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Vegan Baked Alaska Recipe for the Ages

09/13/2020 by Sharon

One of my FAVORITE desserts to make with vegan meringue is Baked Alaska! If you are looking for a WOW dessert, this is it. Have you ever made vegan meringue with the liquid from a can of chickpeas? Well, if not, you're in for a treat. Click here for the Vegan Meringue Recipe made with aquafaba. … [Read more...] about Vegan Baked Alaska Recipe for the Ages

Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: plant-based baked alaska, plant-based desserts, vegan baked alaska, vegan dessert recipe, vegan meringue

Best Vegan Meringue Recipe

09/13/2020 by Sharon

Vegan Meringue made from Aquafaba

Aquafaba is the viscous water in which beans have been cooked. It has the functional properties of egg whites, making vegan meringue possible. Trust me, you need this recipe in your life! So here it is, the recipe for vegan meringue using aquafaba. vegan Meringue recipe Ingredients: • … [Read more...] about Best Vegan Meringue Recipe

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NYC Vegan Cookbook Review + Black & White Cookie Recipe

06/02/2020 by Sharon

Vegan Black and White Cookie Recipe

Eating your way through New York City never tasted so good. The NYC Vegan cookbook is full of all the flavors and culinary eats and treats iconic to New York City aka the five boroughs - Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island. And yes, you will get a history lesson along with the … [Read more...] about NYC Vegan Cookbook Review + Black & White Cookie Recipe

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Vegan Cheese Recipe & The China Study Family Cookbook Review

10/12/2017 by Sharon

vegan cheese sauce recipe

Eating plant-based couldn’t be easier, especially with The China Study Cookbook in your tool belt. The China Study Cookbook: 100 Plant-Based Recipes to Bring Your Family to the Plant-Based Table offers excellent guidance and recipes, making low-fat, whole foods, plant-based eating at any age a … [Read more...] about Vegan Cheese Recipe & The China Study Family Cookbook Review

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Fran Costigan’s Vegan Chocolate Cake to Live for Recipe + Interview & Giveaway

06/07/2017 by Sharon

fran costigan pastry chef

I’m excited to bring you the first interview in our Vegan Influencers Interview Series! There are so many amazing vegans taking the world by storm in the best, most delicious, compassionate, kind and inclusive way possible. Because compassion is at the heart of veganism, everyone you will hear from … [Read more...] about Fran Costigan’s Vegan Chocolate Cake to Live for Recipe + Interview & Giveaway

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Are you all about a classic hummus or down for mix
Are you all about a classic hummus or down for mixing it up? 

I’ve got a traditional hummus recipe for you and 2 variations including a sweet potato hummus recipe and a beet hummus recipe! If you love hummus, you gotta check ‘em out. See link in my profile for the recipe video!

Follow @ThatSnazzyLife for more easy vegan recipes and lifestyle tips!! 

#hummusrecipe #plantbasedrecipes #veganfoodshare #veganfoodie #sweetpotatohummus #beethummus #veganrecipes #veganfoodshare #veganlifestyle

OATMILK CHOCOLATE BAR FROM LINDT 🧡

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OATMILK CHOCOLATE BAR FROM LINDT 🧡

One of the best non-dairy milk chocolate candy bars I’ve had yet!! Have you tried it? 

➡️ Follow @thatsnazzylife for more PSAs like this one!! 

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Vegan Chocolate Chips Muffins —>> sneak peek <<— RECIPE COMING SOON!! 

Follow along @thatsnazzylife to catch the recipe later this week!! 

In the meantime, inquiring minds want to know, what are your top two favorite muffins of all time? 

I just may need to create another muffin recipe, because, quite honestly, can there even ever be too many delicious muffin recipes!?!! 

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EASY CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH RECIPE 🌱 delicious
EASY CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH RECIPE 🌱 delicious & vegan

You need to try this easy vegan chickpea salad sandwich recipe. With lots of protein and healthy carbs, it's so delicious, nutritious, and satiating. 

