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Just when we thought summer’s most perfect veggie couldn’t get any more delicious, corn FRITTERS graced our palettes. These crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside, lightly spiced fritters are a must-try appetizer or side!
Not only are they incredibly delicious, but these fritters are vegan, optionally gluten-free, and SO easy to make! Grab your mixing bowl and 10 basic ingredients, and you’ll be enjoying fritters in 30 minutes or less.
Easy Jalapeño Corn Fritters (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
Friends! The fluffiest, most satisfying, Nutella lover’s dream dessert is here: vegan ice cream made with chocolate and hazelnuts. It’s creamy, dreamy, oh-so delicious, and kind of perfect! Especially when craving a sweet treat on a warm summer day.
Just 6 ingredients required for this (dare we say) MASTERPIECE. It’s going to be on repeat in our ice cream maker all season long. Grab your cones. Let’s make Nutella ice cream!
Vegan Nutella Ice Cream from Minimalist Baker →
Introducing weeknight-friendly fattoush salad! This EASY, 1-bowl, 20-minute version is our inspired take on the classic Levantine dish. Think fresh, crunchy veggies tossed in a bright pomegranate dressing with herby mint leaves, crispy pita chips, and pomegranate arils (major YUM)!
It’s a refreshing side to pair with other Mediterranean- and Middle Eastern-inspired recipes, or toss in some chickpeas to make it a light meal on its own.
Easy Fattoush Salad (1 Bowl!) from Minimalist Baker →
Friends, welcome to a land where you can float on strawberry dream clouds all day long. This chia pudding is next-level but still ultra simple (5 ingredients!). Just blend strawberries into your favorite milk, sweeten to taste, add chia seeds, and chilllllll.
The result is a heavenly, fiber-rich snack or breakfast that tastes just like strawberries and cream but more sophisticated — mmmmmm. Let us show you how it’s done!
Strawberries & Cream Chia Pudding from Minimalist Baker →
Is this a safe space to admit we have a problem? Specifically an insatiable appetite for adding sweet potato to desserts? First we made brownies, then blondies, then truffles. And now? Pot de crème! Which is really just a thick, silky smooth pudding (YUM!).
This super chocolaty, 5-ingredient, French-inspired wonder dessert feels elegant and indulgent! No one will know it’s vegan, nutrient-rich, and so simple to make. Get your sweet potatoes ready…let’s make pot de crème!
Chocolate Pot de Crème (with a Secret Ingredient!) from Minimalist Baker →
Chocolate, banana, and pecans…this flavor combination is meant to be. And in a muffin? Truly magical! These FLUFFY banana nut muffins are vegan, gluten-free, and generously studded with pecans and chocolate chips. Hubba hubba!
Bonus? They’re easy to make with just 1 BOWL and a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients. It’s muffin time, friends!
These vegan + gluten-free chocolate chip muffins begin with the egg-free binders: mashed banana and flax eggs.
1-Bowl Banana Chocolate Pecan Muffins (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
We love a classic (tomato-based) chili, but a CREAMY chili? It’s hard to say no to! Mix up your chili rotation with this creamy vegan white bean chili with spicy green chiles, sweet corn, and nutrient-packed spinach or kale.
It’s a cozy, subtly spiced, nourishing meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Let us show you how it’s done!
This EASY vegan white bean chili starts with a simple yet flavorful base of sautéed onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili from Minimalist Baker →
Winter fruits are survivors, making it through the coldest days of the year. We had to show them some appreciation. Enter this simple, vibrant winter fruit salad!
It almost feels too simple to be a recipe (1 bowl, 5 ingredients, 15 minutes!), but we are Minimalist Baker after all. Let’s make it!
How to Make This Easy Winter Fruit Salad
This winter fruit salad is indeed EASY!
Easy Winter Fruit Salad (1 Bowl!) from Minimalist Baker →
Cranberry + orange: a dynamic duo! This duo has made delicious muffins, crisp, and cranberry sauce, and now a new cranberry + orange favorite joins the Minimalist Baker family: scones!
These EASY, 1-bowl scones are fluffy, citrusy, lightly sweetened, generously studded with fresh cranberries, and undetectably vegan + gluten-free. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, brunches, and beyond! Let us show you how it’s done!
These fluffy, tender, gluten-free scones get their perfect texture from a mix of almond flour, oat flour, and potato starch.
1-Bowl Cranberry Orange Scones (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
It’s no secret we love cornbread and have shared recipes for it before (exhibits A and B). And we wouldn’t be posting another version if it wasn’t worth it. So trust us…it’s worth it! This FLUFFY, moist gluten-free cornbread is naturally sweetened with honey, SO flavorful, and seriously EASY to make.
Just 1 bowl and 8 ingredients stand between you and the best gluten-free cornbread.
Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread (1 Bowl!) from Minimalist Baker →
Busy, chilly days call for EASY, warming soups! Enter: Our 1-POT Spicy Pumpkin Soup with coconut milk, tomatoes, and warming Caribbean-inspired spices. It’s delicious, comforting, and comes together with simple pantry staples!
Even better? There’s minimal chopping and it’s ready in about 30 minutes. Let’s make soup!
This pumpkin soup is about as simple + flavorful as it gets! Chop onion, garlic, and ginger, then add a few everyday spices, open a few cans, and let it simmer.
1-Pot Spicy Pumpkin Tomato Soup from Minimalist Baker →
Cooler weather means one thing: cozy soups on repeat! Our new go-to is this Thai-inspired noodle soup with coconut milk, curry paste, veggies, and your choice of chicken or tofu. It’s creamy, gingery, spicy, nourishing, and SO satisfying!
Bonus? It’s versatile, working well with almost any veggies you have around! Simple methods. Big flavor. Let’s do this!
This EASY curry noodle soup starts with soaking rice noodles in boiling water until softened.
Cozy Curry Noodle Soup (Thai-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
Frosting lovers, rejoice! We have the perfect pairing for your favorite pumpkin bread, cookies, spice cake, and more: Pumpkin spice buttercream frosting! It’s decadent, sweet, buttery (but vegan + dairy-free!), and perfectly pumpkin-spiced.
This fluffy fall dream is just 1 bowl, 5 minutes, and 4 ingredients away. Grab your favorite pumpkin treat and let’s get to frosting!
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosting from Minimalist Baker →
Inspired by one of our go-to orders at True Food Kitchen, this roasted vegetable salad is fall at its best! Tender sliced butternut squash, crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, creamy white beans, and shredded kale in a zippy apple cider vinaigrette. It’s delicious, gorgeous, and a nutritional powerhouse!
Just 30 minutes required for this gluten-free and plant-based meal packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals galore.
Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad with White Beans from Minimalist Baker →
Nothing says cozy season quite like apple butter and snickerdoodle cookies. But combined into ONE? These apple butter snickerdoodles are ultra COZY! They’re soft, fluffy, cinnamon-filled, packed with apple flavor, and dare we say they rival apple cider donuts!?
These fall-filled treats are vegan, gluten-free, and come together with just 10 ingredients. Preheat your oven and let’s bake some cookies!
How to Make Apple Butter Snickerdoodles
These cookies begin like any good fluffy cookie: with creaming (vegan) butter and sugar.
Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
Fall is near, but summer veggies are still here. Enter: A cozy soup with a mix of fall and summer produce! This easy, flavorful, 1-pot minestrone is LOADED with veggies and white beans for a fiber- and nutrient-packed dish.
It’s light yet satisfying, comes together with simple ingredients and methods, and is perfect for the seasonal transition. Grab your bread because soup is on!
We’ve shared a minestrone recipe before and this one is similar…but with a twist: potatoes instead of pasta!
Veggie-Packed White Bean Minestrone from Minimalist Baker →
Friends, today we’re sharing the ULTIMATE salmon burger of all salmon burgers! Inspired by our go-to order at Café No Sé, this burger is SO satisfying and full of flavors you wouldn’t expect to go together but are truly meant to be.
Our inspired version is equally hearty and comes together in just 30 minutes! Or, if 10-minute dinners are more your style, you can prep and freeze the patties in advance.
The Ultimate Salmon Burger (30 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
When salad season and apple season collide, make this QUICK kale apple slaw! It’s sweet, crunchy, zippy, versatile, and comes together in just 10 minutes.
It’s the perfect simple side to pair with your favorite protein + roasted veggies…or for brightening up heavier meals. Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Kale Apple Slaw
This simple kale apple slaw is made in just 1 bowl!
Kale Apple Slaw with Dijon Vinaigrette from Minimalist Baker →
Nut-free friends, this one’s for you! We’re no strangers to energy bites (and cake bites… and cookie bites…), but a nut-free version of these snackable treats was long overdue!
With dates, tahini, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds, these tasty snacks are nutrient-packed and SO easy to make! They’re perfect for lunch boxes, party platters, or just grabbing out of the refrigerator when you need a treat.
Seedy Tahini Snack Bites (Nut-Free!) from Minimalist Baker →
Getting your protein in just got A LOT more delicious, friends! This chocolate cherry protein shake is thick, creamy, chocolaty, perfectly sweet, SO delicious, and packs in 20+ grams of protein per serving.
Bonus? It comes together fast with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done!
This EASY chocolate cherry protein shake requires just 4 ingredients: frozen sweet cherries, your choice of milk, protein powder, and cocoa powder.
Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake from Minimalist Baker →
Welcome back, friends! We’ve returned to the magical land of chocolate + peanut butter (one of our favorite places). This timeless combo has won the day YET again, this time in the form of creamy, decadent, salty-sweet vegan ice cream bars!
They’re truly better than we ever could’ve imagined, and they just might replace your favorite store-bought bars. Just 7 pantry staple ingredients required.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
What could be better than the saucy, savory goodness of classic ratatouille!? Answer: SHEET PAN ratatouille! Say “au revoir” to stovetop babysitting, and “bonjour!” to extra caramelization with minimal effort!
Turn it into a satisfying plant-based meal by adding protein-rich Crispy Baked Italian Herb Tofu and drizzling with Creamy Pesto Sauce. We have a feeling it’ll be your new favorite summer meal!
Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Crispy Baked Tofu from Minimalist Baker →
We’re throwing a pesto party, and you’re invited! With all the herby, savory goodness of traditional basil pesto, this CREAMY dairy-free pesto SAUCE is endlessly versatile and almost too easy. It comes together in just 5 minutes with 7 simple ingredients!
This sauce is delicious on everything from pasta to veggies and beyond. Let’s get pesto-ing!
How to Make Creamy Pesto Sauce, Dairy-Free!
Creamy Pesto Sauce (Dairy-Free) from Minimalist Baker →
Once upon a time, in the dark streets of San Francisco, a life-changing ice cream cone was enjoyed thanks to Garden Creamery. This apricot sorbet is inspired by that fateful night, and the result is the perfect way to use up an abundance of ripe summer apricots. It’s tart, subtly sweet, and SO refreshing!
Just 4 ingredients and simple methods (no ice cream maker) required. It’s sorbet time!
