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Healthy, plant-based, oil-free vegan holiday recipes. Featuring whole foods ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates and other fruits for no refined sugars or syrups. Includes gluten-free items for Christmas, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo, Hannukah, Passover, Easter, and more.

  • Why Plants Rule

    Passover Recipes for a Healthy, Plant-Based Vegan Dinner

    April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

    Passover is a traditional Jewish holiday, honoring the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt.  It is a multi-day celebration that usually falls at the beginning of April, on the 15 day of Nisan in the Jewish calendar.  Passover is meant to celebrate the Jewish freedom from enslavement, and much of the food around this holiday

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  • Desserts & Baked Goods

    Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oatmeal and No Sugar

    March 27, 2019September 12, 2020

    Full of warm spices and a hearty raisin oat filling, these Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oatmeal and No Sugar will satisfy your sweet tooth craving. Make a batch of this vegan, gluten-free recipe for a dinner party or enjoy for a weeknight dessert. This is a crowd-pleaser for all!

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  • Baked Potato Latkes with Easy Applesauce - Healthy, No Sugar Added, Plant-Based, Vegan Sauce Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Breakfast

    The Ultimate Baked Latkes: How to Make Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Oil-Free Jewish Potato Pancakes

    February 27, 2019November 30, 2019

    This oil-free vegan latkes recipe is a healthy take on a classic Jewish tradition. Shredded potatoes and onions come together with a bit of gluten-free flour for a dish everyone can enjoy. Serve these with Easy Applesauce for Hanukkah or enjoy as a tasty appetizer at any party.

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  • Desserts & Baked Goods

    Vegan Black Forest Brownies with Cherries and Coconut (Oil-Free, Date Sweetened)

    February 18, 2019October 25, 2024

    Chocolate, cherries, and coconut come together for a flavor twist on a classic recipe in these Vegan Black Forest Brownies. Oil-free and free of any refined sugar or syrups, these plant-based treats are naturally sweetened with dates and banana.  Make a batch of this kid-friendly dessert for something the whole family will love. 

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  • Irish Boiled Cabbage and Potatoes with Mustard Dill Sauce - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Budget-Friendly Winter Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Why Plants Rule

    Irish Cooking and St. Patrick’s Day Healthy Vegan Recipes

    January 21, 2019March 7, 2025

    For St. Patrick’s Day, plant-based versions of favorite Irish recipes. Easy and budget-friendly. Enjoy these oil-free vegan recipes any time of the year.

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  • St. Patrick's Minty Sham-mock Spirulina Shake - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Green Smoothie Drink Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Desserts & Baked Goods

    St. Patrick’s Minty Sham-mock Spirulina Shake

    January 19, 2019

        Easy  |  Servings: 1 |  Ready In: 5 minutes |  Yield: about about 1 1/2 cups Take a healthy twist on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with this minty sham-“mock” vegan milkshake.  The secret to the natural green color in this smoothie recipe is spirulina powder: just a dash adds plant-based iron, calcium, and

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  • Desserts & Baked Goods

    3-Ingredient Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean

    January 1, 2019

        Easy  |  Servings: 4 |  Ready In: 20 minutes |  Yield: 4 pears Three ingredients come together to make an easy, elegant dessert in this healthy recipe.  Slowly poaching the pears in a vanilla broth highlights the beauty of simple plant-based flavors.  Naturally oil-free, vegan.  Enjoy with 4-Ingredient Raw Walnut Brownies, serve over

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  • Ultimate Port Mushroom Gravy - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Vegan Holiday, Comfort Food, Essential Sauce Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Sauces, Dips, & Dressings

    Gluten-Free Port Mushroom Gravy – Essential Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe

    December 30, 2018November 9, 2019

    Hearty mushrooms, shallots, and a subtle sweetness from Port wine come together in this satisfying vegan gravy. This is the ultimate recipe for your comfort food collection. No one will know it’s healthy or gluten-free…they’ll be too busy asking for more. Serve it with the Ultimate Smashed Potatoes, Mushroom Lentil Loaf, or Parsnip Mash.

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  • Ultimate Vegan Smashed Potatoes - Essential Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Comfort Food, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Side Dish, Oil-Free Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Sides & Snacks

    Ultimate Vegan Smashed Potatoes – Essential Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe

    December 29, 2018November 15, 2025

    This vegan gluten-free, oil-free recipe is an essential comfort food dish. Red and yellow potatoes are boiled and mashed together with some plant-based secret ingredients.

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