Also, this plant-based chickpea salad is great for meal prep. It keeps well in the refrigerator for several days so you can make a big batch and have a healthy plant-based lunch at the ready. 

Here are the ingredients. Keep in mind that you can make adjustments based on your preferences. If there are other spices or veggies, or herbs you like, feel free to experiment. If you prefer a creamier salad, add more mayo. If you don't like mayo, substitute tahini, mashed avocado, or hummus. 

Ingredients:
2 15-ounce cans of chickpeas
2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise 
1/3 to 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 of a medium red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons relish
1/4 cup fresh dill and/or parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
 
Method:
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Reserve the liquid to make vegan meringue (video coming soon!)
2. With your potato masher or the back of a fork, mash the chickpeas.
3. Mix in the mayo, lemon juice, relish, and spices. 
4. Add the chopped celery, onion, and fresh dill/parsley. Mix to combine.

➡️ Follow @ThatSnazzyLife for more easy vegan recipes and lifestyle tips!! 🧡

#vegan #veganrecipes #chickpeasalad #easyveganmeals #easyveganrecipes ##plantbasedrecipes #veganfoodshare #veganlife #vegansofnewyork


To Nooch or not to Nooch? That is the question!!⁉️

Are you a nooch fan? What are your favorite ways to use it? Are you wondering WTF IS NOOCH? 

Let me know in the comments below. 

For more vegan lifestyle tips & recipes, follow @thatsnazzylife 🧡

#vegansofig #vegancooking #veganeats #nutitionalyeast #veganlife #vegan #plantbasedfood #veganhumor  #whatveganseat #veganlifestyle

Vegan Trader Joe’s Items 💫 June 2022 Haul

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Vegan Trader Joe’s Items 💫 June 2022 Haul 

This latest Trader Joe’s haul was a bit bonkers. I purchased most of the items shown here. I’ve tried many. Have you? What ones do you love, like, don’t like? Any other items we should know about?

Here are some highlights of some of my faves. 
* Pickle seasoning blend & Green Goddess seasoning blend. I’m putting on corn on the cob and in chickpea salad sandwiches. 
* Dill pickle mustard.
* Peanut butter caramel coated popcorn. 
* Decaf French Roast instant coffee - for quick lattes. 
* Salsa De Cacahuate - southern Mexican inspired salsa made with Chile peppers and peanuts.
* Organic sugar cones
* Soy Vanilla non-dairy frozen dessert - Vanilla Ice Cream
* Vegan cookies & cream Bon Bons - not to be confused with the non-vegan ones!
* Organic Dark Chocolate Truffle bar. If you’re not a dark chocolate fan, try the Oat chocolate bars… more like a milk chocolaty vibe
* Cauliflower Crisp Snack - these are vegan, gluten free, and no oil plant-based. Cauliflower and brown rice are the first two ingredients, followed by tapioca and coconut milk powder. 
* Organic kosher sandwich pickles
* Hold the Dairy mini cones
* Oat non-dairy frozen dessert sandwiches - aka ice cream sandwiches
* Coconut whipped topping
* Vegan marshmallows 

I’ve yet to try.
* Vegan mayo
* Dill pickle mini falafels
* Bamba puffed peanut & corn snacks with hazelnut crème filling
* Watermelon spread
* Bamba puffed peanut & corn snacks
* Spicy pickles in that cute jar

In addition to what’s in this reel, got lots of produce too. 
* Peaches - amazing!!
* Bananas - lots, always!
* Sweet potatoes
* Russet potatoes
* Beets 
* Broccoli
* Arugula

And other stuff.
* Apple sauce
* Roasted seaweed snacks
* Habanero Lime tortillas
* Soy milk
* Raw almonds
* Kombucha
* Maple syrup
* Ciabatta rolls

What are your favorite things to get from TJs? 

Have you spotted any new vegan items? 