Easy Apricot Sorbet (No-Churn!) from Minimalist Baker →
Pistachios are good, but candied pistachios?! VERY good. They’re the ultimate sweet, nutty, versatile topping for everything from salads to sorbets (recipe coming soon!).
Bonus? This version is naturally sweetened and requires just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes. Let us show you how it’s done!
These SIMPLE candied pistachios begin with tossing raw pistachios with maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Maple syrup and coconut sugar combine to create the perfect amount of sauciness and natural sweetness, while vanilla gives the flavor a little nuance.
Candied Pistachios (4 Ingredients!) from Minimalist Baker →
Step aside margaritas, the mockarita has ARRIVED! This passion fruit mocktail has all the tart, sweet, refreshinggoodness of a traditional margarita thanks to passion fruit, lime, and agave. And, spicy charred jalapeños add booze-like complexity and heat without the alcohol. Yep, it’s seriously good!
AND…it gets better! Just 4 ingredients and 25 minutes required, friends.
Spicy Passion Fruit Mocktail (AKA “Mockarita”) from Minimalist Baker →
Grilling season is here, and today we’re bringing you an EASY, flavorful addition to your grilling rotation: kofta kebabs! These Middle Eastern-inspired kebabs feature ground chicken, herbs, spices, and aromatics arranged on skewers and grilled to perfection.
They’re elegant yet simple and are especially delicious served with lemon rice, hummus, tahini sauce, tabbouleh, grilled veggies, and/or pita. Just 1 bowl, 10 ingredients, and 25 minutes required!
Chicken Kofta Kebabs (Middle Eastern-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
Nothing hits the spot quite like a chocolate milkshake. For us, the ultimate chocolate shake is one that’s thick, creamy, and chocolaty, but just subtly chocolaty…like drive-thru shakes. An equally rich and satisfying vegan version had to happen!
Just 7 simple ingredients required for this nostalgic treat, friends. Let’s make milkshakes!
How to Make a Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
This homemade vegan chocolate milkshake isn’t your average blend-up-milk-and-ice-cream situation.
Creamy Vegan Chocolate Milkshake from Minimalist Baker →
Tofu and eggplant just teamed up to create one EPIC appetizer, friends! These lettuce wraps feature SUPER flavorful crispy tofu and caramelized eggplant with fresh, crunchy veggies, vibrant herbs, and a savory-sweet sesame dipping sauce. If you’re thinking WOW now, just wait until the first bite!
These 10-ingredient flavor miracles make a crowd-pleasing appetizer for four or light spring or summer meal for two. Let’s get to it!
We’ve done tofu lettuce wraps before, but this time eggplant joins in on the fun!
Crispy Tofu & Eggplant Lettuce Wraps from Minimalist Baker →
Whether you’re a party person, a meal prepper, or a picnic lover, we’ve got a salad that can do it ALL! This fresh, crunchy Southwest-inspiredquinoa salad features corn, black beans, cilantro, tons of veggies, and a zippy lime vinaigrette. BIG TIME deliciousness, friends!
It keeps well, making it perfect for BBQs, picnics, or quick lunches throughout the week. Simple ingredients and just 30 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Black Bean Quinoa Salad
This SIMPLE black bean and quinoa salad begins with: quinoa!
Simple Quinoa Black Bean Salad from Minimalist Baker →
Have you tried caponata? If not, let us introduce you! It’s a delicious Sicilian eggplant dish with sweet and savory flavor, and we ADORE it! While commonly served as an appetizer or side, it’s worthy of being a main when a little protein and fiber are added in. Introducing: white bean eggplant caponata!
Made in 1 pan with just 10 ingredients, this is an effortless, plant-based entrée that pairs well with pasta, polenta, bread, or even mashed potatoes.
White Bean Eggplant Caponata (1 Pan!) from Minimalist Baker →
Friends, meet the vanilla cake of your DREAMS! It’s super fluffy, perfectly moist, undetectably gluten-free (& dairy-free), and seriously…the BEST. It’s impressive enough for a birthday or even a wedding!
Bonus? It’s also SO easy to make, with simple methods, 1 bowl, and 9 ingredients. Preheat your oven. Let them eat cake!
This cake could not be easier to make! Simply whisk, pour, bake, and enjoy your cake, for goodness sake!
The BEST Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake (1 Bowl!) from Minimalist Baker →
We love a margarita, but a mezcalita? Do tell. A mezcalita has the familiar sweet and tart elements of a margarita, but with the added smoky complexity of mezcal. This frozen version is SO refreshing and bursting with passion fruit for a fun and fruity twist.
Bonus? It’s (ridiculously) quick and easy with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!
Frozen Passion Fruit Mezcalita from Minimalist Baker →
If you love hummus and the rich flavor of tomatoes, you’ll ADORE this simple sun-dried tomato hummus. It’s SO versatile, creamy, easy to make, and adds instant flavor to just about everything. Enjoy it on pita, veggies, crackers, sandwiches, and more.
It’s perfect for parties, picnics, meal prep, road trips, and everything in between! Just 15 minutes and a food processor or blender required. Let’s make hummus!
This recipe is adapted from the Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus in our cookbook!
Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus from Minimalist Baker →
Our new favorite fudgy, not-too-sweet truffles are inspired by a similar treat from Margalaxy in Portland, Oregon. They’re creamy and complex thanks to the inclusion of tahini, bitter and chocolaty because of cocoa powder, and dates lend the perfect texture and sweetness.
These seriously snack-able truffles disappeared quickly in the test kitchen. And they’re SO easy to make — just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes required!
5-Ingredient Chocolate Tahini Truffles from Minimalist Baker →
Have you tried shredded tofu yet, friends? We’re into it. Super firm tofu + a box grater are all you need to meet your new BFF that helps make this smoky, spicy shredded tofu taco “meat”!
Not only is it quick & easy to make, but it’s endlessly versatile! It’s perfect for everything from tacos to burritos, bowls, nachos, and beyond. Just 20 minutes required and perfect for making ahead for a quick protein throughout the week.
Smoky Shredded Tofu Taco “Meat” from Minimalist Baker →
Weeknight-friendly meals with weekend flavor? Those are our jam! Introducing a new one to try this season: Jerk Cauliflower Tacos with Mango Hot Sauce. These Caribbean-inspired tacos combine tender roasted cauliflower, fiber-packed black beans, creamy avocado, and the star of the show: a zesty, sweet + spicy sauce!
Just 30 minutes until plant-based taco night is on. Grab your tortillas, friends!
These tacos owe their glory to the magical flavor combination that is Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.
Jerk Cauliflower Tacos with Mango Hot Sauce from Minimalist Baker →
We absolutely love broccoli cheddar soup, but relying solely on store-bought vegan cheddar for a “cheesy” flavor? That felt like cheating. Instead, we set out to recreate the cheesy flavor with whole food ingredients and as many vegetables as possible. The result? Luxuriously creamy, nutrient-packed soup with classic, indulgent flavor. Swoon!
Just 10 ingredients required for this comforting dish that might just become your new favorite way to eat broccoli.
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Minimalist Baker →
When mornings are too rushed to make a wholesome breakfast (we get it!), enter seedy quinoa breakfast cookies! These chewy, satisfying, lightly sweetened cookies feature whole grains and nutrient-packed seeds to keep you nourished on the go.
Nut-free and meal prep-friendly, these tasty cookies are perfect for school lunches, snacks, or any time you’re too rushed to make breakfast! Just 1 bowl and 25 minutes required.
Seedy Quinoa Breakfast Cookies from Minimalist Baker →
Friends, we’ve heard your pleas to release our secret gluten-free chocolate cake recipe, and today is your lucky day! It’s based off the baking mix we released last year after almost a year of development and countless taste tests. And it’s now ready to make from scratch in your kitchen!
This cake is FLUFFY, moist, perfectly chocolaty, and undetectably vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and naturally sweetened.
The BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake (Vegan, 1 Bowl!) from Minimalist Baker →
Nothing hits the spot quite like a casserole! Comforting, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a crowd, this vegan casserole doesn’t skimp on flavor thanks to spicy green chiles and a creamy cashew jalapeño sauce. And the star of the show? Shredded tofu. If you haven’t met her yet, we’re pretty sure you’re going to be BFFs.
This casserole is also surprisingly quick and easy and requires just 9 ingredients, friends.
Creamy Vegan Green Chile Casserole from Minimalist Baker →
Nothing says summer like a slice of key lime pie! We’ve given this classic treat an undetectably vegan and (optionally) gluten-free makeover, and it’s kind of epic how much it tastes like the real deal. It’s perfectly tart, refreshing, and decadent all at the same time. We’re pretty sure you’ll find any excuse to make it.
Just 9 ingredients required and perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Classic Vegan Key Lime Pie from Minimalist Baker →
Whipped cream lovers and coconut haters, a very important problem has been solved. Introducing FLUFFY, dairy-free whipped cream that tastes shockingly similar to the real deal (with no coconut taste…at all)!
Just 3 ingredients required for this magical vegan whipped cream! Let us show you how it’s done.
How to Make Vegan Cashew Whipped Cream
Now, before our friends with coconut allergies get too excited, we’re still working on a solution for you.
Magical Vegan Cashew Whipped Cream from Minimalist Baker →
What’s that? You’re looking for an easy, comforting weeknight meal that has some veggies and protein? Look no further: This skillet ratatouille has your back! This delicious twist on the classic French dish features late-summer produce cooked until saucy and topped with eggs to make it a satisfying, 1-pan meal.
Just 10 ingredients required and perfect for pairing with bread or polenta. Let us show you how it’s done!
What is Ratatouille?
Skillet Ratatouille & Eggs (1-Pan Meal!) from Minimalist Baker →
What started as mango cheesecake bars quickly turned into chocolate peanut butter cup bars…stick with us here! Our mangoes weren’t ripe yet and we wanted sweets ASAP. To satisfy the craving fast, these fuss-free, NO-BAKE bars were born!
These bars have a creamy peanut butter base and perfectly sweet, ganache-like chocolate top (swoon!). Bonus? They’re SO easy to make with just 5 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars from Minimalist Baker →
Say hello to one seriously satisfying salad: the vegan BLT! Think all the flavor of your favorite sandwich with salty tempeh bacon, tangy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce tossed in a creamy ranch dressing. She’s nourishing and DREAMY!
Just 7 ingredients required for this EASY, veggie-packed, plant-based twist on a classic. Let’s make BLTs in a bowl!
This bountiful salad begins with a mix of fresh veggies including crunchy romaine, sweet cherry tomatoes, hydrating cucumber, satisfying avocado, and peppery red onion.
Vegan BLT Salad with Avocado & Tempeh Bacon from Minimalist Baker →
Prepare for the most nostalgic recipe to hit the internet this summer: rainbow sherbet(!!). This DIY, no-churn, dairy-free version is fresh, perfectly sweet, and packed with allll the creamy, fruity flavor of the classic. Refreshing is an understatement!
