Vegan Appetizer and Snack Recipes

Apricot crisp to save the day!

1 small diced mango 1 small diced golden papaya 1/2 tsp. minced Scotch Bonnet peppers 2 tsp. maple syrup 1/2 cup bias-cut green onion (scallions) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together except salt, mixing well. Add salt. Transfer to a container and … Read more »

2 cans black beans 1 can pinto beans 1 can white shoepeg corn 1 can green chilies 1 green pepper, seeded and diced 1 orange pepper, seeded and diced 1 red pepper, seeded and diced 1 red onion, chopped 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped For the Dressing: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup … Read more »

4 cups sweet potato 2 Tbsp. margarine 2 cups soy milk 1 cup sugar 2 tsp. molasses 1 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. cardamom 1 Tbsp. Egg Replacer 2 unbaked pie shells • Place all ingredients in a mixer … Read more »

Dry Ingredients 2 1/2 cups turbinado sugar 1 1/3 cups unbleached flour 1 1/3 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 1/3 cups cocoa 2 Tbsp. Egg Replacer 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup walnuts Wet Ingredients 6 oz. soft tofu 1/2 cup soybean oil 1 cup + 1 Tbsp. water 1 1/2 … Read more »

3 tamarillos 2 papayas 1 can lychee nuts 1/4 cup sugar Juice and zest of 1/2 lime 2 Tbsp. sake 2 Tbsp. mirin Cornstarch • Blanch and peel the tamarillos and peel the papayas. • Chop the tamarillos, papayas, and lychee nuts. • Place all the ingredients in a pot and simmer for 5 minutes. … Read more »

3/4 cup vegan margarine (try Earth Balance brand) 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup firmly packed fresh brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup soy milk 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup raisins 3 cups rolled oats • Preheat the … Read more »

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for flouring the pan 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, plus extra for greasing the pan 16 oz. (1 box) light brown sugar Egg Replacer equivalent to 3 large eggs 1 12-oz. bag chocolate chips 1 cup chopped … Read more »

1 8-oz. pkg. Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix 1 cup guacamole 1 cup chunky salsa 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded soy cheddar cheese ½ cup green onions, chopped 2 Tbsp. sliced pitted ripe olives • Mix the “cream cheese” and taco seasoning. Spread onto the bottom of a … Read more »

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar (try Florida Crystals brand) 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 4 cups blueberries 1 cup unbleached flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 cup margarine 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk Nondairy creamer (try Rich’s brand) • Mix the … Read more »

3-4 Granny Smith apples 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. ground allspice 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg 1 cup plus 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9-inch pan. • Cut the apples into thin slices; place in … Read more »

1 qts. (4 cups) vanilla soy milk 1 cup uncooked rice 1 cup sugar 3 Tbsp. cold margarine Pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries (optional) 1/4 cup chopped, dried apricots (optional) 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 to … Read more »

1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups granulated sugar Egg Replacer equivalent to 2 eggs or 1/2 cup soft silken tofu 3 Tbsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cups white flour 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped walnuts 4 cups diced apples • Preheat the oven to … Read more »

1 cup firm tofu (1/2 lb.) 2 Tbsp. oil 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 to 4 Tbsp. maple syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract • Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until very smooth. Scrape the sides of the blender often with a rubber spatula to get the frosting … Read more »

1 container nondairy sour cream (e.g., Tofutti) 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 cup salsa 1 pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1 pkg. vegetable soup mix • Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. • Serve with raw vegetable pieces or chunks of crusty bread. Makes 10 to 12 servings

1 cup water 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 cup light molasses 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1 tsp. baking soda 1 unbaked, 9-inch pie crust For the Topping: 1/2 cup sugar (try Florida Crystals brand) 1 Tbsp. light molasses 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/3 cup margarine, softened • Preheat the oven to 325°F. • … Read more »

1 cup oil Egg Replacer equivalent to 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 1/2 cups oatmeal 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. • In a medium bowl, … Read more »

For the Yucca Dough: 2 lbs. yucca, peeled and diced 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup cake flour For the Filling: 1 sweet potato 1 cup diced green apple 1 cup chopped vegan semi-sweet chocolate 1/4 tsp. cinnamon For the Bourbon-Agave Sauce: 1 cup agave nectar 1 cup apple cider 2 oz. sweet Riesling wine … Read more »

1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup oil 1 Tbsp. vanilla 1 Tbsp. maple syrup Egg Replacer equivalent of 1 egg Cinnamon and sugar, to coat • Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. • Mix the wet ingredients in a measuring cup (make sure they’re … Read more »

For the Fruit mixture: 4 cups quartered strawberries 2 cups mango, diced 1 tsp. crystallized ginger (optional) 2 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped 4 Tbsp. sugar 4 Tbsp. flour For the Topping: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 Tbsp. orange juice 2 Tbsp. margarine • Mix the … Read more »

For the Cake: 2 1/4 cups flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup cocoa 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups soy milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (try Nayonaise) 1/2 cup applesauce • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray 3 8-inch round pans with … Read more »