Nora Cooks - Simple, Tasty, Affordable Vegan Recipes

Funfetti Vegan Cupcakes

Fluffy, soft, homemade funfetti vegan cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate! These are so much better than anything you can get in a box, and they aren’t that difficult to make. Grab your sprinkles and get baking!

Funfetti Vegan Cupcakes are so festive and the perfect way to celebrate a birthday. Who doesn’t love colorful, soft, fluffy cupcakes? I have made these several times for my kid’s birthday parties, and they are always a hit with the kids (and the adults)!

But you don’t need a reason to make a batch of these cupcakes. A fun baking project always brightens up my days, and these are easy enough to make any day of the week!…

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Instant Pot Tomato Soup (Vegan)

Easy Instant Pot Tomato Soup with a handful of ingredients and made quick in the Instant Pot. It’s so smooth and creamy, without any dairy! Cozy and comforting tomato soup is SO easy to make with pantry staples. It’s full of tomato rich flavors, perfectly creamy and ready in less than 30 minutes! Serve tomato…

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Vegan Tuna Sandwich

These fish free sandwiches are made from mashed chickpeas, which create a flaked consistency somewhat similar to tuna. Vegan tuna is perfect in sandwiches, wraps or on crackers and is ready in 10 minutes or less! I was a really picky kid when it came to food, but one thing I would always eat was…

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Vegan Burritos

The filling for these vegan burritos is ULTRA flavorful, satisfying and easy to make. The mixture can be made on the stove top or using an Instant Pot. No one will miss the meat and dairy! These are truly my favorite burrito recipe to make at home. The filling is anything but boring, and the…

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Vegan Chocolate Sheet Cake

This is the most amazing vegan chocolate sheet cake! Fluffy, moist chocolate cake is baked in a half sheet pan and topped with an amazing buttery sweet icing. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired. I took inspiration for this vegan sheet cake from my beloved chocolate cake recipe. The cake itself is very similar, but…

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Easy Vegan Meatballs

Italian Style Vegan Meatballs are flavorful, hearty and made with pantry staples you probably have on hand right now. They hold up well in marinara sauce, and are perfect served over spaghetti noodles. Sure to become a family favorite! These vegan meatballs are flavorful, satisfying and just plain amazing on top of some spaghetti…

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger

Smoky with a little bit of sweet, this sweet potato black bean burger recipe is easy to throw together with minimal ingredients. Serve in buns with optional (but so good!) Sriracha mayo, lettuce, red onion and tomato slices. If you have a sweet potato, a can of black beans and some simple pantry staples, then…

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Vegan Chocolate Pancakes

Dessert for breakfast? Yes please! Fluffy vegan chocolate pancakes can be topped with rich chocolate ganache, chocolate chips or maple syrup. Non-dairy whipped cream would also be a fabulous addition! If you are a chocolate lover like I am, you are going to adore these pancakes. My favorite way to serve them is with vegan…

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10 Tips for Raising Vegan Kids + Meal Ideas

Trying to help your family go vegan? I’ve been there! 10 tip for raising vegan kids + lots of kid friendly meal ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Want to go vegan but not sure what to feed your kids? I can help! I have 10 + years of experience feeding my family vegan foods,…

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