Perfect for Halloween and the fall season, these pumpkin muffins are from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero. Ingredients 1 cup canned pumpkin 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons applesauce 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup soy milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 [...]

Every year, the town of Westborough, Mass., organizes Applefest events during the month of September. This year, the Northborough Senior Center hosted a bake-off featuring members of the community and their prized recipes. Food for Life instructor Rose Lee, a resident of the Northborough community and veteran instructor with PCRM.org for seven years, participated in the festivities with the hopes [...]

This dessert from PCRM.org is perfect for autumn, when cranberries are available and apples are fresh, but you can make it at other times of the year if you buy extra bags of cranberries and freeze them. Brown rice syrup is available at health food stores. Ingredients, Makes 8 servings 2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup fresh [...]

Got Chocolates, Inc.’s Vegan Fudge is now available to consumers nationally on Amazon.com. Got Chocolates’ Vegan Fudge is gourmet fudge produced without animal or dairy products in the recipe. The recipe uses the same quality natural ingredients as the Company’s regular fudge but replaces the cream with almond milk and the butter with coconut oil. Vegan Fudge can be purchased [...]

These are delicious and deceptively easy to prepare. Ingredients, Makes 4 servings 2 large ripe pears 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup non-dairy frozen whipped topping Preparation Peel pears, then slice in half and remove cores. Place in a saucepan. Mix apple juice concentrate, water, cinnamon, and cloves, then [...]

These muffin-like bites from PCRM.org use only pureed banana as a sweetener, have no added oil, and use whole-grain oats and oat flour. Added plus: they can be prepped in just minutes! Ingredients Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup oat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8-1/4 teaspoon freshly grated [...]

This dessert from PCRM.org contains no added sugar or sweetener and makes a delicious, healthful dessert for kids and adults alike. Take advantage of this season’s summer fruit to make this recipe. You can also use it for topping waffles and pancakes. Ingredients, Makes 4 1/2-cup servings 2 cups sliced fresh peaches (peeled, if desired) 2 cups hulled fresh strawberries [...]

Blackberries and peaches are in season, and they make a perfect pair for a summertime cobbler. Traditional cobblers rely on refined sugar, butter, and cow’s milk, but these ingredients aren’t missed at all in this dish, in favor of dates, non-dairy milk and banana. Ingredients, Serves: 6-8 Fruit: • 1- 1 1/2 cups pitted and sliced fresh peaches (about 3 [...]

Creamy, delicious and yet so simple! This guilt-free dessert or snack is full of nutrients and so satisfying. Change it up by substituting your favorite type of berry or use a frozen berry mixture of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. Ingredients, Makes 2 servings 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 medium to large frozen ripe banana, sliced into 1-inch pieces 1/4 to 1/2 [...]

This delicate, rich chocolate dessert is from Laura Theodore, The Jazzy Vegetarian. Served in tiny espresso cups, it provides an elegant ending to any meal. You can make it the day before serving if you wish — always a bonus when entertaining. Ingredients, Makes 4 to 6 servings 3/4 cup vanilla non-dairy milk 12 ounces soft regular or silken tofu, [...]