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#my best friend once made these vegan banana + coconut + chocolate chip cookies they had these 3 ingredients only and were soo light
rosecrystal · 3 years
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Queen I wanna drop a few pounds buttt I'm sugar addicted 😞 I snack on chocolate cookies everyday. I try to eat three full meals (with many fruits and veggies in them) per day, but I always crave something sweet 🥺
Hello babe, first of all u should never cut sugar off especially if u enjoy it, one way to do this is to maybe make your own sweets! This way you can choose what goes inside (there’s a lot of very light/ healthy recipes that taste SO good)! This way you learn how to bake/ cook new recipes and I also feel homemade baked sweets taste so much better than the ones u buy at the supermarket for example. All in all it’s okay as long as ur eating healthy tbh don’t forget that well balanced meals are important and enjoying them is just as important so we don’t need to cut things off we can just make them delicious in our own ways! 
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What a Zero Waste Vegan Eats in a Week
This post has been a long time coming (someone requested it several months ago so apologies for the delay!) and I’m hoping this gives you guys inspiration for simple meal ideas using bulk/plastic-free ingredients. I won’t do a grocery haul but I below I’ve listed the bulk items I almost always have on hand, and the ones I have this week. I also don’t really use recipes, but if I do I’ll link the titles in case you’re interested in making them.
Bulk staples: Grains (rice, quinoa, barley, oats), legumes (black beans, puy lentils), pasta, snacks (walnuts, dark chocolate chips from bulk, popcorn), oils + vinegars (olive oil, coconut oil, balsamic, apple cider vinegar), and lots of spices. 
Monday
Breakfast: oatmeal pancakes, coffee
Instead of topping with maple syrup, I chopped and sauteed an apple with cinnamon. I kind of ate these pancakes as tacos and the apples served as the inside, but feel free to eat with a knife and fork like a normal person XD I also had a cup of coffee which I made in my French press using bulk grounds (pictured below).
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Lunch: black beans
Made a huge batch of black beans via the mama eats plants recipe. Since they’re kinda soupy, I just ate these as such. Apple for dessert.
Snack: chai latte, red bell pepper, chocolate chips
Got the latte from Brooklyn Whiskers, a vegan cafe that serves in all reusables (!) and when I got home chopped up a bell pepper into slices and also had a good handful of chocolate chips.
Dinner: leftover barley with leeks, leftover black beans, leftover kabocha squash
Roasted the kabocha yesterday so I have a bunch for the week. The barley was super simple to make, just cooked normally (2:1 water to barley) and added chopped leek, asparagus, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast. Sauteed all of the above in a pan to heat through and topped with nutritional yeast. Also had an apple afterwards.
Tuesday
Breakfast: apple oatmeal, coffee
Sautéed an apple and when it started caramelizing, I added oats and some homemade coconut milk that I made this weekend. Drank remaining coffee from yesterday’s batch.
Lunch: pasta with kale and kabocha
I made some bulk pasta and topped with blanched kale, leftover kabocha squash, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Snack: apple, chocolate chips
Dinner: sushi
Went out for dinner this night! Made sure to bring my reusable chopsticks - they had cloth napkins at the restaurant as well.
Wednesday
Breakfast: apple oatmeal, coffee
I’m a creature of habit...
Lunch: gluten-free vegan crepes
Had a team lunch with my coworkers at one of my favorite vegan spots in Brooklyn - Little Choc Apothecary. Highly recommend for gluten-free crepes and afternoon tea!
Snack: ginger lemon tea
Dinner: leftover penne, kabocha squash, and red bell pepper
Mixed everything in a bowl and added nutritional yeast, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Delicious!
Thursday
Breakfast: apple, banana, walnuts
Wasn’t particularly hungry this morning so just had a quick and easy on-the-go breakfast.
Lunch: beet veggie burger with kale salad
Went out to lunch with coworkers on this day.
Snack: two energy bites
Made them for my coworkers but they were kind enough to share! Just processed dates, walnuts, and oats as the base, put coffee grounds in one batch and candied ginger in the other.
Dinner: jasmine rice with leftover black beans, kale, mushrooms, and radish
Cooked up a big batch of rice and kind of threw the beans and chopped veg into the pot once it was done cooking. Super tasty.
Dessert: apple
Friday
Breakfast: apple oatmeal, coffee
You get the drill at this point.
Lunch: leftover jasmine rice, kale, onions, and radish
Worked from home today! I sautéed the veggies first then when they were nicely cooked, I added leftover rice until heated through. Topped with soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and freshly ground pepper.
Snack: peanut butter cookie, cafe au lait
Went to a cafe near my apartment to do some work, and they have vegan options!
Dinner: roasted potatoes
This dinner was a combination of me running out of produce (woohoo for no food waste!) and my laziness XD. I had a bunch of small white potatoes leftover from my last farmers market trip, so chopped them up and added to an oiled pan with rosemary, dill, and salt, and roasted at 400 for 45 minutes. Topped with nutritional yeast once they came out.
Dessert: chocolate chips
‘Nuff said.
Saturday
Breakfast: apple oatmeal, coffee
Same old same old!
Snack: blueberry hand pie
They sell the cutest little vegan pies at my farmers market! I had a blueberry one :) 
Lunch: potato, mushroom, and onion hash
Using leftover roasted potatoes from yesterday, I sautéed them with chopped mushrooms, onions, and a drizzle of olive oil. Topped with nutritional yeast! So tasty and delicious!
Dinner: ramen
Friends came over and they brought sweet potato noodles and baked tofu (however they were both in packaging, sigh). To the soup, I added freshly made veggie broth using vegetable scraps, onions, carrots, mushrooms, miso paste, seaweed, soy sauce, and spicy mustard, as well as the noodles and tofu. One of the best ramen dishes I’ve ever had!
Sunday
Breakfast: apple oatmeal, coffee
Sautéed an apple and when it started caramelizing, I added oats and some homemade coconut milk that I made this weekend. Drank remaining coffee from yesterday’s batch
Lunch: chorizo burrito, mini churros
Jajaja is life (one of my fave vegan restaurants in NYC!)
Dinner: potato kale soup, apple
Made soup using leftover roasted potatoes, some chopped kale, and the veggie broth I made yesterday. Apple for dessert.
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laurallama52-blog · 5 years
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21 Incredible Vegan Desserts (with NO weird ingredients!)
If you’re trying to incorporate more plant-based recipes into your routine, or need to prepare a recipe for vegan friends or family members, I think dessert is always a great place to start. These vegan desserts taste incredible, but even more importantly, they’re made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. No tofu or fancy egg substitutes required!
What Desserts Can Vegans Eat?
People following a vegan diet can eat any dessert that is not made with animal products. That means besides avoiding meat, you need to avoid using butter, eggs, milk, and honey when making vegan desserts, too.
It’s also important to know that some granulated sugar is processed using bone char, so be sure to look for sugars that are either labeled vegan, raw, organic, or unfiltered to avoid that type of processing. The following recipes all meet these standards, so the work is done for you!
