Michaela Vais's Blog, page 6
September 5, 2024
43 Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Start your day right with simple, flavor-packed vegan breakfast recipes – Including dairy-free, egg-free & gluten-free pancakes, pastries, oats, savory ideas, and more!
Over the years, I’ve built up quite a collection of delicious vegan breakfast recipes to suit any mood, season, time requirement, and occasion. Whether you’re looking to satisfy a sweet tooth with pancakes or muffins, enjoy a hearty, savory dish, light chia pudding, or more – there’s something for everyone on this list of vegan ...
August 24, 2024
Carrot Fritters Recipe
These carrot fritters are crispy outside, tender inside, and perfectly spiced for heaps of flavor! A light yet hearty gluten-free, vegan appetizer, or side dish!
Carrots are a bit of an unsung in the kitchen—they’re budget-friendly, versatile, and packed with nutrients. I usually always have some ready to toss into soups, stews, and vegan carrot cake. But when my fridge was overflowing with them, this easy carrot fritters recipe swooped in to turn my carrot crisis in...
August 11, 2024
4-Ingredient Chocolate Panna Cotta
This quick and easy 4-ingredient chocolate panna cotta is creamy, rich, smooth, silky, & naturally dairy-free with coconut milk and agar- A simple yet elegant, crowd-pleasing dessert!
Panna cotta (meaning ‘cooked cream’ in Italian) is a popular Italian dessert from the Piedmont region of Italy, traditionally made with sweetened cream and thickened with gelatin in a mold into a thick yet silky, creamy set custard consistency with slight wobble.
It’s versatile and pretty, yet...
August 3, 2024
Tofu Stir-Fry With Vegetables
Make quick and easy tofu stir-fry with tender-crisp customizable veggies in a sweet, savory, lightly spicy stir-fry sauce! A high-protein, low-effort, satisfying meat-free meal!
The next time you’re craving takeout, skip the expensive and unhealthy options and try homemade, pantry-friendly alternatives like kung pao cauliflower, vegetable stir-fry noodles, or this simple and inexpensive restaurant-quality vegan tofu stir-fry. You won’t regret it!
This satisfying stir...
July 18, 2024
Red Lentil Bread Rolls
Swap regular bread for quick and easy, wholesome, high-fiber, protein-rich lentil bread rolls. They’re soft, fluffy, delicious, and free from flour, grains, gluten, eggs, dairy, yeast, oil, and sugar!
I’ve already shared a recipe for high-protein bread with lentils, oat flour, and chickpea flour. However, a few people reached out on social media to ask for a completely flourless version. Well, ask, and ye shall receive with this super simple lentil bread rec...
July 10, 2024
Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms
How to cook oyster mushrooms with an Asian-inspired glaze (or alternate flavor options!) in 15 minutes. These sautéed mushrooms are a simple, nutritious flavor-packed side dish!
Oyster mushrooms are a spore-tacular (teehee) addition to vegetarian and vegan kitchens, thanks to their neutral flavor and meaty texture. In fact, I’ve already shared a recipe for air fried oyster mushroom ‘chicken’ nuggets, but now I’m letting the flavor of these superstar ‘shrooms shine wi...
July 1, 2024
Vegan Macaroni Salad (No Mayo)
This quick, easy vegan macaroni salad is creamy, tangy, vibrant, loaded with fresh veggies, & now free from oil (no mayo!) and sugar. The perfect healthy summer side dish for picnics, BBQs, potlucks!
I love a simple, satisfying pasta salad … even more so when giving classic dishes a healthier, vegan twist– like this vegan macaroni salad which I created for my new cookbook Simple and Delicious Vegan, It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing summer salad, mad...
June 23, 2024
Snickers Stuffed Dates
Date Snickers are a healthier, vegan twist on a classic candy bar, made with Medjool dates, peanut butter, chopped nuts, dark chocolate, and flaky salt. This sweet, salty, crunchy snack is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The next time you’re craving a sweet treat, instead of choosing a candy bar loaded with refined sugars and unhealthy additives, try these Snickers dates. They’re a delicious, healthy snack combining sweet, salty, and crunchy eleme...
June 16, 2024
Creamy Protein Oatmeal (30 Grams Protein)
This quick and easy protein oatmeal recipe is creamy, comforting, and boasts 30 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunch. Plus, it’s super customizable!
In my house, oats and breakfast go hand in hand. From banana baked oatmeal and peanut butter overnight oats to oatmeal chocolate chip bars and even healthy homemade cocoa puffs (!), oats are a staple. Recently, though, I’ve found myself craving creamy comfort and, as a new m...
Creamy Protein Oatmeal
This quick and easy protein oatmeal recipe is creamy, comforting, and boasts 30 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunch. Plus, it’s super customizable!
In my house, oats and breakfast go hand in hand. From banana baked oatmeal and peanut butter overnight oats to oatmeal chocolate chip bars and even healthy homemade cocoa puffs (!), oats are a staple. Recently, though, I’ve found myself craving creamy comfort and, as a new m...
