Holidays can be difficult if you are plant based eater. These treats are cruelty free AND no one will know they are vegan so everyone can enjoy them. Of course, they are treats, so these are not low calorie. But during the holidays, why not? In the video I show you how to make two different treats: sugar cookies and brownies. Brownie Recipe: Click HERE to get to the recipe. I didn’t mention in the video that zucchini is one of the veggies which are GMO. Be sure to buy organic if possible. Sugar Cookies Recipe: 1 cup vegan butter1/2 cup organic sugar1 egg yolk substitute (see note below)1 tsp. vanilla extract1 3/4 cup organic flour3/4 cup coarsely crushed potato chips3/4 cup coarsely crushed pretzels1 cup vegan chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Combine butter and sugar. Beat with a mixer.3. Add egg… Read More
Chewy Lemon Oatmeal Cookies — sugar free and plant-based
I am still struggling with giving up sugar — it has a strangle hold on me! But I thought I would at least try to stick with a more natural sugar, so when I saw this recipe I had to try it out. Dates are what sweeten this recipe. The cookie was easy to make and pretty darn tasty. I am not retyping the recipe here because I will provide a link below. When you click on it, you will probably be asked to subscribe to their emails. They are definitely worth it. I have tried a number of their recipes and all are good. Their recipes are all oil free and plant-based. I will say that the cookies get a little softer a day or two later but are still quite yummy. Remember — I did not use quick oats, I only used old fashioned oats. I also ground up the old fashioned oats… Read More
Vegan Frosted Cookie
I have been meaning to post this recipe way before Christmas. Not sure where the time goes, though. I did make it a few weeks ago and they tasted great! I am VERY happy with the end result — a yummy frosted cookie that can compete with the best non-vegan cookie. The recipe link is HERE. Enjoy! While you are getting this post on Christmas, there is still time to make these for your NYE parties. And, of course, they will be wonderful no matter what the time of year. Let me know if you like them!