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Vegan Cookie Dough

This edible vegan cookie dough is so delicious! Creamy dough with chunky chocolate chips, it’s the perfect vegan treat. Gluten free, too!

Jar of vegan cookie dough with a bottle of milk

Why This Cookie Dough is So Good

  • This decadent, indulgent recipe tastes so much like real cookie dough but is vegan and gluten-free.
  • This cookie dough is so creamy and rich, safe to eat raw, and only takes a few easy ingredients and no cooking!
  • You can also double, triple, or quadruple this recipe and store the leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for a super easy treat.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Peel the skins off. Place the chickpeas in a paper towel and dry.
  2. Add all ingredients except cacao nibs to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. 
  3. Add the cookie dough to a small bowl and fold in cacao nibs.
  • Vegan cookie dough in a food processor
  • Vegan cookie dough

Top Tips For Making Vegan Cookie Dough

  • Chickpeas sometimes are also called garbanzo beans, so look for both when buying a can.
  • To make your cookie dough extra creamy, add a little juice from the can of chickpeas.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Jar of vegan cookie dough

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5 from 1 vote

Vegan Cookie Dough

This decadent, creamy cookie dough is the perfect vegan and gluten-free treat.
Prep Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: healthy dessert, party food, vegan cookie dough
Servings: 2
Calories: 571kcal
Author: Emily Stallings
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 2½ tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ cup peanut butter creamy
  • ⅓ cup cacao nibs
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Peel skins off. Place chickpeas in paper towel and dry.
  • Add all ingredients except cacao nibs to food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Add cookie dough to small bowl and fold in cacao nibs.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Savory and smoky, these slow cooker pinto beans are a must have for potlucks and picnics! So cheap and easy, they will become one of your fave vegan side dishes.

White bowl of slow cooker pinto beans with a spoon

Why These Beans Are So Good

  • So tender and flavorful, these beans are the perfect vegan add-on to rice, tacos, cowboy caviar, or just on their own.
  • Almost completely hands off, these pinto beans are so simple to soak, season, and throw in the slow cooker for a delicious, oh-so-easy side dish.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Rinse and soak the beans in cold water overnight. The water should be 2-3 inches above the beans.
  2. After soaking, drain and rinse the beans, then drain again.
  3. Add the beans, spices, and water to the slow cooker. Mix everything well.
  4. Turn slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours or until tender.
Instructions for slow cooker pinto beans

Top Tips For Making

  • Soaking your beans isn’t absolutely necessary, but we do highly recommend it. Soaking the beans makes them tender and much easier for your body to digest.
  • This recipe is perfect for making on the weekend and munching on all week. Simply store your beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Slow cooker pinto beans in Crockpot

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Prep Time12 hrs
Cook Time4 hrs
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy recipe, pinto beans, slowcooker recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pinto beans soaked overnight
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Rinse and soak beans in cold water overnight. Water should be 2-3 inches above beans.
  • Drain, rinse, drain again, and add to the slow cooker.
  • Add spices and water, stir until well mixed.
  • Cook in slow cooker on high for 4 hours, or until tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Dairy-Free

Vegan Pecan Pie

Fan of pecan pie? We are, too! We love how easy to make this Vegan Pecan Pie is! Filled with gooey sweetness that covers the most crunchy pecans, ever, this pie is the ultimate vegan dessert for the holidays.

What is so good about this Vegan Pecan Pie?

This pecan pie is sooo good because…

  • The ingredients are clean in addition to having the most flavorful explosions on the taste buds.
  • This pie is filled with mostly REAL ingredients. How does that sound?
  • PLANT based ingredients, only.
  • It is super easy to make with the most perfect flaky crust.

