Every time I make a new cake, I think "this is the best one yet", and this time was no different. One of my best friends graduated university this past weekend and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with a spectacular, over the top cake! What inspired this cake? To be … Continue reading 6-Layer Snickers Cake (vegan)
6-ingredient healthier chocolate mousse tarts (vegan)
I often find myself at the end of the week with 2-3 ripe avocados that I don't know how to use up. Sure there are the classics: guacamole or avocado toast, but sometimes you want something different. This weekend I was in this exact predicament. I got to thinking about what I could do with … Continue reading 6-ingredient healthier chocolate mousse tarts (vegan)
Whipped Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (vegan)
Does anyone remember how in elementary school, kids' parents would bring in a grocery store birthday cake to celebrate their child's birthday? The good old days. I think by the time I graduated high school that was no longer allowed due to allergies and health & safety policies. Nonetheless, whenever I think about grocery store … Continue reading Whipped Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (vegan)
Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Vegan)
Anything covered in chocolate has an automatic boost in appeal and luxury and strawberries are no exception. Chocolate covered strawberries can be expensive when ordered from the store, but when made at home, an entire box of them costs less than $5! Make these for your next date night, movie night, special occasion, or just … Continue reading Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Vegan)
I tried Sugar & Sparrow’s Vegan Chocolate Cake with Oreo Buttercream Recipe / My Vegan Cookies & Creme Cake
Hello and welcome back to Tracy's Nutrition Tips! About 2 weeks ago I published a blog post discussing how I have made it my mission to try as many vegan cake recipes as I can until my 23rd birthday. I will admit, this is more difficult than I anticipated. As an amateur recipe developer and … Continue reading I tried Sugar & Sparrow’s Vegan Chocolate Cake with Oreo Buttercream Recipe / My Vegan Cookies & Creme Cake
I tried The Pretty Bee’s Classic GF Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
In the time I've been vegan, I've tried many peanut butter cookie recipes, some better than others, and most not great at all. So this weekend I decided to try a recipe I came across on Pinterest: The Pretty Bee's Classic Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies. You can tell a lot about a cookie from … Continue reading I tried The Pretty Bee’s Classic GF Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Vegan Blackberry Cobbler Skillet
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you're not a chocolate lover, this recipe is perfect for date night! If you are a chocolate lover, check out my Vegan Chocolate Lava Cake recipe. As someone who has not made or eaten a cobbler before, I had to do some research to find out … Continue reading Vegan Blackberry Cobbler Skillet
I tried Baked by Clo’s Vegan Biscoff Cake recipe
With less than a month until my 23rd birthday, I've made it my mission to bake (and eat) as many vegan cake recipes as I can. I kickstarted this endeavour with Baked by Clo's vegan Biscoff Cake, and am glad I did. In today's blog post, I'll be reviewing the recipe so that you know … Continue reading I tried Baked by Clo’s Vegan Biscoff Cake recipe
Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread
This recipe is inspired by the cinnamon melts I used to eat as a teenager when I worked at McDonald's. Do you remember those? They were so tasty and cinnamony, I can't believe McDonald's discontinued them. A mistake if you ask me. Although they weren't vegan so I guess I still wouldn't be able to … Continue reading Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread
Whipped Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (Vegan)
I love cake. And what makes cake so good you ask? It's the perfect balance of moist, crumbly cake and smooth, fluffy frosting! This week I'm bringing you my whipped chocolate buttercream frosting. It's smooth, rich, and buttery, but also light, airy and fluffy. This frosting if the perfect consistency to be piped on top … Continue reading Whipped Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (Vegan)