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9 Cozy Vegan Drinks

9 Cozy Vegan Drinks made with plant-based and refined-sugar-free ingredients. Perfect to have in your mug when the weather gets chilly!

Every year I tend to romanticize the cold weather, thinking, *this* will be the year that I enjoy being outdoors in the winter.

And then every year I am reminded that no matter how many base layers, fuzzy socks, and parkas I dawn, winter is still not my thing.

And cold is relative, right?

While I think the 20-something degree mornings we’re currently experiencing in Maryland are FUH-REEZING, some of you in climates further north might think that sounds downright tropical.

You’ve got more stamina (and better circulation) than me, friends.

So, yes, this was the week that I decided that it was far too cold to go outside for much more than grabbing the mail and Flora’s potty time.

But it is good weather for some cozy homemade drinks.

Over the years, I’ve created quite a collection of warm beverages that I like sipping on in colder weather.

I decided today, as I type this at my desk with fuzzy slippers, a hoodie, and a blanket on, that it was a good day to put all of those recipes in one place.

These 9 Cozy Vegan Drinks are made with plant-based and refined-sugar-free ingredients.

They’re perfect to have in your mug when the weather gets chilly, or relatively chilly!

The collection includes lattes, hot chocolates, and mulled wines.

Bookmark this recipe roundup and come back to it whenever you need a new hug in a mug.

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Apple Butter Latte

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Apple Butter Latte made with Eden Foods Organic Apple Butter Spread and warming spices. Perfect to have in your mug for cold weather!

It might surprise you to know that I normally drink my coffee black.

I’ve really gotten into coffee in the past year, and I look forward to my daily morning pour each night when I fall asleep in bed.

But whenever I go out to a coffee shop and treat myself to a cup of something, I always go with a latte!

It’s a treat for me because I don’t have an espresso maker at home, and the addition of vegan milk makes it nice and cozy and frothy.

It’s delicious!

Warm drinks truly are like a hug that you can drink, and I think we could all use an edible hug right about now.

So, you don’t need an espresso maker to make this Apple Butter Latte at home.

It has all the coziness, convenience, and intrigue as going out for a coffee, but you don’t have to change out of your lounge clothes or leave the house.

This Apple Butter Latte is made with Eden Foods Organic Apple Butter Spread and warming spices.

It’s perfect to have in your mug for cold weather!

Make it with strong coffee for a morning pick-me-up, or try it with decaf coffee in the evening for a dessert feel.

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White Wine Sangria

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Refreshing white wine sangria made with raspberries, peaches, lime, and a kombucha flair. Perfect for outdoor summer entertaining!

M and I have a wine cork holder on the wall in the shape of a heart that is *almost* full.

You put the corks in side ways so they complete the heart shape with hundreds of their bright red cork butts.

Well, at least, I think there are hundreds.

I bought it back in January to house the many many wine corks that we collected since we started dating back in 2020.

That’s a lot of wine bottles, friends!

But with a brand name like Flora & Vino, are you really surprised?

Initially I thought we *definitely* had enough corks to fill the holder that I purchased, but after stuffing them all in, we fell slightly short.

We decided to hang in on the wall anyway, as a literal work in progress.

The funny this is that now whenever we open a bottle of wine, I check to make sure it’s a bottle with a cork so we get credit.

No screw off wine caps in this house until this heart is complete, guys!

One way that we’ve been enjoying our wine this season is making it into sangria.

While I’m usually a red sangria drinker, a crisp white sangria during this heat wave *really* hits.

This Refreshing white wine sangria is made with raspberries, peaches, lime, and a kombucha flair.

It’s perfect for outdoor summer entertaining.

Bonus points if you start your own cork art project with this recipe!

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My Go-To Green Smoothie

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My Go-To Green Smoothie made with frozen berries, a handful of spinach, and a spoonful of SunButter. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack!

I’m baaaaaaack!

Hi friends, I’m finally home and super excited to get back to recipe creation.

On the flight home, I kept myself busy making a giant handwritten list (I’m old school) of all of the recipes I want to make for me and for you this year.

And while I’m itching to get the creative juices flowing, I’m also equally interested in getting back to the basics.

That means making simple meals that focus on protein and greens while tasting delicious.

…Did I mention protein and greens?

These two things were tricky for me living a vegan lifestyle on the go in Iceland.

So, what better way to kick off 2024 than with my Go To Green Smoothie?!

This smoothie is one that I keep coming back to over the years.

You might have made a variation of it at some point, but I’m convinced my variation might be the best.

This Go To Green Smoothie is perfect for a quick blended breakfast or snack.

I love to make it in less than 5 minutes with frozen berries, a handful of spinach, and a big spoonful of SunButter.

Bookmark this and come back to it whenever you need a reset, energy boost, or nutrient dense breakfast or snack!

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Eiskaffee (German Iced Coffee)

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German style iced coffee made with chilled brewed coffee and vegan vanilla ice cream topped with soymilk and cacao nibs. Perfect for a summer pick-me-up!

M loves to tell the story of his first American iced coffee.

It was a hot day and he ordered an iced coffee to cool down and indulge in something sweet.

He was crestfallen when he was served a coffee with milk and ice cubes and a straw to drink it through.

He went on to explain that in Germany, Eiskaffee is a coffee served over vanilla *ice cream* with whipped cream on top.

