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…]
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…]
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…]
Queen of vegan cupcakes Chloe Coscarelli shares her delicious, award-winning recipe for this chocolate twist on strawberry shortcakes. What you need: For the cupcakes: 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, stirred well ½ cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract … [Read more…]
These deliciously hearty cookies from the Plant You cookbook are easily adaptable. Swirl in peanut or almond butter, add toasted nuts or dried fruit, swap the dark chocolate chips for white … the possibilities are endless. What you need: 2 bananas, mashed1½ cups rolled oats½ teaspoon ground cinnamon⅓ cup vegan dark chocolate chips ½ teaspoon baking … [Read more…]
Crunchy pecans, melty chocolate chips, and sweet maple syrup make this loaf from The Vegan Bean Cookbook absolutely irresistible. Lightly toast a slice and spread with vegan butter for an indulgent start to the day. What you need: 3 large bananas, mashed ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted ¼ cup vegan milk ½ cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⅓ … [Read more…]
For most people, chocolate is a year-round treat. But during the holidays, the sweet treat booms in popularity. In 2019, one report found that more than 90 percent of Americans gift chocolate and candy to their loved ones throughout the holiday season. But with the festive period approaching, Consumer Reports (CR)—a US nonprofit dedicated to … [Read more…]
These world-famous cookie fries are on the menu at the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort in Florida, but now you can make this special plant-based treat in the comfort of your own home. What you need: 2¾ cup all-purpose flour½ cup + 1 tablespoon powdered sugar½ cup + 1 tablespoon … [Read more…]
A syrupy-sweet homemade strawberry syrup is icing on the cake of these decadent, gluten-free breakfast or dessert waffles from food blogger Chef Bai. The oat and almond-flour batter makes these waffles beautifully crispy and golden with an extra touch of protein and fiber. What you need: For the waffles:3 tablespoons chia seed powder ½ cup water1 … [Read more…]