🧡 Follow for more vegan finds, recipes & lifestyle tips at @thatsnazzylife 

#traderjoesfinds #traderjoeshaul #vegantraderjoes #traderjoesvegan #bigboxvegantraderjoes @traderjoes #veganlifestyle #veganicecream #vegansnacks


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Are you all about a classic hummus or down for mix Are you all about a classic hummus or down for mixing it up? 

I’ve got a traditional hummus recipe for you and 2 variations including a sweet potato hummus recipe and a beet hummus recipe! If you love hummus, you gotta check ‘em out. See link in my profile for the recipe video!

Follow @ThatSnazzyLife for more easy vegan recipes and lifestyle tips!! 

#hummusrecipe #plantbasedrecipes #veganfoodshare #veganfoodie #sweetpotatohummus #beethummus #veganrecipes #veganfoodshare #veganlifestyle
OATMILK CHOCOLATE BAR FROM LINDT 🧡 One of the OATMILK CHOCOLATE BAR FROM LINDT 🧡

One of the best non-dairy milk chocolate candy bars I’ve had yet!! Have you tried it? 

➡️ Follow @thatsnazzylife for more PSAs like this one!! 

🌱
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🌱
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#vegancandy #veganlife #veganfoodie #veganchocolate #veganfoodshare #plantbasedlife #chocolatebar #dairyfree #lindtchocolate #plantbasedchocolate #oatmilk #oatmilkchocolate #vegancommunity #vegansofinstagram #veganreels #newveganproducts @lindt @lindt_usa
Vegan Chocolate Chips Muffins —>> sneak peek <<— RECIPE COMING SOON!! 

Follow along @thatsnazzylife to catch the recipe later this week!! 

In the meantime, inquiring minds want to know, what are your top two favorite muffins of all time? 

I just may need to create another muffin recipe, because, quite honestly, can there even ever be too many delicious muffin recipes!?!! 

🌱
💫
🌱
💫
#veganmuffins #veganlife #veganfoodie #veganfoodshare #plantbasedlife #chocolatechipmuffins #vegancommunity #vegansofinstagram #veganreels
EASY CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH RECIPE 🌱 delicious EASY CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH RECIPE 🌱 delicious & vegan

You need to try this easy vegan chickpea salad sandwich recipe. With lots of protein and healthy carbs, it's so delicious, nutritious, and satiating. 

Also, this plant-based chickpea salad is great for meal prep. It keeps well in the refrigerator for several days so you can make a big batch and have a healthy plant-based lunch at the ready. 

Here are the ingredients. Keep in mind that you can make adjustments based on your preferences. If there are other spices or veggies, or herbs you like, feel free to experiment. If you prefer a creamier salad, add more mayo. If you don't like mayo, substitute tahini, mashed avocado, or hummus. 

Ingredients:
2 15-ounce cans of chickpeas
2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise 
1/3 to 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 of a medium red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons relish
1/4 cup fresh dill and/or parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
 
Method:
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Reserve the liquid to make vegan meringue (video coming soon!)
2. With your potato masher or the back of a fork, mash the chickpeas.
3. Mix in the mayo, lemon juice, relish, and spices. 
4. Add the chopped celery, onion, and fresh dill/parsley. Mix to combine.

➡️ Follow @ThatSnazzyLife for more easy vegan recipes and lifestyle tips!! 🧡

#vegan #veganrecipes #chickpeasalad #easyveganmeals #easyveganrecipes ##plantbasedrecipes #veganfoodshare #veganlife #vegansofnewyork
To Nooch or not to Nooch? That is the question!!⁉️

Are you a nooch fan? What are your favorite ways to use it? Are you wondering WTF IS NOOCH? 

Let me know in the comments below. 

For more vegan lifestyle tips & recipes, follow @thatsnazzylife 🧡

#vegansofig #vegancooking #veganeats #nutitionalyeast #veganlife #vegan #plantbasedfood #veganhumor  #whatveganseat #veganlifestyle
Vegan Trader Joe’s Items 💫 June 2022 Haul T Vegan Trader Joe’s Items 💫 June 2022 Haul 

This latest Trader Joe’s haul was a bit bonkers. I purchased most of the items shown here. I’ve tried many. Have you? What ones do you love, like, don’t like? Any other items we should know about?

