by Jessica Bose

Anyone who knows me can surely vouch for how much tea I drink. Typically, I drink three cups a day. A cup after coffee, a cup after work, and a cup before bed. Sometimes, if I’m lucky, I’ll have a fourth. A fourth!? C’mon, that’s a little excessive isn’t it? Not quite, because my fourth happens to be in the form of a dessert. In a tea-infused cake, to be exact.

As a vegan tea-lovin’ baker, it only makes sense that I’ve somehow found a way to marry the two together. To do so, I simply take a few tablespoons of tea and grind it to a powder using a small blender. Then, I take the tea powder and steep it in warm non-dairy milk. Lastly, I let the milk cool to room temperature and incorporate it into my cake batter. It’s a super easy way to introduce flavor to any cake you bake!

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by Jessica Bose

Every city we visit seems to have their own famous vegan donut shop. You know what I’m talking about. The one centered in the hip part of town with a line to the sidewalk. Inside, there’s Instagram-worthy decor and a case full of jaw-dropping flavors. These shops are always fun to visit, but what if they don’t carry a donut that suits your dietary needs? Better yet, what if you don’t live in one of these cities?

Here are some incredible vegan and gluten-free donut recipes to try at home, where you won’t have to stand in line or question any ingredients.

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by Niki Konkoly

Although many nations have their own versions of fried dough balls, the sweet, satisfying, ring-shaped American icon has a coming of age story interwoven with fables of lucky accidents and international contribution galore. Read on for some exciting details.

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by Niki Konkoly

Whether you prefer them soaked in oil or baked for a lighter effect, full of fruity goodness or crunchy nuts, big or tiny, you’ll surely find something that tickles your tastebuds among these vegan donut recipes.

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by Chun Valencia

I have a confession to make: I’m a cheese addict. Bordering on obsession. And yes, I need help.

Don’t get me wrong. I’ve been baking vegan desserts for quite some time now. As a food geek, I enjoy discovering all those amazing alternative ingredients. 

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by Elisa Lipton

If you’re anything like me, you crave the spice of pumpkin pie and chai lattes of the healthy variety all year long. Luckily, I have tried and true recipes dating back to my college days that pair just right, sure to please your taste buds, and all sans the food coma, baby, or hangover of Tofurkey Day indulgence. Plus, these yummies are all naturally planet and mind-body friendly as gluten-free, low-calorie, and vegan eats.

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by Niki Konkoly

I’ve always thought that the beautifully presented and photographed, mouth-watering vegan dessert recipes I come across online are fit for royalty. This time, I went a little further, and wondered which treats each of these five classic Disney princesses would have picked.

We’ve already compiled the best vegan dessert options at Disneyland, but if you’d rather create your favorite princess’ dessert yourself, check out the list below.

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by Niki Konkoly

Whether you’re riding solo or celebrating with friends this Valentine’s Day, have a boo to woo, or just, frankly, don’t give a damn about this day, we’ve got you covered for (mostly pink) dessert ideas.

For all the Single Ladies (and Gents) out there

Don’t worry if you find yourself single on the (perfectly average) day used to boost the sales of tacky, useless, pink objects; it’s the perfect time to give yourself some love. Get yourself one of those over-sized balloons if you please, and make sure you treat yourself to something sweet.

As someone who’s been single most of her life, I’ve developed the Valentine’s Day tradition of spending the evening with two guys instead of none; Ben and Jerry. (Okay, I may have stolen the idea from Bridget Jones.) I took this relationship so seriously that I, kid you not, ended up asking myself to prom with a pint of Chocolate Fudge Brownie.

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by Jessica Bose

Vegan bakers are forced to get creative when it comes to substitutions, so why not experiment?

Here, have a brownie and taste the gooey dark chocolate as it melts on your tongue and awakens your palette in a way that no other brownie has ever before. If you even dare to ask me about my ingredients prior to your first bite, well, I’m just not going to share them with you. Perhaps a little later on, if you keep an open mind, I’ll let you in on my secret ingredients and explain how I made a vegan brownie taste so darn good.

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By Richard Bailey

Disneyland is full of hidden treasures. There are unexpected freebies, magical surprises and even Mickey patterns in the layout of the park itself. One hidden treasure that you may not expect to find at Disneyland are the vegan desserts on offer. In fact, there is a great variety of vegan food to be found around the park – but let’s take a closer look at the sweeter treasures.

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