Are Vegan Desserts Better For You?
Just because a recipe is vegan, doesn’t mean it’s better for you. Vegan recipes can be made with refined flour and sugar, and vegan butter substitutes that are mostly oil. However, the recipes below are made with mostly simple, whole food ingredients, so I do think they make a better choice!
The Very Best Vegan Desserts
I’ve posted hundreds of vegan recipes and desserts over the years, but I’ve narrowed this list down to only my very favorites below. They are a HUGE hit when I bring them to parties, or serve them to my picky kids, so I’m confident that you’ll love them, too.
1. Vegan Fudge
This Vegan Fudge recipe is vegan and Paleo-friendly, calling for just 6 ingredients! All you have to do is stir them together, then pour the batter in a pan and let it freeze until firm. (Kids can help make this, too!) This recipe is best served chilled, from the fridge or freezer, so don’t bring it to a party and let it sit in the sun for too long. However, it will disappear fast once people taste it!
2. Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are gluten-free and vegan, made with protein-rich almond flour! I love how quickly you can stir them together, and how they get lightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Be sure to look for chocolate chips that are dairy-free, to make sure this recipe remains vegan.
3. Gluten-Free Brownies
These Brownies are gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan, making them perfect for those with special diets or allergies. I purposefully developed this recipe with a gluten-free flour blend that you can find at every grocery store (it’s even at Target!), so it’s easily accessible and tastes unbelievably good– even with a sneaky veggie in there, which acts as the egg replacement! If you like your brownies topped with frosting, try my Easy Vegan Chocolate Frosting.
4. Chocolate Avocado Pudding
This dairy-free chocolate pudding features avocado as the base, but don’t worry– you can’t taste it thanks to the rich chocolate flavor! Because avocados can vary, be sure to taste this one as you go and add more cacao powder or sweetener, as needed until the flavor is perfect. I sometimes like to add in some frozen cherries or raspberries for an extra-flavorful treat!
5. Gluten-Free Peach Crisp
This vegan dessert is topped with a nutrient-rich topping, made from walnuts, and the peach filling is lightly sweetened with maple syrup. I love how you can use fresh or frozen peaches for this recipe, both with delicious results! Serve it with a scoop of coconut milk ice cream or coconut whipped cream to make it extra special
6. Vegan No-Bake Cookies
These vegan cookies taste even better than the ones my mom used to make. I love that they’re sweetened with coconut sugar, and you can make them with vegan butter (I like Miyoko’s brand best) or with coconut oil. They taste amazing, with or without cocoa powder added in.
7. Vegan Pecan Pie
This Pecan Pie is naturally sweetened, but you can’t tell because it tastes so good! Unlike traditional recipes, this one is made without corn syrup, and it pairs perfectly with my vegan pie crust. (Which is also gluten-free!)
8. Peanut Butter Swirled Fudge
This impressive-looking dessert is deceptively simple to make! All you need is 5 easy ingredients to get started, and the tutorial will walk you through how to make those beautiful (and easy) homemade chocolate swirls.
9. No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake
This dairy-free cheesecake is unbelievably creamy, with a texture remarkably similar to the real thing. You’ll never guess the secret healthy ingredient inside, and neither will your guests!
10. Almond Flour Sugar Cookies
These Vegan Sugar Cookies taste just as good as a recipe made with refined flour and sugar. They are buttery tender on the inside, without using any butter! Try them with my Coconut Sugar Icing for a vegan topping, or just roll them in some sugar for a festive treat!
11. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls are totally irresistible! They are soft and gooey on the inside, while being gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan. Top them with a traditional icing made with powdered sugar, or my cashew icing for a naturally-sweetened treat.
12. Pumpkin Bars with Vegan “Cream Cheese” Frosting
These Vegan Pumpkin Bars are naturally gluten-free, and are packed with Fall spices! I love topping them with a vegan “cream cheese” frosting, which is made with pureed sweet potato (I use white sweet potatoes when I can find them) instead of fake cream cheese substitutes. You’ll be amazed by the flavor when you try it!
13. Vegan Peanut Butter Temptations
This is probably the most decadent dessert I’ve made, featuring a tender peanut butter cookie stuffed with a peanut butter cup! You can make your own vegan peanut butter cups, or buy them store-bought for convenience. (Justin’s brand is dairy-free!)
14. Almond Butter Blondies
These flourless blondies are one of my favorite desserts ever! They’re like a deep-dish chocolate chip cookie, but better. I love that they are naturally gluten-free without using any special ingredients, and that they can be in the oven with just 10 minutes of effort. Be sure to check the label on your chocolate chips to make sure they don’t contain dairy, to keep these vegan.
15. Vegan & Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
These cut-out cookies are a fun holiday activity to make with kids and grandchildren! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and can be decorated with your favorite dairy-free icing or a sprinkle of sugar.
16. Amazing Date Brownies
If you’re looking to reduce the added sugar in your life, these brownies will leave you feeling so satisfied! They are fruit-sweetened, but taste like the real thing. Make sure you bake them in a mini muffin pan for the best texture, and fun bite-sized portions!
17. Healthy Hot Chocolate
This dairy-free hot chocolate takes just minutes to stir together on the stove, and it tastes just as satisfying as the kind I grew up making! You can even make your own hot chocolate mix to keep on hand in your pantry, or give it as a gift.
18. Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Did you know that frozen bananas have almost the same texture as ice cream? That’s why they make the best healthy ice cream alternative! This quick & easy recipe uses banana ice cream as the base, with chunks of homemade “cookie dough” stirred in.
19. Vegan Flourless Fudge Cake
If you love rich, chocolate desserts, this one is for you. It tastes like the center of a dark chocolate truffle, and is made with only 4 ingredients! I like to serve it with coconut whipped cream and fresh raspberries for a party.
20. Chocolate Pecan Crumble Bars
This dessert comes from my first cookbook, Everyday Detox, and is still one of my favorites! I love how you make the crust and crumble at the same time, and the rich chocolate filling requires just 3 ingredients.
21. Peanut Butter Cup Pie
This easy no-bake pie tastes like a giant chocolate peanut butter cup! I make this one for my husband’s birthday every year, because it’s such a hit. If you’re not a peanut butter fan, you can use almond butter for an equally delicious result!
More Vegan Desserts & Treats
If you don’t mind using a few weird ingredients, like agar-agar (which is vegan “gelatin”) or aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) try the following options for fun!
If you try one of these dessert recipes, please leave a comment directly below the recipe you try and let me know how you liked it. I love hearing your feedback! If you make a substitution, it’s also really helpful to other readers when you share what you tried. We can all benefit from your experience!
Reader Feedback: What’s YOUR favorite vegan dessert? Let me know if I missed something, and feel free to share links in the comments below.
