Vegan Carrot Cake Waffles
When I was little, I loved it when my Mom would make Belgian waffles. They were light and fluffy and so delicious! She made a recipe that used egg whites folded into the batter and they always came out just right. Now as an adult I still enjoy making waffles, and make them quite a […]
Vegan Maple Date Carrot Cake
It’s carrot cake season! Every spring I have to make at least one, and so recently I decided to bake a carrot cake because it’s tradition and it just sounded so good! This time I decided to make a Vegan Maple Date Carrot Cake, because maple and dates go so well with the spices in […]
Vegan Dark Chocolate Covered Caramel Eggs
One of my favorite things at Easter time growing up were the delicious chocolate eggs with all of the different filings. So now as an adult every year I make my own! This year I decided to make Vegan Dark Chocolate Caramel Eggs and they turned out so delicious! For these you make the caramel […]
Spring Lentil Wild Rice Soup
Spring may be technically here, but it was snowing most of the day today, so I am still into warming hearty soups at the moment. It’s the perfect weather lately for staying inside, being cozy and cooking something delicious! Like this Spring Lentil Wild Rice Soup I recently made! It was so good I had […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Scones
I used to work at a natural foods store that made all of their baked goods from scratch. They made the best scones, that were very popular with the customers, and we would always make different flavors. I learned how to make them from a lady that worked there before me, and then came […]
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
It definitely feels like summer here lately and with summer comes berries! It think berries (I can’t pick just one type I love them all) are my favorite fruit. I am loving all things strawberry right now, while they are in season here in Minnesota. I love baked goods with berries, like scones, muffins, cakes, […]
Vegan Rhubarb Cookies
Tis the season for all things rhubarb, so I have been making a lot of desserts with it lately! I picked a ton of it in my Dad’s backyard because why not enjoy it while I can?! The season is only in the spring here after all, and soon we will be on to summer […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Bars
I have always been a fan of tart sweet lemon desserts, especially things involving lemon curd like lemon bars! I saw some lemon bars on Instagram that someone had recently made and it reminded me of how delicious they are and how much I love them! So I decided to make a lemon bar […]
Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
I have always had a love of all things lemon when it comes to desserts! I love tart lemon bars, lemon pound cake, lemon poppy seed muffins! There is just something so delicious about the aroma of lemon zest and refreshing about the balance of tart sweet lemon. I especially love to make lemon desserts […]
Vegan Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream
Strawberries and rhubarb together is one of my all time favorite combos! Ever since I first tried my Grandma’s strawberry rhubarb sauce when I was little that she made with the rhubarb growing in her back yard I was a fan. That stuff was so simple, just strawberries, rhubarb and sugar. It was so good! […]
Mango Strawberry Granola
I was never a big granola person, until I discovered home made granola! Store bought was a bit too sweet and sugary for me sometimes, and the flavors weren’t that exciting but when I make my own at home I can tailor it to my sweetness level and add all kinds of fun add […]
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake French Toast Casserole
I always loved french toast as a kid. It was sweet and delicious and it always seemed like a treat! Sweet breakfast to me has always seemed like dessert, even if it is what a lot of people typically eat. And I still feel that way! So often times when I make breakfast items […]
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pistachio Jam Bars
I am super excited for rhubarb season! We aren’t quite there yet in Minnesota. Well, maybe that is an understatement. We just cleared the snow and grass is barely beginning to grow so maybe about a month. But there is hope, it got up to 88 degrees this week, a record high for that day! […]
Vegan Blueberry Rhubarb Cobbler with Vanilla Almond Biscuits
Official summer may just be in a few days, but I am still enjoying the spring rhubarb! The rhubarb plant in my Dad’s garden is still pretty large and I wouldn’t want all of that delicious rhubarb to go to waste! So, I decided to make a Vegan Blueberry Cobbler with Vanilla Almond Biscuits last […]
Vegan Hummingbird Cupcakes
One of my more popular recipes on the blog is a Vegan Hummingbird Cake that I made years ago! It is something I like to make in the spring, and I feel like it is perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day! I recently was craving that cake, but I didn’t really want to make a […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake
The weather here in Minnesota just seems to want to stay cold, in fact we had snow for Easter last weekend, and earlier in the week. But that isn’t stopping me from enjoying the flavors of spring and looking forward to a warmer season. We don’t really get strawberries here until the end of May […]
Vegan Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
We are a little ways into spring, but it really doesn’t feel very spring like in Minnesota yet, as it has been gray and snowing/raining for what seems like weeks now. But that makes it the perfect time to spend time in my kitchen and bake things of the spring variety. Like carrot cake […]
Vegan Zucchini Carrot Cupcakes
One can never get too many veggies as far as I am concerned. I try to get a large variety in my meals, so I sometimes like to add them to dessert as well, because why not?! Especially since you usually can’t taste them in there if you put them in things like carrot cake! […]
Vegan Mini Strawberry Cakes
I am sooo ready for spring! We are getting little glimpses of it here in Minnesota in between the really cold days, but I can’t wait until all of the snow melts and we have green plants outside again, especially towards the end of spring when early strawberries are in season! It will be a […]
Vegan Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies
I am all about the strawberries lately! I got some organic ones for a good price at the store so I have been enjoying those, and Eric’s Dad sent us some amazing strawberry jam that he makes, so I have been making things with that! Like these strawberries and cream sandwich cookies! There was a […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon White Chocolate Cups
Meteorological spring is here, and even thought it is not technical spring on the calendar, I am treating it like it is. I am so ready to wear cute spring clothes, watch everything start to green up outside and to eat delicious spring produce! One of my favorite of which is strawberries. They won’t be […]
Vegan Strawberry Matcha Chocolate Bars
It has been feeling like spring here in Minnesota, so I am in the mood for spring colors and flavors. I am so ready to put away the heavy winter clothes and bring out the fun spring wardrobe! But I know the weather can turn on a dime so it will still be […]
Vegan Pistachio Lemon White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This whole social distancing thing isn’t so bad for an introvert like me. I can still do most of the activities I normally do, like going for bike rides, walks and runs outside, doing art like painting at home, and of course baking things. As long as I can still be close to my family […]
Classic Vegan Carrot Cake
Spring is finally here! Well, calendar wise at least, it is still a bit chilly but there are glimpses of it with the pussy willows popping out along the pond, and a few plants starting to sprout out of the ground, plus of course the longer days. After winter I am all about anything over […]
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Every year I look forward to strawberry rhubarb season. Ever since I was a little kid and I would eat my Grandma’s home made strawberry rhubarb sauce by the bowlful and finish off the 2 lb jars she would make in no time. She always had a bunch of rhubarb growing behind her garage so […]
Mini Avocado Lime Cream Tartlettes
I had a bag of limes on my counter just waiting to be used for something and key lime pie sounded really good, but I didn’t want to make a giant key lime pie just for myself and it seemed like maybe a lot of work for the energy level I had at the time. […]
Vegan Coconut Macadamia Carrot Cake with White Chocolate Frosting
This year for Easter, I decided to make carrot cake. How original, I know but there is nothing wrong with sticking with tradition. You know what tradition I miss? When everyone used to get all dressed up for Easter. I know some parents dress up their little kids all fancy, but I feel like the […]
Vegan Key Lime Sugar Cookies
I have always loved anything key lime. Key lime pie was one of my favorite desserts growing up, because I loved the balance of tart and sweet in the creamy filling, and just the heavenly aroma of the limes. I still feel the same way, and the scent of lime reminds me of summer and […]
Rainbow Vegan White Chocolates
It is finally looking and feeling like Spring here. It isn’t very green yet, the grass is still waking up. But the trees are starting to bud and sprout pussy willows. It feels so nice to be outside after such a snowy cold character building Winter. I am making sure I get out at least […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Popsicles
It feels like Summer here, so I am craving popsicles. When I was little, they were an essential item that we always had to have around in the freezer. The plain fruit sweetened ones were my favorite, especially the raspberry or strawberry. I wasn’t as big of a fan of the fake ones that were […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Cream Cheese Galette
