Maple Pumpkin Muffins (plant-based)
Every fall, the kids beg for maple pumpkin muffins. I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin spice myself, but I’m happy to give them the recipe and the ingredients and let them go for it.
snacks
Sometimes you just want to grab a quick snack to go, or pack for a hike or day trip. We’ve got you covered. I hope you enjoy these plant-based snacks recipes! ❤️
Fudgiest Brownies (plant-based)
Some days you just need a good fudgy brownie to hit the spot. This recipe is made without dairy or eggs, and is arguably more satisfying than a traditional non-vegan brownie – everyone here gobbles these plant-based brownies up with gusto.
Pina Colada Smoothies (plant-based, gluten-free)
Here are some kid-friendly pineapple-coconut-strawberry pina colada smoothies guaranteed to put a smile in your day. Adults can always add some rum to make it more like the real thing if you like. It’s just like a day at the beach. Well, almost. Aloha!
Garlicky Kale Chips (plant-based, gluten-free)
Homemade kale chips are an easy way to get everyone to eat their greens. These ones are dressed in garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Apricot Paska Buns (plant-based)
In Mennonite communities, Easter paska is a special treat – kids look forward to this sweet iced bread from Oma’s oven.
Oatmeal Raisin Bites (plant-based, gluten-free)
These oatmeal raisin bites are plant-based, gluten-free, with no refined sugar, and they’re a wonderfully delicious treat to keep in the freezer and grab anytime.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (plant-based)
Bananas and chocolate in a convenient portable (vegan) muffin cup. What could be better? Thanks to Megan for this recipe. I was skeptical about using 4 bananas for one dozen muffins, but it really makes them so moist. They’re definitely the best banana chocolate chip muffins I’ve ever tasted!
Banana Ring Cake (plant-based)
My mom used to make this banana ring cake for us with leftover bananas when we were kids. The hint of cinnamon and raisins add a little surprise.
Easy Roasted Almonds (plant-based, gluten-free)
We had two giant bags of raw almonds from a past Costco run that weren’t getting eaten. So I decided to salt and dry roast them, and now they’re getting gobbled up like crazy. With this experiment, I learned how to make super easy roasted almonds!
Tapioca Pudding (Dairy-free): Recipe #271
Tapioca pudding is a kid favorite at our house. We don’t use dairy, so this recipe is made with coconut milk for a lovely rich and creamy texture.