This Cashew Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe delivers a buttery, rich and decadent version of the classic cookie. No one will ever believe these moist and tender treats are plant-based, gluten-free, and oil-free! Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes We can all probably agree that there is no shortage of chocolate chip cookie recipes in the world. Over the years the ones that have stood out to me usually involve a secret ingredient or technique--something that sets them apart from the plethora ...
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Cranberry Cherry Bread Pudding (Gluten-free / Plant-based)
Cranberry Cherry Bread Pudding--this rich, moist custardy dessert will have you enjoying the holidays with extra cheer: 100% gluten-free and vegan! The Ultimate Comfort Dessert Ever visited one of the deluxe Whole Foods Markets and strolled through their hot bar area? What sticks in your mind? Exactly. The bread pudding bar! For anyone who hasn't been, Whole Foods has an entire bar dedicated to bread puddings and toppings. Seriously. Folks stop and stare at it like an oceanside ...
Pumpkin Praline Parfaits (Gluten-free, Vegan)
Pumpkin Praline Parfaits combine rich layers of custardy pumpkin goodness with a satisfying sweet nutty caramel crunch! Vegan Pumpkin Cream Some time ago I started working on creating a vegan pumpkin cream. I wanted something different from pumpkin pie to infuse into the holiday menu. Cashews make a great base for many creamy recipes. After soaking and blending, they transform into a thick velvety lushness that hints at a sweetness as it melts on your tongue. Add the earthy flavor of ...
Easy Mocha Nut Butter (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Easy Mocha Nut Butter blends the flavors of chocolate, coffee and nuts into one delectable spread. Ready in 10 minutes, this nut butter can be customized to your personal perfection! How much?! Sticker shock is a good way to describe the look on a person's face who is purchasing a store-bought nut butter for the first time . . or second, or third . . . you get my point. Nut butters are an awesome addition to a healthy diet. They are loaded with plant-based protein, healthy fats ...
Vegan Zucchini Lasagna (Gluten-free, Soy-free)
Vegan Zucchini Lasagna - creamy herbal ricotta blends smoothly with a robust marinara, transforming non-traditional ingredients into an Italian classic! Welcome to the family! Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Welcome to my taste buds! You may have noticed that my last two posts seem to be leading somewhere. First, Vegan Ricotta Cheese and then Homestyle Marinara Sauce. The ricotta can be made plain or herbed and served as a dip, spread, or even the base for several desserts. The ...
Vegan Ricotta Cheese (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Soy-free)
Vegan Ricotta Cheese that's homemade, herbed up, and prepped in five minutes. A soy-free, plant-based cheese that's as tasty and versatile as the traditional version! Vegan Ricotta Cheese Soaked raw cashews make up the base for my recipe. I love the cheesy flavor and creamy texture that cashews add to everything. They also bring the light sweet notes that are familiar in traditional ricotta cheese--but with all the goodness of a plant-based ricotta cheese. You can soak your cashews ...
Vegan Meyer Lemon Bars (Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-free)
Vegan Meyer Lemon Bars combine a sweet citrus 'cream' with a 'buttery' crust. As rich in protein as they are decadent, these bars are a dessert force to be reckoned with! Many of my recipes are inspired by childhood favorites. I find myself longing for them desperately but they don't fit into a gluten-free, plant-based and refined sugar-free diet. This recipe is no different. I've loved my mother's lemon bars since I was a little girl. I have nailed crusts that would seamlessly ...
Sweet & Spicy Ginger Nuts (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Sweet & Spicy Ginger Nuts satisfy your savory and sweet flavin' cravin' at the same time! A snack that packs a protein punch while serving up all the health benefits that ginger has to offer. Sugar & Spice In the past I have not been a huge fan of mixing savory and sweet, treats and heat, sugar and spice -- not so nice! But my recipe for Candied Ginger changed all that. Since transitioning to a plant-based diet, my palate has opened up to so many new and wonderful flavors and ...
Snickerdoodle Vegan Cheesecake (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Soy-free, RSF)
Snickerdoodle Vegan Cheesecake: A no-bake cheesecake combining the buttery richness of a pancake breakfast with a cinnamon sugar cookie. These personal size cheesecakes will make a great addition to your breakfast buffet or dessert table! Flexibility and Flavor As many of us prepare dishes for the holidays, I imagine flexibility and flavor top the list of requirements for most. Schedules become even more compressed with attending parties, hosting events and still doing life! This recipe is ...