How to Make this Pecan Pie

step by step instructions for vegan pecan pie.
  1. For the pie crust recipe, click here. You will want to allow your crust to chill at least 30 minutes prior to filling with the pie ingredients.
  2. Preheat oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit or 179 degrees Celsius.
  3. Roll out the pie crust and transfer it to a 9-inch deep pie pan and crimp the edges. Chill while the oven heats.
  4. Melt coconut oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Add coconut sugar, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in the flaxseed egg mixture and tapioca flour.
  6. Add pecans and mix evenly until pecans are well coated.
  7. Pour pecan mixture into the chilled pie shell. Top with with an additional layer of pecans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. When the center of the pie has less movement, it is finished.
  8. Allow pie to cool on cooled surface for several hours. Chill in refrigerator if necessary.
Overhead shot of vegan pecan pie.

Recipe Notes

  • Since this pie does not contain eggs, it will take a while for the pie to solidify.
  • Be sure to dress your pie crust with a pie crust shield to prevent the crust from burning.
  • Add the water slowly to the pie dough until holds together.
  • Let the pie dough sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before you roll it out.

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What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Vegan Pecan Pie

This Vegan Pecan Pie is filled with gooey sweetness that covers the most crunchy pecans, ever, this pie is the ultimate vegan dessert for the holidays and super easy to make!
Prep Time45 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Resting Time3 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: autumn, best, christmas, dessert, easy recipe, fall, healthy, holidays, pecan pie, vegan, vegan pecan pie
Servings: 9 inch pie
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Pie Shield

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 1/4 cups coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecans halved
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch

Vegan Pie Crust

  • 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-6 tablespoons ice water

Flaxseed Egg Substitution

  • 9 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons flax meal equivalent to 3 large eggs

Instructions

  • Stir the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using pastry blender or fork until shortening pieces are the size of peas.
  • Slowly add water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork just until the dough holds together and forms a smooth ball.
  • Shape the dough into a ball for a single pie crust. Divide dough in half and shape into two balls for a double-crust pie. Flatten into a 1/2-inch thick disk(and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Chill 30 minutes or up to 2 days.

Flaxseed Egg Substitution

  • In a small dish, mix water and flax meal together slowly. Whisk the two ingredients together pretty fast until it creates a congealed texture.

Pecan Pie Filling

  • Preheat oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit or 179 degrees Celsius. Roll out the pie crust and transfer it to a 9-inch deep pie pan and crimp the edges.
  • Chill while the oven heats. Melt coconut oil in saucepan over medium heat.Add coconut sugar, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in the flaxseed egg mixture and tapioca flour.
  • Add pecans and mix evenly until pecans are well coated. Pour pecan mixture into the chilled pie shell. Top with with an additional layer of pecans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • When the center of the pie has less movement, it is finished. Allow pie to cool on cooled surface for several hours. Chill in refrigerator if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quarter | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Dairy-Free

Vegan Apple Pie

This Vegan Apple Pie is not only super delicious and enticing, but healthier for you, too! This pie is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or for that lover of yours. Not only will you love how easy this pie is, but it has real ingredients, too!

Side profile of sliced apple pie with fork.

Why is this apple pie so good?

This Vegan Apple Pie is so good because it is so easy to make, filled with simple ingredients, and tastes incredible. Not only does it lack butter, but it can also be created with an interchangeable gluten-free crust as well.

Powdered sugar being sifted over lattice apple pie.

How do I make this vegan apple pie?

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 218 degrees Celsius.
  2. Peel (or not), core, and slice the apples. We took the peels off!
  3. In a large bowl, toss apples in cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  4. Grab a medium skillet and melt coconut oil. Slowly stir in GF flour to form paste.
  5. Add water and sugar to paste. Bring to a quick boil.
  6. Reduce temperature and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
  7. Roll out pie crust to fit pie dish.
  8. Pour apple mixture onto pie crust. Cover the apples with coconut paste. Slightly mound the apple mixture.
  9. Cover the entire pie with top pie crust or create a lattice crust.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350. Continue baking for 35-45 mins. 
  11. Allow pie to completely cool before serving.
step by step instructions for vegan apple pie

How do I make a vegan pie crust?

Fortunately, there is a great vegan pie crust here! Do not let the process become intimidating, it really is quite simple. We LOVE this vegan pie crust recipe!

overhead shot of vegan apple pie with a lattice crust.