It features a naturally sweetened frozen fruit base with creamy coconut milk and tangy lime. We even snuck some spinach in there, but we promise you can’t taste it — just wholesome deliciousness here.
Rainbow Sherbet (Vegan, No-Churn!) from Minimalist Baker →
We’ve done veggie burgers and pesto separately, but together? Our only regret is not trying it sooner! Herby, savory chickpea burgers join with sliced tomato, arugula, and a creamy, bright balsamic aioli for a major dose of YUM!
Just 30 minutes required for this satisfying plant-based main perfect for summer BBQs or a quick weeknight meal! Let us show you how it’s done!
These pesto chickpea patties begin with mashing chickpeas until there are only a few large pieces remaining.
Pesto Veggie Burgers with Balsamic Aioli from Minimalist Baker →
Gluten-free friends, the day is finally here: Meet our EPIC gluten-free hamburger buns! These slightly sweet, perfectly soft buns are sturdy enough to save your hands from condiments yet light and fluffy enough to avoid smashing your favorite veggie burger.
Bonus? They’re vegan and require just 10 ingredients! Get your grills ready — hamburger season is on!
How to Make Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns
These buns begin like any good FLUFFY bread recipe: with yeast!
Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
Weeknight ease with weekend flavor? These Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowl do it all! Waves of flavor come from roasted eggplant and chickpeas, Greek-inspired lemon rice, an herby tomato cucumber salad, and creamy tahini sauce. It’s the best of summer, all in one bowl!
It’s a fresh, flavorful, satisfying plant-based meal that’s easy to make and been on repeat in our kitchens lately. Let’s make it!
These nourish bowls begin with roasting eggplant and chickpeas until golden brown and caramelized.
Easy Mediterranean-Inspired Nourish Bowls from Minimalist Baker →
Introducing the perfect side for your next Mediterranean-inspired meal: lemon rice! Our EASY vegan take on this savory, lemony, Greek dish is equally fluffy, flavorful, and SO versatile. It’s amazing with falafel, hummus, grilled veggies, and beyond!
Just 1 pot, 5 ingredients, and 25 minutes required to level up your go-to grain. Let us show you how!
If you’ve eaten at a Greek restaurant and wondered what’s in that delicious rice accompanying your main dish, you’re not alone!
Easy Lemon Rice (Greek-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
The ULTIMATE summer drink is here: cherry limeade! This super refreshing, Sonic-inspired “soda” tastes as good as the classic, but it’s naturally sweetened and made with just 4 ingredients!
Packed with fresh cherries, perfectly tart-sweet, and ready in just 10 minutes, this bubbly beverage will be quenching your cherry soda craving in no time. Let us show you how it’s done!
This cherry limeade is SO easy to make, friends!
Sparkling Cherry Limeade (Naturally Sweetened) from Minimalist Baker →
S’mores…COOKIES? They’re just as irresistible as they sound! A friend even described them as “the best cookies EVER!” We’re talking gooey marshmallows and melty chocolate held together in one incredible graham-flavored cookie. All the fun of camping, without having to camp! Sign us up!
Did we mention they’re undetectably vegan, optionally gluten-free, and come together in just 1 bowl in 25 minutes!? Let’s make s’mores indoors!
1-Bowl Vegan S’mores Cookies from Minimalist Baker →
True Food, you’ve stolen our hearts with your Watermelon Salad. We’re talking one of the best salads we’ve ever eaten. A homemade rendition had to happen!
Friends, it’s now your turn to be swept off your feet. Just 20 minutes stand between you and this show-stopping, sweet + spicy watermelon salad that’s so hydrating, fresh, and perfect for summer. Let us show you how it’s done!
The base of this AMAZING salad is crunchy cucumber and sweet watermelon with bites of avocado and cherry tomatoes.
Spicy Watermelon Salad (True Food-Inspired!) from Minimalist Baker →
Friends, we know mangoes are SO good it’s challenging not to devour them all right off the cutting board. But take it from a fellow mango enthusiast: This time it’s worth letting them make it to the blender. You’re going to want a batch of this bright, naturally sweet turmeric mango vinaigrette around for a salad recipe coming tomorrow!
Grab your blender and 9 ingredients (mostly pantry staples) and let’s do this!
This dressing is as simple as blending and enjoying!
Creamy Turmeric Mango Vinaigrette from Minimalist Baker →
Hold onto your hats! This recipe takes the cake and (literally) flips it on its head. Juicy, tart plums nestle into soft, fluffy, perfectly sweet almond cake. You won’t want to miss out on this plum upside down cake — it’s THE summer cake you’ve been waiting for!
Bonus? It’s vegan, gluten-free, and you’ll need just 10 ingredients. Let’s bake, friends!
This cake begins with the upside down plums!
Plum Upside Down Cake (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
I scream, you scream, we all scream for soft serve! Isn’t that how it goes? This fluffy, creamy, and oh-so classic vegan soft serve has all the nostalgic goodness you know and love, with no dairy or ice cream maker required.
Just 6 ingredients and simple methods, friends. Let us show you how it’s done!
It all begins with a happy accident we discovered a couple years ago.
Vegan Vanilla Soft Serve (No-Churn!) from Minimalist Baker →
What started as a copycat Crunchwrap recipe turned into the ULTIMATE vegan burrito (and we’re not mad about it!). We left the fancy folding to the pros and focused on the flavors — and the result is even better!
These real-deal burritos are crunchy yet soft, fresh yet creamy, MEGA flavorful, and will bring you right back to your favorite drive-through moments. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes stand in your way.
The Ultimate Vegan Burrito (Crunchwrap-Inspired!) from Minimalist Baker →
We’ve searched far and wide for a taco seasoning that’s perfectly smoky, savory, flavorful, and made with recognizable ingredients. In this search, we’ve felt like Goldilocks! Some were too sweet, some too salty, until we gave up and decided to make a homemade version. And it was just right!
Here she is, our new favorite DIY taco seasoning, ready to be the star of your next taco Tuesday (or spice up your favorite protein or potatoes)!
The BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning from Minimalist Baker →
Gluten-free but craving “flour” tortillas? Same! Luckily, the craving can now be satisfied. Introducing our perfected method for cassava flour tortillas that are chewy, soft, and easy to fold without cracking.
Just 4 ingredients stand between you and your burrito, quesadilla, enchilada, and taco dreams coming true! Bonus? They’re vegan, grain-free, and SO versatile. Let us show you how it’s done!
What is Cassava Flour?
Cassava flour is a naturally gluten-free flour made from a tuberous root grown in tropical regions.
Cassava Flour Tortillas (Grain-Free) from Minimalist Baker →
We love tofu. We love crispy tofu, we love saucy tofu, and we REALLY love tofu that’s quick & easy to make (but tastes like it wasn’t). Enter crispy baked gochujang tofu! It’s a savory, spicy, Korean-inspired dish perfect for pairing with kimchi, cabbage apple slaw, kimchi rice fritters, and more.
It’s vegan, gluten-free, protein-packed, and requires just 30 minutes and 6 ingredients.
Crispy Baked Gochujang Tofu (Korean-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
What’s that? You’re craving kimchi but don’t want to run to the store or wait a week for it to ferment? We’ve got you. This QUICK kimchi-inspired slaw combines cabbage, apple, and carrot in a tangy, optionally spicy dressing.
It’s the perfect companion for all your favorite Korean (and Korean-inspired) dishes, including bibimbap and Korean-style cauliflower wings. Plus, it’s ready in 20 minutes with just 10 ingredients. Let us show you how it’s done!
Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw (Korean-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
Spicy, crispy fritters in just 30 minutes? Tell us more! These Korean-inspired fritters give leftover rice a new spice on life and pack in some tangy, probiotic-rich goodness from kimchi at the same time. And when you top them with a creamy sriracha sauce? Oh MY, they’re good, friends!
These fritters are the ultimate comforting side paired with your favorite protein or alongside other Korean-inspired recipes (including two new ones coming soon!).
Crispy Kimchi Rice Fritters (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
Introducing our GO-TO side for summer gatherings (and beyond!): three bean salad! It travels well, keeps well, and comes together fast with simple, affordable pantry staples.
Plus, it’s packed with fiber, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful, herby vinaigrette that makes you want more! Who knew beans could be so irresistible!? Just 10 minutes and 1 bowl required to make this bean-filled beauty. Let us show you how!
Easy Three Bean Salad from Minimalist Baker →
We’re all for strawberry + rhubarb, but sometimes rhubarb deserves to be in the spotlight, unmasked by other flavors! Enter this simple, vegan + gluten-free RHUBARB crisp. It showcases the tangy, bright flavor of rhubarb while enhancing it with a perfectly sweet oat-almond topping.
Made in 1 bowl with just 8 ingredients, it’s a low-effort dessert perfect for spring and summer. Let’s get crispy!
The simple rhubarb filling comes together with just 4 ingredients, with fresh or frozen rhubarb being the star of the show.
Vegan Gluten-Free Rhubarb Crisp from Minimalist Baker →
Get ready for the drink that will be on repeat all summer: this hibiscus orange mocktail! Bright, zesty, fruity, and perfectly sweet, it tastes kind of like virgin sangria (summer dreams coming true!).
PLUS, it’s naturally sweetened and made with just 6 simple ingredients. What are you waiting for? Let’s get these drinks going!
This sparkling mocktail begins with a base of mango (for body + natural sweetness), orange (for big citrus vibes), and lime (for brightness).
Sparkling Hibiscus Orange Mocktail from Minimalist Baker →
If you’ve ever felt left out by the lack of quality vegan options at a BBQ, consider those days over! Introducing the smoky, sweet, spicy flavors of BBQ in a sweet potato chickpea taco with cabbage, lime, and chipotle crema. It’s a plant-based winner worthy of sharing with friends!
Satisfying, nourishing, and ready in just 30 minutes! Grab your tortillas — let’s make tacos!
These tacos begin with roasting chickpeasandcubed sweet potatoes in a BBQ-inspired spice mixture of smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne!
BBQ Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos from Minimalist Baker →
Chocolate? Absolutely. Vegan chocolate? Even better. Vegan chocolate pot de crème that requires just 3 ingredients and tastes like the REAL deal!? Now we’re talkin’!
Thanks to the magic of silken tofu (don’t knock it till you try it!), we’re bringing you this indulgent, intensely chocolaty, totally classic dessert that’s as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy.
Easy Chocolate Pot de Crème (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
What can’t you turn into queso!? We’ve made cashews and eggplant into “cheesy” queso-like dips, so why not try a protein- and fiber-packed twist with white beans? Spoiler alert: Success! Friends, meet our new favorite creamy dip: white bean queso!
It’s vegan, gluten-free, SO satisfying + snack-able, and easy to make, too! Just 9 ingredients and 30 minutes required. Grab your favorite chips and let’s do this!
