10 Need-To-Know Vegan Hacks

Mac ‘N’ Cheese In A Mug

Ingredients
for 1 serving

½ cup elbow pasta
½ cup water
2 pinches salt, divided
2 tablespoons sweetened almond milk
2 teaspoons vegan butter
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
paprika, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine pasta, water, and 1 pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug and stir to combine.
2. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, or until ninety percent of water has been absorbed.
3. Add almond milk, vegan butter, nutritional yeast, and 1 pinch of salt, and stir well until combined.
4. Microwave for 30 more seconds.
5. Stir again and sprinkle on paprika to taste.
6. Enjoy!

Dairy-free Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients
for 10 servings

CRUST

⅔ cup rolled oat
⅔ cup almond
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

2 avocados, ripe
14 oz coconut cream, 1 can
¾ cup cocoa powder
¾ cup coconut milk
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 pinch salt
COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM

14 oz coconut milk, full-fat, chilled and divided
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
toasted coconut, to serve

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse rolled oats until finely ground. Add almonds and blend until finely chopped. Add unsweetened coconut flakes and salt. Pulse a few times. Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup until combined.
3. Pour pie mixture into a greased 9x9-inch pie dish, spreading it evenly on the bottom and sides.
4. Poke the crust with a fork several times. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. For the filling, add the avocados, coconut cream, cocoa powder,coconut milk, maple syrup, and salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Pour mixture into the cooled crust and spread an even layer.
7. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
8. For the coconut whipped cream, add the thick part of the coconut milk to a bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the coconut milk until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and maple syrup and beat until well combined. Chill until ready to serve.
9. Top with toasted coconut flakes.
10. Enjoy!

Popcorn Seasoning

Ingredients
for 2 servings

1 bag popcorn, prepared
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Preparation

1. Sprinkle nutritional yeast over prepared popcorn.
2. Enjoy!

Vegan Buttermilk

Ingredients
for 1 serving

1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Preparation

1. Combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar, and whisk together.
2. Let sit for 5-7 minutes to “curdle”.
3. Use as a substitute to buttermilk in a variety of recipes!
4. Enjoy!

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients
for 3 servings

1 can chickpea water, aquafaba
½ cup dark chocolate, vegan
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. In a medium-sized bowl, beat aquafaba until stiff peaks form.
2. Gently fold in melted chocolate, sugar, and vanilla, being careful not to overmix.
3. Distribute mousse into 3 cups and chill for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.
4. Garnish with fresh strawberries or fruit of choice.
5. Enjoy!

Vegan Parmesan

Ingredients
for 4 servings

1 cup raw unsalted cashew
4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in food processor and processor until well mixed and incorporated.
2. Enjoy!