Source: https://detoxinista.com/vegan-desserts/
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amatchgirl · 4 years
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Things We Loved in March
Did March even happen? I feel like we’re all sort of stuck in this weird limbo stage of WTF is going on and when is this whole virus thing going to end so we can all get back to our normal lives.
Here’s the thing: being stuck at home without the ability to see our friends, participate in social activities, have access to copious amounts of food, and limiting our spending of money on materialistic things has really opened my eyes to just how lucky we are, and how grateful I am for the basic necessities and my family.
However, that doesn’t mean the situation is ideal. In fact, it’s stressful as hell. There are a lot of unknowns and the impact all of this has on our mental health may be too quick to realize. We are all going through huge transitions in the way we operate and function in our everyday lives. It’s complicated, frustrating, sad and upsetting all at the same time, but I think the best we can do is take it day by day. And above all, appreciate what we DO have. Focusing on the positive things is essential, but always easier said than done.
Things I’m doing to stay grounded during quarantine
practicing self care through exercise and movement. I have started doing at home workouts and am loving the energy and ‘me’ time they provide. It’s also fun to do them with Tony because we can encourage each other.
getting outside. breathing in the fresh air. enjoy the sunshine whenever possible.
connecting with others. it’s funny but I swear I’ve had more conversations with friends and family over the past few weeks then I have in the past few months.
eat nourishing meals. I’m using this time as an opportunity to create more and am loving it. It’s actually nice to forget about all the supplements and diet culture trends we tend to lean into. Right now I’m digging frozen veggies, canned beans, dried lentils and all the nuts.
stress baking. every single week I’ve been baking something exciting and different for Tony and I. I can’t stop!
recognizing emotions. I’m trying to be hyper aware of how I’m feeling in a time of serious unknowns and swift transitions, because I don’t want to stuff away my emotions and trade them in for something like binge eating or not eating.
practicing gratitude. every day I write down 3 things I’m grateful for. can be small or big — it doesn’t matter.
I want to hear from you: how are you feeling and coping? Are you doing anything to keep yourself grounded during this time?
Recipes from March
Here are all the recipes published on Ambitious Kitchen this March that you might have missed. Did you make any of them?!
Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two: wow, these bowls were so delicious and great to make when you have no idea what to do with fresh or frozen salmon!
Vegan No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars: love that this recipe is like a granola bar and peanut butter cup had a baby. Options to make them with dates or pure maple syrup!
The Best Healthy Recipes Using Yogurt: if you need to make a recipe with yogurt, I’ve got you covered.
Sheet Pan Kickin’ Curry Honey Mustard Chicken & Veggies: a wonderfully easy weeknight meal. Tony has been obsessed with brussels sprouts lately and this is SO good. Sometimes we even leave out the curry powder.
Flourless Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies: I republished this recipe and you guys fell in love. Minimal ingredients, lots of chocolate flavor.
Blueberry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan & gluten free): omg these bars are SO good and easily vegan and gluten free. Feel free to use jam if you don’t have blueberries available.
Snickerdoodle Tahini Date Smoothie: yes, this smoothie actually tastes like a snickerdoodle cookie!! It’s unreal.
Healthier Pasta Recipes for the Perfect Dinner: for when you need ideas for all that pasta you have in your pantry.
Easy Pantry Recipes for Every Meal: all my favorite pantry friendly meals!
Healthier Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: when carrot cake and banana bread had a baby.
Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust: the perfect make ahead breakfast to crush on.
Incredible Caramelized Onion Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake: okay you absolutely have to make this spinach chicken pasta bake. So ridiculously yummy!
Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats: another one of my must-makes. This recipe is simple and no bake and one of our favorite treats to whip up!
Delicious & Easy Ways to Use Canned Tomatoes: do you have too many canned tomatoes? Then check out these recipes!
Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread Recipe: my new and improved banana bread recipe is a healthier take on classic banana bread. Made with greek yogurt, naturally sweetened and seriously moist.
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Cups: another must make for breakfasts or healthy snacks! I couldn’t stop scarfing these down.
Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes with Wild Blueberry Maple Syrup: if you have coconut flour, then why not try out these pancakes? So easy.
Greek Salad Pinwheels: snack inspo!
Things we loved in March
Below you’ll find a few products I’ve been loving:
Tony and I started watching Westworld from the beginning. It’s not my favorite but whatever. We also binged Tiger King on Netflix, which was truly insane and SO good. Highly recommend. Other shows I go in an out of include The Morning Show, Killing Eve and Ozarks. I need your Netflix/Hulu/HBO/Prime show recommendations!
I’ve been using Majka Energy Bites & Lactation Powder to help boost my milk supply and recently made these yummy energy bites. Use the code ‘ambitious’ for 10% off your first order!
I have been loving this TULA 24/7 moisture cream. It’s incredibly soft, hydrating and lightweight enough to wear under makeup too. Seriously amazing! Use ‘AMBITIOUS’ for 15% off.
I’m beyond obsessed with this Hungry by Nature Paleo Granola! Started by a local chicago blogger, this granola is UNREAL and a great buy if you want to support a small local business. The chocolate cherry is my current fav.
Sidney has blow outs every once in a while and this Branch Basics Oxygen Boost has become our new BFF. I spray his clothes with Branch Basics all purpose cleaner that I make from their concentrate, then sprinkle the oxygen boost on top and spray again, then usually rub together to help get the stain out; let it sit for 1 hour on the stain and it’s gone in the next wash cycle! Use the code ‘AK10’ for 10% off your Branch Basics purchase.
Just because your breastfeeding doesn’t mean you have to give up alcohol. I got these Milkscreen for Breastfeeding test strips to test my breast milk so I don’t have to pump and dump if it isn’t necessary.
Sidney has been loving his Lovevery Play Gym that we got him. He sits and stares at the contrast cards and laughs — so cute.
Recently got this gorgeous lululemon Find Your Unwind Pullover and can’t stop wearing it.
I just got these Women’s UA HOVR Phantom RN Running Shoes for running and walking outside and so far I really love them.
Umm these Dang Foods Chips are AMAZING!
I recently started using this Honeymoon Glow by Farmacy and my skin feels SO freaking soft. I can’t believe how amazing it is. I use it every other night and honestly am SO obsessed.
We’ve been craving so much pasta lately and this 30 minute Healthier Pasta Carbonara has been one of our favs!
Have you heard of Three Wishes grain free Cereal?  They recently sent me their Original, Cinnamon & Honey flavors and I can’t get enough!
If you happen to have a jar of almond butter, then you need to make my Almond Butter & Raspberry Jam Cups (this month’s exclusive IG recipe!)
I personally LOVE reading Llama Llama Red Pajama to Sidney.
Okay, that’s all I’ve got for you. Hope you’re keeping your head up! I’ll be back with more delicious recipes soon. xo.
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Paleo Chocolate Avocado Cake with Coconut Flour
Just wanted to let you know that this rich, deep paleo chocolate avocado cake with coconut flour is sponsored by my friends over at Enjoy Life Foods!