Creamy Vegan White Bean Queso from Minimalist Baker →
Does it get more classic than a bowl of rice pudding? Talk about nostalgia! We’d been craving this comforting dessert for far too long, and so our perfected vegan version was born. It’s perfectly sweet, super creamy, and SO classic!
Naturally sweetened and just 7 ingredients, 1 pot, and 25 minutes required. Let’s make rice pudding!
Origins of Rice Pudding
Rice pudding exists in many forms in cultures around the world (source).
Creamy Vegan Rice Pudding from Minimalist Baker →
When the temperatures rise, the refreshing drinks arrive! Enter this naturally sweetened strawberry margarita bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and the perfect tart-sweet balance!
Made in just 5 minutes (really!) with just 4 ingredients, it doesn’t get any easier! Rev up your blenders, friends — let’s make some drinks!
What is in a Margarita?
A traditional margarita is a cocktail made of tequila, lime juice, and a citrus liqueur such as triple sec or cointreau.
Fresh Strawberry Margarita (5 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
One bite into the chile relleno at Nick’s in San Clemente and we wanted to move in next door. We’d had dozens of fried chile rellenos before, but this baked version stole our hearts. A plant-based version of this show-stopping dish had to make it on the blog!
Equally satisfying, our inspired, 10-ingredient version is HERE (cue cartwheels): a creamy white bean vegetable filling nestled into smoky poblano peppers smothered in red enchilada sauce and a garlicky cashew cream.
Vegan White Bean Chile Relleno (Baked!) from Minimalist Baker →
Cookies for breakfast? We’ve done it before and we’re doing it again. And this time it’s all the goodness of a classic peanut butter cookie in a chunky, snack-able, and crunchy granola. YUM — it’s just as good as it sounds!
This quick and easy granola is perfect with milk, yogurt, or just by the handful, friends. Bonus? Just 10 ingredients required! Let us show you how it’s done!
Peanut Butter Cookie Granola (Naturally Sweetened) from Minimalist Baker →
Snack time just got stunning! Introducing a thick, creamy MATCHA chia pudding topped with a vibrant fresh strawberry compote. It tastes just as magical as it looks! Plus, it’s packed with fiber and healthy fats (hello, omegas!) thanks to the wonder of chia seeds.
It’s gently energizing and perfect for prepping and enjoying throughout the week or (if you must) sharing with friends. Just 15 minutes active time and 7 ingredients required!
Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding from Minimalist Baker →
Welcome to another EASY, nourishing, flavorful plant-based meal (we know you love them!). This EPIC bowl combines limey, salty, spicy smashed chickpeas with fluffy quinoa, caramelized roasted veggies, and an aji verde sauce so good you’ll want to lick the blender!
Ready in just 30 minutes, this nourishing meal is our new weeknight go-to and soon to be yours, too. Let’s get cooking!
How to Make Chickpea “Taco” Bowls
These vegan taco bowls get their name thanks to the smashed chickpea taco “meat” made by mashing chickpeas with olive oil, lime juice, aji amarillo paste (or sriracha), salt, and dried herbs and spices.
30-Minute Smashed Chickpea Taco Bowls from Minimalist Baker →
This sauce is SO good we licked the blender clean. Inspired by Peruvian aji verde, this dairy-free version is equally creamy, spicy, smoky, and vibrant!
Just 5 minutes, 1 blender, and 8 ingredients required for this versatile condiment perfect for bowls (recipe coming soon), salads, tacos, roasted potatoes, chicken, and so much more. Let us show you how it’s done!
What is Aji Verde?
Ají verde is a green hot sauce commonly served at Peruvian restaurants.
Aji Verde Sauce (Peruvian-Inspired, Dairy-Free) from Minimalist Baker →
Looking for a wholesome, spicy, satisfying weeknight meal? We’ve got you covered. These black bean fritters combine savory mushrooms, hearty quinoa, and spicy cayenne pepper in a delicious, freezer-friendly fritter. What’s not to love!?
Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required for these vegan and gluten-free fritters, friends. They pair perfectly with our new sweet potato “rice” and are just begging to be dipped in avocado crema or guacamole.
Spicy Mushroom Black Bean Fritters from Minimalist Baker →
Rice, rice baby! We love rice. We also love sweet potatoes. We’re also not new to turning vegetables into “rice,” and this sweet potato rice is our new favorite! It’s nutrient-packed, endlessly versatile, and just as quick and easy as white rice.
We love enjoying this salty-sweet “rice” with our Smoky BBQ Beans, Mexican Shredded Chicken, and more (new recipe coming soon!). That sweet + spicy combo?
Easy Sweet Potato “Rice” from Minimalist Baker →
“Delightful, fresh, and an undeniable SNACK” is our usual morning mantra. We start by saying these descriptors in the mirror, then we grab our blenders and whip up this (delightful, fresh, snack-able) raspberry smoothie. Coincidence? Nah. You are what you eat, after all!
Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes required for this creamy, sweet treat! It’s also the perfect base for a scoop of protein powder or some salty chocolate granola.
Creamy Raspberry Chip Smoothie (5 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
Pasta with all the creamy comfort of spinach artichoke dip? Sign us up! This comforting, veggie-filled dish comes together with simple methods and just 10 ingredients. It’s a weeknight dream!
Bonus? This crowd-pleasing recipe is vegan, optionally gluten-free, and packed with vitamins and minerals (C, K, folate, iron, potassium, and more!). Let’s make pasta!
This creamy pasta party kicks off with cooking your favorite pasta and (quickly!) soaking cashews to soften them and ensure a more neutral flavor.
Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta (1 Pot!) from Minimalist Baker →
Are you a classic frosting lover or do you scrape it off your cupcakes because it’s too sweet? Some of us at the MB office believe in buttercream or bust, while others welcome a less sweet frosting without powdered sugar. If you’re in the second group, you’re going to love this chocolate AVOCADO frosting!
It’s rich, chocolaty, naturally sweetened, and your guests will never guess the secret healthier ingredient! Even better? It pipes beautifully, holds up well at room temperature, and comes together in just 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.
Chocolate Avocado Frosting (Vegan, No Powdered Sugar!) from Minimalist Baker →
Wondering what to do with carrot tops? Make pesto! If you’ve made it before and thought “Hmm, that’s resourceful, but I wouldn’t make it again,” we urge you to give this version a try! Thanks to a little help from fresh basil, it’s just mildly earthy and worthy of saving in your recipe box!
It adds an herby brightness to pasta, quinoa, roasted carrots, potatoes, chicken, and much more. Bonus? It’s dairy-free and comes together in just 5 minutes in a food processor or blender.
The BEST Carrot Top Pesto from Minimalist Baker →
We have a NEW comforting, protein- and fiber-packed dish for your weekly meal plan! This creamy, garlicky skillet meal features white beans, burst cherry tomatoes, and greens cooked in a flavorful cashew cream sauce. Ready in 25 minutes with just 10 ingredients, it’s cozy weeknight perfection!
Pair with pasta or toasted crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will WOW. Let’s make it happen!
This EASY, flavorful recipe starts with a base of sautéed shallot, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sea salt.
Creamy Italian White Bean Skillet Meal (25 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
When spring comes around and your garden is overflowing with fresh mint, you’ll want this mint tea recipe at the ready! It’s super fragrant, seriously simple, and a beautiful way to celebrate this vibrant herb. Just 2 ingredients required: fresh mint and hot water — it doesn’t get more minimalist.
Enjoy hot as a soothing drink on chilly days or pour over ice for a cooling, refreshing drink to sip all spring and summer long!
Fresh Mint Tea (Hot or Iced!) from Minimalist Baker →
Introducing a delicious new treat that’ll put your beautiful fresh strawberries to use: strawberry donuts! These bright, berry-packed beauties boast BIG strawberry flavor, crisp edges with fluffy centers, and a glaze so good you’ll want to lick the bowl clean. They’re vegan + gluten-free, but nobody will know it!
Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required! What are you waiting for?! Grab your strawberries and let’s make donuts!
Easy Baked Strawberry Donuts (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
Friends, this isn’t your average potato salad! It has depth with soft, fluffy potatoes, crunchy blanched green beans, punchy kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and a zippy, French-inspired mustard vinaigrette.
It’s a super satisfying side perfect for your next gathering or an easy weekend lunch when you include the optional eggs! Bonus? Just 9 ingredients required. Let us show you how!
This French-inspired green bean potato salad begins with cooking baby red potatoes in salted water to infuse them with flavor.
French-Inspired Green Bean Potato Salad from Minimalist Baker →
Not to start an argument, but jammy eggs are the BEST way to eat an egg! We’re talking perfectly set whites with a slightly set yolk that still has a soft, “jammy” texture! If you haven’t tried them yet, consider this your invitation!
After scouring the internet and dozens of tests, we’ve nailed down the method and timing (to the second!) for PERFECT jammy eggs EVERY TIME! Put ‘em on toast, in salads and bowls, or have them on their own as a protein-packed snack.
How to Make Jammy Eggs (Perfect Every Time!) from Minimalist Baker →
When we think of Easter candy, peanut butter eggs are a must! This year, we set out to create a vegan version that’s SUPER easy to make and just as delicious as the originals! We think we crushed it, but we’ll let you be the judge.
Simple methods (no food processor!), 6 ingredients, and a perfectly sweet and salty peanut butter filling with a thin, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate coating. Prepare to feel nostalgic.
Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs (Reese’s Dupe!) from Minimalist Baker →
Move over, butternut squash! Carrots are back and ready to be the new SOUPer star in this creamy vegan carrot soup. It’s rich thanks to coconut milk and subtly spicy from red pepper flakes, making it super warming and perfect for the transition from winter to spring!
The best part? It’s made in 1 pot with just 10 ingredients you may have around right now. Let us show you how it’s done!
Creamy Vegan Carrot Soup (1 Pot!) from Minimalist Baker →
Peanut butter lovers, rejoice! We’ve cracked the vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened code on the perfect little peanut butter cookie: Nutter Butters! Think a crispy, perfectly sweet peanut butter cookie and soft, creamy peanut butter filling. Swoon!
Easy to make with just 8 ingredients, this snack-able dessert will be loved by EVERYONE. Get ready to fill your cookie jar…if they make it that far! Let’s bake!
How to Make Vegan Gluten-Free Nutter Butters
When it comes to Nutter Butters, there are two essentials: peanut butter and peanut butter.
Gluten-Free Nutter Butters (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
Pizza for breakfast is always a good idea! And since our Easy Vegan Sausage Crumbles are tasty on (real) pizza, we thought: What about a nourishing vegan breakfast bowl inspired by pizza? It’s a winner, friends!
Just 30 minutes required for this protein-packed, plant-based dish with savory roasted veggies, potatoes, and Italian-inspired tempeh sausage. Let us show you how it’s done!
