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My Favorite Vegan & Gluten-Free Product Alternatives

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My favorite vegan and gluten-free store-bought product alternatives to commonly used meat, dairy, and wheat ingredients. Add them to your shopping list!

My Favorite Vegan & Gluten-Free Product Alternatives by Flora & Vino

I was on a phone call last week with a food brand client, when I had an epiphany.

I definitely can’t always say that about work calls, can you? 

Anyway, before talking blog and business, we had a great chat about being plant-based.

She mentioned that she was consciously eating more plants, and I applauded her for trying out a plant-based meal every day. 

We went on to talk about the incredible variety of vegan product alternatives that exist today.

“You know,” she mused out loud, “I wish there was a list that you could give me of which products are worth trying and which aren’t.”

“That’s an excellent idea,” I said.

So, guys, I went off and made that list, and I’m sharing it with you today. 

In this post, I’m sharing My Favorite Vegan & Gluten-Free Product Alternatives to commonly used meat, dairy, and wheat ingredients.

I use these high-quality products with ingredient integrity on a daily basis, both in my everyday eats and recipe testing. 

They’re great to have on hand in order to make vegan and gluten-free eating accessible and easy.

Check them out and add your favorites to your next grocery list! 

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Easy Vegan & Gluten-Free Ingredients Substitutions

May 17, 2020 By Flora & Vino Leave a Comment

Easy vegan & gluten-free ingredients substitutions for plant-based recipes to make your own unique variations! Check below for the ratio for inclusion!

Hi, guys!

Some of the most commonly asked questions I receive on the blog and Instagram are about ingredient substitutions.

If you’ve been around here a while, you know that in each blog/recipe post, I typically share some simple substitution options, but I figured it might be nice to have a more overarching post to direct you to.

Now more than ever, I figure we could use some solid subs, yeah?

I don’t know about you, but some of my best recipes have come from making a ton of substitutions to a recipe.

It’s so fun and easy to adapt recipes to mix things up when you don’t have all of the ingredients!

Whether you have a food allergy or intolerance, don’t have the ingredients on hand, or just don’t like an ingredient—I got you!

In this Easy Vegan & Gluten-Free Ingredient Substitutions post, I list some of my favorite ingredient swaps so you can use what you have available to you to make something delicious and uniquely yours.

If you have any questions or if I missed something, please leave me a comment and I’ll get back to you with my best answer!

Let’s get substituting!

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My Top Plant-Based & Gluten-Free Pantry Staples

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Here are my go-to plant-based staples I always have in my pantry, fridge, and freezer with my favorite brand recommendations! Happy grocery shopping!

Lauren Flora & Vino

Hi, friends!

This is a post I’ve been meaning to share for a while now, so what better time than the present, when we’re all taking stock of our pantry and freezer storage?

Below, you can find my top plant-based & gluten-free pantry staples.

I sorted them into some makeshift categories to make them a little easier and more approachable.

You won’t find fresh fruits and vegetables in this listing, because I find what I buy depends on seasonality and availability as well as what recipes I’m creating!

However, this is a concise list of all of the items I try to always keep in stock that serve as the building blocks to great vegan and gluten-free plant-based meals.

I’ve also listed below many of my favorite brands to give you some guidelines, but feel free to explore what’s out there and pick your own favorites!

If you have any questions about the products, the brands, where to find them, or how to use them, please let me know!

If this post is helpful to you, please share it with a friend or anyone who is looking for inspiration for vegan and gluten-free options.

Stay healthy and well!

XOXO, Lauren

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I’m *obsessed* with these Lemon Cashew Chia Seed I’m *obsessed* with these Lemon Cashew Chia Seed Muffins and once you see the ingredient list, you will be too! 🍋 🥧

Here’s what’s inside:
✔️chia seeds
✔️unsweetened almond milk 
✔️superfine almond flour 
✔️maple syrup
✔️lemon zest
✔️lemon juice
✔️cashew butter

That’s it! Perfect for a vegan and gluten-free snack! For the full recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. 

#floraandvino #veganmuffins #glutenfreemuffins #grainfreemuffins #theveganmuffinwoman
WTMTW! ✨ This week in our Sunday meal planning e WTMTW! ✨ This week in our Sunday meal planning email series, I talked about my “fridge fasts” and how I’m using up what I have on hand in easy recipes to reduce waste and increase creativity! 💪 Swipe through the see the line up. 