This Chocolate Avocado Cake Recipe is SO fluffy and moist you’ll never believe it’s butter and oil free! The BEST healthy chocolate cake!
PIN Paleo Chocolate Avocado Cake with Coconut Flour
Is there really anything better than that moment where Mom let you lick the beaters after she made frosting as a child?
And, liiike, since we’re adults and can make our own life choices, we get to lick the beaters WHENEVER we want. We could even make a bowl of just frosting and call it dinner if we so pleased.
Which – spoiler alert – you’re going to want to do when the CREAMY swirls of the RICH, deep and INTENSE chocolate ganache, crowning the top of this FLUFFY chocolate cake, dance across your taste buds.
Internet friends, I think we’re getting ahead of ourselves though. While I love a good bowl of frosting situation, it’s probably the wisest life-choice to actually have something to put aforementioned bowl of frosting on, don’t you think?
Of course, a spoon OR your finger could be considered “something to put it on” but we’re pretending that we’re more civilized than that for just a second.
Have you ever heard the saying “you can’t please everyone, you’re not an avocado?” I wholeheartedly believe that truer words have NEVER been spoken so this AVOCADO chocolate cake? PLEASING ME! Pleasing YOU!
Baking with avocado is pleasing everyone in the world who likes cake which is, well, EVERYONE of the universe.
Make your day better with a slice of oiless #paleo chocolate avocado cake! @enjoylifefoods #EatFreely #Glutenfree #DairyFreeClick To Tweet
Confession time though:  I told you on Instagram last month that I don’t really like chocolate cake.  Just like paleo banana bread, it just has this weird texture to me and I haven’t been able to get past it for all almost-28 years of my life.  I was that sad girl at birthday parties, sitting in the corner wishing she could partake in the chocolate birthday cake situation with all the other kiddos but, alas, I was forced to be a chocolate-cake-hating-outcast.
Painful memories my friends.  Also, memories that are not true.
I just wanted to see if you would believe me.
However, when I tell you that THIS avocado cake recipe was the ONE to make me fall HEAD OVER TASTE BUDS in love with the tender, FLUFFY and PERFECTLY indulgent chocolate + cake combo, you had BEST believe me.
I’m thinking it has something to do with the DOUBLE dose of Enjoy Life Foods Baking Chocolate, which I fell in love with when we made that chocolate vegan crepe cake, swirling between all T-H-R-E-E (!!) layers of cake and deeply-intense WHIPPED CHOCOLATE GANACHE. <– Which is exactly like what you would imagine eating little chocolate-y clouds would be like.
All their products are allergy friendly Non-GMO, gluten free and made with natural ingredients!  I LOVE their chocolate because it’s deliciously dairy-free and comes in a few different sizes <– OBSESSED with the mega chunks. Liiike, one as a snack to end the day? PURE. BLISS
The semi-sweet chocolate in the paleo chocolate avocado cake with coconut flour adds a little dose of much-needed sweetness to all the dark cocoa going on, while the dark morsels just melllllt into the CREAMIEST, dreamiest ganache that you could ever even think about in your chocolate-loving brain.
Before you even ask, NO you cannot taste the avocado in this paleo chocolate avocado cake with coconut flour. Like the paleo German chocolate cake, this avocado blends into each nook and cranny, adding a HIGH LEVEL of moistness and a little bit of denseness.
Almost like a cross between a brownie and a paleo gluten free chocolate cake.
Do yourself a favor and try a slice of paleo chocolate avocado cake with coconut flour right from the fridge. The chilly fridge action does this crazy addicting thing, making the cake just a touch denser and it’s just TOO GOOD FOR WORDS.
Dense. DEEP. DELICIOUS.
Chocolate cake for the SOUL.
Other Recipes You Might Like:
Healthy Chocolate Chip Avocado Cookies
Strawberry Gluten Free Chocolate Cake for Two
Coconut Flour Chocolate Paleo Mug Cake
Paleo Chocolate Avocado Cake with Coconut Flour
This Paleo Chocolate Avocado Cake with Coconut Flour is SO fluffy and moist you'll never believe it's butter and oil free! The BEST healthy chocolate cake!
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the cake:
1 1/2 Cups VERY ripe avocado, mashed (360g)
3/4 Cup Full fat coconut milk
1 1/2 Cups Coconut sugar
9 Eggs, separated (at room temperature)
1 1/2 Tbsp Vanilla
1 Cup + 2 Tbsp Coconut flour, sifted (99g) *
1 Cup + 2 Tbsp Tapioca starch (135g)
3/4 Cup Cocoa powder (make sure its not lumpy)
1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
1 1/2 tsp Salt
6 Oz Enjoy Life Foods Semi-Sweet Mega Chunks, Finely chopped
For the ganache: **
1 1/2 Cups Full-fat coconut milk
3 Tbsp Honey
12 Oz Enjoy Life Foods Dark Chocolate Morsels
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line 3 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper on the bottom, rubbing the sides generously with coconut oil.
Place the avocado and coconut milk into a food processor (I used a small, 3-cup one) and blend until VERY smooth.  Place into a large bowl.
Add in the coconut sugar, egg yolks (make sure the whites are in a separate bowl) and vanilla and beat, using an electric hand mixer, until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, tapioca starch, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.  Add it into the wet ingredients and blend on low speed until combined. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
Clean the beaters off VERY well and beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, about 5-6 minutes. Fold them into the batter a little bit at a time, very gently.  You want no white streaks to remain.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Let cool COMPLETELY before frosting.
To make the frosting:
While the cake bakes, pour the coconut milk and honey in a large pot and set it on medium heat. When the milk looks like it is JUST about to boil (do not let it boil) remove from the heat and add in chocolate morsels. Let stand for 30 seconds, without stirring the chocolate.
After 30 seconds are up, gently whisk the chocolate into the milk until it's smooth and well combined.  Pour into a bowl, cover the top with saran (allowing the saran to stick right to the chocolate so it doesn't develop a skin in the refrigerator) refrigerate until it's cool to the touch, but still a little bit liquid - about 1-2 hours.
Once the frosting is cooled, use an electric hand mixer to whip it until it just begins to lighten in color and just holds its shape - only 30 seconds or so. It thickens up quickly! If it thickens too much, you can always pop it in the microwave for a few seconds.
To assemble:
Place your cake bottom-side up on a pedestal. Spread a lightly heaping 1/2 cup of the ganache on top and repeat with a second layer (using an offset spatula will help A LOT!)
Place the final layer on top and spread a thin coat of ganache all over the cake - this is the crumb coat. Refrigerate until the crumb coat feels set, about 30 minutes.
Spread the remainder of the ganache all over the cake.
Recipe Notes
* as with all GF baking, please weigh your flour to ensure results
** This ganache is enough to cover the cake without the dripping effect like the photos, you will need about another 1/2 of the amount if you want to achieve that look.
