free recipes?

Yes, I try to specify near the top of the recipe if it is gluten-free under the “What You’ll Love About This Recipe” section. I also try to provide gluten-free substitutes to nearly all my recipes, if possible. My top gluten-free recipes include my cozy Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry and Spinach & Feta Stuffed Portobello Mushroom.

– A Little more about me –

What are your personal favorite recipes?

It’s so hard to choose! I’m a huge mac and cheese lover, so my Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese (No Cashews) is one of my favorites. I could eat caesar salad every day and absolutely adore my Crunchy Caesar Kale Wrap as a fun twist on the salad.

Where do you shop for groceries?

I shop my local grocery store (Pick N’ Save) for most of my groceries. Occasionally I will shop at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s for unique items I can’t find at my local store.

Are you fully vegan?

One of the main reasons I chose to name my blog Naturallie Plant-Based is because I loved the term plant-based. It focuses on eating a diet mainly of plants and minimal animal products. I personally am not 100% vegan and will have some dairy products or eggs, but all of my recipes on my site are written to be vegan. I know everyone views the term plant-based or vegan differently, but this is what has worked best for me! I always encourage others to do what is best for their own mental health, body, and lifestyle while still trying to help the planet and animals as much as possible.

Can I share an idea for a recipe?

Yes, please! I love to take requests. Please email me at allie@naturallieplantbased.com or message on Instagram!