desserts

8 Great Vegan Cake Recipes

December 27, 2011 food & recipes
Thumbnail image for 8 Great Vegan Cake Recipes

From special celebrations to weekend treats, the art of baking a cake from scratch is a worthy endeavor. We’ve included a mix of simple recipes to whip up when unexpected guests arrive and more complicated recipes for lazy days when you want to fill the house with warmth and mouthwatering smells.

Read the full article →

Banana Bread & Other Sweet Breads

October 21, 2010 food & recipes
Thumbnail image for Banana Bread & Other Sweet Breads

Along with the banana bread, we’ve included three other tried-and-true sweet bread recipes, perfect for the holiday season. Testing them out well in advance will give you plenty of time to make sure you’re confident before serving them to friends and family… Well, that’s a good excuse anyway!

Read the full article →

Veganizing Your Favorite Baked Goods

August 13, 2010 food & recipes
Thumbnail image for Veganizing Your Favorite Baked Goods

For some, it’s preferable to satisfy one’s sweet tooth with a treat made from more wholesome ingredients (such as organic oils, whole-grain flour and unrefined sweetener). As an added bonus, home-made vegan baked goods allow you to enjoy a healthy sweet treat, while not being concerned about the ecological implications of pre-packaged ‘convenience’ foods.

Read the full article →

“Whipped Dream”

August 12, 2010 food & recipes
Thumbnail image for “Whipped Dream”

Now that ready-made vegan whipped cream is available in many health food stores, it’s not really necessary to make your own… But if you prefer the home-made approach, this recipe works well and is absolutely delicious.

Read the full article →

Chocolate Cream Pie

August 12, 2010 food & recipes
Thumbnail image for Chocolate Cream Pie

Yes, you heard correctly – chocolate cream pie for vegans… Does life get any better?

This decadent dessert is deliciously velvety and delightfully rich, yet it contains zero animal products and therefore, absolutely no cholesterol.

Read the full article →

Creamy Soy Yogurt

August 8, 2010 food & recipes
Thumbnail image for Creamy Soy Yogurt

Here’s a simple recipe to make your own dairy-free yogurt… It’s delicious served over a fresh fruit salad (especially with summer fruit), or you might choose to blend your favorite fruit right in, and make your own peach, strawberry or blueberry yogurt…

Read the full article →

Raw Blueberry Cream Pie

July 29, 2010 food & recipes
Thumbnail image for Raw Blueberry Cream Pie

Raw desserts are a great way to get a ‘treat fix’, because they are made from whole foods only, and are usually sweetened with fresh or dried fruit. This raw pie is made with a nut-based crust (gluten-free), and the ‘cream filling’ is made with banana. Delicious and super-healthy at the same time. Plus, as long as you own a food processor, this recipe is pretty quick and easy to make.

Read the full article →