3 cups whole wheat pastry flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon salt2½ cups applesauce¾ cup apple juice¼ cup maple syrup2 tablespoons safflower oil, plus additional for pan2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extractMaple Apple Topping, for servingVegan whipped cream, for serving For the Maple Apple Topping:5 apples, peeled, … [Read more…]
Cashews and avocados make the ultimate creamy base in this layered mousse recipe from the Healthy Living Through a Plant-Based Diet: A Trilogy Sanctuary Cookbook. Top off these adorable mousse jars with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or drizzles of vegan caramel for an added flare. What you need: For the avocado mousse:½ cup almond milk 1 … [Read more…]
It’s salty, fishy, and the go-to for adding that addictive umami element to dishes like pad Thai, stir-fries, ramen, marinades, and more, but is there any way to make fish sauce vegan? We’ll cut to the chase: it’s a big yes. It turns out, there are a few different ways to replicate the signature deep … [Read more…]
Make your kitchen smell like fresh baked pie, minus all the work, with this quick recipe from the Fast Easy Cheap Vegan cookbook. Unlike pie pastry, puff pastry is surprisingly forgiving and will yield perfectly golden turnovers. What you need: 2 cups peeled and small diced apples, any kind2 tablespoons brown sugar¾ teaspoon cinnamon2 sheets … [Read more…]
To-go pizza is frequently our dinnertime savior. Delivery and takeout come to our rescue with their time-saving powers when it comes time to kick off the weekend with an easy dinner, a crisp beer, or vegan wine. Part of that convenience comes from not having to make the food ourselves. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or … [Read more…]
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 500,000 people in the US are living with Crohn’s disease. The chronic disease, which causes inflammation and irritation in the digestive tract, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Its symptoms can be painful and debilitating, but research also suggests they can be managed with … [Read more…]
They say you can’t choose your family, but you can certainly choose your friends. No matter what drama ensues among family at the Thanksgiving table, you can ensure you have a delicious and delightful holiday by hosting an all-vegan Friendsgiving. Follow these tips to create a harmonious and perfectly plant-based zone. Bonus: Friendsgiving allows you … [Read more…]
In cacti across South America, thousands of tiny bugs can be found, known as cochineal beetles. They feed on the plant, consume its juice, and then, in many cases, they are killed by humans to make vibrant red food and cosmetic dye. Yep, it turns out, many pink and red candies, jellies, and cakes actually … [Read more…]
In the last few years, brunch has become seriously popular. This late morning meal (which is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch) is usually enjoyed on vacation or at the weekend, at around 11am, with a frothy coffee or even a mimosa. It can be literally anything you want it to be—hence the popularity. If … [Read more…]
It seems that every week in the world of vegan food news is more exciting than the last, and this week is no exception. Before we head full force into the holiday season, we must pause for a second for National Sandwich Day. Thankfully vegan deli meat company Prime Roots has a great giveaway to … [Read more…]