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It’s DECEMBER! Bring on the holiday baking 🌲♥️
Thought I’d kick it off with this #vegan RED WINE CHOCOLATE CAKE from last year.
Oooof. So good.
And you’ll never guess the secret ingredient in the fudgey frosting....
Hope y’all have a terrific Tuesday!
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RED WINE CHOCOLATE CAKE:
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 3/4 cup red wine
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce or pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Beat the wet ingredients together. Sift in the dry. Fold until just combined. Bake in 3 six-inch or 2 eight-inch pans (greased and lined) at 350° for 30-30 minutes. Let cool on a rack before assembling.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
- 1 large slow-roasted sweet potato
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
Peel the roasted sweet potato. Add to a food processor or blender with the melted chocolate chips, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until silky smooth.

Quick reminder: We’re all a work in progress. Pl

Quick reminder: We’re all a work in progress. Please don’t compare your scattered back-burner sticky note to-do list to another’s seemingly buttoned-up cover letter and vast experience.
Stay focused on your goals.
Find joy and gratitude in every accomplishment.
Celebrate other’s victories while being proud of your own.
You’ve got this.
*note to self*
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v/gf Sweet Potato Gnocchi:
- 1 roasted sweet potato
- 3 tbsp almond milk
- 1 1/4 cup @pamelasproducts flour
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder
Mix everything together to form a rough dough. Sprinkle flour on the counter. Knead dough into a ball (not too much though! it’ll get sticky). Roll sections of the rough into logs and cut into lil squares. Roll down the back of a fork to create ridges. Boil in salted water for 3-5 minutes. Done!

Gotta be honest... I will always choose apple pie

Gotta be honest... I will always choose apple pie over pumpkin... BUT add peanut butter?? Miiiiiiight be a close second. 😉
Regardless, this is the pie recipe you didn’t know you needed. you do. v/gf PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE with a pecan crust. YAS PLEASE.
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Filling:
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup @wild_friends creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Mix ingredients together and pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Cool on the counter for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for a couple hours!
(I used the pie crust recipe from my key lime pie post!)

Rise and shine, it’s cinnamon roll time! With a

Rise and shine, it’s cinnamon roll time!
With a cranberry orange twist 🍊
And they’re vegan?? Made with @credofoods cranberry cream cheese and sauce??
Sign me up!!
These are perfect for the holidays - and the recipe works great as “overnight rolls” for the perfect easy morning bake!
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CRANBERRY ORANGE CINNAMON ROLLS
Dough:
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 1/2 tbsp cream cheese (I used @credofoods cranberry)
Heat the milk and oj until just warm (not hot). Stir in the sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top. Set asides to bloom for 10 minutes. Add flour and salt to the bowl of the stand mixer. Pour in the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed for 3 minutes. Add the soft butter and cream cheese. Knead for 6 minutes in the mixer (10 by hand). Form dough into a ball, coat with oil, and put back into the bowl. Cover and let rise for an hour.
Filling:
- 1/4 cup soft vegan butter
- 1/2 cup @credofoods cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp nutmeg
Flour the counter and roll the dough into a long rectangle. Spread butter, then sauce on the dough. Sprinkle on the spices. Roll up length-wise and crimp the long edge to the log to keep the filling inside. Cut into 10-12 rolls and place in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle on extra fresh cranberries.
Cool now: Cover and rise for 1 hour.
Cool the next morning: Cover and put in the fudge overnight. Remove 1 hour and 20 minutes before you want to bake.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes.
Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla

This is your new favorite way to prepare green bea

This is your new favorite way to prepare green beans. Trust me.
And while we’re at it.... serious question: What’s your spirit vegetable??
Comment below! 🌱
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Maple Garlic Green Beans:
Wash + trim 1lb of fresh green beans. Mix together 2 tbsp maple syrup + 1/2 tbsp olive oil + 4 diced garlic cloves + salt + pepper. Pour over the beans and toss to coat. Spread onto a baking sheet. Roast at 400° for 15 minutes.

Not me turning off my camera during zoom class to

Not me turning off my camera during zoom class to make another batch of these Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats.... 😅
Don’t worry friends, I was measuring the flow rate and inventory levels very carefully. There is no bottleneck in rice krispie treat processing.
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PSL Treats:
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp @jot ultra coffee
- 1 tbsp @dvashorganics syrup
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups marshmallows (35 large mallows)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 5 1/4 cups rice krispies
Melt everything but the cereal in the microwave in 30 second increments. Stir in the cereal. Smush into a pan. Chill in the fridge for a couple hours!

It’s the weekend 🙌🏼 Who wants to celebrate

It’s the weekend 🙌🏼
Who wants to celebrate with G and I??
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APPLE CINNAMON CUPCAKES:
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 2/3 cups @pamelasproducts Baking & Pancake Mix
- 1 medium apple *shredded
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the butter, brown sugar, and yogurt. Then the eggs and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients. Fold in the shredded apple. Scoop into greased mini muffin tins and bake for 13ish minutes. Let cool. Poke a hole in the middle and add some caramel. Top with cinnamon whipped cream and extra caramel!

Who wants a slice of this v/gf PUMPKIN FIG BREAD t

Who wants a slice of this v/gf PUMPKIN FIG BREAD to start off their week??
Me. For sure.
This bread is naturally sweetened with @dvashorganics date syrup and @rigoniasiagousa fig jam - which dials down the sugar overload and allows the flavors of the spices to shine through!
12/10 recommend a slice pan fried with a touch of maple syrup. 🍁
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Pumpkin Fig Bread
- 1/2 cup @traderjoeslist raw almond butter
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 1/2 cup @dvashorganics date syrup
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 chia eggs (2 tbsp ground chia + 5 tbsp hot water)
- 3/4 cup @ripplefoods milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 2/3 cup @pamelasproducts gf flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Mix the wet until well combined. Fold in the flour, soda, and spices. Scoop into a lined loaf pan. Swirl extra @dvashorganics syrup into the top. Bake at 350° for about 50 minutes. Enjoy!