Tips to Make Vegan Apple Pie

  • Make sure to use granny smith apples. The flavors truly create a difference!
  • Be sure to store pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • If needed, coconut sugar can definitely be substituted.
  • Sprinkle flour at the bottom of the crust to avoid a soggy crust.
overhead shot of vegan apple pie on white plates.

Be Sure To Check Out These Other Amazing Pie Recipes!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

I would love to hear if you have tried this Vegan Apple Pie recipe – do leave me a star rating and comment down below!

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5 from 8 votes

Vegan Apple Pie

This Vegan Apple Pie is great for the holidays, oozing with flavor, and gluten free! Family friendly and so flavorful, this recipe is filled with delicious apples, cinnamon, and the most flaky crust, ever.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
Resting Time3 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple pie, apples, fall, healthy, holiday recipe, sweet, thanksgiving, vegan apple pie, vegan recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 7 granny smith apples peeled and cut
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour gluten free
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup water

Vegan Crust

  • 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour gluten free
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-6 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

  • Make crust first. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 218 degrees Celsius.
  • Peel (or not), core, and slice the apples. We took the peels off! In a large bowl, toss apples in cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  • Grab a medium sized skillet and melt coconut oil. Slowly stir in GF flour to form paste. Add water and sugar to paste. Bring to a quick boil.Reduce temperature and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat to cool. Roll out pie crust to fit pie dish. Pour apple mixture onto pie crust. Cover the apples with coconut paste. Slightly mound the apple mixture.
  • Cover the entire pie with top pie crust or create a lattice (or any type!) of crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350. Continue baking for 35-45 mins. 
  • Allow pie to completely cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Vegan Potato Soup

If you are in need of an easy and delicious recipe, then this Vegan Potato Soup is totally for you! This recipe is silky in flavor, and it has the most savory notes you could ever ask for.

Two bowls of vegan potato soup with golden spoon.

Why is this Vegan Potato Soup amazing?

  • This Vegan Potato Soup is so amazing because of how simple it is!
  • This soup has the most amazing silky-garlicky flavors, ever.
  • Thanks to the potatoes, you have a soup that has chunky and tender flavors.

How do I make this delicious soup?

  1. Finely chop onions and garlic. Peel the skins off the potatoes. In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in avocado oil or other neutral oil until translucent in color.
  2. Cut potatoes into cubes. Transfer to pan and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Blend cashews and almond milk in blender until smooth.
  4. Add vegetable broth and cashew mixture into pan with potatoes. Simmer covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes reach tender consistency. You can check the tenderness by inserting a fork in potato.
  5. With a potato masher, mash potatoes until you reach the desired consistency. Add more broth if needed. We like our potato soup to be a bit chunky, but smooth.
  6. Serve potato soup in bowls. Garnish with green onions, chives, and or olive oil.
Step by step instructions of vegan potato soup.

What can I serve with Vegan Potato Soup?

You can serve this soup with all kinds of things! This soup would be perfect as a side to a salad, sandwich, or just by itself! This soup would even be great dip with crackers or bread.

Why do I have to use cashews in this recipe?

Cashews are used simply for thickening the textures of sauces, soups, and other dishes. Not only do they make sauces more creamy and thick, but they add a little extra protein in the recipes, too! We think cashews are great to use rather than sour cream, heavy cream, or yogurt.

Top Tips for Vegan Potato Soup

  • Make sure your potatoes are fully boiled.
  • It’s okay if you do not have brewers or nutritional yeast, and no, you cannot use active dry yeast that is used in breads!
  • We thought blending the potatoes in the blender made the soup a bit too soupy, but you can totally go that route!