These savory, nourishing vegan breakfast bowls begin with roasting a colorful array of veggies that sweeten as they cook: red onion, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
Savory Vegan Breakfast Bowls (Pizza-Inspired!) from Minimalist Baker →
A plant-based dish that’s full of protein, takesjust 15 minutes, and is perfect for everything from breakfast burritos to pizza, tacos, and pasta?! Count us in. These easy vegan sausage crumbles combine protein-rich tempeh with classic Italian sausage spices like fennel and paprika for a flavorful addition to any meal.
Just 10 ingredients required, friends. Let’s get cooking!
The protein-packed base for these vegan sausage crumbles?
Vegan Italian Sausage Crumbles (15 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
We’ve done vegan, gluten-free Oreos before, but never a CLASSIC baked version. That HAD to change! After many tests (and faces stuffed with Oreos), we landed on a WINNER: a crispy, chocolaty cookie that snaps perfectly and keeps its crunch even when the sweet, creamy filling is added. Oh, yes!
These snack-able, nostalgic treats are made with just 7 ingredients and are ready to make lunchbox and snacking dreams come true.
Homemade Gluten-Free Oreos (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
A nourishing, flavorful bowl that comes together fast with minimal cleanup? That’s our kind of meal! These Mediterranean-inspired veggie bowls combine spicy roasted chickpeas, vibrant roasted veggies, and optional grains with an herby green tahini sauce. Prepare to fall in love!
Plant-based, gluten-free, and just 10 ingredients required. Let’s make this thing!
First up on the nourish bowl agenda: chickpeas! We toss them with olive oil to help them crisp up, cumin for smokiness, cinnamon for sweetness, and a touch of cayenne for heat.
Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowls with Green Tahini Sauce from Minimalist Baker →
There’s a (not-so-secret) secret that can take an average plate of veggies to the next level. Want in? It’s sauce! The secret sauce, if you will. We’re BIG fans of all kinds of sauces because they add flavor and pizzazz with minimal effort, and this herby, garlicky green tahini sauce does just that!
Just 5 minutes and 8 ingredients required for this Mediterranean-inspired condiment, friends.
Herby Green Tahini Sauce (5 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
What do Britney Spears, Back to the Future, and banana bread have in common? They’re all undeniable National Treasures. And not to be dramatic, but this gluten-free banana bread might be the be-all, end-all of banana bread: tender, moist, perfectly sweet, and undetectably gluten-free (seriously!).
It requires simple ingredients and methods, and all the magic happens in just 1 bowl. What are you waiting for?!
The Ultimate Gluten-Free Banana Bread (Bakery Worthy!) from Minimalist Baker →
Tastes like a milkshake but sneaks in a veggie? We’re here for it! This 7-ingredient vegan vanilla tahini shake tastes decadent but has a secret: Cauliflower is the base and it’s completely undetectable!
This naturally sweetened, healthier dessert (hello, iron and calcium!) is one you’ll want to make again and again. Let’s get blending!
We often get requests for CREAMY banana-free smoothies and shakes (not an easy feat!).
Creamy Vanilla Tahini Shake from Minimalist Baker →
You can’t go wrong when peanut butter and jelly are involved. And in a cookie? Irresistible! These vegan and gluten-free thumbprint cookies are tender with crisp edges, packed with peanut butter flavor, and have a fruity jam center (a.k.a. cookie perfection!).
Plus, they’re easy to make with just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required! Naturally sweetened, grain-free, and oil-free too! We know: It’s magic.
Gluten-Free PB&J Thumbprint Cookies from Minimalist Baker →
These baked, Mediterranean-inspired chicken thighs are the BEST: smoky, satisfying, and SO quick and easy! Tender, crispy skin chicken is surrounded by roasted onions, olives, and (optional) dates. It’s the ultimate sweet and savory party and everyone’s invited!
Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required, friends. Send that RSVP!
How to Make Crispy Mediterranean Baked Chicken Thighs
These Mediterranean-inspired chicken thighs begin with a FLAVOR-PACKED spice combo: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and sea salt.
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (Mediterranean-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
A fresh and vibrant salad that takes just 10 minutes? That’s our style, friends! This Mediterranean-inspired cucumber tomato salad is so versatile and satisfying thanks to protein- and fiber-rich chickpeas. Plus, just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!
It’s delicious alongside tofu, fish, or falafel wraps for an easy spring or summer meal. Let us show you how it’s done!
This VIBRANT, throw-it-all-in-a-bowl salad features crunchy cucumbers, sweet ripe tomatoes, aromatic red onion, fresh mint, and chickpeas.
Mediterranean-Inspired Cucumber Chickpea Salad from Minimalist Baker →
Salted chocolate banana nut muffins — need we say more!? These super fluffy, moist, vegan and gluten-free dreams take your classic banana nut muffin up a notch with flaky sea salt and melty chocolate chips.
Even better? They’re seriously simple to make thanks to our chocolate cake mix. Just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and 30 minutes stand in your way. Let’s go!
Inspired by our fan-favorite 1-Bowl Fudgy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, this easier version starts with mashed banana to create a moist, egg-free muffin!
Salted Chocolate Banana Nut Muffins (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
Who loves all things sushi but feels a little intimidated by making sushi at home? (Slowly raises hand.) Solution: this quick and easy salmon sushi bowl! It’s our take on the satisfaction of sushi without the need for sushi-grade fish or assembling rolls! We’re into it.
Just 9 ingredients required, friends. Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Salmon “Sushi” Bowls
These EASY salmon “sushi” bowls come together with just three required components, plus a few optional add-ons to step up the sushi vibes!
Easy Salmon “Sushi” Bowls from Minimalist Baker →
Is it just us or does it seem like cucumbers repel any dressing you add to them? Not so fast! After some research and testing, we learned that smashing cucumbers helps the flavors stick around. Smashed cucumber salad to the rescue!
This Asian-inspired take is super fresh, crunchy, savory, a little spicy, and full of ginger and sesame flavor. Plus, so EASY — just 10 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 10 minutes required.
Gingery Smashed Cucumber Salad (Asian-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
Did anyone else grow up eating Scotcheroos or Special K Bars? They’re crispy, salty-sweet, peanut butter cereal bars with a chocolate butterscotch topping. And yes, they’re just as good as they sound — totally decadent and (regrettably) shareable!
We’ve given these classic, NO-BAKE treats the ultimate MB remix with a naturally sweetened, gluten-free base and a fudgy, vegan chocolate “butterscotch” topping. Simple methods, just 9 ingredients, and no corn syrup or butterscotch chips required!
Easy Vegan Scotcheroos (No Bake!) from Minimalist Baker →
Your search for the perfect gluten-free crepe is over. These EASY, 7-ingredient crepes are just like the classics — thin and delicate with perfectly crisp edges, and they fold beautifully without breaking! Plus, dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and made in just 1 bowl!
Add your favorite crepe fillings and prepare for your breakfast, brunch, or dessert dreams to come true! Let’s do like the French do and make some crepes!
Easy Gluten-Free Crepes (Dairy-Free, Naturally Sweetened) from Minimalist Baker →
We know what you’re thinking: Cabbage soup isn’t sexy. But is it? Cabbage and fennel just met and they’re now inseparable. This soup is just the beginning of their love affair! Made with Italian seasonings, fresh fennel, and lentils, this soup is savory, nourishing, subtly spicy, and light yet satisfying!
Made in just 1 pot, it’s the perfect easy meal for a cozy weeknight in!
Nourishing Cabbage, Fennel & Lentil Soup (1 Pot!) from Minimalist Baker →
Ever received a CSA box full of root vegetables and had no idea what to do with them? Problem solved: Make fritters! These fritters are so tasty you’ll fall in love with each of these underused veggies.
Super colorful, savory, lightly sweet fritters that are perfect as an impressive appetizer and require just 30 minutes from start to finish! We ROOT for you to make these crispy root vegetable fritters ASAP!
Crispy Quinoa Root Vegetable Fritters from Minimalist Baker →
Need cookie dough, like NOW? We’ve got you covered! Meet these chocolate chip cookie dough energy bites. They taste just like cookie dough but come together in 5 minutes with just 1 bowl and 8 ingredients!
Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfectly sweet and chewy. Great for lunch boxes or as a quick snack or dessert! Let us show you how!
No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites (5 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
Cheesecake can feel like an undertaking, but not anymore! These 5-minute, no-bake vegan cheesecake cups solve your cheesecake challenges – all of the flavor, none of the waiting!
Layered with crushed granola, a creamy cashew cheesecake filling, and fresh berries, these parfaits are not only adorable, but perfectly sweet and oh-so delicious! Swap in your favorite seasonal fruit to enjoy this naturally sweetened dessert year round! Just 7 ingredients and 1 blender required.
No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake Cups (5 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
All the flavor and comfort of your favorite noodle stir-fry takeout, but easier than deciding where to order? You bet! This EASY, weeknight-friendly meal is a breeze thanks to one of our favorite kitchen essentials: the sheet pan.
Flavorful seasoned tofu and crispy roasted veggies combine with saucy, gingery sesame noodles for a nourishing, 10-ingredient party in a bowl! Consider dinner planned. Let us show you how it’s done!
Vegan Ginger Sesame Noodles with Crispy Tofu from Minimalist Baker →
A fiber- and protein-rich dip that tastes like cookie dough? Oh yeah! We’ve been seeing chocolate hummus on grocery store shelves for a while, but we just couldn’t get on the bandwagon…until we decided to invite peanut butter to the party. GAME CHANGER!
While chocolate hummus strays in flavor from traditional hummus, it’s similarly creamy, delicious, and snack-able! This naturally sweetened version comes together in just 10 minutes with 6 ingredients you probably have around right now.
Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus from Minimalist Baker →
Green beans without the fuss? These PERFECT roasted green beans are an effortless side the whole family will love. Say goodbye to babysitting beans on the stovetop!
Just 3 ingredients, 1 pan, and 20 minutes required for these savory, caramelized, perfectly salted beans that basically cook themselves. Let the kitchen multi-tasking begin!
How to Make Roasted Green Beans
It doesn’t get much easier than roasted veggies!
Perfect Roasted Green Beans from Minimalist Baker →
Brunch is saved! We love quiche, but sometimes the idea of making a pie crust seems too daunting in the morning. Potatoes to the rescue! This EASY quiche utilizes a crispy shredded potato crust.
Fresh veggies and kalamata olives bring Mediterranean-inspired flavors that brighten up this normally heavy dish. Let’s make quiche!
How to Make a Quiche With Potato Crust
A potato crust quiche calls for…shredded potatoes! We prefer Yukon gold because they hold their color better than russet, which gray quickly.
Mediterranean-Inspired Quiche with Potato Crust (GF) from Minimalist Baker →
Cozy, hearty, and comforting — what more could you ask for in a winter meal? Easy, too? You’ve got it! This 1-pot white bean and mushroom stew is all that and more.
Savory mushrooms, tender potatoes, and fiber-packed white beans combine in a creamy, dairy-free broth. It’s nourishment for the body and soul. Let’s make stew, friends!
This cozy, 1-pot stew begins with sautéing onion in vegan butter (or olive oil) to bring out its natural sweetness and infuse it with flavor.
Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
Chocolate cake in 3 MINUTES!? We’ve got you covered. This chocolate mug cake is rich, FLUFFY, and studded with melty chocolate chips. Bonus? No one will guess it’s vegan, gluten-free, and SO easy to make!
With just 1 mug and 3 simple ingredients, you’re about to be cozy on your couch with your new favorite single-serving dessert. Let’s make cake!
How to Make a Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake
This seriously easy chocolate cake requires 3 simple ingredients: 1) avocado oil (or melted coconut oil), 2) vanilla extract, and 3) our Chocolate Cake + Cupcake Mix.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake (3 Ingredients!) from Minimalist Baker →
Sweet potatoes in desserts? You’ve voted: You love it. We had to do it again and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result. These dark chocolate sweet potato truffles are next-level fudgy perfection!
Perfect for Valentine’s Day or a healthier sweet treat to have around in the refrigerator or freezer for when a chocolate craving strikes. Plus, they’re EASY to make —just 6 simple ingredients required.
Fudgy Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles from Minimalist Baker →
Introducing the perfect appetizer for game day festivities (and beyond): super crispy rice paper chips perfect for dipping in a bowl (get it?) of creamy avocado dip. It’s a party in a recipe!
Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes required for this easy, crowd-pleasing snack. Let us show you how we chip ‘n’ dip!
These crispy rice paper chips and avocado dip are inspired by a similar dish at a Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant called Manta.
Crispy Rice Paper Chips with Vegan Avocado Dip from Minimalist Baker →
Need cookies, like now? Introducing cookies that come together fast: 6-ingredient chocolate raspberry cookies made in 1 bowl in 30 minutes. The secret? Our chocolate cake mix!
Not only are these cookies so EASY to make, but they taste INCREDIBLE — decadent, chewy, perfectly sweet, and bursting with bright raspberries and melty chocolate chips. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free.
The BEST Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies from Minimalist Baker →
Consider dinner plans sorted thanks to this new weeknight-friendly pasta with pesto-seasoned crispy baked tofu and veggies! Made with simple methods in under an hour, it’s the perfect combination of comfort, ease, nourishment, and FLAVOR.
Just 7 ingredients required for this crowd-pleasing, plant-based meal. Let us show you how it’s done!
First came the pesto tofu and now come the pesto tofu BOWLS! But instead of the tofu cooking on its own, it now has some friends in the form of cherry tomatoes and shallots.
Easy Pesto Pasta Bowls with Crispy Tofu & Veggies from Minimalist Baker →
Ever since discovering the BEST method for crispy oven-baked tofu, we’ve been dreaming up other recipes using the same technique. Enter this PESTO variation that’s full of herby, savory goodness. It’s our new favorite!
Made with just 5 ingredients, this versatile plant-based protein is perfect for topping pasta (recipe coming soon), risotto, polenta, and more. Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Crispy Pesto Tofu
This 1-pan pesto tofu begins with a couple of our favorite hacks for super crispy tofu with minimal effort:
- Use high protein, super firm tofu to skip the need to press out any excess moisture.
Crispy Baked Pesto Tofu (5 Ingredients!) from Minimalist Baker →
Did you hear? Orange zest and almond extract planned a party with a gluten-free cake, and you’re all invited. Buckle up! We’ll drive.
This perfectly sweet and moist cake is gluten-free PERFECTION and is sure to steal the show at your next brunch or gathering. Plus, just 10 ingredients and 1 bowl required. Let us show you how it’s done!
To start this lovely loaf, cane sugar combines with orange zest for BIG, zesty flavor.
Gluten-Free Orange Almond Loaf Cake from Minimalist Baker →
Your mornings are about to get a LOT cozier thanks to our new chai-spiced coffee creamer. Made with dairy-free milk, maple syrup, and warming spices in a blender in just 5 minutes, it’s like having a coffeehouse in the comfort of your own home!
Add this EASY, versatile creamer to black tea for a quick chai latte, to a cup of coffee for a dirty chai, or to roasted dandelion root tea for a cozy, caffeine-free option.
Vegan Chai-Spiced Coffee Creamer from Minimalist Baker →
Soft, FLUFFY, and light, yet sturdy? We’re not talking about your favorite pillow. Behold: gluten-free gnocchi that are just as DREAMY, but you definitely don’t want to sleep on these!
Perfect for a cozy night in, fun date night, or family activity, and just as fun to make as they are to eat. Grab 4 simple ingredients and get your water boiling!
What is Gnocchi?
Gnocchi (pronounced nyo-key) is often associated with pasta, since (like pasta) it originated in Italy and is usually eaten as part of the primi course in traditional Italian meals.
Fluffy Gluten-Free Gnocchi (4 Ingredients!) from Minimalist Baker →
There’s a new sweet snack on the block and it’s stealing our hearts! This crunchy, maple-infused buckwheat granola is nutty, perfectly sweet, and totally oat-free (we see you, oat-free friends!). Oh, and accidentally oil-free, too!
This new twist has all the snackable perfection you know and love about the classic but with an epic flavor duo: cherry + almond. Just 9 ingredients and 30 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done!
Maple Almond Buckwheat Granola from Minimalist Baker →
Savory, saucy, and satisfying! What’s not to love?! This Creamy Mushroom Chicken is inspired by a Samoan dish and doesn’t skimp on comfort or richness.
It’s a flavorful, 1-pot meal that’s elegant enough for hosting but easy enough for weeknight dinners. Serve with veggies and rice (or coconut rice!) and it’s meal prep perfection. Let us show you how it’s done!
This easy, 1-pot recipe begins with sautéing onion, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger for a flavorful base.
Creamy Mushroom Chicken (Samoan-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
Rice is always the right answer. It’s the perfect base for countless dishes, and this Instant Pot Coconut Rice is the quickest and easiest way to take your everyday rice to the next level!
It’s fluffy, subtly sweet, and perfectly coconutty. And the flavors pair beautifully with entrées like Samoan chicken (recipe coming soon!), Massaman Curry, and Thai Yellow Coconut Curry. The best part?
Instant Pot Coconut Rice (Perfect Every Time!) from Minimalist Baker →
They say variety is the spice of life, and we couldn’t agree more! While we love dependable veggies like broccoli, carrots, and greens, fennel is a fun, flavorful way to add something new to the usual veggie rotation.
This perfectly roasted fennel is crispy, caramelized, subtly sweet, and savory. YUM. We love it for a quick and flavorful side with pasta or tossed on top of pizza or salad! Just 1 pan, 6 ingredients, and 25 minutes required.
Perfect Roasted Fennel with Garlic & Thyme from Minimalist Baker →
Creamy, garlicky pasta — what’s not to love? This quick and easy pasta is the ultimate satisfying, nourishing meal with tomatoes, arugula, and fiber-rich beans. YUM.
Just 10 ingredients required for your new favorite weeknight-friendly pasta, friends. Let us show you how it’s done!
This garlicky pasta starts with (you guessed it) garlic! And there’s more in the sauce, friends. We aren’t playing around! Canned white beans combine with the garlic and some tomatoes for a savory, garlicky base.
Lemon Garlic Pasta with White Beans (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
Tahini sweet potato blondies are HERE and ready to rock your world. These fudgy, caramelly blondies are studded with melty chocolate chips, and no one will guess the secret ingredient: sweet potato!
Just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required for these vegan, gluten-free, maple-sweetened treats. Let’s get baking!
How to Make Sweet Potato Tahini Blondies
These decadent yet nutrient-infused bars start with a combo of mashed Japanese sweet potato and maple syrup for natural sweetness.
Tahini Sweet Potato Blondies from Minimalist Baker →
When everyone in the test kitchen agrees a new recipe will be on dinner rotation, it’s a winner! This hearty and nourishing chili bowl is inspired by the Chipotle Chili Bowl at Harlow in Portland. We love them, and we love this bowl!
Not only is this plant-based meal full of fiber and protein — it’s also easy to assemble and perfect for meal prep! Let us show you how it’s done!
Smoky Black Bean & Quinoa Chili Bowl from Minimalist Baker →
Chilly weather calls for chili. We don’t make the rules! This black bean chili has all the hearty satisfaction you know and love about chili, with a new smoky chipotle twist. YUM.
This fiber-packed dish is the perfect plant-based meal for cooler days, or any time you’re craving a warm bowl of nourishment! Just 1 pot and 30 minutes required!
This hearty, 1-pot black bean chili begins with a naturally sweet and savory base of sautéed onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
1-Pot Chipotle Black Bean Chili from Minimalist Baker →
Introducing a tasty new sauce for your next taco night or burrito bowl lunch: creamy cashew jalapeño sauce! This subtly spicy, savory sauce comes together with just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes active prep time.
Inspired by a restaurant called Harlow, it’s a versatile flavor addition to bowls (recipe coming soon), quesadillas, and so much more! Get ready to level up your next meal. Let us show you how it’s done!
Creamy Cashew Jalapeño Sauce (6 Ingredients!) from Minimalist Baker →
Decadent crème brûlée without eggs or dairy or special equipment? Impossible, right!? Wrong! Friends, we’ve got you covered. This vegan crème brûlée is a dreamboat dessert inspired by a recipe in the gorgeous cookbook Mumbai Modern.
Imagine: a creamy, chai-spiced cashew custard with a crackly, caramelized top. Simple methods and just 10 ingredients required for this elegant dessert. Let’s brûlée!
What is Crème Brûlée?
The first known recipe for crème brûlée, which translates to “burnt cream,” appears in a French cookbook from 1691.
Vegan Chai-Spiced Crème Brûlée from Minimalist Baker →
The perfect pasta for your cozy weeknight in? It’s here! This 10-ingredient vegan bolognese is comforting, easy to make, and packed with hearty mushrooms and protein-rich red lentils.
It’s an ideal way to warm up on a chilly night and incorporate nutrients into your everyday sauce in a flavorful way. Let us show you how it’s done!
What is bolognese?
Bolognese is an Italian sauce, typically made with meat, that gets its name from the Italian city of Bologna.
Vegan Bolognese with Mushrooms & Red Lentils from Minimalist Baker →
For those nights when you want a nourishing meal with minimal clean up, sheet pan dinners are a dream. This 10-ingredient version features perfectly cooked salmon, eggplant, and broccolini tossed in a gingery miso glaze. Swoon!
It’s a flavorful, quick & easy, satisfying meal, especially when paired with your choice of grains. Let us show you how it’s done!
The trick to perfectly cooked veggies and salmon on 1 pan?
Miso-Glazed Salmon & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner from Minimalist Baker →
It’s HAPPENING: vegan, gluten-free PROTEIN waffles that are light, FLUFFY, seriously crispy, and have 17+ grams of protein per waffle!
Perfectly sweet, wholesome, and just 1 bowl, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required! The hardest part is waiting for your waffle iron to cook them. Let’s make waffles!
