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vegan tuna salad on whole grain bread on wood cutting board with white background

Vegan “Tuna” Salad Sandwiches

Mashed chickpeas, red grapes, celery, and sunflower seeds make up this simple chickpea salad recipe. Nothing fishy here with this vegan tuna salad recipe! Best of all, it only takes 10 ingredients to make.

vegan tuna salad on wooden board with celery and red grapes

It’s that back-to-school, brown paper baggin’ it time of year and even though I’m long past my school years (and I don’t have kids), I’m always on the hunt for simple and quick lunch recipes.

What I love about this vegan tuna salad:

  • Mashed chickpeas: High in fiber and protein but NO fishy taste 🙂
  • Vegan mayo: Healthier than traditional mayo
  • Red grapes: Add a nice texture and sweet element to the mix
  • Celery: A healthy crunch
  • Sunflower Seeds: Again, a healthy crunch and have an added dose of healthy fats
  • Dill: Dill just makes everything taste better (one of my personal favorite seasonings!)
  • Dill Pickle!: Yes, totally optional, but I’m a pickle fan and it adds a wonderful flavor and crunch
hand holding vegan ice cream cone against white background

Vegan S’mores Ice Cream (No Churn!) + VIDEO

A creamy vegan ice cream base packed with marshmallows, graham crackers, and a rich chocolate sauce, this dairy-free ice cream recipe is sure to win hearts over.

hand holding vegan ice cream cone against white background

My vegan chunky monkey ice cream recipe has been one of my most popular posts this Summer, so I’m giving the people what they want…

Delicious and super easy vegan ice cream recipes.

Did I mention it’s no churn too? Yupp. No crazy kitchen appliance required!

What gives this vegan ice cream a velvety, creamy texture are two key ingredients – frozen bananas and coconut cream. Vegan banana ice cream, also known as nice cream is a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream.

vegan German chocolate cake on a cake stand

Vegan German Chocolate Cake + VIDEO!

Vegan German Chocolate Cake -- This decadent cake recipe is the BEST for chocolate lovers! Moist chocolate cake layered with coconut pecan frosting and topped with a rich chocolate buttercream. #vegan #baking #chocolatecake #chocolate #coconut #eggfree #dairyfree | mindfulavocado

Chocolate lovers rejoice! This cake is not for the faint-hearted. Moist chocolate cake, coconut pecan filling, and a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting. This vegan german chocolate cake is so indulgent.

slice of vegan chocolate cake on white plate

Okay so I may have just posted a strawberry shortcake cupcake recipe but Summer is birthday season in our family!

My dad’s birthday is coming up and I decided to make a vegan version of his favorite cake – German chocolate!

Full disclosure, no one in my family is vegan but they all loved this cake!

What is German Chocolate Cake?

Traditional German chocolate cake is a chocolate cake with a sticky coconut pecan icing and chocolate buttercream.

This cake recipe includes all the delicious elements but dairy-free and eggless!

Now I know a three-step cake can be rather overwhelming but we’re going to break it down step-by-step so you can make this fool-proof cake with ease!

vegan strawberry shortcake cupcake on wooden board with fresh strawberries

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Grab ahold of some strawberries and makes these delicious vegan strawberry shortcake cupcakes! Moist vanilla cake filled with a fresh strawberry mix and topped with a light and airy vegan whipped cream. 

closeup of vegan strawberry shortcake cupcake

This recipe is extra special because it marks my 3 year blogaversary! So you bet I ate a few of these cupcakes in celebratory!

Fun fact: I started my blogging career working for Brit + Co which led me to start my own… the Mindful Avocado!

The amount I’ve learned in the 3 years that I have been blogging is unreal. These vegan strawberry shortcake cupcakes are an updated version of my first blog post ever.

I can confidently say the recipe, photos, and writing has far improved and it’s so satisfying seeing how much I’ve grown!

K, let’s get to some cupcake talk, shall we?!

plate of yogurt berry popsicles with fresh blueberries and strawberries

Creamy Yogurt Berry Popsicles

Creamy Yogurt Berry Popsicles - These delicious popsicles are made with Greek yogurt, coconut milk, fresh berries, and a hint of honey. They are a healthy dessert option and a perfect Summer dessert! #healthydessert #summer #berries #popsicles #popsiclerecipes #easy #homemade #creamy | mindfulavocado

Creamy Yogurt Berry Popsicles - These delicious popsicles are made with Greek yogurt, coconut milk, fresh berries, and a hint of honey. They are a healthy dessert option and a perfect Summer dessert! #healthydessert #summer #berries #popsicles #popsiclerecipes #easy #homemade #creamy | mindfulavocado

This dreamy yogurt berry popsicle recipe is made with Greek yogurt, coconut milk,  fresh berries, and a hint of honey. Perfect Summer treat and a healthy dessert option!

plate of yogurt berry popsicles with fresh blueberries and strawberries

Lately, I’ve been on a major popsicle kick. Remember my peaches and cream popsicles? Truth is, I’m not mad about it AT ALL. I think everyone should keep their freezers packed with homemade popsicles this Summer, wouldn’t you agree?

vegen pesto pasta salad with serving spoons on a yellow and white napkin

{Vegan} Pesto Pasta Salad

Homemade vegan pesto, grape tomatoes, peas, and gemelli pasta create this delicious side dish. Bring this vegan pesto pasta salad to a cookout for a healthy chilled pasta salad.

vegen pesto pasta salad with serving spoons on a yellow and white napkin

I love pasta salad. I mean who wouldn’t? It’s carbs, veggies, and an irresistible dressing. I love that this recipe is not mayonnaise-base and it full of fresh Summer vegetables.

