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[No cook recipe!] Mother’s Day Coconut Chia Breakfast Bowls

[No cook recipe!] Mother’s Day Coconut Chia Breakfast Bowls

Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to whip up a delicious breakfast that the whole family can come together and enjoy, regardless of their individual dietary preferences. Check out our beginner-safe, completely vegan (but everyone will love it), perfect for Mother’s Day brunch recipe: Coconut Chia Breakfast Bowls.

[recipe!] (Who Cares if it’s Not) Summer Roll Bowls

[recipe!] (Who Cares if it’s Not) Summer Roll Bowls

We’re back in school and the calendar says ‘September.’ But this week has been H-O-T. That’s why we’re obsessed with these new (Who Cares if it’s Not) Summer Roll Bowls. It's a refreshing meal that requires little time in the kitchen and tastes uh-mazing.

[recipe!] Pumpkin Bread Pancakes (that just happen to be vegan and gluten free)

[recipe!] Pumpkin Bread Pancakes (that just happen to be vegan and gluten free)

It always feels like a bit of a cruel joke that my birthday falls out around (and sometimes on) Thanksgiving. I mean, is there any holiday that is more meat-centric? But rather than feel sorry for myself, I get cooking. Thanksgiving dinner may not be MY meal, but these pumpkin bread pancakes—a delicious, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free way celebrate fall—totally are. I'd rather celebrate all month long than at one meal, anyway!

[recipe!] non-dairy, vegan ricotta cheese (aka ricNOTta)

[recipe!] non-dairy, vegan ricotta cheese (aka ricNOTta)

Creamy, dreamy ricotta cheese is what makes foods like white pizza and manicotti oh-so-good. But if you or someone in your family is avoiding dairy, these dishes are probably off the table. SmartGirlVeg to the rescue!

[recipe!] Chia Power Pudding

[recipe!] Chia Power Pudding

Have you heard about chia? These little seeds—the same ones used to grow the grass-like "hair" in those infamous Chia Pets—are all the rage in the food world. Not only are they fun to cook with, but they're also a good source of the plant-based form of omega-3 fatty acids, the nutrient found in fish that is good for your heart, brain, skin and more.