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    Welcome, I am so glad that you are here! My name is Willow Moon. I'm the recipe developer, photographer, and creator who wears many hats behind the scenes of Create Mindfully.

    Me on a road with surrounding forrest.

    Create Mindfully has been my passion since I started it in 2014. I started it after leaving a career that no longer satisfied me.

    I love creating recipes and there's no place I'd rather be than cooking in the kitchen and taking photos of my creations.

    My hope is to inspire you to cook with more plant-based foods and enjoy the process.

    Whether you are just starting out on a vegan diet, have been vegan for many years, or want to incorporate more plant-based foods into your week, I hope to provide you with all the easy, delicious meals you'll need.

    What You'll Find on Create Mindfully

    • Quick and easy recipes that help you get food on the table fast.
    • Creative recipes that are packed with flavor to keep you inspired and motivated.
    • Balanced recipes that range from healthy to indulgent so you can have it all.

    I am excited to share my recipes with you! My recipes are tried and tested so that you'll have success making them the first time.

    About me

    My name is Willow Moon. I became a vegetarian in 1998 and a vegan a year later, which you can read about in my "why vegan" post. Many years ago, I found out that I was gluten intolerant, so all recipes on Create Mindfully are vegan and gluten-free.

    I was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) around the same time I found out I was gluten intolerant. It is a chronic allergic immune system disease, so I know the struggles of finding foods that you can eat.

    I hope to show you that even with food allergies and restrictions, food can be extremely enjoyable.

    I get inspiration from trying new cuisines, traveling, and watching cooking shows.

    I lived in Tucson, Arizona, for over 20 years and was surrounded by Mexican cooking, so you'll see many Mexican-inspired recipes on the blog.

    One of my hobbies is making kombucha, so you will find many kombucha recipes on Create Mindfully. You can sign up for my 5 Secrets to Making Kombucha separately from my vegan newsletter.

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    Are the recipes difficult?

    I strive to create easy vegan recipes that anyone can make. There are some recipes that take time and are more difficult, like my Vegan Green Corn Tamales, but they are rare.

    What if I am not gluten-free?

    The majority of my recipes can be swapped with ingredients that contain gluten, like recipes including 1:1 gluten-free baking flour, pasta, or bread.

    Where should a new vegan start?

    My Quick and Easy Category is a good place to start because it has meals that can be made in around 30 minutes or less. You could also use the search bar to see if I have a recipe for your favorite dish.

    What if I want to change a recipe?

    I say go for it! Have fun experimenting. Just know that it will not yield the same results as I've listed.

    Do you have any cookbooks?

    I have quite a few ebooks and bundles, which you can check out in my shop.

    Most Popular Posts

    • Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites
      Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites (Vegan)
    • Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich on a plate.
      Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    • Vegetable Fritter being dipped into vegan chipotle ranch dressing.
      The Most Amazing Vegetable Fritters
    • Homemade Payday Bars on parchment paper.
      Homemade Payday Bars
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia pudding in a bowl.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
    • Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
      Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
    • Tofu Ricotta close up with crackers.
      The Most Amazing Tofu Ricotta
    • Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups on a plate.
      Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
    Me in New Mexico on a road with antennas in the background.

    Let's connect!

    • You can find me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Youtube.
    • You can subscribe via email to receive the latest posts.
    • You can also subscribe to my newsletter.

    I hope you enjoy my recipes as much as I love creating them. Thank you for being here and making it possible!

    Your support is always welcome and appreciated. You can do this by sharing my website with friends, exploring my website, or by ​leaving me a tip.

    My signature reading, "Namaste, Willow"

    Press

    My work on Create Mindfully has been featured on Good Housekeeping, Dr. Axe, BuzzFeed, MSN, VegNews, among others.

    • Good Housekeeping: 15 Vegan Pizzas That Are Better Than Delivery
    • Well+Good: 6 Anti-Inflammatory Fall Soups You Can Make In Your Instant Pot with Three Ingredients
    • Boston Magazine: Nine Healthy Ways to Use Raw Cacao
    • VegNews: 7 Vegan Spring Sandwich Ideas (Plus the Perfect Tea Pairings to Sip While You Munch)
    • PeTA: 30 Simple Vegan Recipes Using Ingredients That You Probably Already Have
    • PureWow: Clean Eating Sandwich Ideas
    • SheKnows: A Game of Thrones-Inspired Menu for Your Series Finale Viewing Party
    • Hello Magazine: The Spookiest Halloween Food Ideas From Pinterest
    • Greatist: 14 Awesome Post-Workout Meals for Vegans
    • Greatist: 7 Brilliant Ways to Use Up Leftover Bread (That Don't Involve Sandwiches)
    • VegNews: 11 Best Summer Vegetables to Cook Right Now Plus Recipes To Try
    • Daily Burn: Quick 3-Ingredient Soup Recipes for Cold, Busy Days
    • MyFitnessPal: 5 Zoodle Recipes Under 400 Calories
    • Noom: 67 Easy Mediterranean Diet Recipes For Beginners
    • Fine Dining Lovers: 8 Kombucha Flavours to Try
    • Spoon University: 10 Quiet Library Snacks That Won’t Turn Heads
    Featured in Good Housekeeping, Dr. Axe, Buzzfeed, MSN and more

     

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    Namaste, I'm Willow!

    I've been vegan for 26 years and
    gluten-free for 14 years. I share easy and delicious vegan gluten-free recipes the whole family will love! Read more →

    Summer Recipes

    • Coconut Lemonade
      Coconut Lemonade
    • Portobello Fajitas
      Portobello Fajitas
    • Double Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bites
      Double Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bites (Vegan)
    • Sriracha Coleslaw
      Sriracha Coleslaw

    Popular Recipes

    • Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites
      Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites (Vegan)
    • Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich on a plate.
      Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    • Vegetable Fritter being dipped into vegan chipotle ranch dressing.
      The Most Amazing Vegetable Fritters
    • Homemade Payday Bars on parchment paper.
      Homemade Payday Bars
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia pudding in a bowl.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
    • Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
      Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats

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