Here’s what recipes smiles at me this week:
✔️ Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats
✔️ SunButter & Jelly Bliss Balls
✔️ Kale Caesar Salad with Avocado Dressing
✔️ Mediterranean Quinoa Bake 
✔️ Chocolate Avocado Chia Pudding
✔️ African Peanut Butter Stew

To receive these recipe ideas in your inbox, visit floraandvino.com and join the email list! 

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Need an oat refresh?! Chocolate Stovetop Oats made Need an oat refresh?! Chocolate Stovetop Oats made with simple ingredients for a cozy breakfast ready in 10 minutes. Consider adding this to your meal plan for the week ahead! 🍫

For the full recipe, visit floraandvino.com and search “chocolate oats” or google search “flora & vino chocolate oats”. 

Add your own toppings!!! 

#floraandvino #chocolateoats #stovetopoats
#ad// {NEW!} When everything else feels hard, this #ad// {NEW!} When everything else feels hard, this Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup feels easy. 🥕🍠🥣 It also tastes amazing and every warm spoonful is like a comforting embrace. This Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup is made on the stovetop with root vegetables and yellow curry paste blended with a spoonful of nut butter. I used a standing blender but you can also use an immersion blender to achieve the creamiest consistency.

I love topping my soup with cilantro, @edenfoods Tamari Roasted Almonds, and @edenfoods Hot Pepper Sesame Oil. 

@edenfoods Tamari Roasted Almonds are infrared roasted organic almonds with complimentary organic tamari soy sauce. They’re a delicious snack packed with protein and fiber. You can enjoy them on their own, added to trail mix, on salads and bowls, or…on soup! 
 
@edenfoods Hot Pepper Sesame Oil is a delicious unrefined expeller pressed toasted sesame oil that is infused with hot red chili peppers. Friends, this stuff is HOT! Just a *drop* adds a big kick to your dressings, marinades, stir-fries, etc. If you have a wild side, add a drop or two to your soup bowl for a little extra heat! 

Feel free to add your favorites, like roasted chickpeas, green onion, and sesame seeds.

To grab the recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. 

#floraandvino #edenfoods #thaisoup #sweetpotatosoup #carrotsoup
M and I have plans to visit True Food Kitchen this M and I have plans to visit True Food Kitchen this week for V-Day and it reminded me of this Harissa Toasted Cauliflower I made inspired by their menu item. Whether you love TFK as much as I do, you’re going to be obsessed with my version of this cauliflower! It’s baked and then coated in a tahini sauce and topped with fresh herbs, cranberries, and hazelnuts. Enjoy it as an appetizer or side! Cozy and delicious all year round. 

For all of the recipe details, click the link in my profile and then this image! 

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Vegan COSMIC Brownies. These plant-based cosmic br Vegan COSMIC Brownies. These plant-based cosmic brownies are made with almond flour and sweetened with coconut sugar. Top them with Chocolate @sunbutter and sprinkles for a fun dessert! 🎉

Here’s what you need:
✔️ ground flaxseed
✔️ unrefined coconut sugar 
✔️ unsweetened almond milk
✔️ @sunbutter 
✔️ almond flour
✔️ raw cacao powder
✔️ dairy free dark chocolate chips 
✔️ chocolate @sunbutter 
✔️ Sprinkles!!!

That’s it! For the full recipe, visit www.floraandvino.com and search “cosmic brownies”. Enjoy!!!

#floraandvino #veganbrownies #cosmicbrownies
{NEW!} Happy V-Day! ❤️💋😘 Need a quick da {NEW!} Happy V-Day! ❤️💋😘 Need a quick date night dinner in idea?! Make this Creamy Vegan 1-Pot Pasta. You make it 1-pot in less than 10 minutes. 🍝 

Here’s what you need: 
✔️ pasta (I used @chickapeapasta)
✔️ almond milk 
✔️ nutritional yeast
✔️ marinara sauce
✔️ fresh basil 

That’s it! 

For the full recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. Let me know what you think! 

#floraandvino #onepotpasta #1potmeal #onepotdinner
My personal favorite vegan truffles are these Caca My personal favorite vegan truffles are these Cacao Dusted Dark Chocolate Truffles. 🍫 They’re *so* easy to make with dark chocolate, coconut milk, and a light cacao powder finish. Perfect for a simple decadent treat or to gift to someone special! 😉

For the recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. Enjoy!

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