It's simple, comforting, and tastes like a dream. The ingredients haven't changed much throughout the years, but throughout the variations, I have fully perfected the recipe.

Meet adlai : an ancient grain also known as Job’s tears (Coix lacryma-jobi). With its beautiful pearl-like shape, chewy texture, and naturally nutty flavor, adlai is a grain that deserves a place in modern kitchens. Often compared to a combination of rice and barley, this nutrient-dense grain is a delicious way to add variety, plant-based protein, and texture to your favorite meals.

APPLE PIE COOKIES BY FRANCESCA NARDELLI, MYPLANTBASEDKITCHEN RECIPE

I love to bake with dates, they are such a delicious fruit, and make for the most perfect natural sweetener. (But sadly, I have a horrible addiction to dates!) So I rarely buy them because I can literally eat the entire bag or container of them in a matter of minutes. I'm so excited I bought them anyway and using them for my daily snack! Everyday I always have some type of protein snack that I eat throughout the day to keep me energized, sustained, and just to keep my pro