The warming, sweet + spicy flavors of a chai latte infused into a creamy, spreadable snack? Yes, please! This homemade chai-spiced nut butter jazzes up any boring breakfast and makes a sweet holiday gift for friends and family. Just 20 minutes and 9 ingredients are required for you to check homemade holiday gift giving off your to-do list. Let’s make nut butter! How to Make Homemade Chai-Spiced Nut Butter This creamy, warming spread begins with lightly roasting cashews and almonds to bring out their natural richness. Chai-Spiced Nut Butter from Minimalist Baker ..read more

Don’t take away our creamy, hearty Thanksgiving classics. But this new salad is amazing alongside them: It’s a fresh, bright, crunchy green salad with sweet, crisp pear or apple, toasted hazelnuts or pepitas, a simple lemon vinaigrette, and optional vegan goat cheese.  Not only is it a colorful addition to the Thanksgiving table, but it beautifully contrasts the heavier dishes, aids digestion (hello, bitter greens and vinegar!), and comes together in just 15 minutes! The Perfect Thanksgiving Salad (15 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker ..read more

Move over pumpkin pie, there’s a new favorite in town: sweet potato pie! Okay, maybe not so new, BUT new to some of us. And we’ve all decided this one might even replace pumpkin pie on our Thanksgiving tables (gasp!). It’s rich, creamy, fluffy, and perfectly sweet and spiced! Bonus? It’s undetectably vegan, naturally sweetened, and (optionally) gluten-free! Just 9 ingredients stand in your way. Preheat your ovens, it’s pie time! Epic Vegan Sweet Potato Pie from Minimalist Baker ..read more

Navigating differing dietary preferences and needs can be challenging. But during the holidays? Extra challenging! If you’re feeling lost, we’ve got you! We’ve gathered our BEST vegan + gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts that everyone will LOVE. Scroll through to find recipes that will get “ooos” and “yums” even from those who can eat it all! (Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!) GFVGVDFNS 1-Bowl Pumpkin Pie (Vegan + GF) Easy, 1-bowl pumpkin pie with a salted cashew-oat crust and naturally sweetened, perfectly spiced pumpkin filling. 20 Best Vegan + GF Thanksgiving Des ..read more

Before this recipe, the MB team was divided when it came to creamed corn. But things have changed. After making this version, it was unanimously decided that creamed corn deserves a spot at every holiday meal (and beyond)!  This rich, creamy, lightly sweetened version is perfectly seasoned and undetectably vegan. It’s an easy, comforting side with just 7 ingredients and 25 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done! Easy Vegan Creamed Corn from Minimalist Baker ..read more

If our creamy vegan carrot soup and Thai-inspired butternut squash soup had a baby, this carrot ginger soup would be her! And she’s got both her parents’ best features. Creamy and luxurious, a little spicy and gingery, and not too complicated. Oh, and her sweet and spicy seedy topping? Highly recommended! Just 1 pot and 8 simple ingredients required for this vibrant, warming chilly weather staple. Let us show you how it’s done! Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup (Instant Pot Friendly!) from Minimalist Baker ..read more

How many recipes are too many sweet potato recipes? Correct answer: No such thing! We’re sweet potato fanatics around here (going on 100 recipes!), but today we’re bringing you just the best of the best! We’ve gathered our top 25 reader-favorite sweet potato recipes that are vegan, gluten-free, easy to make, and SO delicious. Find breakfasts, sides, mains, and even desserts! 25 Best Vegan Sweet Potato Recipes from Minimalist Baker ..read more

Introducing our DREAM dessert for Halloween (and beyond)! A peanutty, caramelly, vegan chocolate bark studded with flaky salt. It’s like a sophisticated Snickers bar (!!), but words can’t prepare you for the magic of the first bite! Even better? Minimal prep time, just 5 ingredients, and it keeps well in the freezer for easy snacking for weeks (or so we think…good luck keeping it around that long!). Let’s make candy, friends! 5-Ingredient Snickers Chocolate Bark from Minimalist Baker ..read more

Handing out homemade Halloween treats may be against the rules these days, but who says you can’t make some for yourself (and your family and friends)?! We’ve gathered our FAVORITE candy-themed and candy-inspired treats for all the candy lovers out there. Find fun ideas for the peanut butter cup, Snickers, Almond Joy, and other candy-loving people in your life! The recipes are all vegan and mostly gluten-free and refined sugar-free. (Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!) Peanut Butter Cup-Inspired GFVGVDF No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars Fuss-free, no-bake peanut butter ..read more

Does it get more comforting than plopping on the couch with a bowl of curry and your favorite TV show? Welcome to your plans for tonight. This comforting vegan curry features roasted cauliflower and tofu cooked in a creamy, korma-inspired cashew sauce. It’s nourishing, flavor-packed, and comes together with simple methods and just 10 ingredients. Don’t be surprised if you lick your bowl clean! Let’s do this! Creamy Vegan Tofu Cauliflower Curry (Korma-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker ..read more