Be sure to check out these other amazing Vegan recipes!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Bowl of vegan potato soup garnished with olive oil and green onions.
close up photo of vegan potato soup with golden spoon garnished with green onions and olive oil.
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5 from 5 votes

Vegan Potato Soup

This Vegan Potato Soup is so easy to make, and it is filled with silky smooth, savory, and delicious flavors. This soup is perfect for weeknight dinners, and it is ready in no time!
Prep Time7 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time27 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, smooth, soup, vegan, vegan potato soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $7

Ingredients

  • 1/2 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cashews
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast or brewer's yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups non dairy milk
  • 17 small potatoes we used yukon gold
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil add more as needed

Instructions

  • Finely chop onions and garlic. Peel the skins off the potatoes. In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in avocado oil or other neutral oil until translucent in color.
  • Cut potatoes into cubes. Transfer to pan and season with salt and pepper. Blend cashews and almond milk in blender until smooth.
  • Add vegetable broth and cashew mixture into pan with potatoes. Simmer covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes reach tender consistency. You can check the tenderness by inserting a fork in potato.
  • With a potato masher, mash potatoes until you reach the desired consistency. Add more broth if needed. We like our potato soup to be a bit chunky, but smooth.
  • Serve potato soup in bowls. Garnish with green onions, chives, and or olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 2128mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 16mg

Breakfast

How to Make Vegan Overnight Oats: 4 Ways

This is the ultimate guide to making vegan overnight oats! With 4 versions of a classic overnight oats recipe, there are endless possibilities. Easy to make and perfect for grab-and-go breakfast or meal prep. Chocolate, peanut butter, cinnamon raisin, and plain. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free.

vegan overnight oats with different toppings

Overnight oats are such a wonder. Stir them together the night before and what’s ready for you in the fridge in the morning?

Freaking breakfast. Like, your entire breakfast.

Only chia pudding is easier, and I’m not even sure it’s easier. It’s like, just as easy? I can’t get enough.

This vegan overnight oats recipe uses 4 variations for limitless options. Start with a base recipe and customize to your own taste or whim!

Why these vegan overnight oats are the best

  • There’s four tasty flavors to try – plus suggestions for more!
  • They are great for meal prep breakfast throughout the week.
  • Rich in protein and fiber to keep you feeling satisfied until lunch.
  • They are so easy to make!

The four base flavors:

Classic

Perfect as the base for, well, everything, top this classic vegan overnight oats flavor with anything you like, from fresh fruit to dried, nuts to seeds, nut butters to maple syrup or honey – whatever!

Strawberry vegan overnight oats

Chocolate

Chocolate vegan overnight oats with chocolate shavings and raspberries on top

Chocolate for breakfast?! ALWAYS a good idea. This one is easy to upgrade with nut butters, too, like hazelnut or peanut butter. Decadence!

Peanut Butter

Vegan overnight oats with banana topping

Who doesn’t love peanut butter?! Another one that’s super easy to vary, whether you use a different type of nut butter or sprinkle in some cinnamon, drizzle it all with honey, top it with bananas or apples… the list goes on. So good and a great source of healthy fats!

Cinnamon Raisin

Vegan overnight oats with toppings

An excellent base for incorporating dried fruit, try this variation with pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon, dried apples instead of raisins, dried cherries instead of raisins, etc. The dried fruit plumps up overnight and is totally delicious!

What will be your favorite?!

How to make Vegan Overnight Oats

  • Stir the ingredients for your chosen overnight oats together and let chill in the fridge at least 8 hours.
  • After 8 hours, top the oats with your toppings and eat.
Process shots of how to make the breakfast jars

Are vegan overnight oats a healthy breakfast?

Oats are a great choice for a healthy breakfast – they are full of nutrients. They are rich in fiber and B vitamins, as well as containing iron. The plant based proteins in oats help to control blood sugar and they can help to boost metabolism. Because these oats are dairy-free they contain no cholesterol.

How long do overnight oats last?

These vegan oats are perfect for meal prep, as they will keep for 5 days in the fridge. It’s a great idea to make a batch on Sunday evening for grab and go breakfasts all week.

What do you make overnight oats in?

I love these jars to make my oats in – they have a great seal and stack well in the fridge. You can make them in Tupperware if that’s all you have, but I find it easier to make these personal portions. Be sure to sterilize your jars or containers with boiling water and that they are food safe

Recipe variations!

