When we add another bolognese to the blog (Yes, we already have versions 1, 2, 3, and 4), you know it’s something special! This newest version is made with EGGPLANT, meaning it’s the perfect bolognese for late summer. It’s light yet satisfying, creamy yet bright, and full of bold Italian-inspired flavor — everyone will be asking for seconds!
Even better? It’s a breeze to make — just 1 pot required!
Introducing weeknight-friendly fattoush salad! This EASY, 1-bowl, 20-minute version is our inspired take on the classic Levantine dish. Think fresh, crunchy veggies tossed in a bright pomegranate dressing with herby mint leaves, crispy pita chips, and pomegranate arils (major YUM)!
It’s a refreshing side to pair with other Mediterranean- and Middle Eastern-inspired recipes, or toss in some chickpeas to make it a light meal on its own.
Friends, welcome to a land where you can float on strawberry dream clouds all day long. This chia pudding is next-level but still ultra simple (5 ingredients!). Just blend strawberries into your favorite milk, sweeten to taste, add chia seeds, and chilllllll.
The result is a heavenly, fiber-rich snack or breakfast that tastes just like strawberries and cream but more sophisticated — mmmmmm. Let us show you how it’s done!
Move over, Ranch, there’s a new creamy dressing in town that’s stealing our hearts! This cheesy jalapeño cashew dressing is our new go-to for salads, wraps, and dipping veggies. It’s savory and creamy and has a subtly spicy kick!
Bonus? It comes together in just 5 minutes with 9 simple ingredients. Grab your blender. Let’s do this!
Ingredients to Make Cashew Dressing
While recently making our tahini cookies for what felt like the millionth time, we thought, Why not add chocolate to this party? The result was even better than we imagined. Introducing: fudgy chocolate tahini cookies studded with chocolate chips! They’re vegan, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious — like a brownie and cookie in one!
All you need for these? 1 bowl, 8 ingredients, and about 20 minutes.
Fudgy Chocolate Tahini Cookies (1 Bowl!) from Minimalist Baker →
If you’re looking for a decadent, elevated hot chocolate with wholesome ingredients, this one’s for you! We’ve been serving up this frothy, tahini-infused, super dreamy hot chocolate, and even cocoa connoisseurs agree this one deserves accolades.
Despite being naturally sweetened and blended with water, it’s perfectly sweet, deeply chocolaty, and velvety on the palate. It even sneaks in healthy fats, fiber, protein, and cinnamon for balancing blood sugar levels.
Tahini Hot Chocolate (Super Dreamy, Protein-Rich!) from Minimalist Baker →
Monster Cookies have leveled up! Say hello to our healthier twist on the chewy, tender, peanut buttery, chocolate- & candy-studded cookie you know and love. Our version has all the decadence and deliciousness, but it’s vegan, gluten-free, flourless, oil-free, and maple-sweetened (magic, we know)!
Even better? These cookies are a breeze to make! You’ll need just 1 bowl, 9 ingredients, and about 20 minutes until it’s cookie time.
Easy Gluten-Free Monster Cookies (Vegan, Flourless!) from Minimalist Baker →
Making chai lattes has never been easier! This Instant Chai Latte Mix makes comforting chai lattes possible instantly. Just add water and your favorite sweetener and enjoy!
This convenient mix makes it easy to have your favorite spice-filled beverage on busy mornings, at the office, when traveling, and beyond! It also makes a great gift for the dairy-free chai-lovers in your life! Just 5 minutes and 6 ingredients required, friends.
Whether you’re ready for fall or hanging onto the last days of summer, we’ve got just the salad for the season! This lemony chopped cauliflower salad has the bright, crunchy, refreshing elements of summer coating a comforting fall veggie. The best part? It’s studded with pops of sweet dates!
Made in 1 bowl in just 10 minutes, it’s a quick & easy side perfect for late-summer picnics or pairing with your favorite protein for a simple lunch or dinner.
Cauliflower Salad with Dates & Pistachios from Minimalist Baker →
Does it feel like an oven outside? Are your peaches all about to ripen at the same time? We have just the recipe your summer needs: this Frozen Peach Daiquiri!
This refreshing, naturally sweet, tropical-tasting drink is super easy to make in just 5 minutes with 5 ingredients. Bonus? It works beautifully with or without alcohol. The choice is yours, friend! Let’s get blending!
How to Make a Peach Daiquiri
This frozen peach daiquiri could not be simpler to make (or more satisfying to drink 😉)!