It’s dessert, it’s coffee, and you can enjoy it any time of the day.

Ever since he explained what Eiskaffee was, I knew I needed to try it and put my spin on it.

This week, M and his brother showed me how to make Eiskaffee with a few simple ingredients.

This Eiskaffee (German Iced Coffee) is made with chilled brewed coffee and vegan vanilla ice cream topped with soymilk and cacao nibs.

It’s perfect for a summer pick-me-up that’s ready in less than 5 minutes!

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Red Velvet Protein Shake

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Red velvet protein shake with frozen beet, banana, berries and cacao naturally sweetened with Fruit Bliss Organic Deglet Nour Dates.

By now, you might have heard that my big fitness goal for the year is practicing inversions.

I’m following a guided 2-week inversion training plan that I’m doing over, and over, and over.

It focuses on strengthening the muscles and getting the nervous system acquainted with the feeling of being upside down.

Just like we have to learn to walk, we also have to learn to stand on hands!

It’s a lot of planks, push ups, down dogs, kick-ups, and assists from the sliver of wall that doesn’t have any picture frames.

When I finish the practice my shoulders are shaking and my stomach is growling.

So I run to the kitchen and blend up something nourishing that I can enjoy quickly.

This Red Velvet Protein Shake is my latest obsession, and it’s the perfect way to nourish and care for yourself this February and the rest of the year.

This red velvet protein shake is made with frozen beet, banana, berries and cacao naturally sweetened with Fruit Bliss Organic Deglet Nour Dates.

Blend one up for a quick breakfast, snack, or even dessert!

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Peaches ‘N’ Cream Protein Shake

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Peaches ‘N’ Cream Protein Shake made with frozen peaches, banana, and non-dairy yogurt. Perfect for a post-workout summer breakfast or snack!

It’s hot here, friends, and I’m struggling to fit in my long runs for marathon training without melting.

Even when I set an alarm to beat the sun, I open the weather app to find the dawn temperature lingering just below 80 degrees.

But when I can peel myself off of the couch, lace up my sneakers, and step out onto the asphalt, usually the temperature falls into the background.

There’s something really lovely about running before the day begins.

Lately, my favorite post-run fuel is this Peaches ‘N’ Cream Protein Shake.

It’s so easy to blend up minutes after stepping through the door.

It’s cool and refreshing, lightly sweetened with banana and super creamy with almond milk yogurt with a hint of cinnamon.

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Single Serving Sangria

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Single serving sangria made right in your wine glass! Perfect to use up leftover wine or when you’re craving sangria but don’t want to make a full pitcher.

Have you ever wanted a glass of sangria but didn’t want to commit to a pitcher?

The solution is obviously…a recipe for a single serving of sangria.

I’ve been perfecting this lazy girl sangria recipe for a while now and I’m excited to share it with you.

But is it lazy or just genius?

The first time I mixed it standing in the kitchen; dumping frozen fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup to save a bottle of red that had maybe one good day left.

And indeed I did save it!

After sipping, I was surprised how delicious it was without any muddling or marinading.

M took one look at my fancy and effortless concoction and immediately made his own.

It’s amazing because you make it *directly* into your wine glass with just 4 ingredients and no ice required!

Grab some red, an empty wine glass, and let me show you how to make Single Serving Sangria.

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Green Tahini Date Shake

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Green plant-based protein shake with creamy tahini, Medjool dates, and a big handful of leafy greens. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack!

Did I tell you that I’m training for a marathon?

You might also find it amusing that I *just* completed my first two runs of 2022 this March.

As warm weather teases us here in Maryland, I’m slowly getting my running momentum back.

Those 26 miles seem unreachable right now, but that’s kind of the point, right?

After my half marathon a few years ago, I couldn’t imagine running anything further.

Which is why I want to do it; to prove to myself that I’m stronger, more resilient, more capable than I could imagine.

Well, that, and because I love running.

Needless to say, for the remainder of the year, I’m going to need all of the fuel.

This Green Tahini Date Shake is the fresh shamrock-colored shake you need for Saint Patrick’s Day.

It’s got creamy tahini, Medjool dates, a big handful of leafy greens, and plenty of plant-based protein.

Let’s shake things up this spring!

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Blood Orange Beet Blueberry Shake

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Blood Orange Beet Blueberry Shake that are sweet and earthy and packed with vitamins and plant-based protein for a quick breakfast!

This weekend I went on my first hike of 2022 with friends!

It’s been *beautiful* fools Spring weather, the kind of seductive sunshine that makes you want to pack up your winter clothes before the calendar reads March.

So, on Saturday the five of us took advantage of the warmth and completed the Strickler Knob Trail in the Shenandoah Area.

This 11-mile there and back trail was the longest toughest hike I’ve done in a while, complete with rock scrambles and a steep butt-kicking ascent at the end.

But the 360-degree views at the summit overlooking Luray, Virginia made it all worth it.

I don’t think I realized how much I was craving an outdoor adventure until I was on the path, breathing in fresh air and relaxing into the pattern of my footsteps.

I’m so grateful I have a group of good people to explore with.

And a space on the Internet to explore plant-based eats with.

For the past few weeks I haven’t been able to get enough of citrus and beets.

Today, let’s combine them together in these Blood Orange Beet Blueberry Shakes that are sweet, simple, and slurp-able.

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