In craving a matcha latte in bite form, I created these little gems and couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Plus, they’re simple, plant-based, low in sugar, and grain-free. What’s not to love?! Let me show you how it’s done! What is Matcha? Matcha is a powdered green tea containing 137 times more antioxidants than brewed green tea (like, whoa). Both come from the tea plant (camellia sinensis), but with matcha, the entire leaf is consumed....

One of most the thrilling parts of blogging is demystifying those nuanced, aspirational recipes like biryani, dahi bhallay, or kashmiri chai. I’m here for transforming ideas into concrete formulas, turning the art into science, making a recipe run like a code that you won’t have to debug. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Case in Point: Zarda....

❤️ You’ll Love This Zucchini Pasta Recipe Flavor: Mild yet flavorful with light, creamy, herby sauce. The use of Greek yogurt not just cuts calories but also adds creaminess to the dish. Easy Preparation: With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can prepare this zucchini pasta recipe in under 30 minutes. Healthy Choice: Zucchini pasta is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet without sacrificing taste. It’s a wholesome and flavorful alternative to traditional pasta dishes....

What is Eid? There are 2 Eids in the year: Eid-Al-Fitr and Eid-Al-Adha. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Eid-Al-Fitr, often referred to as ‘choti Eid‘ (translated to ‘small Eid‘) is the Eid celebrated on the 1st of the Islamic month of Shawwal after fasting during the month of Ramadan. Eid-Al-Adha, often referred to as ‘bari Eid‘ (translated to ‘big Eid‘), is held around the 10th to the 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah and is meant to honor Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son....

However, sometimes you really just need a snack that has some serious staying power. And being that this is Minimalist Baker, you know I wanted something simple. Enter: The 5-Ingredient (No-Bake) Granola Bar. Things are getting seriously minimalist right now. How to Make Granola Bars The base for these bars is dates – the natural sweetener supah powah. Then we add almonds, oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup (or honey or agave) and mix it all together!...

Consider this my inspired take on a nutty protein ball. My favorite part? They’re grain-free, low sugar (sweetened with just a few dates), and incredibly simple to make. Shall we? These 5-ingredient bites are made entirely in the food processor and require ingredients you likely have on hand right now! Nut butter is mixed with chia seeds, hemp seeds, a bit of protein powder (recommendations below), and a couple dates to keep these low sugar and naturally sweetened....

Plus, just 10 simple ingredients required for this savory, satisfying entrée or side. Let’s do this! I shared a similar recipe on the blog years ago, but the concept has been much improved here! This new version begins with marinating hearty portobello mushrooms in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and red pepper flake (optional). While that’s happening, you can prep your veggies, make vegan cheese (or use store-bought), and prepare / ready your red sauce of choice....

Batata vada means potato fritters (aloo vada or potato vada). ❤️About This Batata Vada Recipe Batata vada has two components, inner filling and outer coating. The inner filling is made from boiled, mashed potatoes and it is seasoned with ginger, garlic, green chili and curry leaves. For outer coating, the thick batter is made from besan (gram flour), rice flour and seasoned with salt, turmeric and chili powder. The round balls are made from potato filling....

❤️ Why Make Chaat Masala At Home? Freshness: Homemade chaat masala allows you to control the quality and freshness of the ingredients. By grinding whole spices and herbs yourself, you ensure that the masala is vibrant and flavorful. No additives: Store-bought one often contains additives, preservatives, or artificial flavors. By making your own at home, you can avoid these additives and create a healthier alternative. Cost-effective: Making it at home can be more cost-effective than buying pre-packaged blends, especially if you already have a well-stocked spice cabinet....

However, I don’t like the words “casserole” or “hot dish.” Hearing them conjures up images of church basements and mystery potlucks. So, instead, why don’t we call this a bake? Glad you’re on board. This recipe screams fall and the holidays. Am I jumping the gun on fall-themed dishes? I say no. Cauliflower and broccoli are in my part of the world at the moment and I’m putting them to good use recreating one of my favorite side dishes....

