Vegan Oreo Fruit Tarts
This easy vegan fruit tart recipe is perfect for summer. As you guys know, my husband is vegan but I’m not so everything I make has to be tasty for the both of us. This is perfect for anyone who can’t have dairy, but craves a sweet treat. You can find vegan butter and vegan cream cheese at most grocery stores and it’s amazing. I made 4 small tarts instead of one big one because let’s be honest, it’s just the two of us and we can’t eat a whole tart by ourselves. Feel free to double the recipe for a larger amount. I hope you guys enjoy!
Vegan Oreo Fruit Tarts
Makes 4 small tarts
INGREDIENTS:
Cookie Crust:
- 14 Oreos
- 2 Tbsp + 2tsp of vegan butter, melted
Vanilla Filling:
- 8oz vegan cream cheese
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (use the solid part only)
- 1/3c powdered sugar
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- Berries and fruit of your choice for topping
To make crust:
Combine Oreos and butter in food processor until well combined. Press mixture into tart trays and place in fridge while you make the filling.
To make the filling:
Combine vegan cream cheese, the solids from the coconut milk can, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in food processor. Cover and cool in fridge for at least an hour.
Finish it off:
When both the crust and filling are chilled, add filling to the mini tart pans, and top with the fruit of your choice. Enjoy!
PLANT-BASED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER
Hi guys! Today I’m giving you three super easy plant-based recipes. For those of you who don’t know, my husband is vegan and has been for about five or so years, and I’ve been pescatarian for almost a year. We are no strangers to plant-based food, but I totally understand that it can be really intimidating when you’re first starting out. I’ll be honest, some plant-based options are YUCK, but that’s the case with ANY food, right? I mean even the meat-eaters out there can agree that you’ve had an amazing burger and you’ve also had a really terrible one. The good news is, plant-based brands have come a LONG way and some options out there are IDENTICAL to the “real” thing - it’s crazy!
I’m here to tell you about 3 recipes that you’ll love. Full disclosure, this blog post is NOT sponsored, but I did work with Kroger on some Instagram content. So if you’re in the south you can find all of these ingredients there. I genuinely just want these recipes to be easily available to you guys whether you’re dipping your toes into the plant-based world or just doing meatless Fridays because of lent.
PLANT-BASED BERRY SMOOTHIE:
Serving Size: 1 Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup mixed frozen berries
3/4 cup oat milk
Hand full of spinach
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
2 tbsp PB2
Blend until smooth and serve with a reusable straw. :)
PLANT-BASED DELI SANDWICH
Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Ingredients:
Whole wheat bread
Simple Truth Plant Based Ham Deli Slices
Field Roast Chao “cheese” slices
Hand full of spinach
Half an avocado
Cucumber slices
Mustard of your choice
Put it together and enjoy! This one is great for the kids lunches or in our case, we always take sandwiches when we go on the boat in the summer time. The deli “meat” and the “cheese” slices are A+ and if you don’t live in the south, I highly recommend anything you see from the brand “Field Roast” because it’s available all over the country.
Plant-Based Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli and Savory Smoky Crunchies
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
8 oz of pasta (we used rigatoni)
1 head of Broccoli
1 tbsp or less of Vegetable Oil or Olive Oil
1 cup Coconut
2 tsp Liquid Aminos (Tamari or soy sauce would work as well)
1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke
4 tsp Maple Syrup
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Have large non-stick skillet on stand by.
Cut head of broccoli into bite size pieces. Toss in olive oil (or vegetable oil), salt, and pepper. Place on baking tray and bake for 8-10min or until lightly browned.
While broccoli is cooking, add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the directions on package. Most likely it will be around 8-10 minutes until al dente. When pasta is finished cooking, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and put to the side, drain the remaining pasta water, return pasta back to the large pot and keep off heat.
To make the savory crispy bits, place a large non-stick skillet over low heat. Add coconut flakes, Liquid Aminos, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss consistently until the coconut is evenly coated and the coconut is cooked until slightly browned. This should take 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate or bowl when done.
Add the Alfredo sauce and 1/2 cup of pasta water to the cooked pasta. Reduce over low-medium heat.
Divide the saucy pasta into two dishes. Top with broccoli and crunchies. Salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!
If you guys have any plant-based brands that you love, please drop them in the comments below. I also love the No Evil Pulled Pork, JUST egg, Miyoko’s Mozzarella, Earth Balance butter, Nasoya Kimcbhi, Field Roast Apple Sage Sausages, FIeld Road Choa slices (used in recipe above), and Treeline French-style nut cheese (SO GOOD with crackers) to name a few!
HOW TO MAKE A HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
The holidays are here and the weather is colder. Set up this amazing hot chocolate bar at your next party complete with multiple flavors, toppings, servingware, and decor.
With Christmas coming and the Winter season here for several more months, I thought it would be a great idea to share my hot chocolate bar with you! I sourced my goodies from all over (mostly Home Goods and Kroger) but I will link as many similar items as I can find.
This was a hit at our annual Christmas party, but the only other recommendation I have to add to the list below is to get some Kahlua or Bailey’s to add some alcohol to the mix!
ITEMS USED:
SERVINGWARE:
Two Tiered Marble Server is from Crate and Barrel
Bonavita Electric Kettle (ours has a traditional spout and I can’t find it, but the linked one is similar
The little plastic bowl for the chocolate spoons is from the Dollar Tree
Small serving tongs are from the Dollar Tree
Measuring spoon to measure the hot chocolate powder, these are similar
Napkins are from Home Goods, but these are cute and so are these.
Cups with lips and sleeves are from Home Goods, but these are similar and cute
INGREDIENTS:
The multi-flavor chocolates are from Home Goods, but these are similar
Chocolate spoons are from Home Goods but Amazon has them as well (linked)
Sprinkles from the grocery Store
Cinnamon Sugar from the grocery Store
Marshmallows from the grocery Store
Candy Canes from the grocery Store
Creme Filled Stick Cookies from the grocery store or Home Goods
Whipped Cream from the grocery Store
Optional Kahlua or Bailey’s
DECOR:
Gold tree is from Target and they sell two sizes
I hope you guys love this as much as we did! I will for sure be setting up another one of these are our next party this winter season!