Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
These dairy-free and eggless chocolate cupcakes are easy to make, and they’re the perfect treat for your sweetheart.
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-3/4 cup cocoa powder
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 cup almond milk
-3/4 cup coconut oil, melted
-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1 cup organic cane sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the almond milk, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract in a separate medium bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting. Enjoy!
Vegan Turtle Truffles
These vegan turtle truffles are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. They are rich, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup canned coconut cream
-2 tablespoons maple syrup
-3/4 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
-1/3 cup chopped pecans
-1/3 cup vegan caramel sauce
Instructions:
- Mix coconut cream and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds to slightly warm it up.
- Add in the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in the pecans.
- Using a spoon, drop the chocolate mixture into mini muffin cups and place in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Remove from the freezer and drizzle each truffle with caramel sauce. Place back in the freezer for another 10 minutes to set before serving. Enjoy!
Vegan Pad Thai Fries
These vegan Pad Thai fries are a delicious twist on traditional French fries. They have tons of flavor and are perfect for snacking!
Ingredients:
-1 large sweet potato
-1/2 cup bean sprouts
-1/4 cup chopped scallions
-1 teaspoon tamari sauce
-1 teaspoon chili powder
-1 teaspoon garlic powder
-1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
-3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
-6 ounces of rice noodles
-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato, bean sprouts, scallions, tamari sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil into a large skillet over medium heat and add the mixture to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and starting to brown.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain noodles and place them in a bowl.
- Add the lime juice and cilantro to the noodles and stir to combine.
- Place the sweet potato mixture on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Bake for 15 minutes or until potatoes is tender and lightly golden brown.
- Serve warm atop a bed of Pad Thai noodles. Enjoy!
These Vegan Recipes Will Make Valentine’s Day Truly A Treat!
In conclusion, these vegan recipes are perfect for any Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, these recipes will ensure your special someone feels the love. From cupcakes to pad thai fries, there’s a delicious treat everyone can enjoy! So, this Valentine’s Day, whip up one of these vegan recipes and show your loved one how much you care! Enjoy!