How to make protein waffles
Grab these 5 INGREDIENTS, and you’re ready to make protein waffles:
- Pancake + Waffle Mix: Our wholesome vegan and gluten-free mix makes super fluffy pancakes and crispy waffles every time!
5-Ingredient Vegan Protein Waffles (Gluten-Free) from Minimalist Baker →
Lunchboxes, rejoice! The perfect homemade crackers do exist, and they happen to be vegan and gluten-free! These almond flour crackers are nutty, salty, crisp, and super snackable. Enjoy them on their own or pair with your favorite dips!
Just 7 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 25 minutes required for these simple, grain-free crackers. Let’s get baking!
How to make almond flour crackers
These gluten-free almond flour crackers start with the perfect combination of dry ingredients.
Almond Flour Crackers (1 Bowl!) from Minimalist Baker →
Craving cinnamon rolls but not ready to commit to the hours of wait time? SOLUTION: no-bake cinnamon rolls! These naturally sweetened treats combine the ease of energy bites with the flavor of cinnamon rolls. Not to mention, how cute are they?!
They’re the perfect treat for lunch boxes and mid-day energy slumps. Just 8 ingredients, 20 minutes, and 1 food processor required! Let’s get rolling.
No-Bake Cinnamon Roll Bites from Minimalist Baker →
This salad is winter comfort in a bowl. Warm roasted root veggies, crispy quinoa, and a tangy balsamic dressing combine for a nourishing salad so tasty it’ll make you crave kale!
Bonus? It comes together in just 30 minutes when using pre-cooked grains. Let us show you how it’s done!
In the spirit of keeping things COZY, this quinoa and kale salad begins with roasting veggies to add warmth and sweetness.
Crispy Quinoa & Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad from Minimalist Baker →
Trying to cut back on caffeine but miss your beloved morning ritual of pouring a hot cup of joe? It doesn’t have to be that way. Enter this CREAMY, warming dandelion latte. It has all the flavor of your favorite latte with the added benefits of dandelion root tea!
Made in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients and a blender. It doesn’t get easier than that. Start your kettles and let us show you how it’s done!
Cinnamon Vanilla Dandelion Tea Latte from Minimalist Baker →
At the end of a long day, it’s hard to find the energy to make a nutritious meal (we get it!).Inspired by our fiber-loving pal Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (@theguthealthmd), these super nourishing beans and greens combine two of our favorite budget-friendly foods in a quick and easy dish!
While delicious on its own, we recommend pairing with grains or protein for a satisfying meal! Savory, comforting, and just 8 ingredients, 30 minutes, and 1 pan required.
Super Nourishing Beans & Greens (1 Pan!) from Minimalist Baker →
Step aside, sparkling cider, there’s a new celebratory drink in town! This sparkling blueberry mocktail is a refreshing treat that’s perfect for everything from parties to poolsides.
Just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes required for this bubbly and beautiful drink, friends. Let’s celebrate!
What is a mocktail?
The word mocktail = mock + cocktail! It’s a non-alcoholic alternative to a traditional cocktail that says bye-bye to the booze but keeps all the goodness of fruit, herbs, syrups, and other tasty cocktail ingredients.
Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Mocktail from Minimalist Baker →
We love oatmeal, but creamy millet porridge? Oh yeah, we’re doing it. This creamy and comforting porridge is like oatmeal’s different-but-cool sibling — it’s a familiar but new and delicious way to enjoy whole grains at breakfast (or anytime)!
This porridge is vegan and gluten-free, and keeps well, making it perfect for meal prep! And, it requires just 5 ingredients, 1 pot, and 30 minutes, friends.
Creamy Vanilla Millet Porridge from Minimalist Baker →
Perfectly tender and subtly spiced pears in just 8 minutes? Yes, please! These caramelized sautéed pears are a warming, versatile addition to porridge (recipe coming soon), oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, and more.
Made with just 5 simple ingredients in 1 pan, they’re the perfect quick and classy treat. Let us show you how it’s done!
Caramelized Cinnamon-Spiced Pears (8 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
Brunch is saved! Gluten-free, dairy-free friends, how often do you wish you could join in on the Sunday quiche trend but find yourself eating the same old scramble? Your wish is our command!
A buttery, flaky gluten-free pie crust is packed with creamy leeks, savory mushrooms, and fluffy eggs. It’s satisfying, undetectably dairy-free, and made with just 9 ingredients. Let’s get brunching!
How to make a gluten-free dairy-free quiche
This simple, flavorful, veggie-packed quiche begins with par-baking your favorite crust.
Gluten-Free Quiche with Leeks & Mushrooms (Dairy-Free) from Minimalist Baker →
The satisfaction of a cinnamon roll with the ease of coffee cake? Oh yeah, we went there. These FLUFFY cinnamon swirl muffins are perfectlymoist, easy to make, and the ideal companion for your holiday or weekend mornings. Mmm, cozy!
Tender, sweet, and undetectably vegan and gluten-free, plus just 10 ingredients required. Let’s make muffins, friends!
These super snack-able cinnamon swirl muffins start with a sweet yet wholesome batter.
Fluffy Cinnamon Swirl Muffins (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
Creamy, dreamy, 10-ingredient vegan caramelized onion dip that’s FULL of flavor?! It’s here! One taste and we were blown away by this super savory, naturally sweet dip!
Made with silken tofu, it’s creamy and protein-packed, but even tofu skeptics will be going back for more. It’s delightful with pita bread, veggies, chips, or crackers, or on charcuterie boards. Let’s make this easy appetizer!
How to make vegan caramelized onion dip
It wouldn’t be caramelized onion dip without the caramelized onions!
Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Dip from Minimalist Baker →
This vegan and gluten-free take on Mexican wedding cookies may have you questioning if they might just be the real deal. Studded with pecans, these cookies are deliciously buttery, crispy, perfectly sweet, and SO classic.
They’re made in 1 bowl with 7 ingredients and no chill time. It doesn’t get any easier than that. Let’s bake!
What are Mexican wedding cookies?
Vegan Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies from Minimalist Baker →
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! We have a pie for you. This DOUBLE chocolate mousse pie is SEXY with a decadent, creamy chocolate filling over an uber chocolaty, date-pecan crust. Hubba hubba!
This EASY, 7-ingredient dessert is sure to impress friends and family. Bonus? It’s vegan, gluten-free, and sneaks in some protein, too! Let’s make pie!
This chocolate lover’s dream begins with a simple, 5-ingredient chocolate crust made by combining toasted pecans, cocoa powder, dates, salt, and almond butter in a food processor.
Vegan Double Chocolate Mousse Pie from Minimalist Baker →
All the goodness of a classic chicken pot pie, but without a finicky crust or long bake time? We’re into it. This chicken pot pie soup is creamy, oh-so-savory, and undeniably comforting. It’s the perfect meal for cooler months when you’re craving something hearty but decadent.
Did we mention it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and requires just 10 ingredients?
Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Dairy-Free!) from Minimalist Baker →
Too often dairy-free folks have to settle for less than desirable cheese substitutes. Not anymore! This roasted beet and vegan “goat cheese” salad hits ALL the notes you remember from this classic pairing.
Zingy, tangy vegan “goat cheese” pairs with sweet, juicy beets and peppery, nutrient-packed microgreens. Just 10 ingredients required for this delicious, wintery salad perfect as an appetizer or side. Let’s do this!
This beautiful salad comes together with four components: 1) tender roasted beets, 2) homemade (or store-bought) vegan “goat cheese”, 3) a simple balsamic dressing, and 4) nutrient-packed microgreens.
Roasted Beet Salad with Vegan “Goat Cheese” from Minimalist Baker →
Gluten-free gingersnaps packed with holiday flavor and just like the real deal with that quintessential crunch? Here they are! Bonus? These cookies are EASY to make, vegan, naturally sweetened, and perfect for holiday parties or gifting to friends and neighbors.
Don’t worry — no hassle here! The dough comes together in just a few simple steps. Let’s get festive and make some cookies, friends!
1-Bowl Gluten-Free Gingersnaps (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
Meet the biscotti of your DREAMS: Chocolate and almond marry together perfectly in these undetectably vegan and gluten-free, easy-to-make treats. It’s the ultimate crunchy, sweet, dippable companion for your favorite cozy beverage.
Plus, just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required. Let’s do like the Italians do and bake some biscotti!
How to make gluten-free chocolate almond biscotti
Wanna know the secret to excellent biscotti?
- The dough should be sturdier than cookie dough, and oil-based vs.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Biscotti from Minimalist Baker →
There’s not much that could improve the creamy perfection of hot chocolate, but this chai-spiced twist on the classic drink is hard to beat! This spice-infused treat is warming, oh-so chocolaty, and perfectly sweet. It’s winter comfort in a mug!
Plus, it’s dairy-free, naturally sweetened with dates, and requires just 8 ingredients and 10 minutes to make.
Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate from Minimalist Baker →
Introducing a simple and reliable vegetable and bean soup recipe you can make with what you have on hand! Don’t have a leek? An onion will work beautifully. No celery? Use more carrots! No white beans? Throw in some chickpeas. Not a fan of kale? Skip it or sub another green!
As long as you have something aromatic for flavor (leeks, onions, garlic), a handful of non-starchy veggies (carrots, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans), some starchy veggies (potatoes, rutabagas), and some legumes (beans, lentils, peas) you’re GOLDEN!
Simple But Perfect Vegetable Soup from Minimalist Baker →
Friends, these chocolate crinkle cookies are a must for holiday baking! They’re super chocolaty, optionally minty, and have a signature crackly crust. What’s a crinkle cookie without a crackly crust?!
Oh wait, it gets better. Did we mention they’re chewy and fudgy with fluffy centers?! It’s magic!
Your guests will be going back for seconds (or thirds), never knowing they’re gluten-free and vegan! It really is magic.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
Boring weeknight dinners, step aside! This savory, satisfying sheet pan meal, inspired by our fan-favorite Crispy Baked Tofu with Italian Herbs, combines caramelized roasted veggies with crumbled tofu and a tahini or garlicky hummus sauce.
The result is a nourishing vegan and gluten-free meal made with just 10 ingredients. Easy to make and packed with plant-based protein, this will become one of your go-tos! The best part?
Italian Herb Tofu & Winter Vegetable Sheet Pan Meal from Minimalist Baker →
We’re no strangers to chocolate chip cookies (exhibits A, B, C, D, and E), but we were missing a more classic version of this timeless treat. Not anymore! Meet decadent vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies with chewy, tender centers and crispy edges.
Made in 1 bowl with just 8 ingredients and a quick chill time, these buttery, caramelly cookies will satisfy your cookie craving in no time!
Classic Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies from Minimalist Baker →
The pups have voted: These homemade peanut butter pumpkin dog treats are worthy of the MB blog! They’re crispy, peanutty, wholesome, easy to make, and our pups were begging for more. Even our friend’s pickier dog went crazy for them!
Bonus? They’re human-approved for ease and affordability — just 3 simple ingredients and 1 bowl required. Let’s make dog treats!