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Nutrition Facts
Paleo Chocolate Avocado Cake with Coconut Flour
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586 Calories from Fat 289
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.1g 49%
Saturated Fat 18.7g 94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 376mg 16%
Potassium 288mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 75.9g 25%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g 38%
Sugars 49.4g
Protein 10.9g 22%
Vitamin A 5.4%
Vitamin C 4.4%
Calcium 82.2%
Iron 32.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(per 1 slice, based off the cake making 12 slices)
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Vegan (and Vegetarian) Friendly Cafes and Restaurants to Indulge in Bangkok.
As a digital nomad, I’ve always been on the lookout for the perfect city to transit through – a city with good connectivity, affordable accommodation and incredible vegan food. After many misses, I’m convinced that Bangkok checks all those boxes.
Having transited through the city thrice in the last six months – and indulged in mouthwatering local and international vegan food – I feel compelled to share my recommendations.
Take my list of the best vegan and vegetarian-friendly cafes and restaurants around Bangkok, and indulge your taste buds in the city’s thriving vegan food scene:
Veganerie Concept
The avocado toast at Veganarie Concept. YUM!
Here’s a confession: Every now and then, while transiting through Bangkok, I make sure I stay a night or two just so I can eat at Veganarie Concept. Many vegans describe the food as “vegan food porn” and I agree. The enormous menu features a wide range of healthy and indulgent smoothies, burgers, wraps, pasta, Thai food, bowls and a huge choice of mouth-watering desserts – all vegan. I always try to go there hungry, so I can eat as much as possible! If you’re on the fence about going vegan because you love your comfort food, I highly recommend giving Veganarie Concept a shot.
My favourites are their dark chocolate and chocolate and mint smoothies, pulled BBQ burger (made with pulled mushroom and vegan mayo), avocado toast, pesto pasta with marinated soy chunks and chocolate smoothie bowl. For dessert, I love their decadent chocolate cakes. My mouth is watering thinking of the food even as I type this
Vegan tip: I’ve also tried their wraps and Thai food, and wasn’t as impressed as with the other dishes.
Find Veganarie Concept on: HappyCow | Tripadvisor
Join my food adventures on my new vegan Instagram account: @nomadicvegan
Im Chan
Green curry and brown rice – not at Im Chan though.
On a hot Bangkok afternoon, after being disappointed to miss the lunch hours of the place I had planned to eat at, I walked into Im Chan – a hole in the wall joint just off the main Sukhumvit road. I ordered the morning glory and Chinese kale stir fries off the limited vegetarian options on the menu and explained that I didn’t eat fish or oyster sauce – only soya sauce. The food was surprisingly delicious, and I polished off both dishes with rice and two coconut waters! I’ve heard that many local food joints use MSG in the food; I’m not sure if Im Chan does, for it was lost in translation.
Vegan tip: I rely on a smell test to tell if my food contains fish / oyster sauce while in Thailand. The food at Im Chan passed, though none of the dishes are labelled vegan or vegetarian.
Find Im Chan on: Facebook | TripAdvisor
Also read: Going Back to the Places We Love
Bonita Cafe and Social Club
The massive club sandwich at Bonita Cafe and Social Club.
I’m a sucker for a good vegan sandwich, and when I spotted a vegan club sandwich while browsing the menu of the all vegan Bonita Cafe and Social Club, I knew I had to make the longish journey from Sukhumvit to try it. The location is pretty obscure, which is probably why the cafe was quite empty – and that’s a pity because the food was amazing! The huge club sandwich came stuffed with layers of vegan egg (made from tofu), vegan mayo, avocados and veggies, and I could only finish half of it.
The owner is a Japanese guy who, even at the age of 40+ (my guess), runs ultra marathons of over 100 miles – and has been vegan for 8-9 years!
Vegan tip: Come hungry; the sandwich packs in a great deal of protein!
Find Bonita Cafe and Social Club on: Website | Facebook | HappyCow | TripAdvisor
Also read: Not Your Typical Travel Guide to Taiwan
Açai Story
Acai Story – best second breakfast ever.
While waiting for my clothes to be washed at a nearby coin laundry, I was killing time wandering about the food hall of Em Quartier Mall in Sukhumvit when I stumbled upon Açai Story, that offers – you guessed it – Acai berry smoothie bowls with the most delicious flavours and toppings! I couldn’t help indulging in a second breakfast with the Sunshine bowl – with an Acai berry base, topped with mangoes, goji berry, raw cacao, pumpkin seeds and more. Despite the initial brain freeze, the bowl was absolutely delicious, healthy and fulfilling!
Vegan tip: All the bowls on offer are vegan by default; the stall is located near the escalators going down to the food hall at Em Quartier Mall.
Find Acai Story on: Facebook | Website
Also read: Why I Turned Vegan – and What it Means for My Travel Lifestyle
May Veggie Home
Stir-fried sunflower sprouts with mushroom at May Veggie Home.
While looking for a vegan-friendly Thai restaurant in the Sukhumvit area in Bangkok, I found May Veggie Home on Happy Cow. This vegetarian restaurant was already packed with people when I showed up for an early dinner – and unlike many local Thai food places, they don’t use MSG.
On my own, I polished off two big dishes of stir-friend morning glory with tofu and stir-fried sunflower sprouts with mushroom, accompanied by brown rice. The food wasn’t as incredible as some I had in Chiang Mai, but I left pretty satisfied.
Vegan tip: Their vegan ice creams looked tempting, but I ran out of space!
Find May Veggie Home on: Website | Facebook | HappyCow | TripAdvisor
Also read: All the Vegan (and Vegetarian) Food I Loved in Salzburg, Austria
Din Tai Fung
Steamed vegetable dumplings and veggie bun at Din Tai Fung.
My love affair with the Taiwanese chain Din Tai Fung began way back in Singapore when I first tried their steamed vegetarian dumplings. I’ve even been lucky enough to eat at the super popular original Din Tai Fung in a small shop house in Taiwan… and never miss the chance to gobble up some dumplings at their outlet in Bangkok.
The options for vegans / vegetarians are limited, but I absolutely love the steamed vegetarian dumplings. The steamed vegetable buns and steamed truffle mushroom dumplings are good too – and their lemongrass juice is not to be missed!
Vegan tip: Mix your own soya sauce and vinegar to dip the dumplings. The chilli paste sometimes contains shrimp – check with the server, and if that’s the case, ask for cut chilli on the side to mix in your dip.
Find Din Tai Fung on: Facebook | TripAdvisor
Also read: Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Your Travel Dreams in 2018
Broccoli Revolution
Vegan chocolate sorbet at Broccoli Revolution <3
When my local Airbnb hosts told me they love the food at the all-vegan Broccoli Revolution in Bangkok, despite being hard core meat eaters, I had to give it a try. I loved their ambiance, off the main road but with huge glass walls and lots of greenery within.