Here are some highlights of some of my faves. 
* Pickle seasoning blend & Green Goddess seasoning blend. I’m putting on corn on the cob and in chickpea salad sandwiches. 
* Dill pickle mustard.
* Peanut butter caramel coated popcorn. 
* Decaf French Roast instant coffee - for quick lattes. 
* Salsa De Cacahuate - southern Mexican inspired salsa made with Chile peppers and peanuts.
* Organic sugar cones
* Soy Vanilla non-dairy frozen dessert - Vanilla Ice Cream
* Vegan cookies & cream Bon Bons - not to be confused with the non-vegan ones!
* Organic Dark Chocolate Truffle bar. If you’re not a dark chocolate fan, try the Oat chocolate bars… more like a milk chocolaty vibe
* Cauliflower Crisp Snack - these are vegan, gluten free, and no oil plant-based. Cauliflower and brown rice are the first two ingredients, followed by tapioca and coconut milk powder. 
* Organic kosher sandwich pickles
* Hold the Dairy mini cones
* Oat non-dairy frozen dessert sandwiches - aka ice cream sandwiches
* Coconut whipped topping
* Vegan marshmallows 

I’ve yet to try.
* Vegan mayo
* Dill pickle mini falafels
* Bamba puffed peanut & corn snacks with hazelnut crème filling
* Watermelon spread
* Bamba puffed peanut & corn snacks
* Spicy pickles in that cute jar

In addition to what’s in this reel, got lots of produce too. 
* Peaches - amazing!!
* Bananas - lots, always!
* Sweet potatoes
* Russet potatoes
* Beets 
* Broccoli
* Arugula

And other stuff.
* Apple sauce
* Roasted seaweed snacks
* Habanero Lime tortillas
* Soy milk
* Raw almonds
* Kombucha
* Maple syrup
* Ciabatta rolls

What are your favorite things to get from TJs? 

Have you spotted any new vegan items? 

🧡 Follow for more vegan finds, recipes & lifestyle tips at @thatsnazzylife 

#traderjoesfinds #traderjoeshaul #vegantraderjoes #traderjoesvegan #bigboxvegantraderjoes @traderjoes #veganlifestyle #veganicecream #vegansnacks
Iconic Candy Bars now VEGAN thanks to Go Max Go 🍫🧡⭐️🤩

Do you or did you before going vegan love iconic candy bars like Twix, Snickers, Heath, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers? 

The chocolate coating of these bars tastes like milk chocolate, but it’s dairy free and vegan!!

If you miss these iconic candy bars from your pre-vegan days, or even if you’re not vegan, these bars are better in every way! 

Check their website for locations near you that may have them. Also available to order on their website and Amazon. 

Just love these bars and wanted to share in case you are looking for something like these in your life! 

My favorite is the Buccaneer which is like a 3 Musketeers. Yummmm!! 

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#vegancandy #iconiccandy #candybars #vegancandybar #veganlifestyle #plantbasedliving #vegantreats #gomaxgofoods #gomaxgo #vegantwix #vegansnickers #veganchocolate
I went 🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S 🍌at the grocery store I went 🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S 🍌at the grocery store!! 

I was tired of always running out of frozen bananas for smoothies. 

Are you a banana smoothie person? 

I like to make a thick milkshake-type smoothie with bananas, water or plant milk, and my favorite protein powder. Lately I started using Ka’Chava chocolate protein powder @kachava I use the vanilla when I add berries. So delicious!

Do you have a favorite protein nutrition powder? 
What do you like in your smoothies? Answer with emoji(s), just for fun. 😄

Cheers!!

P.s. Is it just me, or do you think we need a smoothie cheers emoji too? 

#bananasmoothie #plantbasedvegan #smoothietime #smoothielove #vegansofinstagram #chocolatesmoothie #plantbasedlifestyle #veganlifestyle

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