Here’s a break down of the ingredients:

  • Grape tomatoes: Great source of antioxidants. Used a combination of yellow and red for a colorful touch!
  • Peas: Contain some serious heart-healthy minerals and add a great texture element
  • Gemelli pasta: I love this fun, bite-size shape. Perfect for a chilled pasta salad like this one!
    note: can substitute with shells, farfalle (bowtie), rotini, macaroni, or any other bite-sized pasta
  • Homemade pesto: Pesto is beyond easy to make and this version is VEGAN!
peaches and cream popsicles on marble background with fresh peach

Peaches and Cream Popsicles – 4 Ingredients!

Peaches and cream popsicles made with just 4 ingredients are PERFECT for Summer! Peaches, Greek yogurt, honey, and granola make the BEST popsicle recipe. #healthy #popsicles #dessert #summer #peaches | mindfulavocado
Creamy peaches and cream popsicles are so EASY to make and only require 4 ingredients! Get ahold of some popsicle molds and make this healthy Summer dessert! #healthy #popsicles #dessert #summer #peaches | mindfulavocado

Creamy Greek yogurt combined with fresh peaches, crunchy granola, and honey makes the BEST popsicle! These healthy peaches and cream popsicles are easy to make, super delicious, and only require 4 ingredients!

peach popsicles with greek yogurt and granola on marble background

Helloooo Summer! Oh, how I’ve missed you.

Summer has always been my favorite season. Longer days, warm weather, beaches, and the FOOD. I love love love Summer fruits and veggies and peaches are no exception. Also, today is National Peaches and Cream Day! Like what perfect timing?!

glass bowl full of three bean salad on marble background

Classic Three Bean Salad (Naturally Vegan and GF!)

This classic three bean salad is all in the name – three beans! Kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans tossed in a refreshingly light dressing. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or simply an easy side dish for dinner.

bowl of three bean salad on blue napkin

I’m kicking off Summer with a classic. Something I grew up eating and if you didn’t, well you’re about to!

Let’s just start with the things that I love about three bean salad:

  • Healthy
  • Super EASY to make
  • Cheap ingredients
  • Refined sugar-free
  • Great for cookouts or BBQs
  • Perfect make-ahead recipe
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegan
  • Freakin’ delicious
activated charcoal lemonade made with lemon juice, charcoal powder, and maple syrup. garnished with fresh lemons

Super Easy Charcoal Lemonade!

This activated charcoal recipe only requires 3 ingredients! So easy to make and the perfect addition to a juice cleanse. #healthy #detox #vegan #plantbased #charcoallemonade #activatedcharcoal #juicing #cleanse | Mindful Avocado
Charcoal lemonade made with activated charcoal powder, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup. Get a taste of Summer with this healthy and detoxing recipe! #healthy #detox #vegan #plantbased #charcoallemonade #activatedcharcoal #juicing #cleanse | Mindful Avocado

When life hands you lemons, just add some activated charcoal and make lemonade! Charcoal lemonade is the PERFECT way to stay hydrated, detox, and get a taste of Summer all in one sip. Activated charcoal, fresh lemons, and maple syrup make this charcoal lemonade deliciously good.

activated charcoal lemonade made with lemon juice, charcoal powder, and maple syrup. garnished with fresh lemons

Charcoal lemonade might look weird (or super cool) depending on how you look at it, but it’s packed with some crazy detox powers.

Lemons and maple syrup are a metabolism boosting combo and when charcoal is added to the mix, it becomes a really healthy (and delicious) beverage! I swear this stuff tastes JUST LIKE regular lemonade.

What is activated charcoal?

Activated charcoal is NOT the charcoal you use for grills. It’s charcoal that has been heated at high temperates to make it more digestible. It’s gaining popularity for natural skincare, but it can have the same detoxing benefits for your body as your skin!

It can come in a capsule or powdered form. I like the powdered form, but make sure to measure it and not just “eyeball”!

vegan banana nice cream in cones with walnuts and chocolate chips on grey background

Chunky Monkey Banana Nice Cream + VIDEO

Vegan ice cream aka nice cream uses frozen bananas, walnuts and chocolate chips. This recipe is the perfect healthy ice cream recipe! #nicecream #vegandessert #vegan #icecream #chocolate #summer | mindfulavocado
This vegan ice cream uses frozen bananas as a creamy base and is loaded with chocolate chips and walnuts. This is the BEST dairy-free ice cream recipe! #nicecream #vegandessert #vegan #icecream #chocolate #summer | mindfulavocado

No-churn banana nice cream is what dreams are made of. Frozen bananas and creamy coconut milk make up the base and its jam-packed with chocolate chips and nuts! Best part is all you need is a food processor and five ingredients to get the job done. Enjoy ice cream without the guilt this Summer! 

vegan banana nice cream in cones with walnuts and chocolate chips on grey background

What is banana nice cream?

Perhaps you’ve heard the term before, or maybe you just think there’s a typo, but NICE CREAM is a thing! It’s a delicious vegan substitute for ice cream and instead of cream, we use frozen bananas. The banana base turns into a creamy, indulgent ice cream that is totally dairy-free AND healthy!

But of course, I don’t stop there. In this nice cream recipe, I add cold coconut milk for extra creaminess (and healthy fats).

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