Vegan
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Strawberry Jam Bars
These jam bars are the bomb! They are definitely show stopping in their own way yet so simple to make! You’ll start off by making the jam filling. Any fruits could really be used for these but I love the taste of strawberry and find they are one of the cutest fruits. I used frozen strawberries and they turned out great so don’t be shy to use frozen. I’m sure fresh would be even better and be faster to cook. From frozen, it took me a while to get these to stat breaking down so in the future I may even quickly zap them in the microwave. The jam…
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Fudgy Vegan Brownies
I have been on an aquafaba brownie kick! Before my break from blogging, I made these peanut butter aquafaba brownies. Since then I guess I’ve been eating a lot of chickpeas because I have TONS of aquafaba brownies! The ones I am sharing today use chocolate and cocoa powder for a delicious, fudgy, and super chocolatey treat! I have also made a version with just cocoa powder which is equally as good but a little easier which I will also share next time I make these. For those of you who don’t already know, aquafaba is the liquid leftover in your canned chickpeas! Don’t ever waste this liquid because…
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Aquafaba Peanut Butter Vegan Brownies
I am not sure if I have ever posted a recipe using aquafaba but it is such a great trick to use for vegan baking! Aquafaba is the liquids leftover from canned chickpeas and can be used as a binding ingredient or even a mousse/whip cream replacement! It is creamy and frothy, tasting great in recipes but also on its own. In most recipes, you will need to whip it until it has formed soft peaks which can take a while so I recommend using a food processor or stand mixer. However, some recipes may called for just the liquid added straight in. This recipe uses the whipped version. If…
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Matcha Azuki Bean Buns
I had these beans and matcha just waiting for the perfect opportunity! If you’re into Asian desserts like me then you’ll absolutely love these matcha buns! I can’t believe it took me so long to make something like these. Azuki beans are used in many Asian desserts. They are tiny red beans that taste so good sweet. I found them at a Korean supermarket but you could find them at any Asian food store and I wouldn’t be surprised if many grocery stores with an international foods sections carries them. I was inspired to make these from Seonkyoung Longest’s Youtube Matcha Cinnamon Rolls video. She made a yeasted version and…
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Double Dark Chocolate Cookies
This is another recipe adapted from Babycakes! I am loving re-discovering this cookbook I can’t say enough about these cookies because they are absolutely phenomenal! Honestly the first couple times I ate them I was like “omg these are so good! did a I actually make these? what did I put in them, crack?!” They are sooo tasty and I have already made them a couple times! I think they’re perfect for a treat to go with your lunch or an evening snack. The flax meal adds such a nice texture, nuttiness, depth to the cookies that I love so don’t skimped on that! I love the addition of cinnamon…
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Gooey Extreme Chocolate Gluten Free and Vegan Brownies
Hey all! Today I have these super amazing brownies! These are so chocolately, dense, and just between fudgy and cakey. I adapted the recipe from Babycakes. I love this recipe book and just recently re-discovered! It had gone missing for a while. Everything is vegan and gluten free and made with mostly pretty healthy ingredients. In my philosophy I don’t feel like I always need to make everything 100% all natural or healthy (for example these still use sugar) but if they can be a little healthier and I know what’s going into it then it’s a win! I have even actually been to this bakery in NYC! I still remember…
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Blueberry Filling (vegan option)
Hope everyone is having a lovely summer so far! I made this amazing and beautiful 4 tiered cake for my birthday this month! I think this may be the first time I made a 4-tier cake so it is very special to me! This cake is showstopping with it’s high layers and colorful cake and fillings! It will be great for a special occasion or nice afternoon tea. It is also surprisingly easy to make if you have a little bit of knowledge in baking. My suggestion would be to make the blueberry jam the night before then the cake the nest day. You could make the frosting on either…
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Chocolate Banana Pie Squares (vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free)
These bars are amazing! I love the filling because it is just bananas! (pun intended) They are such a great healthy alternative for any chocolate or banana dessert. The crust is chocolately and delicate. The filling is packed with banana flavor and so creamy! They taste just as creamy and maybe even more delicious than your average banana pie. Plus they are gluten free, vegan, and free of refined sugars! I could barely notice myself that they were healthy when I tried them because I really felt like I was indulging! I adapted them from here and didn’t realize until after I finished making them that the creator suggested not using…
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Deadly Double Chocolate Cookies
These double chocolate cookies are perfect for when you have an intense chocolate craving! You will not regret making these when the moment arises. Finally we have some nice weather and I can take photos outside! I much prefer the outdoor lighting since I only use natural lights in my photos. I don’t have any fancy light equipment yet and I honestly think natural light is the best when the conditions are right! They have a chewy and soft texture as well as a deep chocolate flavor thanks to the abundance of cocoa powder. They’re also vegan! You can omit the cinnamon if it’s not your thing but I love…
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Matcha Elderflower Loaf Cake (gluten free, vegan)
Hey guys! I hope you’re doing well. It’s almost spring time! I’m so excited that days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Where I live we still get snow sometimes but I’ve been able to go on some bike rides already! I know there’s not much to do in this time of physical distancing so going out for some fresh air has been a priority for me. Just make sure you maintain distance from others and if you touch anything to wash your hands and clean your clothes. This new cake recipe is perfect for spring! It’s floral, energizing, and sweet! I used a gluten free flour…
