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Kiki Nelson

Kiki Nelson

Kiki Nelson lost 70 pounds after adopting a plant-based diet and reduced her risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Born in the Yucatán Peninsula, Kiki lives in Colorado with her family. You can find her at @PlantifulKiki on Instagram and YouTube.

All Contributions from Kiki Nelson (6)

  • Cranberry Hummus Vegan Cheese Ball on a plate with whole grain crackers, sliced pears, and graps

    Cranberry Hummus Vegan Cheese Ball
    Perfect for the holidays, this festive appetizer from Kiki Nelson comes together in just 10 minutes. Blend creamy hummus with sweet dried cranberries, smoky seasonings, and crunchy pretzels for a flavor-packed twist on a classic. Shape it into a ball then press chopped pecans into the surface for a beautiful, nutty finish. Serve with whole […]
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  • Vegan Crab Cakes on a platter with a small bowl of Remoulade to the side

    Vegan Crab Cakes with Remoulade
    Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these vegan crab cakes—made with hearts of palm and chickpeas and seasoned with Old Bay, capers, fresh dill, and kelp granules—capture all the flavor and texture of the classic favorite. They’re especially delicious paired with Nelson’s tangy Remoulade, which swaps creamy blended cashews for mayo and […]
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  • Kiki Nelson's Candy Bar Bites on a blue plate on a dark red kitchen towel with Scrabble tiles and a timer in the background

    Kiki Nelson’s Candy Bar Bites
    If you’ve never tried the magical combination of dates, chocolate, and peanut butter, you’re in for a treat! Dreamed up by Plantiful Kiki blogger Kiki Nelson, these quick, chewy chocolate date bites deliver that classic candy-bar flavor with just three wholesome ingredients. These make great gifts and are even better chilled, as they achieve a […]
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  • Three of Kiki Nelson’s Hawaiian Street Cart Tacos on a dark plate with a wedge of lime

    Kiki Nelson’s Hawaiian Street Cart Tacos
    Tacos aren’t just for Tuesdays in my house. I could eat them every night—especially these tacos, which are a mash-up of flavors that I fell in love with while in Hawaii. The tanginess of the barbecue sauce mixed with the sweet pineapple and rounded out with some vegan ranch is absolutely craveworthy, especially when it’s […]
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  • The cover of the book Plantifully Simple by Kiki Nelson, next to a photo of Kiki Nelson outside, kneeling down to lace her sneakers

    Kiki Nelson’s Tips for Walking Your Way to Better Health, from Her New Book, ‘Plantifully Simple’
    Editor’s Note: Author and whole-food, plant-based success story Kiki Nelson is back with a brand-new book! Out July 9, PLANTIFULLY SIMPLE features 100 all-new plant-based recipes from Nelson, along with meal plans and practical tips for losing weight healthfully and mindfully. In the following excerpt, Nelson—who lost 70 pounds after adopting a WFPB diet—highlights the […]
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  • A photo of baked or air-fryer onion rings on a wooden tray, with a hand holding one ring and dipping it in ketchup

    Onion Rings
    Onion rings are, not surprisingly, at the top of my craving must-haves list! With salt, onion powder, and a bread crumb coating, they’re crunchy and delicious, and in no way need to be fried to be amazing. Sometimes I’ll make a meal of just onion rings—I’m not ashamed to admit it! Recipe excerpted from Plantifully […]
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