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Vegan Easter Recipe Round Up

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A collection of spring-inspired recipes that are perfect for Easter! Everything from bright breakfasts to healthier Easter candy to spring dinner spreads. 

Vegan Easter Recipe Round Up by Flora & Vino

Lately I’ve been thinking a *lot* about Spring-cleaning.

It’s been a universal theme lately in my circles, popping up on podcast episodes, in yoga sessions, and in my group texts. 

Clearing out the old junk and making room for the new.

I always feel raw and reborn in the Spring-time, emerging from a winter cocoon with pasty legs sticking out of flowing floral springs skirts and dresses. 

Yesterday I saw friends and family I hadn’t seen in person in over a year, which in itself was a rebirth, a sense of returning and renewal. 

As I air-hugged goodbye, I felt hope that with this renewal, maybe air-hugging will soon be a thing of the past.

But until then I’ll close the distance between you and me the way I know best, with some delicious recipes. 

I can’t quite believe how early Easter is this year– it’s in the first week of April! 

I love how Easter marks the beginning of Spring, the kick off for bountiful bright farmer’s market produce, and of colorful candies and treats. 

This Vegan Easter Recipe Round Up will give you some fresh ideas for spring spreads, healthier Easter candy alternatives, and fresh desserts! 

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SunButter Hot Chocolate

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Creamy & decadent vegan hot chocolate made with cacao powder, dark chocolate,  and Chocolate SunButter. Perfect for a cozy cold weather companion!

SunButter Hot Chocolate by Flora & Vino

Friends!

I’m hurrying to share a Hot Chocolate post today with the hope that you’ll make it before Spring.  

March 20th is the first “official” day of spring, but it’s been absolutely gorgeous here all week. 

And today, naturally, I’m writing about hot chocolate today on the hottest day of the year. 

I have all of the windows open around the townhouse to beckon the sunshine and breeze inside. 

The gentle breeze is nice but when sitting in the direct sun or hanging out on the upper level (where heat rises), it’s downright warm!

But it’s never too hot for hot chocolate, right? 

Say yes, because I developed this recipe a few (colder) weeks back and I just couldn’t wait until next winter to share it with you. 

This SunButter Hot Chocolate is super decadent with just four ingredients mandatory ingredients and two optional add-ins!

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Dark Chocolate Chai Latte

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Chocolate chai latte with creamy coconut milk, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and ginger lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect to unwind in the evening!

Dark Chocolate Chai Latte by Flora & Vino

These past few weeks I’ve implemented a nightly tea time ritual. 

I start boiling the water while working my way through the dishes and by the time the drying rack is full the kettle is whistling wildly.

My go-to lately is chai tea and M is all about the chamomile. 

I let the tea steep for 11 minutes (yes, 11 minutes!), then curl up on the couch to watch The Mandalorian on Disney+.

On one fortuitous evening,  I decided to eat a few squares of dark chocolate while drinking my tea. 

I gingerly bit off a piece of dark chocolate then took a sip of chai.

The chocolate melted on my tongue instantly, washed down in a wave of warm cinnamon and spices. 

Oh my gosh, you guys, it’s amazing. 

“This is *so* good,” I told M between greedy slurps, wondering why I’d never thought to pair dark chocolate and chai together before. 

So, naturally, I had to combine them in this Dark Chocolate Chai Latte.

Have your chocolate and chai at the same time in this delicious refined-sugar-free cozy drink!
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Mulled Wine with Kombucha

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Easy spiced mulled wine made with a bottle of red, whole spices, orange, and a splash of kombucha, naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

Mulled Wine with Kombucha by Flora & Vino

If you’ve been around here a while you know I’m a big red wine drinker. 

But I’ve never had my wine warm. 

Until this year!

Last night I sipped on mulled wine out of mugs while listening to Indie music on my Alexa speakers. 

M says that mulled wine reminds him of winters home in Germany.

Sometimes I like to imagine him there, surrounded by family and friends on a continent I’ve never stepped foot, drinking malted wine in a cozy kitchen. 

But for now all I know is *my* messy kitchen and the stories he tells me.

I laughed, curling my fingers around the big blue mugs, feeling like a teenager who had spiked their fruit punch. 

It felt strange to sip on alcohol like I would coffee or tea, feeling the tannins on my tongue and the bite of sweet acidity followed by a glow warm fire in my belly.

Yeah, mulled wine makes me smile, which is exactly how I want to end the year. 

And I want you to join me. 

This Mulled Wine with Kombucha is made with red wine, whole spices, and citrus, a splash of kombucha, and a drizzle of maple syrup. 

Let’s make a batch to send off 2020 once and for all and bring in 2021 grinning! 

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Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!)

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Delicious plant-based protein shake with creamy tahini and sweetened with dates and frozen bananas. Mix it up by choosing vanilla or chocolate protein base.

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) by Flora & Vino

Hi, how’s it going?

