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Vegan, Vegetarian, or Plant-based?

When I first became vegan, almost 5 years ago, I knew 0 vegan people in real life. I knew 1 vegetarian. Over the last few years, it has made my heart swell to see awareness brought to this very important, very controversial topic. We have to talk about the hard things. With that being said, […]

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The Best Vegan Christmas Dinner

Vegan Christmas dinner is just around the corner, and I am so excited to share some of our favorite holiday recipes that I make every year! These are regular ole staples that many families have in their homes, but you’ll see that here they are made without animal parts or byproducts. That makes them special

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Vegan Christmas Treats

Up first in my weekly holiday blog series is a topic that is sure to please everyone… sweets! Holidays often center around delicious, homemade food. This year I challenge you with one of the following vegan christmas treats recipes or veganizing your own! To do the latter, I’ve included some tips at the bottom of

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5 Easy Ways to Make Dinner Vegan

So you’re interested in maybe, possibly trying your hand at some vegan food options, but you aren’t totally sure what to do about it. My best advice is always to start with something you are comfortable making, and replace the animal parts with vegan parts! The chicken dinner with roasted veggies you like so much?

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Easy Vegan Cupcakes – Cheater Style

Okay, okay, okay hear me out! Easy vegan cupcakes, like from a boxed mix! Yes, it’s vegan. Yes, it’s possible. Boxed mix = cheater style = mom hack Duncan Hines brand is accidentally vegan, can I get a hallelujah? Now, the plot twist happens when you flip the box over, and it says “You will

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Vegan Simple Baked Tofu

Simple Baked Tofu: Serves 4-6 |  Prep 35min   |   Cook 30min   |   Ready in 45min This is one of the first ways that I learned to prepare tofu, and this simple baked tofu is foolproof! My whole family loves it, and there are many so health benefits to this nutrient-rich food. I find it is easy to also throw sheet pan veggies in

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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Serves 4-6 |  Prep 35 min   |   Cook 8 min   |   Ready in 40 min Once I learned the trick of crisping tofu to the air fryer, I almost exclusively use this method! Crispy tofu is one of my most favorite staples to keep in the fridge, and I am always happy to make some to add to many dishes. My whole

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Top 10 Best Vegan Snacks

People who are wanting to eat more plant-based often reach out asking for the best vegan snacks! This is a great question. In this day and age of productivity and rushing from place-to-place, we have lost touch with how to nourish ourselves with real food. As parents, that becomes even harder to do. Whether you

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Flax Egg – Only 2 Ingredients

People often ask me what I use to replace chicken eggs in recipes, especially for baked goods. Easy: a flax egg! This is a totally expected question, and I actually have a few alternatives that I prefer! The recipe featured on this page is my preferred method. It gets nice and goopy and acts extremely

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