This eggless banana bread is a must-try. It’s easy to make, requires no fancy ingredients, and is absolutely delicious. Whether you’re making it for a quick breakfast, a snack, or a dessert, it’s sure to be a hit. Why Eggless Banana Bread? Banana bread is such a versatile and comforting treat. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. This vegan banana bread is a great alternative for those who are looking to cut out eggs for dietary reasons....

Just like my passion fruit curd and pineapple curd, this lemon curd is also a versatile addition to many types of dessert recipes! Tangy, tart flavor of lemon is PERFECT for desserts during summer. Color changing lemonade, lemon syrup and lemon sherbet (margarita ice cream) are great options, but I also LOVE keeping a jar of tangy, sweet, creamy lemon curd in the fridge at all times in the summer....

9 Published Oct 26, 2016, Updated Jun 24, 2020 I’ve already written a post about how to build a healthy meal-sized salad, but today I wanted to share my favorite salad topping swaps. What to use instead of some of salads worst offenders — croutons, store-bought dressing, bacon bits and more. Dried Fruit → Fresh Fruit Dried fruit can’t be unhealthy, it’s just fruit without the water right? Yes, that’s what it should be BUT often times sugar is added to dried fruit to make it sweeter....

3 Published Jun 14, 2022, Updated Aug 13, 2024 I now know that meat isn’t the only source of protein. Vegetables can be a wonderful source of protein as well! And contrary to popular belief, being vegetarian or vegan does not mean you’re likely to be protein deficient. Whether you are vegetarian or vegan trying to up your protein intake or simply looking for healthy ways to add more protein to your diet, this post is for you!...

4 63 Published Aug 28, 2019, Updated Sep 18, 2024 Big fans will know that traditionally, banana pudding is made with sweetened condensed milk, instant vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers, and cool whip. Not exactly healthy. But! Have no fear, I’ve taken the classic recipe and upgraded it so you won’t feel super heavy after indulging. I also added peanut butter because peanut butter + banana = perfection. Healthy Banana Pudding Swaps Let’s talk swaps....

This vegan chicken is made from vital wheat gluten aka seitan. Seitan is a vegan meat substitute that is nothing like tofu. It’s chewy, meaty, high in protein and very versatile. It can be flavored in a variety of ways, and this particular recipe mimics chicken. While you can sometimes find seitan to buy at the store, it can be very expensive. Plus, homemade tastes much better and is so easy to make!...

Searching for more sweet vegan sauces? Check out my Vegan Hot Fudge, Vegan Lemon Curd, Strawberry Sauce, and Vegan Chocolate Ganache recipes as well. Hello, dreamy, creamy Vegan Caramel. This incredibly sweet and easy sauce takes 10 minutes to stir together using just 2 ingredients: coconut cream and brown sugar! It comes together like magic before your eyes. Once it’s looking luscious and silky smooth, you can drizzle this perfect vegan caramel sauce over a bowl of Vegan Ice Cream, homemade Vegan Apple Crisp, my Caramel Skillet Cookie, and any other vegan dessert recipes that could use a caramel twist....

If you love chickpea salad recipes as much as I do, make sure to check out my Curry Chickpea Salad, Chickpea Salad Sandwich and this hearty Chickpea and Avocado Salad. This picnic-perfect Vegan Chicken Salad is ready in 15 minutes or less and tastes incredible! It’s easy to make with whole food ingredients, like mashed chickpeas, crunchy almonds, fruit, and vegan mayo. If you can resist eating it by the spoonful, use it as a hearty filling for wraps or sandwiches!...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a classic favorite and are perfect for holiday parties. Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven, and these balls are made even more amazing thanks to a secret ingredient. Watch them disappear! What kind of peanut butter should I use? In this particular recipe, I recommend using creamy peanut butter, NOT the natural kind that is only peanuts and/or salt. The creamy stuff just works better here, and gives more consistent results....

Do you miss sour cream? I used to love the stuff before I went vegan; a dollop here and there made food more delicious and satisfying. Well now you can make your own dairy free sour cream with just 4 ingredients in minutes with simple ingredients! Just like my Heavy Whipping Cream Substitute, Vegan Butter, Vegan Condensed Milk and Shreddable Vegan Mozzarella Cheese, this is a staple recipe you will want to have in the refrigerator at all times....

