Vegan recipes from scratch

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake (vegan, gf)

Ingredients Base

1.5 cups pecans

10 Medjool dates (if you can’t find medjool dates use whatever dates you can find, keeping in mind you may need to soak them in hot water to soften a bit)

2 tbsp cocoa

Pinch of salt

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

1.5 cups soaked cashews

Juice of 1 lemon

3/4 cup soy milk

1/4 cup soy creamer

1/4 maple syrup

1-2 tsp of peppermint extract

Few leaves of spinach…

Vanilla Cheesecake (raw vegan)

Ingredients base

1 1/4 cups raw pecans

10 medjool dates

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

Filling

1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight

1 lemon, juiced

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup oat milk

1/4 cup vanilla oat creamer (If you don’t have this you can sub 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk for both oat milk & creamer)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Pulse base ingredients in a blender or…

Strawberries and Cream Chia Pudding

Ingredients

1/3 cup chia seeds

1/2 can full fat coconut milk

3/4 cup soy milk

2 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp vanilla

4 large strawberries, diced

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a large mason jar.

Cover and let set in the fridge overnight, or for at least 6 hours.

Remove from fridge and stir. Serve with fresh strawberries!

*Store in the fridge for up to 3 days

Ingredients

1 bunch radishes, washed and thinly sliced

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 tbsp mirin

1/2 tbsp sugar

1/2 tbsp water

Method

Wash radishes and remove greens (save the greens for salads or pesto). Slice thinly, salt and let stand 5 minutes. Rinse then pat dry with a clean dish towel.

Mix all remaining ingredients and whisk until sugar granules are dissolved in mixture.

T…

Ingredients

3 cups fresh spinach

227g cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced

Tofu ricotta (recipe)

2 880ml jars of pasta sauce

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 box Catelli gluten free lasagna noodles

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a 9×13 baking dish pour some of the pasta sauce and spread evenly until the bottom of the dish has a thin layer.

Spread a thin layer of tofu…

Ingredients

1 block of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tbsp ginger powder

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

3 tbsp maple syrup

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp + 1 tbsp cornstarch

Method

Slice tofu, toss in a large bowl with 2 tbsp of cornstarch. Spread onto baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 400°F, flipping once.

While tofu is baking, toss all…

Ingredients

1 pkg extra firm tofu, drained and rinsed

1 lemon, juiced

3/4 tsp sea salt

1 tsp oregano/basil

1 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

Method

Toss all of the ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender for 1-2 minutes and blend until mostly smooth. Should have a slightly grainy texture.

Use right away in a recipe or store in an airtight containter…

Yield: 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (I used buckwheat & spelt)

3/4 cup cane sugar

2/3 cup vegan butter

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

zest of 1 lemon

juice of half a lemon

3-4 cups frozen rhubarb and strawberries (or fresh)

3/4 tbsp cornstarch

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest…

Serves 6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients

250g pasta noodles

1 package of veggie ground round (I used Yves)

1 shallot, diced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

227g cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced

280oz jar pasta sauce

140oz of water

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

salt and pepper

Method

Toss all of the ingredients except for nutritional yeast in a large oven safe baking dish.

Sprinkle…

Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake

Ingredients

1 white potato, peeled, diced and boiled

1/2 red pepper

1/2 cup nutritional yeast

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 cup soy milk

juice of half a lemon

pinch of salt

1 head of broccoli, cut into small chunks

1 head of cauliflower, cut into small chunks

227 grams cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced

Method

Prepare broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms and place into a large oven safe baking dish.

Pr…

Ingredients

1/3 cup rolled oats

2/3 cup soy milk

1/2 mashed banana

1 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tbsp ground flax

1 tbsp vanilla protein powder

Pinch of salt

Pinch of cinnamon

1/4 tsp baking powder

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Mix all ingredients together.

Grease an oven safe bowl or ramekin. Pour in mixture.

Bake for 25 minutes or until oatmeal is golden brown.

Serve with nut/seed butter and maple…

Ingredients

1 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tbsp ground flax

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 1/4 cups soy milk

6 slices of bread

Method

Toss all ingredients except for the bread into a high speed blender and blend on high for about 45-60 seconds.

Pour into a large bowl, cover and let sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow it to thicken.

Heat nonstick or cast iron(if well…

Mac n' kimchi-eese (vegan)

Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups macaroni pasta

1 large potato

1/2 cup nutritional yeast

1/2 red pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 cup soy milk

juice of half a lemon

handful of raw cashews(optional)

1/3 cup kimchi

salt & pepper to taste

Method

Boil large pot of water for pasta. cook according to package instructions, drain and set aside.

While pasta cooks,…

Serves: 8 large slices Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients Cake

1 1/2 cups flour

1/3 cup raw cacao (or cocoa)

1/2 cup coconut sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

1/3 cup strong brewed coffee (I used 1/3 cup boiling water and 1 tbsp instant coffee)

1/2 cup soy milk

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp vanilla…

Ingredients

227grams cremini mushrooms

2 stalks celery, diced

1 cup basmati rice, rinsed

1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed

1/2 cup quinoa

1 package onion soup mix

2 tbsp oil

2 1/2 cups water

1 tsp better than bouillon vegetable bouillon

2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)

Method

Empty all of the ingredients into a 9×13 baking dish and stir together.

Cover and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until all…

Hazelnut Chocolate Energy Balls

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw hazelnuts

1/4 cup raw cacao powder

1/8 cup hemp seeds

1/8 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup oat flour

11 medjool dates, pitted

1 1/2 tbsp ashwagandha powder

Method

In a high speed blender, blend all ingredients together until crumbly dough is formed.

Shape dough into bite sized balls and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!