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Vegan Creamy Zucchini Soup (7 Ingredients!)

This Vegan Creamy Zucchini Soup is only 7 ingredients and is oil-free! It is loaded with flavor and is super creamy and smooth, thanks to pureed zucchini, bell peppers and a kick from jalapeno! *This post was originally published on 8-23-2012 and has been updated with better instructions and new photos. VEGAN CREAMY ZUCCHINI SOUP…

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Vegan Red Lentil Spinach Soup

This is the perfect Vegan Red Lentil Spinach Soup for when you are feeling lazy or pressed for time, but still want something healthy, hearty and filling! This soup is SO easy and fast to make and very delicious, using plant-based ingredients. It is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and high in protein!  *This post was…

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Fluffy Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes

The BEST Fluffy Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes are just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl. They are oil-free, soft, fluffy and made with no eggs and are dairy-free!  FLUFFY VEGAN WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES Nothing says comfort food quite like a tall stack of vegan fluffy pancakes with syrup drizzled all over them! In other words, I’m…

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Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles

Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles are just 7 ingredients, dairy-free, super rich, not overly sweet, and a dark chocolate taste that is accented by fresh, tart cranberries. VEGAN DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES It’s a winter wonderland over here. Snowing like crazy and totally freezing. Ok, not really, I totally lied. I’m in Texas and there is no…

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Oil-free Spiced Buckwheat Granola

This Oil-free Spiced Buckwheat Granola is rich in cinnamon, ginger and allspice and naturally sweetened, as well as nut-free! The buckwheat gives this vegan granola a wonderful crunch and the toasted pumpkin seed packs a nutritional punch! This is the perfect gluten-free granola to take on-the-go and a healthy snack or breakfast! *This post contains…

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spoon in vegan chili with poblano peppers

Hearty Vegan Chili (Oil-free)

This Hearty Vegan Chili is hearty, meaty, healthy, full of protein and is oil-free and low-fat! It has chewy buckwheat, red kidney beans and chickpeas for the ultimate texture and lots of spice for a great depth of flavor. Served with Lemon Cream Sauce and chopped poblano peppers for the perfect vegan chili ever! HEARTY…

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Best Vegan Gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes EVER!

The Best Ever Vegan Gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes are seriously so moist, decadent, rich and incredible! Nobody would ever guess, ever, that they are gluten-free, vegan or oil-free! They are some of the best cupcakes I’ve ever eaten! VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES Have you ever seen a more beautiful texture on a cupcake, that was gluten-free??!…

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Sun-dried Tomato Pesto With Smashed Potatoes

The most delicious Vegan Oil-free Sun-dried Tomato Pesto with Crispy Smashed Potatoes is bursting with so much flavor and texture! It is a dish you can serve to impress your guests and it is totally plant-based and healthy! It is also nut-free! SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO WITH SMASHED POTATOES There are lots of pestos I’ve created…

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Vegan Cheese Sauce (Nut-free and Oil-free)

The most amazing Vegan Cheese Sauce that is Nut-free and Oil-free, as well as fat-free! It has no nuts and no cashews! It is also is the perfect sauce to make vegan Mac ‘N’ Cheese. This cheese sauce is healthy, creamy and made from potatoes and zucchini. *This post contains affiliate links. See my full…

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Nut-free Granola Bars (Vegan, Gluten-free)

These Nut-free Granola Bars are vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free! These are loaded with delicious spices, have chewy and soft and crispy edges. They are healthy, made with sunflower seeds and allergy-friendly for kids as well and require just 8 ingredients! *This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. NUT-FREE GRANOLA BARS I’m…

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