Ideal comfort food right now: Tomatillo + Pepper @

Ideal comfort food right now: Tomatillo + Pepper @dailyharvest flatbread dipped in @credofoods Medium Queso. 🍕

brb...diving straight into this roasted garlic hum

brb...diving straight into this roasted garlic hummus with some @eatseconds upcycled crackers....

Let’s kick off this week with some chocolate chi

Let’s kick off this week with some chocolate chip cookies. Sound like a plan? Okay fabulous. 🙌🏼🍪
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 2 sticks softened salted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp @dvashorganics date syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup semi sweet chips
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks
Cream together the butter, sugar, and date syrup. Add the egg and vanilla. Then the flour and baking powder. Fold in the chocolate. Scoop rounds onto a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15ish minutes (they’ll be darker than a normal cookie b/c of the date syrup). Remove from the oven and bang the tray on the counter a couple times to get that ripple edge thing goin on. Cool and devour!

NOVEMBER let’s do this! 🙌🏼🍁 . . Can’t

NOVEMBER let’s do this! 🙌🏼🍁
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Can’t wait to see the amazing things you all accomplish this month!

It might be back to 75° this week in Austin, but

It might be back to 75° this week in Austin, but still craving chili.
A Sunday of watching football and chili + cornbread? Yes please.
This is a completely plant-based recipe, but you could totally add ground turkey or beef if that’s your jam.
And yes, there are a tonnnn of veggies in this - but the flavor is still epic.
Also....I cooked my own kidney beans (instead of canned) and I think that might be my new move 🙌🏼 so much more flavor and easier to digest. But canned will work fabulously.
Also I have to know....Fritos? Cheese? Sour cream?? What’s your go-to?
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VEGGIE CHILI
- 1 yellow onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsps chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 large carrots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 lb button mushrooms
- 1 28oz can san marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fire roasted salsa
- 2 cans kidney beans
Sauté diced onion, garlic, and spices in olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots and bell peppers. Cool for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, tomatoes, and salsa. Stir in the beans. Cover an simmer on medium-low for 40 minutes. Enjoy!

I am now the person who takes selfies with her dog

I am now the person who takes selfies with her dog. 🐾
But Georgia earned herself a square paws-down - beat friend + inspo for our case comp pitch.
You’re already a thriving business woman sidekick. 🐕💼
So proud.

Could sure use a Pumpkin Spice Latte Rice Krispie

Could sure use a Pumpkin Spice Latte Rice Krispie Treat to start my week... anyone else with me?!
Fingers crossed I can squeeze in time to make another batch between classes!
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PSL Treats:
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp @jot ultra coffee
- 1 tbsp @dvashorganics syrup
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups marshmallows (35 large mallows)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 5 1/4 cups rice krispies
Melt everything but the cereal in the microwave in 30 second increments. Stir in the cereal. Smush into a pan. Chill in the fridge for a couple hours!

These caramel-filled Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes are s

I snagged some @quinnsnacks pretzels from the stor

I snagged some @quinnsnacks pretzels from the store yesterday so I think another batch of these 🥜 🍌 🍫 bites of fabulousness needs to go down.... perfect zoom class snack? absolutely.
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Sandwich a slice of banana and dollop of @georgiagrinders peanut butter between @quinnsnacks pretzels. Freeze for 10 minutes. Dip in melted @lilys_sweets chocolate and sprinkle with @nutsolaofficial 🙌🏼

Starting Thursday with a thick slice of Apple Cinn

Starting Thursday with a thick slice of Apple Cinnamon Spice Harvest Bread!
Do you seeeee those apple chunks though??
And that fluffy, moist texture??
Here for it.
Hope y’all have a wonderful day!
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Apple Spice Bread:
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup tahini (sub any nut butter)
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup @dvashorganics syrup
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups @pamelasproducts gluten-free pancake mix
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 diced green apple
- 1/2 cup pecans
Mix the wet ingredients and add the pancake mix. Fold in the veggies, apples, and pecans. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes. Enjoy!

That butter drip.... Can’t stop won’t stop wit

That butter drip....
Can’t stop won’t stop with the pumpkin recipes, and this PUMPKIN CORNBREAD is comin in hot 🙌🏼🌽🧡
(no seriously, there is chili powder in the recipe...)
Heat up a slice and slather on the butter.
Can’t get much better than that!
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Pumpkin Cornbread:
- 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 egg
- 6 tbsp melted salted butter
- 1 1/3 cups cornmeal
- 1/3 cup @pamelasproducts gf ap flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Blend the wet ingredients til smooth. Stir in the dry. Grease a 8x8 pan *very generously* with butter. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Enjoy!

Can’t let the first day of October slide by with

Can’t let the first day of October slide by without posting a pumpkin recipe...
So drumrolllllll please for this SPICED PUMPKIN CARROT ZUCCHINI BREAD 🧡
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and yes I 100% made this while “in” an econ lecture...
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PUMPKIN BREAD:
- 1/2 cup pumpkin
- 1/2 cup @ripplefoods milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp @dvashorganics syrup
- 1/4 cup @georgiagrinders maple Carmel almond butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 1/4 cups oat flour
- 1/3 cup ground flax
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup shredded zucchini
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
Beat together the wet until smooth. Add the spices and flour. Fold in the zucchini and carrots. Scoop into a lined loaf pan. Top with pecans (optional). Bake at 350° for 50ish minutes. Enjoy!

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