It is the little things in life that make me happy. For instance, when I went out for a run on Friday I was a bit tired and sluggish, but my spirits were quickly lifted. The lilacs were starting to bloom. Let me tell you, that is one of my favorite times of the […]
Vegan Lemon Sugar Cookies
I have always loved all things lemon. Most likely it is inherited, because my Grandma loved lemon desserts, and my Mom does too. None of that weak artificially lemon stuff either, it had to be real tart lemon, and plenty of it. The fake stuff just isn’t the same. I still feel that way. I […]
Spring Confetti Popcorn
I am sooo ready for Spring! The robins and ducks are back, the snow is melting quickly, and I have seen some pussy willows. I have put away my Winter boots, and I am wearing my Spring clothes (even if it is still a little chilly darn it). No more layer upon layer of jackets […]
Vegan Spring Carrot and Beet Cake
I don’t get people that don’t like carrot cake. I mean, are they afraid of the veggies so they have never tried it and therefore don’t know how incredibly delicious it is?! I have always loved it, even as a youngster. But then again I have never been afraid of veggies and trying new things. […]
Vegan Vanilla Mint Chocolate Eggs
It has been lovely here lately. I love it when it is 45 degrees in the morning, and I can run in shorts in the fresh air and be comfortable, then in the afternoon when I want to relax it is 60 degrees. The birds are chirping like crazy, and all of the ducks and […]
Vegan Strawberries and Cream Pie
I used to love Strawberry Shortcake as a child. I am talking about the girl Strawberry Shortcake, not the dessert. The one that was popular in the 1980s and early 90s when I was little. She had it all as far as I was concerned. She was cute, she lived in a cute little […]
Individual Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler with Almond Biscuits
A lot of times when I go out running, I admire the gardens in people’s yards as I run past wishing they were mine, and I was able to grow all of the good stuff they are. I live in a townhome, so all I am allowed is small pots. I grow herbs, but that […]
Spring Asparagus Slaw
I had leftover asparagus because I ended up buying more than I needed for an Easter pasta dish I made, so I thought I would make another meal with it. I am pretty excited that asparagus is available again, so I don’t mind having it a few times in a row. I had made a […]
Vegan Festive Carrot Cake
Carrot cake has always appealed to me, ever since I tasted my first bite when I was about 5. I was not one of those kids that turned up their nose at veggies. Not that anyone ever turns their nose up at a good carrot cake once they taste it. It is good stuff! Especially […]
Spring Roasted Carrot Pasta
I have had lots of carrots on hand lately, mostly because of my love of carrot cake, and making a few carrot cake things, but of course I had some leftover. It was time for something savory. I know I have a dessert blog, but some days I end up craving more savory things. This […]
Raw Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
Happy first full official day of Spring! I am so ready for it, and even though it doesn’t feel like Spring yet, I am using it as an excuse to wear my cute Spring clothes and eat Spring like desserts. I even got some beautiful Tulips from Eric which was awesome since I won’t be […]
Vegan Carrot Cake Pancakes with Caramel Drizzle
We had a little Spring teaser last weekend when it was 70 degrees and shorts weather. Now it is snowing a little and chilly. That’s March for you! But I am still in the mood for Spring stuff even though Minnesota still seems to want to hang on to Winter. Technically it is Spring at […]
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Mini Pies with Lemon Crust
I had tons of strawberries and tons of rhubarb on hand last weekend, and I had a serious craving for strawberry rhubarb pie. So I had to make some. Strawberry rhubarb pie has been a favorite of mine ever since I had it in a diner with my Mom when I was about 5. That […]
Wild Rice Salad with Chickpeas and Asparagus
Wild rice is big here in Minnesota. It is a bit spendy, but worth it. It tastes like nothing else, sort of earthy and savory perfect for hearty dishes and it is classic to use in casseroles. But it is not limited to warm dishes. It makes wonderful substantial salads as well. I made a […]
Raw Key Lime Pie Shooters
I am a big key lime pie fan. It is one of my all time favorite desserts. It has to be the perfect balance of tart and sweet though and not too sweet. My Mom used to make a really good traditional key lime pie that I loved. I have since veganized it though, and […]
Vegan Strawberry Lavender Scones
They make the most delicious smelling scones in the deli where I work, and since my work station is next to the baked goods cooling rack, I get to enjoy the heavenly aroma. It is one of the happiest smells in the world. If I am having a bad day, and there are some there, […]
Raw Carrot Cake For Two
Being in a relationship isn’t about everything being perfect and like a fairytale. It is about appreciating the little things like never having to worry about what he thinks about your embarrassing habits and loving you anyway. Or how he will drop everything to help you when you need it or give you a hug and […]