Overnight oats are so versatile and the choice of flavors and toppings are endless! Here are some more of my favorites:

Three jars of made overnight oats
  • Pumpkin Spice: Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin purée to any recipe and use 1-2 tablespoons less milk. Include a couple dashes pumpkin pie spice.
  • Chocolate Hazelnut: Stir in a tablespoon of hazelnut butter to the Chocolate recipe and top with chopped hazelnuts.
  • Apple Cinnamon: Use chopped dried apples instead of raisins in the Cinnamon Raisin recipe.

Use other dried fruit as desired, like dried cherries, blueberries, or apples. You can also swap out the cinnamon for other spices.

Top tips to make vegan overnight oats

  • Use food safe jars and containers that have been sterilized – I used these.
  • Let the oat mixture sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
  • Experiment with different fruits, seeds and flavors!

Be sure to check out these other easy and healthy breakfast recipes!

I would love to hear if you have tried this grilled peaches recipe – do leave me a star rating and comment down below!

vegan overnight oats with different toppings
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How to Make Vegan Overnight Oats: 4 Ways

With 4 versions of a classic overnight oats recipe, there are endless possibilities. Easy to make and perfect for grab-and-go breakfast or meal prep.
Prep Time5 mins
Resting time8 hrs
Total Time5 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy overnight oats recipe, meal prep breakfast recipe, vegan overnight oats recipe
Servings: 1
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik

Ingredients

Classic

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup minus 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • Top with : Fresh berries and hemp seeds

Peanut Butter

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 scant cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • Top with : Peanut butter, banana and chia seeds

Chocolate

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 scant cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • Top with : Chocolate shavings and frozen raspberries

Cinnamon Raisin

  • 3/4  cup rolled oats
  • 3 tbsp dried fruit like raisins, see Note
  • Dash cinnamon if desired
  • 1 scant cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • Top with: Yogurt dollop, brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon

Instructions

  • Stir the ingredients for your chosen overnight oats together and let chill in the fridge at least 8 hours.
  • After 8 hours, top the oats with your toppings and eat.

For the peanut butter oats

  • Warm up the peanut butter and milk and whisk together before adding to the oats.

For the chocolate oats

  • Stir the oat mixture well with a fork until there are no clumps, before shaking

Notes

A “scant” cup means a little less than a cup. This measurement will result in a standard overnight oats texture.
Nutritional values are based on one classic vegan overnight oat jar.
Variations
Use other dried fruit as desired, like dried cherries, blueberries, or apples. You can also swap out the cinnamon for other spices.
Pumpkin Spice: Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin purée to any recipe and use 1-2 tablespoons less milk. Include a couple dashes pumpkin pie spice.
Chocolate Hazelnut: Stir in a tablespoon of hazelnut butter to the Chocolate recipe and top with chopped hazelnuts.
Apple Cinnamon: Use chopped dried apples instead of raisins in the Cinnamon Raisin recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 3mg

Dairy-Free

Grilled Peaches Recipe with Honey

This healthy grilled peaches recipe is crazy easy and quick but oh so good. With only two simple ingredients, you can enjoy this sweet treat all summer. Fire up your grill to make a quick snack or dessert!

Grilled peaches on a baking sheet

I don’t know about you, but when I think of summer fruits, I think of peaches. My favorite way to eat a peach is grilled. Warm, soft, and slightly nutty from the heat of the grill…they really are one of life’s simple pleasures. What sends these peaches over the edge are my all time favorite ingredients: cinnamon and honey with some fresh mint added for good measure. Versatile and oh so decadent, these warm grilled peaches could not be easier to prepare and they made the most glorious ending to your favorite summer meal. 

When I was thinking about grilling these peaches, I thought of about a hundred different ways to add a little zing to them. And then it dawned on me. Why not use my all time favorite ingredient? Honey. I am obsessed with honey. It is sticky, it is sweet, and it is absolutely delicious. And what just so happens to pair perfectly with peaches? You guessed it: honey!

Peaches with pits removed before being cooked

Why This Grilled Peaches Recipe Is So Good

Grilled peaches are delicious on their own, but adding that sweet honey mixture sends them over the edge. Really, it sends them careening down the side of a mountain, That’s how good these easy grilled peaches are.

