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, …
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 …
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!
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free if desired)
1/3 cup Optional Add-Ins: walnuts, hazelnuts or chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350º F and spray 7-8 standard-sized muffin tins with cooking spray or use paper liners
Prepare flax meal and water in a small bowl and let rest for 5 minutes.
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
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.
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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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 …