#veganbites

These vegan chocolate chip cookies are chewy, soft, and packed with chocolatey goodness. They're perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike!

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl with a whisk. Melt the coconut oil and mix it with the brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until everything is well mixed. Mix applesauce and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones one at a time and mix just until everything is combined. The vegan chocolate chips should be carefully mixed in. Put tablespoon-sized chunks of dough on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. For 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Take it out of the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then, move it to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Indulge in guilt-free chickpea and peanut butter cookie dough. These healthy chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough bites will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas canned, drained, and rinsed. 1/2 cup natural peanut butter. 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 cup rolled oats. 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips sugar-free or stevia-sweetened. Pinch of salt.

Instructions: Put peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, chickpeas, and honey or maple syrup in a food processor. Mix until it's smooth. To the mix, add rolled oats and a little salt. Mix again until everything is well mixed. Put the mixture in a bowl, and then add the dark chocolate chips and mix them in. Put the cookie dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes to make it firm. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to make bite-sized cookie dough balls after the dough has been chilled. You can eat it right away or put it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

These vegan bites of watermelon, mint, and feta are a tasty and refreshing snack or appetizer. Mixing the sweet watermelon with the salty vegan feta and the cool mint makes a delicious flavor combination that's great for summer parties or any time you want a light and tasty treat.

Ingredients: 1 small seedless watermelon. 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves. 1 cup vegan feta cheese, crumbled. Balsamic glaze, for drizzling optional.

Instructions: Cut the watermelon into cubes that are easy to eat. Make small pieces of the mint leaves. Put the cubes of watermelon on a platter to serve. Add the chopped mint leaves to the cubes of watermelon. Put the vegan feta cheese crumbles on top of the mint and watermelon. If you want to add more flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve right away and enjoy!

Post or Pre-Workout Snack

Depending on your metabolic rate, these bars can provide energy pre-workout or help with recovery post-workout.

4 cups rolled oats, 2 cups almond butter, 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 cups coconut flakes, 1- 1/3 cups real maple syrup, 1 Tbsp. real vanilla, 1 tsp. Kosher salt.

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into a large ball. Spoon 1 tsp. size portions, onto parchment paper. Chill for 2 hours. Let thaw to room temperature. Store in an airtight container. May want to freeze or refrigerate. Will keep for 5 to 7 days, longer if frozen.