Coffee adds a delicious twist on the classic caramel millionaire bars in this recipe from the Nourishing Vegan Every Day cookbook. Packed with mocha flavor, each bite of these plant-based sweets will melt in your mouth. What you need: For the crust:1¼ cup rolled oats½ cup ground almonds½ cup pecans1 tablespoon ground coffee1 tablespoon cocoa … [Read more…]
We’re celebrating the spookiest day of the year with scary movies, pumpkin carving, and our favorite vegan candy. VegNews editors conducted a thorough search of the Target candy aisles, inspecting each shelf for animal-free sweets—right down to the ingredients label. Is candy vegan? While not all candy is vegan, this doesn’t mean vegans don’t have … [Read more…]
No matter how steamy your relationship, suggesting your partner go vegan can trigger some fiery resistance. Fear not! We’re sharing some simple tips to gently encourage and inspire your partner to go vegan along with you. Can you get your partner to go vegan? Firstly, it’s important to note that, of course, you cannot (and … [Read more…]
If cooking isn’t on your list of top priorities or if it’s a particularly sweltering day, then the idea of not having to roast vegetables or fry up some crispy tofu sounds pretty appealing. Maybe you occasionally eschew cooking for plant-based smoothies and salads. If that’s the case, then you’ve already dabbled in raw veganism. … [Read more…]
Gisele Bündchen is a big fan of lion’s mane. The Brazilian supermodel recently posted on Instagram that she has been taking the mushroom “for a while” and it has helped with her focus and energy levels. Bündchen is far from alone; lion’s mane is one of many mushrooms that are having a moment among consumers … [Read more…]
The world is full of vegan sweets, but candy bars are the new frontier. Brownies, cakes, and cookies that ship have somewhat eclipsed the evolution of chocolate-coated nougats and caramels, but right now, we are celebrating the novelty of the candy bar. From mainstream look-a-likes to completely unique confections, these 35 vegan candy bars will … [Read more…]
If you’ve hit your 40s and want to protect your cognitive abilities, new research has shown that following a diet rich in plants can help. A recent study led by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine indicates that women who adopted the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) during their middle years were approximately 17 … [Read more…]
This easy and nutrient-ladened breakfast from the Plants First cookbook makes for a no-stress start to your day. To cook the oatmeal overnight so its ready when you wake up, set the slow cooker for 4 hours on low. It will turn off when done and be ready for you to enjoy when you wake … [Read more…]
The mingling of warm and cold vegetables, crunchy apples, meaty chickpeas, and the slight tingle of a thinly sliced red onion pack this salad from the Smorgasbowl cookbook with lots of flavor. What you need: For the salad: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 small zucchini, diced ½ small yellow onion, diced 1 (16-ounce) can of chickpeas, strained and … [Read more…]
Pumpkin, pecans, and aromatic spices: these foods could be roasted into something savory or tossed in a soup, but we’ve decided to transform these cold-weather gems into a luscious dessert with chocolate ganache and a nutty crust. What you need: For the crust:½ cup almond flour½ cup pecans¼ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon vanilla extract¼ cup shredded … [Read more…]