No-Bake Mint Chocolate Brownie Bars

One bite into these beauties and it was pure love. Think Andes bar elevated x 1,000. We dreamt of a mint-layered brownie bar, did some experimenting, and totally nailed the landing (not to brag, but these are what dreams are made of). 
A no-bake b…

No-Bake Mint Chocolate Brownie Bars

One bite into these beauties and it was pure love. Think Andes bar elevated x 1,000. We dreamt of a mint-layered brownie bar, did some experimenting, and totally nailed the landing (not to brag, but these are what dreams are made of). 

A no-bake brownie is layered with creamy, minty coconut butter and topped with luscious chocolate ganache. Swoon! What’s not to love? Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required for these decadent, vegan, gluten-free bars.

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Easy Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

What started as a quest to perfect vegan gluten-free pound cake morphed into creating the most perfect vanilla cupcake we’ve laid taste buds on. Friends, these vegan vanilla cupcakes are a must-try: 1 bowl, 10 ingredients, naturally sweetened, gluten-f…

Easy Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

What started as a quest to perfect vegan gluten-free pound cake morphed into creating the most perfect vanilla cupcake we’ve laid taste buds on. Friends, these vegan vanilla cupcakes are a must-try: 1 bowl, 10 ingredients, naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and grain-free. Let us show you how it’s done!

Gluten-Free Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

These cupcakes start with mixing the wet ingredients.

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Perfect Roasted Cabbage (Quick & Easy!)

Cabbage may just be our favorite vegetable to roast because it gets crispy, caramelized, slightly sweet, and pairs well with just about any seasoning! Once roasted, it’s perfect for adding to bowls, salads, and soups, or just enjoying as a side.
It al…

Perfect Roasted Cabbage (Quick & Easy!)

Cabbage may just be our favorite vegetable to roast because it gets crispy, caramelized, slightly sweet, and pairs well with just about any seasoning! Once roasted, it’s perfect for adding to bowls, salads, and soups, or just enjoying as a side.

It also couldn’t be easier — just 3 ingredients, 1 pan, and 25 minutes required. Let us show you our tried-and-true method for perfect roasted cabbage every time!

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Vegan Parmesan and Herb Polenta Fries

Wondering what to do with leftover polenta? Make polenta fries! They’re quick and easy, incredibly versatile, and so delicious.
We tossed our fries in our go-to vegan parmesan cheese and Italian herbs for maximum flavor and a crisp coating! Just 4 ing…

Vegan Parmesan and Herb Polenta Fries

Wondering what to do with leftover polenta? Make polenta fries! They’re quick and easy, incredibly versatile, and so delicious.

We tossed our fries in our go-to vegan parmesan cheese and Italian herbs for maximum flavor and a crisp coating! Just 4 ingredients required for this comforting plant-based side. Let us show you how it’s done!

How to Make Polenta Fries

The first step to making polenta fries is to form polenta into a firm, cuttable texture.

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Vegan Gluten-Free Samoas

What kind of Girl Scout cookies are your favorite? While we’re quite fond of Thin Mints and Tagalongs around here, Samoas are in the top three! What’s not to love? Buttery shortbread cookies covered in rich caramel sauce and toasted coconut, dunked and…

Vegan Gluten-Free Samoas

What kind of Girl Scout cookies are your favorite? While we’re quite fond of Thin Mints and Tagalongs around here, Samoas are in the top three! What’s not to love? Buttery shortbread cookies covered in rich caramel sauce and toasted coconut, dunked and drizzled in melted chocolate. SWOON. It’s the salty, sweet, gooey, crispy, melty cookie of our dreams. 

Our inspired version requires just 9 ingredients and tastes just like the real thing despite being entirely vegan and gluten-free!

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Easy Vegan Cheddar Cheese (Spread & Sauce!)

If you’re dairy-free, vegan, or just trying to cut back on dairy cheese, this is the recipe for you! In our quest to find a quick and easy cheese to make vegan grilled cheese, we crafted this simple, delicious, vegan cheddar cheese spread made with 8 w…

Easy Vegan Cheddar Cheese (Spread & Sauce!)

If you’re dairy-free, vegan, or just trying to cut back on dairy cheese, this is the recipe for you! In our quest to find a quick and easy cheese to make vegan grilled cheese, we crafted this simple, delicious, vegan cheddar cheese spread made with 8 wholesome ingredients.

The best part? It looks and tastes like cheddar cheese! Okay, maybe it doesn’t melt exactly like cheddar cheese, but the flavor and color are there!

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Easy Vegan Moussaka

This vegan moussaka recipe was a work in progress for weeks until we got the perfected method just right! Layers of roasted eggplant meld perfectly with a hearty tomato lentil filling, which is topped with a show-stopping roasted garlic cashew bechamel…

Easy Vegan Moussaka

This vegan moussaka recipe was a work in progress for weeks until we got the perfected method just right! Layers of roasted eggplant meld perfectly with a hearty tomato lentil filling, which is topped with a show-stopping roasted garlic cashew bechamel.

Flavor is abundant here despite the 10 simple ingredients required. Let us show you how it’s done!

Origins of Moussaka

Moussaka is a popular dish in Greece and beyond.

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Vegan Bechamel Sauce

This recipe came to be while perfecting our vegan moussaka (recipe coming soon!). The need for a thick layer of creamy, rich bechamel led to much experimentation. We tried classic rouxs, soaked cashews, and even mashed potatoes as a base.
But the clea…

Vegan Bechamel Sauce

This recipe came to be while perfecting our vegan moussaka (recipe coming soon!). The need for a thick layer of creamy, rich bechamel led to much experimentation. We tried classic rouxs, soaked cashews, and even mashed potatoes as a base.

But the clear winner emerged when we blended soaked cashews with the magic of roasted garlic — one whole head! The combination of roasted garlic with creamy cashews marries perfectly with nutritional yeast and salt for a seriously dreamy bechamel sauce.

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Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Nothing satisfies a salty-sweet craving quite like the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. So we set out to make the perfect homemade peanut butter cup. What makes these perfect? We tested the recipe with dark chocolate and semisweet chocolate …

Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Nothing satisfies a salty-sweet craving quite like the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. So we set out to make the perfect homemade peanut butter cup. What makes these perfect? We tested the recipe with dark chocolate and semisweet chocolate as well as different sweeteners and found that this combo tasted the most like Reese’s peanut butter cups! 

Just 6 simple ingredients required for this delicious dessert. Let us show you how it’s done!

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The BEST Thin Mints (V/GF)

Anyone else practically live on Girl Scout cookies growing up? In our house, Thin Mints were a favorite, and we always had 1-2 boxes in the freezer for snacking. It doesn’t get much better than a crisp, cold, chocolaty Thin Mint dunked in milk (w…

The BEST Thin Mints (V/GF)

Anyone else practically live on Girl Scout cookies growing up? In our house, Thin Mints were a favorite, and we always had 1-2 boxes in the freezer for snacking. It doesn’t get much better than a crisp, cold, chocolaty Thin Mint dunked in milk (who’s with me?).

We wanted to bring the nostalgia of Girl Scout cookies into our kitchen and remake this classic cookie, but with a healthier spin. We’re happy to report that our inspired version is not only naturally gluten-free, vegan, and grain-free, but it’s also incredibly quick and easy to make and (no joke) tastes exactly like the real thing!

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