Tag: Dessert

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

The winter holiday season calls for cookies! This recipe for vegan gingerbread cookies can also be adapted for gluten-sensitive diets. Ingredients Gingerbread Cookies 3 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour) 2 tsp baking powder 1 Tbs ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground clove 1 Tbs cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup vegan butter, room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar, 

Vegan Pie Crust

Vegan Pie Crust

While a pie crust is still a high-fat part of the dessert, plant-based butter substitutes are high in monounsaturated fats and lower in saturated fats compared to regular butter. Now, what does all that mean? In short, monounsaturated fats are linked to benefits for heart 

Top 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Top 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Although more of us might be saying thanks to our family members through a screen this year, we can still share delicious meals through recipes. That’s why we’ve put together our top 10 healthy Thanksgiving recipes to try this year.

And since it’s the safer choice to stay at home with those in your household, it’s a great year to try your hand at new, healthy sides and entrees for Thanksgiving dinner. 

Here are our top 10 recipes to try this Thanksgiving which are especially worth trying if you’re wanting to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, reduce sodium and unhealthy fats, or lower your carb intake. And don’t worry, we’ve included some healthy options for dessert of course. It’s the holidays after all! 

Our Top 10

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

  1. Gluten-Free Cauliflower Stuffing
  2. Vegan Green Bean Casserole by Minimalist Baker 
  3. Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole by One Lovely Life
  4. Roasted Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Kale Salad
  5. Beans & Greens
  6. Roasted Carrot Hummus
  7. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
  8. Vegetarian Wild Mushroom Gravy by oh my veggies
  9. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake by One Ingredient Chef
  10. Roasted Brussel Sprouts 
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9 Pumpkin Spice Recipes to Make This Fall

9 Pumpkin Spice Recipes to Make This Fall

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Naturally-Sweetened Pumpkin Bread

Naturally-Sweetened Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients 1 Ripe Banana, Mashed 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Honey 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Egg Replacer or 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 2 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Spice 1/4 Cup Unsweetened, non-dairy milk 1 3/4 Cup Flour 1 tsp 

Vegan Brownies

Vegan Brownies

This recipe for vegan brownies is absolutely indulgent! The perfect little treat to save for your next cheat day or to bring to a potluck.

Ingredients

Vegan Brownies

1/2 cup non-dairy butter 

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 Tbsp water, combined 

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup cocoa powder

3/4 cup all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free if desired)

1/3 cup Optional Add-Ins: walnuts, hazelnuts or chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F and spray 7-8 standard-sized muffin tins with cooking spray or use paper liners
  2. Prepare flax meal and water in a small bowl and let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Place butter in a large mixing bowl and melt in the microwave, about 30 seconds. Stir in the flax meal, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine. Add the flour, then fold in any desired add-ins 
  4. Scoop batter evenly into 7-8 muffin tins until 3/4 full and bake for 22-27 minutes. Be careful not to overcook or they will get crumbly. Remove from the oven and let rest in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a plate or cooling rack.
  5. Keep in the fridge for a couple of days or freeze. 

Treat yourself with this simple recipe for vegan brownies that are low in sugar and fat, but high in deliciousness! And be sure to check out our other healthy dessert recipes.

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Hearty Banana Bread

Hearty Banana Bread

This recipe for Hearty Banana Bread is vegan-friendly and a healthy way to get your sweet tooth satiated without sacrifice! Ingredients Hearty Banana Bread 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 Tbsp water, combined 3 medium ripe bananas  1/4 heaping cup almond butter or peanut butter  

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding

Serves: 1-2 Prep time: 2-3 minutes Rest time: Overnight Ingredients 1 tbsp chia seeds ¼ cup milk or milk alternative  Fresh fruit of your choice:  Recommended combinations: Strawberry, blueberry Banana, strawberryRaspberry, blueberry, blackberry Cantaloupe, honeydew Banana, strawberry and peanut butter Walnuts, almonds, cashews Directions Add chia seeds milk to