Obsessed with strawberry desserts like I am? Make sure to try this Vegan Strawberry Cake, Vegan Strawberry Pie or Easy Vegan Strawberry Shortcake! Not your average strawberry cheesecake This Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake is incredibly decadent, creamy, light, and fruity. Make it during spring or summer, or whenever you’re craving a berrylicious dessert. It’s welcome at all kinds of celebrations and get-togethers! This vegan strawberry cheesecake recipe is made up of three layers: Regardless of the silky smooth texture and impossibly creamy and fruity flavors, this cheesecake is surprisingly easy to make....

When I need a kid friendly meal that everyone will love, I turn to Vegan Lasagna, Vegan Mac and Cheese, Baked Ziti or these amazing stuffed shells. I’ve served these shells countless times to various groups, and no one ever guesses they’re completely vegan! The ricotta filling rivals any dairy filled cheese, and will keep you coming back for more. For added richness, add a few cups of non-dairy mozzarella shreds to the top while it bakes....

Summer break is ON and we’ve had a crazy, off-schedule, wild week to prove it But all good fun and all full of smiles, so no complaints here! Let’s get right to it today, shall we? By now you must know that I’m a wee bit obsessed with wild rice salads. A quick review: * Curried wild rice salad with raisins and pecans * Warm wild rice salad with cranberries, pecans and goat cheese * Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro Wait, what?...

I grew up with a big, playful black lab and I always assumed one day we’d add a lab to our family as well. ONE day. When my boys were much, much older. But the older I got the more opposed to even that idea I became. Several of my family members had big dogs and while I love the dogs, I decided I never wanted a big, messy, drooling, shedding animal in my house, (I have enough messy things to take care of and clean up after) but if we did have an animal, I wanted it to be able to come in our house!...

One of the great things is that if you learn the basics to pressure cooker cooking, you can modify a lot of recipes that you already have. So today, I’ve compiled 8 absolute must-have pressure cooker recipes–print ’em out, save ’em, these are the things you’re going to come back to again and again because they’re going to make your life so much easier! And while the whole chicken, pot roast, and chicken recipes take you to actual real recipes, you can modify them any way you want, so if you want to make a pot roast, just use the same method that we use in the Greek Pot Roast recipe, only modify it using your ingredients....

So January’s 2/3 over. That’s fun. Yes, my Christmas tree is still up–at this point, I might as well just leave it up because before at this rate, it will be Christmas again in approximately 2 weeks. I’ll be honest, I haven’t really done much so far this year in terms of resolutions. But I do know that I am my happiest when I’m doing things that don’t really sound like a lot of fun, but keep my life in check–doing a load of laundry every day, watching what I eat, exercising, meal planning, being responsible with money....

Winters and monsoons in India are never complete without pakoras. These deep-fried Aloo pakora are perfect to serve with hot beverages as well as your next round of drinks. Growing up Mom would pack aloo pakoda with toasted buns or bread and tomato ketchup in our tiffin boxes. And now these potato pakoras are perfect tea time snacks and party appetisers.That is why we prepare a wide variety of pakoras....

4.92 26 Published Apr 08, 2021, Updated Jul 19, 2021 It’s super simple to make and is packed with nutrients and flavor! I use it to dress my salads all the time, but it’s also awesome as a marinade for chicken. Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits Oh man, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is loaded with nutrients. I’ve shared a full post about the benefits of apple cider vinegar but here are the cliff notes:...

5 0 Published Sep 07, 2022, Updated Nov 05, 2024 Ice cream – Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Warm baked pears + vanilla ice cream = a match made in heaven. If you need a dairy-free option, it would be tasty with this banana ice cream or oatmeal raisin ice cream. Whipped cream – Top with a dollop of whipped cream or coconut whipped cream for an extra creamy touch that pairs perfectly with the warm pears....

Perfect homemade blueberry muffins topped with a crunchy lemon streusel topping! Or check out my easy muffins recipe for basic muffins with more ideas for flavor variations. Have you been a victim of sad, soggy blueberry muffins? Well, not anymore! Here’s the recipe to make PERFECT blueberry muffins, right in the comfort of your home, with all my tips and tricks to guarantee deliciously buttery, blueberry-packed results! What are muffins?...