I tried the avocado bruschetta – which dipped in a sweetish sauce and topped with nuts – was quite different from what I expected but it sure grew on me. The green curry Buddha bowl, with quinoa and veggies, was very filling. And among their wide range of sorbets, I tried and was delighted by the chocolate flavour.
Vegan tip: Come here at your leisure; a great cafe to chill out, read or work on your laptop.
Find Broccoli Revolution on: Website | Facebook | HappyCow | TripAdvisor
Also read: Authentic Goan Food to Try in North Goa
Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian beyayenetu at Ethiopian Restaurant, Bangkok.
It’s pretty rare to find an Ethiopian restaurant outside of Ethiopia, so when I stumbled upon one in Bangkok, I just had to try it. It is tucked away in a random alley off Nana BTS station, not very innovative with its name “Ethiopian Restaurant”, and the ambiance feels a bit shady at first. But once I stepped in, I found both the staff and the patrons – mostly Ethiopians living in Bangkok – to be rather friendly.
I ordered the beyayenetu – the fasting meal combo – and was delighted to eat injera (a crepe made of teff) with shiro (chickpeas), lentils and veggies again, though it was way too big for me to polish off alone!
Vegan tip: The beyayenetu (fasting platter) is always vegan. Other vegan / vegetarian options include a la carte versions of the chickpeas, lentils and veggies. I recommend trying shiro if you only want to try one thing.
Find Ethiopian Restaurant on: Website | TripAdvisor
Also read: An Experiential Guide to New York City
Veganerie Dessert Stall
Smoothie bowl at Veganarie Concept.
While looking for a quick snack, I was delighted to find a food stall that exclusively sells Veganarie Desserts – just outside the Gourmet Market in Em Quartier Mall. I sampled the chocolate cake again, the banana muffin and the chocolate chip cookies, and loved them all.
Vegan tip: Good for a quick takeaway!
Find Veganarie Dessert Stall on: HappyCow
Also read: How Responsible Tourism Can Challenge Patriarchy in India
Late night vegan / vegetarian friendly restaurant in Bangkok:
Pratunam Seafood
Green curry and beer for a late night vegan indulgence in Bangkok.
It’s been thrice now that I’ve landed in Bangkok late at night, when most eating joints are closed. Luckily, Pratunam Seafood, located just opposite Ramada Hotel, is open until 3 am daily, is a reliable option – and even though it is primarily a seafood joint, it does a wicked vegan/vegetarian green curry!
Vegan tip: The staff is well-versed with vegetarian food, but there’s no harm in reminding them that you don’t eat fish or oyster sauce.
Also read: Lessons on the Art of Living in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country
Vegan / vegetarian friendly restaurant at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok:
Mango Tree
Delicious pad thai – not the one I had the airport though.
As much as I love the vegan food options in Bangkok, I hate the average food choices at Suvarnabhumi Airport. After several bad meals, I’ve finally found a good Pad Thai at Mango Tree, located near the D Gates.
The menu labels it as a J Pad Thai (J means Buddhist vegetarian, without meat, fish sauce or seafood). The default version comes with egg, but unlike most other airport restaurants, the staff is able and willing to customise it without egg. My vegan noodles were perfectly cooked, a little spicy and delicious with crushed peanuts and bean sprouts. They also offer J fried rice with vegetables.
Also read: Turkish Food: A Vegetarian’s Delight
Bonus: Vegan cosmetics / toiletries in Bangkok
Since I turned vegan, I’ve been pretty shocked to learn that many of our daily toiletries – shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, moisturisers – contain cruel animal products like honey, bee wax and gelatin, or worse, are still tested on animals.
While in Bangkok, I was happy to buy products at the British-owned Boots Pharmacy which has several branches across the city. The Boots N7 Botanical range is vegan and so labelled, and features a wide range of products from hair serum to make-up, though on the expensive side. Other than that, like many modern pharmacies these days, Boots also sells the Original Source shower gel – vegan, affordable and a great product; I love their lavender and mint & tea tree shower gels.
Vegan / vegetarian places in Bangkok I’m yet to try:
Quinoa pasta with soy tandoori chunks at Veganarie Concept.
Rasayana Retreat: Offers raw vegan pizzas, zoodles and desserts, and cold-pressed juices.
Ariya Organic Cafe: Serves up organic sushi, salads and desserts.
Resources for vegan / vegetarian food across Thailand:
CHIANG MAI: Mostly Amelie – The Complete Chiang Mai Vegan Food Guide BANGKOK: Vegan Food Quest – Vegan Guide to Bangkok KOH PHANGAN: Vomad – The Most Delicious Vegan Guide to Koh Phangan PHUKET: The Veggie Passport – The Best Vegetarian/Vegan Food in Phuket
Sunshine acai berry bowl at Acai Story!
What is the best vegan / vegetarian food you’ve had in Bangkok? Which of the above would you most like to try?
Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more food and travel adventures!
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Gluten Free Monthly Favorites: Paleo Granola, Spring Hikes and More!
New blog post!
This post is sponsored by Grandy Oats and their Coconola. 
Another month is gone already! As I've been telling my college friends, time seems to fly by extra quick when you don't have school-scheduled breaks set in place. Luckily, I had some of the best paleo and grain free granola, along with Spring hikes and much more, to keep me busy.
So what did May look like in this neck of the (college celiac) woods? I'm spilling all the details on what I've been eating (including a review of Grandy Oats' new line of paleo granola) and doing in May. Plus, a sneak peek into what I'll be up to in June...including a big giveaway of various gluten free goodies.
Now let's dive on in!
What I'm Eating
Sweet treats fresh out of the oven. I don't know why exactly, but I've been in full-on baking mode this last month. What does that mean? Well, I've been chomping on homemade vegan scones, my dye-free rainbow coconut cookies, lots of crunchy sweet n' salty trail mix, and, as of a few days ago, some gluten free and vegan chocolate chip cookies made using a mix by Sweet Meghan's Bakery. Apparently, May was the month of the sweet tooth! 
Too many snack plates to count. I've been spending so much time baking, my motivation to cook "real food" has been zerrrrro. Gluten free and vegan snack plates to the rescue...especially with lots of mini Yukon potatoes and all the avocado. 
Handfuls of Coconola. When Grandy Oats reached out to me about reviewing their new line of paleo granola, I couldn't say yes fast enough. They already offer gluten free granola using certified GF oats, but Coconola is perfect for celiacs like me who can't tolerate even gluten free oats. 
As the name suggests, Coconola uses coconut flakes instead of oats...and, honestly, you don't even notice the difference! The granola is super crunchy and packed with goodies like cashews, pecans, seeds, wildflower honey and spices. Besides the original flavor, they also sell chocolate chunk and super hemp seed varieties. I've been eating mine on smoothie bowls (duh) and on nightly yogurt parfaits and with banana and sunflower butter, but there's no wrong way to go coco for Coconola.  
