Posts tagged snack
Tahini Maple Granola

Nothing will make your house smell better than a batch of granola baking. This is the granola that I have made forever and it has never disappointed. Vegan, gluten-free and free of refined sugar, the foundation of this granola is tahini, oats, maple syrup and little bit of oil. From there, you can go wherever you like and add what you happen to have in your pantry.

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Vegan Pumpkin Brownies

Lightbulb: brownies, but made with pumpkin instead of eggs. I do look for any excuse to make brownies, but these brownies are perfect. They have a crisp edge, a sunken, fudgy middle and plenty of chocolate flavor. Some savory-sweet halva is the prefect addition to the mix. I made these brownies several times this week and I have been thoroughly enjoying having one as my after-work treat. You will not know that they are vegan. I may or may not have bought a whole new can of pumpkin so I can make them again. 

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Squash Chocolate Chunk Bars

Move over pumpkin pie, this might be the new thanksgiving dessert. Sweet, earthy squash, olive oil and a hint of spice make these bars the perfect end to your turkey day meal (or maybe just the right thing for the morning after). These dairy-free and gluten-free bars are kinda like cake, kinda like blondie and all kinds of yummy.

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Vegan Millionaire Shortbread Bars

How would I sum these up? They are the fancy, better-for-you version of my guilty pleasure, the Twix bar. Chock-a-block full of delicious tahini, chocolate and crunchy shortbread. It is hard to believe that these are gluten, grain and dairy free. They might take some time to make, but they are so worth it.

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