Lately I’ve been going back through the F&V archives, retesting and recreating some of my first ever recipes to make them new again.

I stumbled across this Tahini Date shake this past week and knew I had to recreate it for you, friend.

It’s hard to know when to share my protein shake recipes.

So many combinations, so little time, you know?

Honestly, I typically default to “don’t post” them because they seem, for lack of a better word, basic.

I mean, I know you know how to blend together some frozen fruit and milk!

This Tahini Date Shake, however, is some next level shaker-y.

Are you ready?

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Savory Green Kombucha Smoothie

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Savory green smoothie with cooling cucumber, leafy greens, probiotic-rich kombucha, zesty citrus, fresh herbs, creamy avocado, and sweet apple. 

Savory Green Kombucha Smoothie by Flora & Vino

Helllllooooo, everyone!

Anyone else having some pretty strong quarantine cravings?

I don’t know about you, but I’m craving salad like never before.

Like the kind of cravings that the woman in Rapunzel had for fresh spinach.

Luckily, we don’t have to send our significant other into a sorceress’s backyard garden to steal some.

Instead, let’s throw all of the green things into a shake.

This Savory Green Kombucha Smoothie is packed fresh fruit, leafy greens, and probiotics to keep you feeling wonderful and well.

You can use fresh or frozen ingredients to bring this nourishing smoothie to your table in less than 10 minutes!

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Spiced Green Pear Protein Shake

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Pear protein shake with frozen pear, avocado, leafy greens, and cinnamon lightly sweetened with Medjool dates. Enjoy for breakfast or post-workout fuel.

Spiced Green Pear Protein Shake by Flora & Vino

Did I tell you that I gave up protein powder for almost…three months?

You might have noticed it’s been a long time since I shared a protein shake or smoothie bowl on the blog.

When you’re plant-based, I’m sure you’ve been asked at least once, “So, where do you get your protein?”

*Yawn*

Protein powder has always been on the scripted list that I recite along with legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, leafy greens, yada yada.

The problem was that I was treating protein powder like it was a necessary whole food, when it is, in fact, is not.

If I didn’t have my shake in the morning I made one for lunch, or as an afternoon snack, pretty certain that if I didn’t consume protein powder every 24 hours I might shrivel up and perish.

But here I am, still *gasp* alive, and here to tell you that you can survive on whole foods protein alone!

But protein powder is still a fun add, especially when you mix it with seasonal fruit flavors.

I’m back from my hiatus with a new protein shake recipe that’s, shall we say, pear-fect for fall.

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl (Banana-Free)

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Nutritious chocolate cherry smoothie bowl with almond milk, frozen cherries, berries, chocolate protein powder, raw cacao, and plenty of sweet toppings!

I kind of feel like a nomad right now, friends.

Because we’re in the process of showing and selling out home, I’ve been working out of the house almost every day.

This means I haven’t had much time to be creative in the kitchen, and breakfast is really the only meal I make and eat at home.

I was just saying on Instagram how it’s been a second since I shared a breakfast post with you.

So…here’s what’s been happening here lately.

If there’s one thing that’s making me feel at home, it’s whipping up a Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl (Banana-Free).

This delicious breakfast bowl is packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that you can blend up in five minutes!

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Cinnamon Butternut Protein Shake (Banana-Free)

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Creamy butternut squash based protein shake sweetened with dates and topped with cookie crumble. Perfect for a fall or winter inspired breakfast or snack.

Cinnamon Butternut Protein Shake (Banana-Free)

I know you’ve been there before–

You just finished a heart-thumping workout and race into the kitchen to whip up a post-workout shake, when….

The blender is dirty, swamped in the sink next to last night’s stir fry and empty wine glass.

This week we got some sort of random rebate on our Vitamix, which basically equals the amount to buy another blender container.

YES.

I’m beyond excited to have two containers to swap out and dirty up and dish up all the puréed foods in.

I would totally clean a round of blenders to serve these Cinnamon Butternut Protein Shakes, though.

This banana-free shake is super creamy, refined sugar free, and packed with Vitamin A!

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Vegan Dark Hot Chocolate

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Rich vegan hot chocolate made with simple ingredients you already have in your pantry. Perfect for a cold day treat!

Vegan Dark Hot Chocolate

This time of year is weird, isn’t it?

We’re sitting in an awkward limbo somewhere between colorful Christmas presents and sequined New Years parties.

People are everywhere and nowhere at the same time, with tons of events to attend but hardly any traffic on the streets.

The Christmas tree is still up, looking a little weary and wiry, a telling metaphor for how I feel post holiday-hustle.

I want to push myself to get things in order for the new year, but I also want to lay in bed all day and do absolutely nothing.

Do you feel me?

How about we find a happy medium between the two?

Let’s cozy up to a mug of Vegan Dark Hot Chocolate while we wait to ring in the new year on a sweet note. …

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