Appetizers & Snacks

  • Roasted Vegan Chocolate Almonds
    Appetizers & Snacks,  Desserts,  Recipes

    Roasted Vegan Chocolate Almonds

    Vegan Chocolate Almonds are perfect for any occasion but especially when you want to share something sweet with someone you love! They are so fast and easy to make. Just mix five simple ingredients together and bake for a half hour. That’s it. Simple right? Simply delicious! You won’t be able to stop eating these healthy little treats! The roasted vegan chocolate almonds pair perfectly with fresh berries. Add some fresh fruit and you have yourself a healthy little desert tray. Not all deserts have to be overly sweet. My husband loves these just for that reason. Give him some fresh fruit and nuts to munch on and he’s a…

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    Vegan Frito Pie

    Did you know Frito corn chips are vegan? Read the back of the bag. Three simple ingredients: Corn, Corn Oil, and Salt. What’s the best way to eat these yummy salty corn chips? Vegan Frito Pie! Frito chips covered in delicious vegan cheese sauce and chili. What is a Frito Pie? Frito Pie is a classic southern dish. It’s a layered dish made with Frito corn chips. The chips are topped with chili, cheese, and other toppings. Some folks call it a walking taco because they dump the toppings straight into the bag of chips and eat it that way. I like to think I am little classier than that…

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    Buffalo Chickpea Pinwheels

    Buffalo Chickpea Pinwheels are super cute and super easy to make. You need a food processor to get the right texture. It’s a lot like hummus texture wise. Just blend the ingredients and spread on the tortillas. When you roll up and cut the tortillas they look like pinwheels. Buffalo Chickpea Pinwheels make a fun party snack for a group of people or lunch for two. I love fun party snacks! Finger food should be fun and easy to eat. We like to serve them with pickles. I think that flavor pares well with the buffalo sauce but they are great on their own or with a side of raw…

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    Vegan Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    These vegan stuffed sweet peppers are perfect for parties! The cute little mini sweet peppers are stuffed with herby cashew cheese to create a tasty vegan bite. I have seen these made stuffed with cream cheese and bacon and thought how easy it would be to veganize. I want vegan stuffed everything! So yummy! I love the color in these too. Use what ever colors you want but I like the mixed bags of peppers. The mini sweet peppers are not not that spicy. They are milder than bell peppers. If you want to make this with more heat try stuffing jalapeños or adding hot sauce to the cashew cheese. …

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    Tomato Sliders

    These Vegetarian Tomato Sliders are a bite-sized twist on the classic Southern tomato sandwich. Made with sweet Hawaiian rolls and fresh basil, they are the ultimate quick summer appetizer for your next backyard BBQ. Sliders are super cute mini sandwiches. I mean come on you can’t tell me these aren’t the most adorable tomato sandwiches you have ever seen. Everyone loves minis. They are easy to grab and pop in your mouth. These Tomato Sliders are perfect for parties because they only take about ten minutes to make and they will feed a crowd. Everyone at your party will love that they can just rip off a tomato slider or…

  • vegan pepper jelly dip
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    Vegan Pepper Jelly Dip with Cashew Cream Cheese

    Pepper jelly cream cheese dip is an appetizer most Southerners know and love. This dip reminds me of the holidays but it can be served year round. That’s why I wanted to veganize it for everyone to enjoy this dairy free vegan pepper jelly dip! The homemade cashew cream cheese captures that exact rich, tangy, and spreadable texture of traditional cream cheese without any of the dairy How Do You Make Vegan Pepper Jelly Dip? It’s really a pretty simple concept you just dump pepper jelly on top of cream cheese and serve with crackers. You could use store bought vegan cream cheese but with this recipe you can make your…

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    Old Bay Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Did you ever roast pumpkin seeds as a kid? This was something we always did at our house when we carved jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. Pumpkin seeds make a fun healthy snack. They are a good source of protein and iron. To add a grown up twist to this treat you can add seasoning when you roast the seeds. Any spice mix you like will work. Try this recipe for Old Bay Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. Need More Spice In Your Life? Pumpkin Spice Latte Vegan Cheesecake Bars Vegan Whipped Pumpkin Pecan Dip Spicy Siracha Granola

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    Vegan Corn Dog Poppers

    It’s fall in the South and that means Football. Fall also makes me think of country fair foods…like funnel cake and corn dogs. These Vegan Corn Dog Poppers are the perfect tailgate party food. Also vegan corn dogs are a simply fun snack! They are fast, easy to make, and super portable. I love on the go food that people can eat while they are walking around and mingling at a party. Eric says they are a a great choice for walking around food because they hold together well enough to shake at people. I don’t know why you would want to shake your food a people but that is something…

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    Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip is a healthy afternoon snack option. It is Dairy Free and Vegan but it still feels rich and indulgent. My Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip is super quick to whip together. It took me less than ten minutes to make. You can make it in advance but it is best when blended right before serving. Chocolate dip? Yes, Please! It is so creamy and smooth! I love this dip because it is the perfect dip for apple slices. I often take apple slices and regular peanut butter to work with me for a snack so sometimes I get a little tired of the plain peanut butter. This…

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    Easy Vegan Peach Salsa

    Have you ever had the pineapple salsa from Whole Foods? It’s so good I love it! Some times its is too acidic for me to eat much of though. Also since pineapples don’t exactly grow on trees here in Alabama I decided to make some healthy vegan Peach Salsa. Peach Salsa may sound weird but it is light and refreshing. You can make it crazy spicy or with no spice at all. Just adjust how much jalapeño put into your salsa. Chips and Salsa anyone? Yes please. Love Peaches? Check out these recipes: Dairy Free Peaches and Cream Frozen Treats Jerk Seitan Chick’n with Rice and Peas Vegan Peach Upside Down…