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Chocolate Coconut Cookies

Is there any home-baked dessert easier than cookies? Hardly. You can literally throw a bunch of ingredients into one bowl, stir, spoon and bake, which is all the more reason to do just that way more...

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Salted Peanut Butter Cup Freezer Fudge

Stop mindless munching dead in its tracks with a one-piece-wonder. This freezer fudge is so rich and creamy, you’ll feel peanut-butter-blissed after just one square. Okay, maybe two. This recipe makes...

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Sesame-Turmeric Brown Rice Balls

If you’ve ever experienced the joy of sushi making, you know the best part is being able to customize your creations. Don’t do fish? Roll in veggies or chopped avocado. Like it hot? Bring on the...

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee “Cream”

‘Tis the season—pumpkin spice season, that is! Sadly, as cinnamon-y and spicy as that sought-after coffee shop drink may be, it doesn’t contain any (brace yourself!) real pumpkin. But that’s OK. With...

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Sun-Dried Hemp Seed Dressing

Did you know salad dressing is the easiest thing to make? It’s also what makes a big plate of greens so much more appealing. Let’s face it; cake always sounds better, which is all the more reason to...

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Dark Chocolate Superfood Bark

Eating bark may not sound appetizing, but it’s a different story when your “bark” is made from dark chocolate, almonds, sprouted pumpkin seeds, coconut, Goji berries and a sprinkling of cinnamon. This...

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Maple-Vanilla Oat Bites With Goji Berries

Syrupy pancakes hit the spot on Saturday mornings when there’s no rush to get here or there or even to get out of your pajamas. Other days, maple cravings have to be crushed because there just isn’t...

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Raw Rainbow Roll-Ups With Almond Butter Sauce

We’ve all heard that your dinner plate should consist of a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. Luckily for you, these colorful raw tacos embody that same principle and are even wrapped and ready to...

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Mini Chocolate Fudge Pies

If you’ve never attempted vegan fudge, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to make and how easy it is to devour. Ingredients: (Yields 6-8 mini pies) For the crust: 1 cup almonds 2 tbsp oat...

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Vegan Black Bean Soup With Cashew Cream Drizzle

Simple soups make clean-eating a breeze. In one pot, a medley of healthy veggies, protein-packed beans and fresh herbs can be simmered into a complete, satisfying meal that lasts for days—a big bonus...

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Easy (And Vegan!) Baked Zucchini Fries

They’re the ultimate comfort food. Golden, crisp, hot, greasy fries dunked in a puddle of ketchup. Your taste buds couldn’t ask for more. But your body deserves better. The next time your burger calls...

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Pumpkin Spice Bliss Balls

Wondering what to do with those leftover cans of pumpkin puree? Whip up a batch of these bite-sized creations! They’re brimming with satisfying flavor and filling fiber – the perfect treat to have on...

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Hearty Vegan Bean, Lentil & Vegetable Soup

There’s nothing better than a pot of soup simmering on the stove while cozied up on the couch watching snow fall outside your window. Not the sodium-laden, metallic-tinged, canned kind that you reheat...

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Cinnamon-Orange Quinoa Porridge

You’ve snubbed rice for it, stuffed peppers with it, and paired it with endless combinations of veggies and herbs for salads and sides. But have you had quinoa for breakfast? Chewy, like oatmeal, with...

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Stuffed Butternut Squash With Walnut-Spinach Drizzle

Ever cook something and say, “Wow, that was so easy and delicious, why didn’t I make it sooner?” That was this recipe for me. Squash can seem intimidating, if you’ve never made it from scratch. But...

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Vegan Jalapeño-Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

I’ve always avoided cornbread. A traditional recipe contains a half cup of both sugar and butter, and even more whole milk. Although it’s moist, fluffy and undeniably delicious, those ingredients were...

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Crispy Fake Bacon Bits (Vegan)

“I could never give up bacon,” meat-eaters announce when I mention that I’m vegan. I don’t get it. Bacon is smelly and greasy, and it’s full of saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol. My Crispy Fake...

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Vegan Spinach Pesto with Hemp Seeds

Thanks to its simplicity and versatility, this vegan pesto is one of my faves for snack or dinner time. I toss it with pasta or veggies, or use it as a topping on toast. It can be ready in just minutes...

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Vegan Cheese Sauce

New vegans often struggle saying goodbye to cheese. I felt the same way initially. But it turns out, I don’t miss it at all now, thanks to the many varieties of vegan cheeses out there. The best kind?...

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Orange-Zested Carrot Cupcakes with Cashew Cream Icing

If I have anything to say about it, carrot and orange will become a combination as popular as peanut butter and jelly. I love luscious carrot cake with subtle hints citrus, so these Orange-Zested...

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