With a cacao nib-studded, creamy cashew base, and a drizzle of dark chocolate, you’d think these delectable, energy-packed bars from Maya Sozer’s Power Vegan Meals were a dessert! What you need: For the crust:½ cup roasted hazelnuts¾ cup raisins¼ teaspoon salt For the matcha filling:1 teaspoon matcha powder½ cup almond milk1 cup raw cashews2 tablespoons plus 1⁄4 cup … [Read more…]
Craving a classic Twix candy bar? Make this plant-based version from the Vegan Chocolate Treats cookbook instead! A simple, date-and-cashew butter caramel comes together in a flash to pair with buttery biscuit cookies and rich chocolate. What you need: For the biscuit base:½ cup plus 2 tablespoons oats6 tablespoons ground almonds¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup cashew … [Read more…]
What’s not vegan about a bar? While these establishments may seem like a safe space, not all alcohol is vegan (more about that here). Beyond that, certain cocktails call for animal-based ingredients such as egg whites, cream, and honey. Then, there’s the food. It’s always a good idea to eat something with an alcoholic beverage—particularly … [Read more…]
The combination of oats, nuts, and seeds mean these bars from the So Vegan in 5 cookbook provide you with slow releasing energy, keeping you fuller for longer. What you need: 3 ripe bananas, peeled⅔ cup mixed nuts and seeds, roughly chopped2½ cups old-fashioned oats¼ cup maple syrup1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted What you do: … [Read more…]
You can adapt this recipe from the Fast Easy Cheap Vegan cookbook by swapping the graham cracker crumbs for your favorite vegan cookie crumbs, or trading the peanut butter for almond, cashew, or nut-free sunflower butter. What you need: 1 cup powdered sugar6 tablespoons vegan graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup peanut butter ¼ cup vegan … [Read more…]
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…]
Almost like a sophisticated version of a Twix candy bar, these mouthwateringly good sweets from the Baked With Love cookbook will satisfy even the most serious chocolate craving. What you need: For the caramel sauce: 1 (13.5-ounce) can unsweetened coconut cream2 cups coconut sugar2 tablespoons vegan butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For the bars: … [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…]
Coconut butter lends a rich and buttery taste to these cookie bars from the Fantastic Vegan Cookies cookbook. These are basically the vegan answer to a Bounty bar meeting a Mars bar and we can’t stop making them. What you need: For the crust: 1 cup rolled oats ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, divided ¼ cup … [Read more…]
Start with a thick graham cracker crust, add a super gooey chocolate filling, and crown with a toasted marshmallow topping—and you have the perfect dessert from The Everyday Vegan Cheat Sheet cookbook. It’s every bit as sweet when you take this party inside! What you need: For the graham cracker crust:1 (14.4-ounce) box graham crackers, … [Read more…]