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Mel is the creator of the blog www.avirtualvegan.com and loves to cook delicious, healthy and wholesome vegan food with natural whole foods ingredients. She created her blog to document and share the recipes she creates on her plant based journey and to show
Last Posted Recipe: Sep 8, 2016
Brownie Batter Dessert Hummus
This is what happens when a beautiful chocolate brownie and a handsome can of chickpeas have a secret love child……Yes it’s Brownie Batter Dessert Hummus….Yes it is amazingly delicious….And yes dessert hummus is a thing!
by avirtualveganHealthy Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Tart
A deliciously crisp, cocoa infused & gluten-free pastry case brimming with the richest, thickest, fudgiest chocolate filling & crowned with crimson red, sweet-tart raspberries.
by avirtualveganCreamy Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad
A simple but incredibly delicious, super creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad topped with juicy, sweet, oven roasted tomatoes. It has just 5 ingredients & is ready in the time the tomatoes take to roast!
by avirtualveganDouble Chocolate Matcha Biscotti
Perfectly crisp, Double Chocolate Matcha Biscotti. The floral, almost grassy tones of the matcha work so well with the chocolate & I promise that they will not collapse when submerged into your favourite drink!
by avirtualveganGrilled Baby Potatoes with Rosemary
These deliciously sweet grilled baby potatoes are slightly charred & crispy on the outside & soft & creamy on the inside. They will become your most requested side this summer!
by avirtualveganBlueberry Bran Muffins
Simple & delicious Vegan Blueberry Bran Muffins that are packed full of healthy ingredients & are whole grain, oil & refined sugar free.
by avirtualveganBlack Forest overnight Oats
Black forest Gateau in breakfast form! The best oatmeal I have ever tasted. It's dairy and gluten free too!
by avirtualveganQuick - Easy Pita Bread
Make your own soft & delicious pita bread. These puffy little pillows are ready from start to finish in less than 1 hour & taste so much better than store bought!
by avirtualveganLemon Lavender Shortbread
This beautifully rich Lemon Lavender Shortbread is full of zesty lemon flavour with delicious subtle bursts of floral lavender in every bite. It literally melts in your mouth and has perfect shortbread “snappability”!
by avirtualveganApple Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
Deliciously soft & fluffy apple muffins, loaded with sweet, tender fruit & topped with an irresistibly crumbly, cinnamony, streusel topping
by avirtualveganSalted Caramel Cluster Shake
Luxuriously rich, sweet & creamy, this frosty Salted Caramel Cluster Vegan Shake is the perfect way to chill out and indulge this summer!
by avirtualveganKeema Lentils
These spicy & flavourful Indian style Keema Lentils are ridiculously easy to make. Cook in a pan for a speedy dinner or use a slow cooker for a more leisurely approach. Serve with my simple & refreshing cucumber raita & some rice for a delicious & satisfying meal.
by avirtualveganApricot Caraway Scones
Apricot and caraway seeds might seem like a strange combination but I promise you they work beautifully together. With their crunchy exterior & dense, slightly crumbly but soft & tender interior, these Apricot Caraway Scones are utterly delicious!
by avirtualveganStrawberry Baked Oatmeal
This strawberry baked oatmeal is the perfect no fuss make ahead breakfast. Quick, easy, healthy & full of sweet strawberry & vanilla flavour!
by avirtualveganEnglish Style Digestive Biscuits
Crunchy, crumbly, nubbly biscuits/cookies that aren't too sweet & make the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea!
by avirtualveganDouble Chocolate Coconut Granola
The ultimate oil-free double chocolate coconut granola recipe. Crunchy, chewy, chocolatey, coconutty, not too sweet & very slightly salty.
by avirtualveganLemon Kale - White Bean Stew
A simple, light & summery white bean stew made with everyday ingredients.Full of fresh lemony, garlicky flavour & ready in under 30 minutes!
by avirtualveganSmoked Tofu - Apricot Salad
Smoky, smooth tofu, chewy apricot & a colourful salad, tossed with an awesome creamy Asian inspired apricot dressing. Healthy, fresh, vibrant & delicious!
by avirtualveganBanana Chia Pudding with Mango Lime Puree
This Banana Chia Pudding with zingy, lip smacking Mango Lime Purée will bring a taste of the tropics to your breakfast. It is incredibly easy to make, positively bursting with nutrition & just looking at the wonderful yellow colour will make your day brighter!
by avirtualveganChocolate Tahini Crunch Bars
Chocolate + Tahini = complete & utter deliciousness. Honestly….Don’t take my word for it..Make a batch of these Chocolate Tahini Crunch Bars & find out for yourself!
by avirtualveganVegan Meatloaf with Gravy
This vegan meatloaf is incredibly easy to make & is sure to please with it’s deep & savoury flavour. Serve sliced & smothered in rich, thick gravy for a truly satisfying meal!
by avirtualveganCherry Almond Granola Bars
Plump, chewy dried cherries, crunchy almonds & wholesome oats & seeds make these Cherry Almond Granola Bars the perfect healthy snack or on the go breakfast. They are completely oil free, very lightly sweetened & come with bake or no bake options!
by avirtualveganMaple Walnut Cake
Tender, moist nutty sponge sandwiched together with creamy maple infused frosting. Completely dairy, egg & oil free yet perfectly sweet & decadent, this maple walnut cake is total perfection!
by avirtualveganLentil Shepherd's Pie
Rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. The ultimate vegan lentil shepherd’s pie!
by avirtualveganHealthy Chocolate Smoothie
Get your chocolate fix in smoothie form! Velvety smooth, rich & chocolatey & yet full of good for you ingredients, this healthy chocolate smoothie will get your day started the right way.
by avirtualveganEasy Dairy-Free Butter
If you love butter but hate the ingredients in store bought dairy free versions then this vegan butter recipe is the answer to your prayers. It is dreamily smooth, rich & creamy & can be whipped up in minutes. It is also palm oil & emulsifier free & can be used in any way you would use real butter!
by avirtualveganBeet Burgers with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Big, hearty & flavourful veggie burgers with a splodge of creamy horseradish sauce which complements the earthy beets perfectly.
by avirtualveganKale - Almond Pesto
A wonderful alternative to traditional basil pesto plus it’s cheaper to make & it’s dairy free. Stir through freshly cooked pasta for a super fast & nutritious meal!
by avirtualveganSticky Chili Ginger Tofu
This tofu is seriously the bomb! Sweet, sticky & spicy with amazing depth of flavour. A perfect quick mid-week meal!
by avirtualveganHot Cross Cookies
These soft, chewy, spicy, fruit & nut studded Hot Cross Cookies have all the flavours of a hot cross bun in cookie form!
by avirtualveganNo Knead Hot Cross Buns
Nothing says Easter like the heavenly spiced fragrance of Hot Cross Buns baking in the oven & you can’t go wrong with this very easy, no knead hot cross buns recipe.
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