  • These peaches are so simple to make, but they pack a huge punch in the flavor department. They are sure to impress at your next barbecue!
  • They are packed with flavor, but only uses very few ingredients.
  • These easy grilled peaches are  a crowdpleaser. Not only are they delicious, they are insanely versatile.
  • Have I mentioned that they are SO easy to make?
A peach half dipped in honey

How to make sweet grilled peaches with honey

I love how easy and fuss free it is to make this delicious summer dessert!

  1. Begin by preheating your grill on high for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cut your peaches crossways following the natural line on the peach. Separate and remove the pits. 
  3.  In a shallow bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 1/16 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/16 teaspoon of salt. Be sure to re whisk this mixture just before you coat the peach in it.
  4. Dip each peach half in the honey mixture until it’s completely coated.
  5. At this point your grill should be hot enough. Open the lid and keep the heat on high. Place the peach halves cut side down and grill for 3-4 minutes, or until grill marks are achieved. 
  6. At this point your grill should be hot enough. Open the lid and keep the heat on high. Place the peach halves cut side down and grill for 3-4 minutes, or until grill marks are achieved. 

Do peaches need to be ripe to grill?

Ideally it’s great to have fresh peaches to grill, they are sweeter and the flavor is much more pronounced. However, it can be really hard to get your hands on perfectly ripe peaches and that’s where the magic of the grill comes in! The heat from the grill will intensify the natural sugars in the peaches to make underripe fruit sweeter and softer.

How do you remove peach pits?

You remove the pits from peaches, in a similar way you would remove a stone from an avocado. Cut the peaches in half along the natural line, then twist each half in opposite directions. Remove the stone with the tip of a knife.

Peach halves on the grill

Cook’s Tips

  1. Be sure to choose peaches that are ripe but still firm. That extra firmness will keep your peaches from disintegrating on the grill.
  2. Peaches stick very easily on a hot grill, especially with that honey acting like a glue. Grab a clean, old dish towel and ball up one corner. Soak the corner of the towel in a neutral oil, such as avocado oil. Carefully coat your grill grates until they are covered in the oil. This will prevent your peaches from sticking and pulling apart.
  3. The keys to achieving beautiful grill marks are time and patience. Don’t mess with the peaches once you’ve put them down on the heat. If you try and lift them off too early, they will stick and pull apart. Cook for at least 4 minutes before you flip them. 

Serving suggestions and variations for this easy fresh peach recipe

You can eat these grilled peaches as is, or serve them with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, or anything cool and creamy that you like.

Variations:

  1. Use maple syrup in place of the honey. 
  2. Top them with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra sweet treat.
  3. You can also serve them with some plain Greek yogurt, sweetened with a little honey and add a small pinch of cinnamon.
Grilled peaches served on two white plates and drizzled with honey

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Grilled peaches on a baking sheet
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5 from 11 votes

Grilled Peaches with Honey

This grilled peaches recipe is crazy easy and quick but oh so good.
Prep Time22 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy fresh peach recipe, grilled peaches recipe, grilled peaches with honey
Servings: 4
Calories: 106kcal
Author: cherylmalik

Ingredients

  • peaches
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1/16 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/16 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating your grill on high for at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut your peaches crossways following the natural line on the peach. Separate and remove the pits. 
  •  In a shallow bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 1/16 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/16 teaspoon of salt. Be sure to re whisk this mixture just before you coat the peach in it.
  • Dip each peach half in the honey mixture until it's completely coated.
  • At this point your grill should be hot enough. Open the lid and keep the heat on high. Place the peach halves cut side down and grill for 3-4 minutes, or until grill marks are achieved. 
  • Flip and grill another minute or so, just until the rounded side is softened. Remove from the grill with tongs and serve over yogurt or ice cream with extra honey, mint, or chopped pistachios.

Notes

Variations
  • Use maple syrup in place of the honey. 
  • Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra sweet treat.
  • You can also serve them with some plain Greek yogurt, sweetened with a little honey and add a small pinch of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.5mg