All you need for these wholesome dog treats is:
- Peanut butter – a favorite ingredient among dogs that boasts plenty of healthy fat and protein
- Pumpkin purée (store-bought or homemade) – soothing for pups’ digestion and adds plenty of fiber and micronutrients
- Oat flour – oats add even more fiber, vitamins, and minerals and help the treats crisp up in the oven!
Easy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats (3 Ingredients!) from Minimalist Baker →
Potatoes and onions in pancake form? It’s a favorite for a reason, friends. These vegan and gluten-free latkes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, SO delicious, and perfect for the holidays and beyond!
These latkes might look unassuming, but they took many tests to perfect. Not only is the final result fluffy, savory, and incredibly comforting, but they require just 1 bowl, 30 minutes, and 7 ingredients to make!
Crispy Vegan Gluten-Free Latkes from Minimalist Baker →
Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving morning, the pies are prepped, the holiday guests are still sleeping, and you have just enough time to whip up a batch of fresh muffins and enjoy a warm cup of [insert your favorite morning beverage] before the cooking marathon begins. Sounds dreamy, yeah?
These vegan, gluten-free cranberry orange muffins are IT, friends! They’re tender, zesty, and perfectly sweet with just the right balance of tart cranberries.
Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
We love bringing you reimagined classics, and this garlicky vegan creamed spinach is no exception! It’s easy, elegant, and the perfect side for your holiday table and beyond.
Spinach and garlic simmer until buttery and tender in a creamy, flavorful cashew-miso sauce. The result is incredibly savory, nourishing greens that are lighter than your average creamed spinach! Plus, just 20 minutes and 8 ingredients required. Let us show you how it’s done!
Garlicky Vegan Creamed Spinach from Minimalist Baker →
You’re out of breadcrumbs but need them for a recipe? Been there, friends! Luckily, there’s an easier option than running to the store. Homemade breadcrumbs are super easy to make (just 1 ingredient and 25 minutes), a great way to use up stale (or fresh) bread, and keep well for months in the freezer. Plus, they taste so much better than store-bought!
Add them in any recipe that calls for breadcrumbs, including gratins, casseroles, veggie burgers, “meatloaf,” or meatballs.
How To Make Breadcrumbs (Plain or Italian) from Minimalist Baker →
Ever in the mood for roasted chicken but don’t want to go to the full effort? Us too! We have a remedy. Say hello to your NEW weeknight go-to: Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs! All the tender meat, crispy skin, and satisfaction of roasted chicken, with much less work and half the time!
These chicken thighs are perfect for weeknights or meal prep yet elegant enough to be the centerpiece at a dinner party.
Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs from Minimalist Baker →
Into making veggies delicious and exciting? This roasted cauliflower salad does just that! Flavors and textures abound with smoky + zesty spices, sweet roasted red onions, crunchy pistachios, and tart pomegranate molasses.
It’s a show-stopping side inspired by Ottolenghi. Perfect for the holiday table, but also easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Just 30 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!
Vibrant Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Middle Eastern-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
We already had mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and scalloped potatoes, but there was something special missing from our potato-themed holiday side dish collection! Say hello to the (vegan) potato gratin — a creamy and classic side that’s stunning enough for any celebration!
Whether you prefer Yukon gold potatoes, purple potatoes, or sweet potatoes, this dish has you covered. It’s full of garlicky, savory goodness thanks to a dreamy dairy-free sauce, and it requires just 8 ingredients!
Garlicky Vegan Potato Gratin from Minimalist Baker →
Waiiit! Don’t throw away that leftover pumpkin purée! We have a use for it: 4-ingredient, FLUFFY, creamy, vegan maple butter with a hint of pumpkin. It’s THE perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin purée!
This “fall in a jar” condiment adds sweetness and spice to pancakes or waffles, biscuits, toast, and more. Talk about the ultimate fall breakfast! Let’s get started!
Fluffy Pumpkin-Spiced Maple Butter (Vegan!) from Minimalist Baker →
When everyone says “Mmm!” and “Wow…” after every bite, you know it’s a winner! From the crust to the filling to the crumble topping, this vegan and gluten-free mixed berry pie is perfection.
The crust is FLAKY and buttery (without dairy) and the filling is perfectly sweet and bursting with flavorful berries. Two words: absolutely delicious!
And with a scoop of ice cream?
Mixed Berry Crumble Pie (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
A FLAKY, buttery pie crust that holds its shape and is vegan and gluten-free? It’s possible, friends. More than possible, it’s delicious! And it requires just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes of chilling!
It’s all made possible by our NEW all-purpose gluten-free flour blend, which has a neutral but sweet taste and creates a sturdy and reliable crust. All that’s left is to pick your favorite filling and impress your friends!
Flaky Gluten-Free Pie Crust (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
Our EASY Vegan Stuffed Shells give the classic dish a run for its money! Made with a tofu and cashew vegan ricotta, it’s a protein-packed, creamy, cheesy, and OH-SO satisfying meal!
Elegant enough to serve for a celebration or holiday dinner but also great for meal prep (hello comforting lunches all week long). It’s the best of both worlds. Plus, just 9 ingredients required!
Easy Vegan Stuffed Shells from Minimalist Baker →
What else is there to say, friends? These energy bites taste like Snickers! They have all the caramelly, nougaty, peanutty, chocolaty goodness of the classic candy bar, but in a more wholesome, bite-sized form. They’re salty, sweet, and eye-rollingly delicious!
Grab 9 simple ingredients from your pantry and you’re ready to make these delicious portable treats. Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Snickers Energy Bites
These tasty treats have four essential elements: chocolate, “nougat,” “caramel,” and peanuts.
Ridiculously Good Snickers Energy Bites from Minimalist Baker →
If a Butterfinger candy became a cupcake, this would be it! These decadent peanut butter chocolate cupcakes combine our moist gluten-free chocolate cake mix with a rich, FLUFFY vegan peanut butter frosting for a drool-worthy cupcake combo!
Just 7 ingredients and simple methods required! Let’s make cupcakes, friends!
This recipe begins with our NEW Chocolate Cake + Cupcake Mix! Have you tried it yet?
We worked so hard to perfect this vegan, gluten-free mix that also happens to be naturally sweetened and super easy to make!
Fluffy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
Confession time, friends. We’re no strangers to burnt popcorn (there are some pots that can testify), but failure can be the best teacher! We now know that with the right method, perfect stovetop popcorn is possible (every time!), and there’s nothing quite like it! It’s SO quick, undeniably snackable, and totally customizable!
Make your next at-home movie night special with this homemade popcorn, ready in just 5 minutes with 1 pot and 3 ingredients!
Perfect Stovetop Popcorn (5 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
Intrigued by the health benefits of fire cider but not into the 1-month wait for it to be ready? That’d be us, friends, and there’s a solution! Introducing fire cider-inspired wellness shots made in just 15 minutes with easy-to-find ingredients!
They’re vibrant, spicy, potent (oh yeah), and tasty, too! They’re also great for stimulating digestion and warming you up from the inside out, no matter the season.
15-Minute “Fire Cider” from Minimalist Baker →
It’s no secret we love butternut squash and certainly no secret the Instant Pot is a good friend of ours. Putting the two together? It had to happen! This Instant Pot butternut squash soup is creamy, comforting, quick and easy, plus warm and spicy thanks to a touch of Thai red curry paste.
It’s perfect for chilly days and meal prep and pairs beautifully with everything from peanut tempeh to salads and spring rolls.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup (Thai-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
Pumpkin cookies? We like. Snickerdoodles? Double like. Pumpkin snickerdoodles?! Loooooooove entirely! Name that movie, friends (The Grinch!), then make these tender, spicy, perfectly pumpkin-y cookies!
They’re unbelievably soft and pillowy and undetectably gluten-free and vegan. It’s a win-win-win situation. Just 30 minutes stand between you and fall-filled cookie perfection.
Pillowy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles (V + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
If there’s a list of the most misunderstood veggies, Brussels sprouts are likely at the top. But when done right (roasted until crispy), they’re downright drool-worthy! And when tossed with crunchy nuts, sweet honey, and savory dukkah seasoning (like at Aba in Austin)? Next level!
This 7-ingredient crowd-pleasing side comes together in just 30 minutes and is worthy of impressing dinner guests or serving at the holiday table.
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dukkah & Honey from Minimalist Baker →
Crunchy, flavorful, savory… What’s not to love?! This Egyptian-inspired dukkah is a delicious and easy spice mix that adds instant flavor and nutrition to nearly any dish! We love it on roasted vegetables, salads, avocado toast, dips, bowls, and more!
While hazelnuts are most commonly used in dukkah, we found pepitas to be equally delicious, simpler, more affordable, and suitable for nut-free eaters too.
Super Simple Dukkah Seasoning (Egyptian-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
Friends! Minimalist Baker just turned TEN! Can you believe it? That’s 10 whole years on the internet. This feels big.
An astute reader recently reminded us of our 10th anniversary and suggested we celebrate with a birthday cake (GREAT IDEA, Caroline!). And so we’re doing just that!
This cake is extra special for two reasons:
- Not only is this cake sexy (I mean, hubba hubba — have you seen her?).
10th Anniversary German Chocolate Cake from Minimalist Baker →
Looking for a protein-packed, freezer-friendly main the whole family will enjoy? These cashew-crusted tofu nuggets are IT! They’re crispy, savory, kid (and adult) approved, and oh so dip-able! We can’t wait for you to try them.
Pair them with matchstick fries for a plant-based comfort meal, or freeze a batch and reheat a few any time you (or your kids) are craving a quick snack or protein-packed main.
Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets from Minimalist Baker →
Still drowning in zucchini? We’ve got you, friends! Allow us to introduce a super delicious (and easy) way to use it up: baked zucchini slices with vegan parmesan cheese! We’re BIG fans.
These tasty little squash slices are cheesy, herby, and caramelized. They pair wonderfully with proteins or pastas but are also a perfect snack all on their own! Just 1 pan, 5 ingredients, and 20 minutes required.
Baked Zucchini Slices with Vegan “Parmesan” from Minimalist Baker →
Chewy, tender, gluten-free bagels?! OH yes — they’re here. After (quite) a few tests, we found a beautiful balance between wholesomeness and classic bagel goodness that we’re just in love with. These bagels are undetectably gluten-free and we can’t wait for you to try them!
Enjoy as breakfast sandwiches or slathered with (vegan) cream cheese. Just 9 ingredients required for bagel bliss, friends.
The Ultimate Gluten-Free Bagels (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →
If you’ve been missing cream cheese in your dairy-free life, your suffering is now over. We’ve put our heads together to bring you the BEST vegan cream cheese made with recognizable ingredients! It’s thick, creamy, tangy, super spreadable, and ready to be best friends with bagels, frosting, and beyond.
Not only does it look, feel, and taste as good as the real thing, but it’s easy to make with just 1 blender, 8 ingredients, and 30 minutes required.
The BEST Vegan Cream Cheese from Minimalist Baker →