Are you ready for this Ninja CREAMi strawberry sorbet? I know some of you have been patiently waiting for this dairy-free strawberry sorbet since I shared a reel on instagram. This vegan sorbet has such bright and vibrant flavors, and is incredibly easy to make. Needless to say, this strawberry sorbet is especially easy thanks to the Ninja CREAMi. This post isn’t sponsored by Ninja, but it’s the appliance that I use to make this sorbet deliciously smooth. Unlike store-bought brands, this Ninja CREAMi strawberry sorbet doesn’t have any added thickeners or stabilizers, and also no added sugar ..read more

I recently shared a post and video about plant-based skincare and beauty products that I love. Today, a similar post, but for a few vegan products that I love and use regularly. While I’m calling them “vegan products,” they’re truly just high-quality kitchen essentials. Some aren’t designed specifically for vegans, but their versatility makes them perfect for enhancing your plant-based meals and vegan diet. Plus, they can be powerful tools for incorporating some handy vegan meal prep hacks into your routine, making prepping delicious and healthy meals a breeze. It’s hard to narrow down my fa ..read more

Every day I make my own vegan matcha latte, it’s my favorite part of my morning. I’ve been making vegan matcha lattes for a few years now, it’s very easy and of course, more affordable than buying from Starbucks or other cafes. With the “dairy-free milk tax” a specialty latte can amount to $8 – or more! Another reason I like making my own is I can determine how much matcha I want to add, which type of milk (more on that, keep reading), and how to sweeten it. I don’t like sweetened matcha mixes, they are often too sugary, and just don’t have enough potent matcha flavor. So I opt for a pure m ..read more

Here are 5 vegan mother’s day recipes that I think you will love to share on Mother’s Day. Whether you are a mother, have a mother, or perhaps have a mother figure who you want to recognize in your life. This post is for everyone. Furthermore, because mothers deserve the very best in life, I am sharing a unique gift idea after we review the recipes. Now, I’ve chosen these mother’s day recipes for a few reasons: they feel special for mother’s day some savory, some sweet! they aren’t too difficult for other family members to make! So let’s get to the recipes! Vegan Mother’s Day Recipes Rasp ..read more

This vegan house dressing is – in one word – spectacular! For anyone wanting a thick, creamy dressing with no added oil, you must try this recipe. It’s easy to make, and packs a punch of umami with a simple combination of seasonings. This Vegan House Dressing comes from Dreena’s Kind Kitchen. I have a chapter on oil-free vegan salad dressings and creative salads in that book, so be sure to flip through your copy for some other oil-free dressings. For instance, in that chapter (named The Salad Bowl) you’ll also find an oil-free Italian Vinaigrette, a Sunny Curry Dressing, a Cilantro Lover’s D ..read more

Today I’m sharing two of my current favorites for healthy mature skin. If you’re reading this post, you are likely in my age bracket (if not, this can still be of interest, read on). Additionally, if you’re reading, you are most likely eating a whole foods plant-based diet, which is priming your vegan skin to be the healthiest at any age! Since it’s much easier to describe details in a video, I created this short-ish clip for you to watch. But please read on for additional insights, and also bonus product tips. Vegan Skincare for Mature Skin: Castor Oil My video goes into details, so please ..read more

How to make dye-free Green Pancakes, perfect for Spring! These vegan spinach pancakes are whole-grain, sugar-free, low-fat, and are delicious! Have you ever had green pancakes? (sometimes called spinach pancakes) I hadn’t until last month. I’d seen photos of them through the years but never made any myself. There’s a story behind why I created a recipe… Our youngest is a competitive swimmer. She trains daily, up in the dark to train before school, and then some days after school too. I had no idea swim would be so gruelling. These kids train hard. Part of their training was to attend a nutrit ..read more

Today I want to inspire your vegan spring cooking, and not just with recipes.  This post will offer insights into this time of year, and how we can modify our diets and also our activities to become more aligned with the season of Spring. I have been studying Traditional Chinese Medicine as it applies to lifestyle and movement for the past couple of years. I became intrigued by this brilliant system that was developed thousands of years ago, and now being recognized by our western culture. Personally, I have found it incredibly useful to tweak my cooking techniques and the types of plant ..read more

This past month I’ve had fun returning to “Tea with Dreena” to film vegan cooking videos for you. But what might surprise you is that… All of these oil-free vegan cooking videos are for OTHER people’s recipes! See, I decided to join the vegan health bundle this year, primarily to share my new fascia flo fundamentals course. This work has been so transformational for me and my students, I want more people to experience it in their bodies. I’m already hearing from people trying it from the bundle! In addition to my fascia program, I’ve also included two ebooks in the bundle. So why not featu ..read more

These vegan chocolate lava cakes are your new best dessert. Warm, fudgy, rich with a tender cake on the outside and gooey, moist chocolatey filling. Sold, right? I know. They sound decadent – they are decadent! But guess what? These vegan lava cakes are EASY also pretty healthy. I mean, they’re not kale salad. It is dessert. But for an irresistible chocolate dessert, they’re pretty impressive in terms of ingredients. Vegan Chocolate Lava Cakes: Ingredients Let’s have a rundown on these lava cakes: – no butter – egg-free – dairy-free – no vegan butter or other processed vegan replacements ..read more