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Vegan Ginger Cookies

Chewy vegan ginger cookies, full of holiday spices and molasses. These are everybody’s favorite cookie and they are so easy to make! 1 bowl!

You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve tested these cookies and gotten it SO wrong. I actually meant to post these last year, but I just couldn’t get it right, so I thought I’d wait. Well, I started recipe testing weeks ago for these babies, and finally, after a marathon cookie-baking couple of days last week, I nailed it!

These Vegan Ginger Cookies are incredibly chewy and irresistible. They’re full of molasses, brown sugar, and delicious holiday spices like ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. I think you are going to LOVE them.

My first several tries were just too puffy and cake-like, not what I was going for! But these are so perfect -So, so chewy, coated in sugar and rich with flavor. Swoon….

Vegan Vanilla Cake

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Vanilla Vegan Frosting

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Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

Easy vegan country sausage gravy is so delicious on top of fluffy homemade biscuits. This recipe for Vegan Biscuits and Gravy is tasty, quick and easy (30 minutes)! A wonderful breakfast, brunch recipe or weekly dinner. The whole family will love this meal. A classic, hearty, comfort food breakfast classic: Biscuits and Gravy. Made vegan,…

Easy Vegan Biscuits

Fluffy, soft vegan biscuits are so easy to make! They require just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients and 30 minutes. Oil free and wholesome, but not sacrificing on taste! In case you are worried that these vegan biscuits taste too “healthy” because they don’t have any oil or vegan butter, let me tell you, I would…

Everyday Vegan Lentil Soup

An easy, everyday vegan lentil soup recipe made in 1 pot with budget friendly ingredients. Naturally thick, satisfying and filling! Perfect with some fresh crusty bread. This everyday vegan lentil soup is anything but bland. It’s FULL of flavor between the spices, fresh vegetables and even a squeeze of lemon juice at the end. I…

The Best Vegan Sugar Cookies

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Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Fudgy and rich vegan chocolate crinkle cookies are so pretty and a serious crowd pleaser! A classic holiday cookie, and for good reason. It’s the season for cookies! Christmas is a month away, and I hope this is a time of cookie baking, hot chocolate sipping, snuggling with a kitten on the couch (wait, is…

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20 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Vegan Cook

Whether you are shopping for a friend, family member or simply treating yourself this Holiday season, you will find something perfect in these 20 vegan gift ideas! I’ve included all of my favorite kitchen tools and appliances that have helped me so much on my vegan cooking journey over the years. Some items are quite…