Have you ever been there? That place is like magic! It was there that I fell in love with caramelized plantains. Oh mama. One bite in and I immediately knew I had to recreate them for the blog. I’m not sure what fats or sugars are used in their version, but I wanted to clean things up and infuse some extra flavor. More flavor is always better in my opinion....

I enjoy dark chocolate most evenings and love trying new vegan brands. But I’d been wanting to make my own for a while now, especially since procuring cacao butter for these glorious cheesecakes. Plus, I knew I could make it refined-sugar free and load it up with my favorite toppings. Verdict: So good. So easy. At this point I’m basically operating a chocolate factory out of my apartment. Making chocolate at home starts with just 3 ingredients: Cacao butterCacao or cocoa powderMaple syrup That’s really all you need for a good base, at which point you can add vanilla extract to enhance the flavor, sea salt bring out the sweetness, and roasted almonds (or other toppings) for extra crunch....

Not only are these overnight oats creamy, nutty, perfectly sweet, and undeniably delicious, but they’re SO easy to make! They come together with just 8 ingredients you probably already have around. It’s chocolate o’clock, so let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Chocolate Overnight Oats Overnight oats are probably one of the easiest breakfasts EVER! You stir a few things in a jar, set it in the fridge, and breakfast is ready to grab and go in the morning....

Imagine flaky, lightly sweetened biscuits cooked over tender, tart-sweet peaches. This is the peach cobbler of your dreams and no one will even know it’s vegan and gluten-free. Did we mention there’s just 10 ingredients required? Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler This dreamy peach cobbler starts with the star: PEACHES! We love it most with fresh peaches, but it’s still very good with frozen ones....

To celebrate I’m sharing 20 random facts about us that you may or may not know. Here goes. Now that you’ve taken a virtual tour of our relationship, onto dessert! You deserve it. These brownies are entirely raw (except for the frosting) and super fudgy and rich. They come together in about 20 minutes and require simple ingredients you likely have on hand right now – such as, WalnutsAlmondsDatesCacao (or cocoa) Powder + NibsSea Salt And the ganache?...

Origins of Coleslaw The word coleslaw is believed to have originated from the Dutch dish koolsla meaning “cabbage salad”. It became popular in New York in the 17th and 18th centuries when Dutch settlers arrived in the region. Coleslaw may have also been inspired by a dish made in ancient Rome that was made with shredded cabbage (or other cruciferous vegetables), melted butter, vinegar, and oil. Our inspired plant-based version is made without mayonnaise, but still has the creamy dressing and crunchy texture of a classic slaw!...

I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to throw together. Let’s do this! Origins of Naan Naan is believed to date as far back as 1300 AD when it was mentioned in the notes of an Indo-Persian poet. Then, around 1526 it became popular among royals of the Mughal era in India. Because naan contained yeast (which was very expensive), it was reserved for royalty. (source) How much times can change!...

❤️ You’ll Love This No Egg Banana Bread Trust me! This is THE BEST recipe of banana bread without eggs. When testing this recipe, I have tested with many egg substitutes like flax-egg, yogurt, applesauce, buttermilk, etc. At last, the baking soda + lemon juice combo worked. So when I say this is the BEST eggless banana bread I have ever made, I mean it. Banana flavor: It should taste like banana, simple right....

About This Recipe If you are Indian or familiar with Indian food then you might know there is a popular, classic Indian sweet made with carrots. Yes, it is carrot halwa (Gajar ka halwa). Just like that carrots can be used in baking like cake, muffins, cupcakes, etc. It is equally delicious like halwa. Trust me, try it out yourself. Those pretty looking orangy-red flakes of grated carrot in this eggless carrot cake cake give beautiful color and texture to the cake....

❤️ You’ll Love This No Egg Pumpkin Bread Quick to make: The batter comes together in just 10 minutes, rest is the passive (baking) time. Make ahead: This eggless pumpkin bread keeps well and can be stored well without drying. See the details below. Having a doubt when baking without eggs? Try this bread recipe, you’ll fall in love with it. You can try my other tried and tested eggless baking recipes....