Easy vegan baked beans made with navy beans and simple seasonings naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. The perfect easy plant-based summer side!
On photoshoot days I immediately wake up and check my weather app to see if the light will be good for shooting.
I’m still shocked on mornings when I see the temperature will be soaring into the 80’s.
And even more shocked that this Sunday is the last day in May– excuse me?
Anyway, it looks like we’re well on our way to summer, so let’s bring in the summer staples.
One of my favorite summer staples growing up was baked beans.
The Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans were my absolute favorite as a kid.
We often opened a can to serve alongside chips, burgers, and coleslaw on messy paper plates on the deck overlooking the backyard.
I used to spoon them onto my plate and watch the mixture expand in a think syrupy puddle.
Sometimes I actually used to delight in dipping my potato chips in the puddle (don’t judge me!).
When I asked on Instagram what summer recipes you needed, baked beans was a top request!
These Vegan Maple Baked Beans don’t disappoint.
They’re sweet, a little tangy, and tomato-y.
They’re easy enough to whip up in 15 minutes for a sweet summer side without any refined sugars or thickening agents!
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