Simple methods and BIG flavor collide in this Lemony Quinoa Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas! It’s zesty and sweet, full of crunch, and packed with wholesome ingredients. With minimal cooking required, it’s the perfect meal for summer or a quick meal prep session.
Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes stand between you and this satisfying, flavorful, healthy meal!
How to Make This Lemony Quinoa Kale Salad
This quinoa kale salad comes together in a few simple steps that flow seamlessly:
Lemony Quinoa Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas from Minimalist Baker →
Why choose between spicy, savory, and sweet when you can have them ALL? All the taste buds light up with this Caribbean-inspired bowl featuring roasted plantains and tofu coated in the magic of jerk seasoning and paired with a sweet, crunchy mango cucumber salad and creamy sauce. It’s a big bowl of YUM!
We can’t wait for you to try this satisfying, protein-packed, plant-based meal. Let us show you how it’s done!
It’s no secret we love spicy, smoky entrées here at MB (exhibits a, b, and c). And what’s the perfect side to accompany them, you ask? Mango cucumber salad! It’s fresh, crunchy, sweet, bright, and quick & easy to make!
Just 7 ingredients and 10 minutes required for this versatile side. Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Mango Cucumber Salad
This is one of those recipes that came to be by looking at the ingredients we had around, giving a new combo a chance, and being very pleased with the result!
When you’re craving cheesecake and you’re craving it now, look no further! These NO-BAKE chocolate cheesecake cups come together fast with simple methods and just 7 ingredients you may have around right now!
This decadent dessert has alllll the rich, chocolaty flavor you know and love (swoon!), but it comes together in just 5 minutes.
No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Cups (5 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
Staycation, anyone? One sip in and this cucumber lime agua fresca will have you feeling in full vacation mode. Made with just 3 ingredients in 10 minutes, it couldn’t be simpler or more refreshing!
It’s the ultimate hydrating sip, poolside drink, and also perfect for making in large batches for sharing. Let’s get refreshed!
What is an Agua Fresca?
An agua fresca (which translates to “fresh water”) is a refreshing drink widely popular in Central and South America, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean.
For those days when you’re needing an extra skip in your step, try this Mocha Chia Pudding! It’s a rich, creamy, chocolaty, energizing, fiber-packed breakfast or snack.
It’s also easy to make with just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and 5 minutes hands-on prep time required! We think it’ll become a new grab-and-go, meal prep-friendly staple in your kitchen. Get your coffee brewing, let’s make chia pudding!
Looking to add a burst of flavor to your favorite breakfasts and desserts? Say hello to Raspberry Compote! This simple, 2-ingredient, 15-minute berry sauce adds delicious, tart-sweet flavor to everything from cheesecakes to pancakes & waffles, crepes, ice cream, and so much more.
Whether you have an abundance of fresh raspberries or want to make a warm sauce with frozen berries during the cooler months, this recipe has you covered.
Easy Raspberry Compote (Naturally Sweetened) from Minimalist Baker →
Is this a safe space to admit we have a problem? Specifically an insatiable appetite for adding sweet potato to desserts? First we made brownies, then blondies, then truffles. And now? Pot de crème! Which is really just a thick, silky smooth pudding (YUM!).
This super chocolaty, 5-ingredient, French-inspired wonder dessert feels elegant and indulgent! No one will know it’s vegan, nutrient-rich, and so simple to make. Get your sweet potatoes ready…let’s make pot de crème!
Chocolate Pot de Crème (with a Secret Ingredient!) from Minimalist Baker →
Chocolate, banana, and pecans…this flavor combination is meant to be. And in a muffin? Truly magical! These FLUFFY banana nut muffins are vegan, gluten-free, and generously studded with pecans and chocolate chips. Hubba hubba!
Bonus? They’re easy to make with just 1 BOWL and a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients. It’s muffin time, friends!
These vegan + gluten-free chocolate chip muffins begin with the egg-free binders: mashed banana and flax eggs.
1-Bowl Banana Chocolate Pecan Muffins (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →
If you love chocolate covered caramels, but not the complicated methods usually required to make them, then this recipe is for you! These EASY vegan sea salt caramels come together with just 6 ingredients and there’s NO candy thermometer in sight.
The secret? Tahini! It adds a decadent flavor to these bite-sized delights for the ultimate salty-sweet treat. Perfect for keeping in the freezer or gifting over the holidays…though we’re not sure how many of these tasty treats will make it to the gift box 😉.
Chocolate Tahini Caramels (No Candy Thermometer!) from Minimalist Baker →
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