Raw Strawberries and Cream Doughnuts
I have been all about the strawberries lately. Mostly because I have been missing them all winter and suddenly they reappear looking so delicious and begging me to buy them and make something delicious with them. I was going to make some strawberries and cream scones last week with some, but that didn’t work out because […]
Raw Coconut Cream Tartlette for Two
My Mom and I used to go to this restaurant when I was younger that had the most amazing coconut cream tart. It was smooth and creamy on the inside with a flavor that was crave worthy. I was thinking about that tart last week, and I thought I might try and make my own […]
Vegan Mango Carrot Cake
You know what makes me happy? Spending the day with someone I love doing simple things. I am not one of those types of people who needs to spend lots of money in order to be happy. A day spent outdoors exploring, walking and enjoying the fresh air with one special person is enough to […]
Raw Pistachio Rosewater Truffles
I am sooo ready for green to appear outside. Green grass, green leaves sprouting from the trees, and green tulip leaves sprouting up from the ground to say Spring has arrived! It is still pretty brown here, and although buds are appearing on the trees, it is not green quite yet. Probably because it […]
Vegan Hummingbird Cake
I have always wanted to make a hummingbird cake. I have been hearing about them for years, and the old fashioned southern layer cake appealed to me. In case you haven’t heard of them, they are a moist banana and pineapple cake, spiced with cinnamon, studded with pecans, and topped off with cream cheese frosting. […]
Raw Spring Sugar Cookies
When I was in college, I used to love to make sugar cookies. You know, the ones you could decorate with all of the fun frostings. I used my Grandma’s sugar cookie recipe, which was amazing, topped off with buttercream in all sorts of shades of eye popping colors. Now gone are the days […]
Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake
I have always wanted to make a flourless chocolate cake and finally last weekend I did. It all started when someone asked me if I had a flourless chocolate cake recipe because they wanted to make one for Easter. I didn’t unfortunately, and I decided that I needed to make one! Surprising in all of […]
Spring Green Kale Salad
You know those meals that you throw together with what you happen to have on hand? Well that is how I make mine most of the time and I find that the most delicious creations tend to happen when I do not have a plan. That was the case with a salad made from random […]
Raw Matcha Coconut Cream Pie
Matcha coconut lattes are amazing, and one of my favorite warm drinks lately. If I want something a bit jazzier than tea since I don’t drink coffee they do the trick. The sweet flavor of the coconut along with the earthy matcha is simply heavenly! Which got me to thinking, a coconut cream pie with […]
Vegan Coconut Lemon Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies
My Mother told me that she would pay me to make her some oatmeal cookies, she loved the last batch I made so much. I said I would make some for free though if she didn’t mind them being a a new flavor and a twist on a classic. I love oatmeal cookies as well, […]
Raw Key Lime Pie Bites
I got my hands on a bunch of limes, and all I could think to make with them is key lime pie. It sounded sooo good to me because I love key lime pie any time of the year. Especially the very tart kind. It has to be the perfect balance of tart and sweet, […]
Vegan Strawberry Almond Layer Cake
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Raw Lemon Bars
I used to love classic lemon bars. You know, the ones with the super tart lemon curd filling, shortbread crust, and dusting of powdered sugar on top? I remember making some when I was in high school with my Mom and I thought they were one of the most delicious things ever. None of that […]
Raw Carrot Chevre Flatbreads
I find inspiration for delicious things to create from many different places. Often times, I will see something on pinterest, or in a magazine and I will think to myself, I can veganize that! Or, those flavors would be wonderful together in something completely different. Well I recently was out to dinner with my family […]
Vegan Matcha Pear White Chocolate Layer Cake (gluten free)
I love everything about matcha. Its earthy aroma and flavor, its beautiful green color, and how wonderful it goes with sweet things. Although I am perfectly happy with my matcha lattes, I am a big fan of allowing it to be the star in other things as well. Some of my favorite things to pair […]
Vegan Matcha White Chocolates
I have a thing for matcha lately. Whether it is my cup of mid-morning matcha at work or a smoothie or some chia breakfast porridge, I love the stuff. Everything about it is appealing to me, from its beautiful green hue to its earthy addictive aroma and flavor. I love it in desserts paired with sweet […]