Kathy Hester's Blog, page 12

Vegan Vanilla Latte Popsicles

Too hot to drink your coffee? I have a remedy for you! My Vanilla Latte Popsicles give you your caffeine fix in a frozen form. Use pre-made plant-based milk or make your own with oats and nuts. Use only dates to sweeten or add your favorite sweetener to make it just the way you like it!

Three vegan vanilla pops ready to cool you down.

I was on vacation and really missed my breakfast popsicles! So, I decided to make these Vegan Vanilla Latte Popsicles this time as an alternate with my Laven...

Nut-Free Oat Vegan Queso

I’m crazy for nachos, so this budget-friendly Nut-Free Oat Vegan Queso is my new favorite recipe! This vegan queso is like magic because it transforms oats, some spices, and a little organic cornstarch into a creamy cheesy sauce!

Nacho cheese, queso, or what ever you want to call it, is my favorite treat. I love the creamy consistency over vegan chili, air fried tortilla chips, or even over burritos or enchiladas. It’s so versatile. I really think my oat queso is the best vegan queso, it ...

Summer Breakfast Oats: 9 Cooling Vegan Overnight Oatmeal Recipes

I have a great selection of vegan overnight oatmeal recipes for you to eat all summer long. Pick a new recipe each week, then have a grab-and-go breakfast ready for the week. I love overnight oats – they are so easy!

These recipes will hit the spot and cool you off because you eat them straight from the fridge. They are full of fruit, chia, and bold flavors.

What are oats made of?

Oats come in different forms like rolled oats, instant oatmeal, or whole oat groats. But they all come ...

Oil-Free Vegan Butter Chicken Soy Curls

I love Indian food and could eat it every day and even for every meal. I made these Butter Chicken Soy Curls for Cheryl. When she went plant-based this was the dish she missed the most. My version uses oats to make it creamy, no butter or oil at all, and is 100% vegan!

This recipe has tons of flavor from the spices, but it’s mild enough for kids, my Cheryl, and is a great way to ease doubters into the amazing world of Indian stews. 

My dish is healthier because it swaps oat cream for t...

Vegan Lavender London Fog Popsicles

Vegan Lavender London Fog Popsicles are the perfect way to start you morning on those sweltering summer days when it’s just too hot to think of turning the kettle on. You get the same great black tea, bergamot, vanilla, and lavender flavor as your favorite cup of tea.

When I wake up on hot summer mornings, I often find this London Fog dessert screaming, “Come, pick me up for breakfast!”

It’s been so hot this week in Durham. I’ve been making smoothies and pouring all my drinks into a glass ...

Vegan Chai-Spiced Banana Popsicles

My Vegan Chai-Spiced Banana Popsicles can cool you off on a hot day! This spiced popsicle recipe will become your go-to healthy choice. It’s a base of wholesome banana, your favorite non-dairy milk, spices, and the sweetener of your choice.

Some chai-spiced banana popsicles for summer? Why not?

This was a banner week for finding the cheap marked-down bananas. I shop at a few different stores and managed to score 4 large bunches for half price. I peeled 2 bunches then cut them up to freeze ...

Vegan Banana Pudding Popsicles

These Vegan Banana Pudding Popsicles are giving you all that Southern flavor without any cooking. Just blend bananas, tofu, then add in some chunks of banana and vegan vanilla wafers for the perfect crunch. I love that you freeze these in single servings, so you always have just the right portion straight from the freezer.

Vegan Banana Pudding Popsicles are so easy to make, and you can use the sweetener of your choice!

Summer is the time to slow down and have some fun, drink extra water, a...

Fresh Raspberry Gin Cocktail with Thyme

This raspberry gin cocktail is the perfect drink on a hot summer day. Fresh summer raspberries blend well with a touch of savory thyme. Make this the perfect cocktail to sip on the deck as you watch the sunset, or just enjoy inside before a homemade dinner.

This raspberry thyme cocktail is a refreshing take on your casual light gin. It’s healthier, too!

Berries just may be my favorite food. The fact you can only get them a limited time of the year fresh adds to their mystique. I love them ...

How To Use a French Press To Make Cold Brew Coffee

Did you know that you can cold brew coffee in a French Press? It’s incredibly simple to make and far less expensive than purchasing it ready to drink at your local grocery store. Before you know it you will be making gourmet coffees at home and saving money too!

Photo by Ann Oliverio

One thing to note is that the french press cold brew concentrate will be stronger than brewed coffee. You will either thin it out with water or make it super-rich with extra non-dairy milk.

It’s perfect for...

Date-Sweetened Teriyaki Soy Curls

Teriyaki for everyone! My Date Sweetened Teriyaki Soy Curls is not only vegan and plant-based, but also refined sugar-free, oil-free, and has a gluten-free option. The best part is the slight caramel flavor the dates adds – a great flavor twist to the traditional flavors of a salty-sweet sauce.

Teriyaki actually refers to a cooking technique where food is grilled or broiled with a glaze or sauce. It then evolved into a sweet syrupy sauce when Japanese people came to Hawaii. They created a...