Posts Tagged ‘dessert recipes’

Vegan Blackberry Cobbler

May 23, 2011 |  by  |  recipes

Fresh blackberries are irresistible right from the brambles or off the farmers’ market counter, but bubbly warm with a vegan crust makes these nutrient-dense recipes even more of a swoon-worthy treat. Best yet, this vegan dessert recipe can be made with any sweet ripe berry in season. Read More

Gluten-Free Mocha Tofu Apricot Teff Pie

May 16, 2011 |  by  |  recipes

Who knew a gluten-free grain tinier than a poppyseed would be power-packed with nutrition? According to The Teff Company, growers of Maskal Teff, teff is loaded with more calcium than milk, 80 percent of the recommended daily allowance for iron, as much protein as an egg, and 8 grams of fiber per 2-ounce serving. Teff comes in ivory and brown varieties and has a sweet taste, making it the perfect gluten-free grain for a vegan breakfast or dessert. Dive your fork into this vegan gluten-free teff apricot pie. Read More

Gluten-free grains

May 16, 2011 |  by  |  lifestyle, recipes

If you are one of the 1 in 133 Americans with celiac disease or part of the growing population that has gluten-sensitivities, knowing which whole grains are gluten-free is essential for your health. In addition, knowing there are many gluten-free grains is a great way to inspire your culinary creativity. As a vegan, your diet is based on plant foods, including whole grains, which can be daunting if you have to avoid gluten.  Rest assured, however, that the tasty array of gluten-free grains will give you and your famiy a wide variety of delicious, nutritious gluten-free vegan meals. Read More

Vegan Memorial Day recipes

May 12, 2011 |  by  |  recipes

The first warm weather holiday, Memorial Day just isn’t Memorial Day without a delicious grilled meal served under the sun. And being vegan doesn’t mean missing out on all the cookout fun. Here is a tasty array of vegan Memorial Day recipes, including grilled vegan meals, scrumptious vegan sides and salads, yummy vegan desserts, and vegan drinks. Read More

Grilled Banana Pudding

May 12, 2011 |  by  |  recipes

Grilled bananas are smoky sweet and can be eaten right off the grill as a great-tasting vegan dessert, or they can be transformed into a scrumptious vegan banana pudding. This grilled banana pudding is the perfect sweet treat for vegan entertaining this summer. Serve this vegan dessert as part of your summer holiday menus or keep on hand for a satisfying summer vegan snack. Read More

Sugar-Free Red Berry Popsicles

May 6, 2011 |  by  |  recipes

Sidestep the storebought pops laden with sugar or chemical-based fake sweeteners and take a lick at these vegan sugar-free berry frozen treats, made with Stevia Extract in the Raw Cup for Cup. Read More

Honeydew Vanilla Sorbet

May 5, 2011 |  by  |  recipes

Juicy bites of melon are deliciously refreshing on a warm afternoon, and when the weather heats up, melon sorbet with strong hints of vanilla will quickly become your favorite summer treat. This vegan dessert is healthy, tasty, and dairy-free. Read More

Gluten-free doesn’t always mean gluten-free

May 2, 2011 |  by  |  lifestyle, news

Whether you’ve got celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, elimating gluten from your diet is crucial in your health and quality of life. But with the lack of regulation on gluten-free products, the gluten-free foods you are buying may actually be harming your health. To raise awareness of the need for gluten-free standards, the world’s largest gluten-free cake will be delivered to Capitol Hill on May 4, 2011 as part of National Celiac Awareness Month. Here’s more on the gluten-free dilemma. Read More

Strawberry Yogurt Tarts

April 29, 2011 |  by  |  recipes

Cultured coconut milk (coconut yogurt) and fresh strawberries partner deliciously with rounds of flaky puff pastry. These easy vegan desserts can be served after a meal or set out as a vegan appetizer to balance out savory finger food. For a change, blackberries, raspberries, or other in-season fruit can be swapped in for the strawberries.  Read More

Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches

April 27, 2011 |  by  |  recipes

In need of an easy vegan treat for the kids? Make a variety of vegan ice cream sandwiches and keep them in the freezer for a quick grab as an afternoon vegan snack or fast kid-friendly vegan dessert after dinner. Read More