Whole Wheat Coffee Cake

Do you have Bisquick coffee cake memories from your childhood? I loved the sweet cinnamon topping, the hot baked apple bites, the fluffy cake texture. A few weeks ago, I was reminiscing about that old recipe, and wishing I could do a whole wheat, vegan, no-oil version. So, I did! This version uses a parchment-paper …

Irish Soda Bread – Vegan, Oil-Free

I wanted a slice of bread without the hours of rising that yeast breads take, so I was excited to modify this recipe to see how it came out. The vegan, oil-free “buttermilk” gives it a deeper, more interesting flavor than milk or water could accomplish alone. Irish soda bread has been a staple of …

Blueberry Drop Scones – Vegan, Oil-Free

These are so much easier to make than muffins, and I love that we don’t have to figure out how to keep them from sticking to a muffin pan. It’s a similar recipe to my blueberry muffins, but these are faster, heartier, and easier! I love to use frozen blueberries that we picked during the …

Whole Wheat Bread – Vegan, Oil-free

This is my favorite rib-sticking, hearty, delicious, wholesome, and heavenly bread. Plus, it makes the house smell like you’re a master French baker. I love to make this before I invite friends over- the aroma is pure comfort and will make you seem like a great host or hostess (in my case, I need all …

Banana Bread- Vegan, Oil-Free

I intentionally buy extra bananas, hoping I get a few that stay on the counter until they’re spotted brown so I can make this recipe. This morning, I had just the bunch, and quickly whipped up a batch. Inspired by the recipe Dr. Esselstyn’s book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, I’ve heavily modified this version …

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits – Vegan, Oil-Free

When I first took a bite of these golden puffs of heaven, I felt like I’d completely won the vegan baking award:  I’d succeeded in making a perfect oil- and butter-free biscuit. I usually make these with cinnamon to give them a bit of a sweet taste- but if you’re making these to hold vegan …

Gluten-Free Applesauce Scones

Similar to my Pumpkin Scones, these applesauce scones are hearty and satisfying. These are so versatile- I’ve served them as sides for dinner or lunch, as a brunch option, as dessert (my kids love them with a little jam on top), or as a side dish brought to a potluck. I often have these on …

Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl – Plant Perfect, Vegan, Gluten-Free

I sometimes have lower back pain, and this is my go-to breakfast when I want to soothe the inflammation in my back. This is also great if you’re a little sore from working out (I also love marshmallow root for that- which is in Throat Coat tea, and available as a supplement) or if you’ve …