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Peanut Butter Cup Granola Parfaits

Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Granola Parfaits. Is there really anything more to say here? Homemade dairy-free Peanut butter cups. Classic. Delicious. They belong in a parfait. Whoa…..I’m feeling faint here….would you check these out?? Best peanut butter cups I’ve ever had. These have a nice soft chocolate exterior, yet they hold their shape….they are almost…

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yellow bowl of vegan black bean chili with roasted potatoes and avocado

Cocoa Black Bean Chili with Roasted Potatoes

Vegan Cocoa Black Bean Chili with Rosted Potatoes is hearty, filling, oil-free and loaded with black beans, red bell pepper, spices and cocoa powder for a rich depth of flavor! Today I am combining 2 of my favorite things….cocoa and chili. I’m sure most of  you have seen chili with chocolate in it before, I…

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Vegan Dark Chocolate Chipotle Sweet Potato Fudge in white bowl

Dark Chocolate Chipotle Sweet Potato Fudge

A truly rich decadent Vegan Dark Chocolate Chipotle Sweet Potato Fudge that is dairy-free, oil-free and made with just 7 ingredients. This fudge has a wonderful kick of heat from chipotle spice and red pepper flakes. VEGAN DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE WITH A TWIST Are you ready to have your mind blown? Blown as in, a…

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Healthy Valentine’s Day Candy-Strawberries

Instead of processed candy, instead make these Healthy Valentine’s Day Candy from fresh strawberries and vegan chocolate. They are impressive and delicious! The perfect recipe just in time for the big V Day are these Healthy Valentine’s Day Candy! Ok, so this is probably not even a recipe, but more like an idea for Valentine’s…

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Raw Vegan Nutella Brownies

What are the 2 main ingredients you see in every raw vegan brownie recipe? Well, besides cacao powder, that is? Dates and lots and lots of nuts. Well, I’ve mentioned before that dates aren’t on my favorite list. They are ok, but I need an additional sweetener or for them to be camouflaged really well within a recipe….

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100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Healthy Snacks Book Giveaway and A Recipe!

It’s giveaway time! An exciting cookbook giveaway and recipe to share with you today. Are you excited? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are well familiar with Emily von Euw of This Rawsome Vegan Life. Her 1st cookbook, Rawsome Vegan Baking, released last March and was a raging success. Now she is back with another one, 100…

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Fluffy Buttermilk Vegan Mashed Potatoes

The most delicious Fluffy Buttermilk Vegan Mashed potatoes ever! Creamy, light, fluffy and better than dairy and yet, oil-free! Dairy-free and made with yukon gold potatoes! Let’s be real here. Mashed potatoes are the epitome of comfort food. When I asked this question on Facebook, mashed potatoes was one of the biggest responses. I agree…

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Chocolate & Apricot “Buttercream” Cookie Sandwiches for Halloween

I have an amazing dessert to share with you today for Halloween. However, even though I have it Halloween themed, you most certainly can use regular round cookie cutters and make these any time of the year. I wrote this recipe back in July and finally can post it! These are like no other cookie…

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Smoky Chickpeas with Olive-Cado Relish….and my thought process on writing recipes!

When I shared a prior post on My Story, I got several questions from readers, a few of them asking how I come up with my recipes. I will try to explain my style and process a little bit on this post. Having a blog that focuses on creating recipes with just 8 ingredients or…

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Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich

This is how you break into Fall. Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich. Yeah. If you really want to go all out this season, make a giant ice cream sandwich. You get the flavors of pumpkin pie + a chocolate chip cookie + ice cream. Holy moly. This ice cream sandwich is loaded with flavor and…

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