What I'm Doing
Enjoying as many sunny hikes as I can. One of the lessons I've learned so far this year is that Colorado Spring's weather is majorly fickle. One week in May, we had several days in the 80s...followed by snow and days in the 40s! So, when we do have pretty weather, I try to take advantage of it. Going on a long hike with my dad (and our dog) was one of the major highlights this month for sure. 
Wrapping up my work with Entity Magazine. By the time you read this post, I'll probably have finished my last day. My time with Entity Magazine was such a blessing. It kept me busy during the crazy grad school response season and taught me a ton about online publishing, writing on a deadline, interviewing experts, SEO and so much more. For those who want to join the Entity family, they are holding a 10-week mentorship program for young women in the Los Angeles area. My work with Entity started as a summer internship...so you never know! 
Visiting with a friend from San Diego! I was so excited to hear that one of my fellow writing major grads was stopping by Colorado Springs in late May. Even better, she was staying only five minutes from my house. So, one (luckily gorgeous) morning, we walked around the Broadmore Hotel (way too many times to count) and caught up. It was awesome hearing how her last semester went and seeing a familiar face. Plus, we got to see our first baby geese of Spring! 
What I'm Planning 
Some day trips to Denver and Boulder! I've only been to Denver once: when I flew in from San Diego last December (wearing my "heaviest" California clothes in the seven-degree weather). Before I head to Minnesota in July, though, I want to see what other parts of Colorado have to offer. And, yes, all the gluten free options in those areas are calling my name too!
Focusing on relaxing as much as possible. As I've mentioned before, I'm not a natural relaxer. When I'm not working, I'm typically working on the blog, working out or trying to decide what to work on next. In my last two months before grad school, though, I know I need to focus on some (mental and physical) R&R. 
Offering a big giveaway to celebrate four years of blogging! I was diagnosed with celiac disease in May of 2013, and I started the blog shortly after. To commemorate another year in the books, I'm planning on giving away an assortment of gluten-free goodies in my pantry. This isn't a sponsored giveaway or anything; I'll be hosting it and mailing the winner(s) myself. So, keep your eyes out! 
Like this post? Tweet me some love by clicking here: "Check out this #college #celiac's #glutenfree May faves, like #paleo granola from @realgranolas. via @collegeceliackc"
To be honest, 2017 is already zipping by. This June, however, I hope to experience every day more fully and deliberately. June is my "calm before the storm" month...and I hope to savor everything - from eats to activities - this month has to offer. 
*I received products from Grandy Oats for free in return for an honest review. However, all opinions, photographs and ideas are my own. Thanks for supporting what supports Casey the College Celiac!*
What are your plans for June? What were some highlights from May? Comment below! 
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accuhunt · 6 years
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Vegan (and Vegetarian) Friendly Cafes and Restaurants to Indulge in Bangkok.
As a digital nomad, I’ve always been on the lookout for the perfect city to transit through – a city with good connectivity, affordable accommodation and incredible vegan food. After many misses, I’m convinced that Bangkok checks all those boxes.
Having transited through the city thrice in the last six months – and indulged in mouthwatering local and international vegan food – I feel compelled to share my recommendations.
Take my list of the best vegan and vegetarian-friendly cafes and restaurants around Bangkok, and indulge your taste buds in the city’s thriving vegan food scene:
Veganerie Concept
The avocado toast at Veganarie Concept. YUM!
Here’s a confession: Every now and then, while transiting through Bangkok, I make sure I stay a night or two just so I can eat at Veganarie Concept. Many vegans describe the food as “vegan food porn” and I agree. The enormous menu features a wide range of healthy and indulgent smoothies, burgers, wraps, pasta, Thai food, bowls and a huge choice of mouth-watering desserts – all vegan. I always try to go there hungry, so I can eat as much as possible! If you’re on the fence about going vegan because you love your comfort food, I highly recommend giving Veganarie Concept a shot.
My favourites are their dark chocolate and chocolate and mint smoothies, pulled BBQ burger (made with pulled mushroom and vegan mayo), avocado toast, pesto pasta with marinated soy chunks and chocolate smoothie bowl. For dessert, I love their decadent chocolate cakes. My mouth is watering thinking of the food even as I type this
Vegan tip: I’ve also tried their wraps and Thai food, and wasn’t as impressed as with the other dishes.
Find Veganarie Concept on: HappyCow | Tripadvisor
Join my food adventures on my new vegan Instagram account: @nomadicvegan
Im Chan
Green curry and brown rice – not at Im Chan though.
On a hot Bangkok afternoon, after being disappointed to miss the lunch hours of the place I had planned to eat at, I walked into Im Chan – a hole in the wall joint just off the main Sukhumvit road. I ordered the morning glory and Chinese kale stir fries off the limited vegetarian options on the menu and explained that I didn’t eat fish or oyster sauce – only soya sauce. The food was surprisingly delicious, and I polished off both dishes with rice and two coconut waters! I’ve heard that many local food joints use MSG in the food; I’m not sure if Im Chan does, for it was lost in translation.
Vegan tip: I rely on a smell test to tell if my food contains fish / oyster sauce while in Thailand. The food at Im Chan passed, though none of the dishes are labelled vegan or vegetarian.
Find Im Chan on: Facebook | TripAdvisor
Also read: Going Back to the Places We Love
Bonita Cafe and Social Club
The massive club sandwich at Bonita Cafe and Social Club.
I’m a sucker for a good vegan sandwich, and when I spotted a vegan club sandwich while browsing the menu of the all vegan Bonita Cafe and Social Club, I knew I had to make the longish journey from Sukhumvit to try it. The location is pretty obscure, which is probably why the cafe was quite empty – and that’s a pity because the food was amazing! The huge club sandwich came stuffed with layers of vegan egg (made from tofu), vegan mayo, avocados and veggies, and I could only finish half of it.
The owner is a Japanese guy who, even at the age of 40+ (my guess), runs ultra marathons of over 100 miles – and has been vegan for 8-9 years!
Vegan tip: Come hungry; the sandwich packs in a great deal of protein!
Find Bonita Cafe and Social Club on: Website | Facebook | HappyCow | TripAdvisor
Also read: Not Your Typical Travel Guide to Taiwan
Açai Story
Acai Story – best second breakfast ever.
While waiting for my clothes to be washed at a nearby coin laundry, I was killing time wandering about the food hall of Em Quartier Mall in Sukhumvit when I stumbled upon Açai Story, that offers – you guessed it – Acai berry smoothie bowls with the most delicious flavours and toppings! I couldn’t help indulging in a second breakfast with the Sunshine bowl – with an Acai berry base, topped with mangoes, goji berry, raw cacao, pumpkin seeds and more. Despite the initial brain freeze, the bowl was absolutely delicious, healthy and fulfilling!
Vegan tip: All the bowls on offer are vegan by default; the stall is located near the escalators going down to the food hall at Em Quartier Mall.
Find Acai Story on: Facebook | Website
Also read: Why I Turned Vegan – and What it Means for My Travel Lifestyle
May Veggie Home
Stir-fried sunflower sprouts with mushroom at May Veggie Home.
