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Finally a healthy plant-based pumpkin pie that tastes “right.” With no eggs, evaporated milk, oil, sugar, flour, or salt, this pie gives you the custardy goodness of pumpkin pie without the downsides. Serve it with my vegan whipped cream for the consummate Thanksgiving dessert.
This delicious no-oil, no-sugar plant-based fruit crisp gives you a delicious summer treat any time of the year with fresh or frozen berries. A two-stage baking approach ensures that the fruit is well cooked and the topping doesn’t burn. The recipe works for all berries, not just blueberries — you can make it your own.
Making your own DIY vanilla is easy, once you assemble the components. Homemade vanilla extract is significantly less expensive than commercial vanilla, too. It’s easy and fun to make, although it is not instant: you’ll need 2-4 months of steeping time before it’s ready. Follow this vanilla extract recipe for great results.
It’s hard to believe this chocolate sauce is sugar-free and free from butter or coconut milk. It’s silky smooth, sweet, and chocolatey. I love it on nice cream, rice pudding, and all sorts of pies and cakes. It’s also a snap to make – takes just minutes. Date syrup is the key – see notes for buying tips.
Great rice pudding is creamy with just the right amount of “bite” in the rice and a level of sweetness that’s appealing but not overwhelming. That’s what I was aiming for this this brown rice pudding without sugar, milk, or butter. Some raw cashews lend their creaminess, maple syrup provides the sweetness, and the optional spices of cardamom and cinnamon take it beyond the ordinary. With creative toppings (also healthy), you can create a dessert fit for a dinner party as well as a week night.
Stuffed dates are a great substitute for an unhealthy treat at the end of a meal or in the middle of the afternoon when your energy is flagging. The possibilities are endless. See this post for 9 fun plant-based combinations plus a list of two dozen toppings for a make-your-own creation.
Recipe for a light, smooth, creamy frozen treat without sugar or cream—gluten-free, oil-free, sugar-free. Other nice-cream variations are provided as well.
Enjoy the indulgence of mascarpone cheese without dairy! This plant-based, oil-free version achieves its rich, silky texture from cashews, which are blended until they are completely dissolved. The maple syrup lends sweetness, and the lemon juice and zest provide the tang. Small amounts of nutritional yeast and miso give it just a hint of cheesiness. Suggestions for ways to use this vegan mascarpone are included.
Homemade aquafaba is the key to success for macarons, meringues, pavlovas, and whipped aquafaba topping. I found that Instant Pot aquafaba was just as good as stovetop aquafaba, and I found by trial and error that you can make aquafaba in the Instant Pot without soaking the chickpeas first. So I offer three variations here plus details on the critical steps for achieving super-gelatinous aquafaba.
This nice cream is a refreshing, dairy-free dessert that combines the creamy texture of bananas with the nutty richness of pistachios. Zesty orange flavor pairs beautifully with the aromatic notes of cardamom, creating a unique treat.