While looking for a vegan-friendly Thai restaurant in the Sukhumvit area in Bangkok, I found May Veggie Home on Happy Cow. This vegetarian restaurant was already packed with people when I showed up for an early dinner – and unlike many local Thai food places, they don’t use MSG.
On my own, I polished off two big dishes of stir-friend morning glory with tofu and stir-fried sunflower sprouts with mushroom, accompanied by brown rice. The food wasn’t as incredible as some I had in Chiang Mai, but I left pretty satisfied.
Vegan tip: Their vegan ice creams looked tempting, but I ran out of space!
Find May Veggie Home on: Website | Facebook | HappyCow | TripAdvisor
Also read: All the Vegan (and Vegetarian) Food I Loved in Salzburg, Austria
Din Tai Fung
Steamed vegetable dumplings and veggie bun at Din Tai Fung.
My love affair with the Taiwanese chain Din Tai Fung began way back in Singapore when I first tried their steamed vegetarian dumplings. I’ve even been lucky enough to eat at the super popular original Din Tai Fung in a small shop house in Taiwan… and never miss the chance to gobble up some dumplings at their outlet in Bangkok.
The options for vegans / vegetarians are limited, but I absolutely love the steamed vegetarian dumplings. The steamed vegetable buns and steamed truffle mushroom dumplings are good too – and their lemongrass juice is not to be missed!
Vegan tip: Mix your own soya sauce and vinegar to dip the dumplings. The chilli paste sometimes contains shrimp – check with the server, and if that’s the case, ask for cut chilli on the side to mix in your dip.
Find Din Tai Fung on: Facebook | TripAdvisor
Also read: Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Your Travel Dreams in 2018
Broccoli Revolution
Vegan chocolate sorbet at Broccoli Revolution <3
When my local Airbnb hosts told me they love the food at the all-vegan Broccoli Revolution in Bangkok, despite being hard core meat eaters, I had to give it a try. I loved their ambiance, off the main road but with huge glass walls and lots of greenery within.
I tried the avocado bruschetta – which dipped in a sweetish sauce and topped with nuts – was quite different from what I expected but it sure grew on me. The green curry Buddha bowl, with quinoa and veggies, was very filling. And among their wide range of sorbets, I tried and was delighted by the chocolate flavour.
Vegan tip: Come here at your leisure; a great cafe to chill out, read or work on your laptop.
Find Broccoli Revolution on: Website | Facebook | HappyCow | TripAdvisor
Also read: Authentic Goan Food to Try in North Goa
Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian beyayenetu at Ethiopian Restaurant, Bangkok.
It’s pretty rare to find an Ethiopian restaurant outside of Ethiopia, so when I stumbled upon one in Bangkok, I just had to try it. It is tucked away in a random alley off Nana BTS station, not very innovative with its name “Ethiopian Restaurant”, and the ambiance feels a bit shady at first. But once I stepped in, I found both the staff and the patrons – mostly Ethiopians living in Bangkok – to be rather friendly.
I ordered the beyayenetu – the fasting meal combo – and was delighted to eat injera (a crepe made of teff) with shiro (chickpeas), lentils and veggies again, though it was way too big for me to polish off alone!
Vegan tip: The beyayenetu (fasting platter) is always vegan. Other vegan / vegetarian options include a la carte versions of the chickpeas, lentils and veggies. I recommend trying shiro if you only want to try one thing.
Find Ethiopian Restaurant on: Website | TripAdvisor
Also read: An Experiential Guide to New York City
Veganerie Dessert Stall
Smoothie bowl at Veganarie Concept.
While looking for a quick snack, I was delighted to find a food stall that exclusively sells Veganarie Desserts – just outside the Gourmet Market in Em Quartier Mall. I sampled the chocolate cake again, the banana muffin and the chocolate chip cookies, and loved them all.
Vegan tip: Good for a quick takeaway!
Find Veganarie Dessert Stall on: HappyCow
Also read: How Responsible Tourism Can Challenge Patriarchy in India
Late night vegan / vegetarian friendly restaurant in Bangkok:
Pratunam Seafood
Green curry and beer for a late night vegan indulgence in Bangkok.
It’s been thrice now that I’ve landed in Bangkok late at night, when most eating joints are closed. Luckily, Pratunam Seafood, located just opposite Ramada Hotel, is open until 3 am daily, is a reliable option – and even though it is primarily a seafood joint, it does a wicked vegan/vegetarian green curry!
Vegan tip: The staff is well-versed with vegetarian food, but there’s no harm in reminding them that you don’t eat fish or oyster sauce.
Also read: Lessons on the Art of Living in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country
Vegan / vegetarian friendly restaurant at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok:
Mango Tree
Delicious pad thai – not the one I had the airport though.
As much as I love the vegan food options in Bangkok, I hate the average food choices at Suvarnabhumi Airport. After several bad meals, I’ve finally found a good Pad Thai at Mango Tree, located near the D Gates.
The menu labels it as a J Pad Thai (J means Buddhist vegetarian, without meat, fish sauce or seafood). The default version comes with egg, but unlike most other airport restaurants, the staff is able and willing to customise it without egg. My vegan noodles were perfectly cooked, a little spicy and delicious with crushed peanuts and bean sprouts. They also offer J fried rice with vegetables.
Also read: Turkish Food: A Vegetarian’s Delight
Bonus: Vegan cosmetics / toiletries in Bangkok
Since I turned vegan, I’ve been pretty shocked to learn that many of our daily toiletries – shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, moisturisers – contain cruel animal products like honey, bee wax and gelatin, or worse, are still tested on animals.
While in Bangkok, I was happy to buy products at the British-owned Boots Pharmacy which has several branches across the city. The Boots N7 Botanical range is vegan and so labelled, and features a wide range of products from hair serum to make-up, though on the expensive side. Other than that, like many modern pharmacies these days, Boots also sells the Original Source shower gel – vegan, affordable and a great product; I love their lavender and mint & tea tree shower gels.
Vegan / vegetarian places in Bangkok I’m yet to try:
Quinoa pasta with soy tandoori chunks at Veganarie Concept.
Rasayana Retreat: Offers raw vegan pizzas, zoodles and desserts, and cold-pressed juices.
Ariya Organic Cafe: Serves up organic sushi, salads and desserts.
Resources for vegan / vegetarian food across Thailand:
CHIANG MAI: Mostly Amelie – The Complete Chiang Mai Vegan Food Guide BANGKOK: Vegan Food Quest – Vegan Guide to Bangkok KOH PHANGAN: Vomad – The Most Delicious Vegan Guide to Koh Phangan PHUKET: The Veggie Passport – The Best Vegetarian/Vegan Food in Phuket
Sunshine acai berry bowl at Acai Story!
What is the best vegan / vegetarian food you’ve had in Bangkok? Which of the above would you most like to try?
Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more food and travel adventures!
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