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An up close, overhead shot shows a platter with grilled tofu slices, brushed with peach, almond butter & miso glaze. The tofu is garnished with tiny dices of peach and chopped herbs. A small bowl of the sauce with a small spoon is seen on the side of the plate. The photo is taken in direct sun light with some harsh shadows.

Grilled Tofu with Peach, Almond Butter & Miso Sauce

A head-on shot shows two glasses of salted caramel apple smoothie. The glasses have been drizzled with almond butter "caramel" sauce and have swoops of vegan yogurt at the bottom. Apples are seen nearby; all on a wooden board.

Salted Caramel Apple Smoothie (Vegan)

A slight 3/4 angle shot shows a glass of chocolate cherry smoothie. The glass is swirled with coconut milk yogurt and tart cherry juice concentrate. Fresh cherries are seen in the background.

Seriously Luscious Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

An overhead shot shows a glass of chocolate fiber fantasy smoothie with almond butter swirls and cacao nibs on top. Dried prunes are seen nearby.

Vegan Chocolate Fantasy Smoothie with Prunes & Flax

A head-on shot shows two glasses of orange cranberry smoothie, garnished with little orange slices on the rim.

Spiced Orange Cranberry Smoothie

A 3/4 angle shot shows a serving size bowl of apple cinnamon granola with almond milk. A spoon is sticking out of the bowl.

Clumpy Apple Cinnamon Granola with Pecans

A head-on shot of a vegan peaches and cream protein smoothie in two glasses with metal straws. Peach purée and vegan yogurt create a tie dye effect on the glass.

Vegan Peaches & Cream Smoothie

A slight 3/4 angle shot shows a stack of 3 zucchini baked oatmeal cups on a speckled plate. The cups have chocolate chips on top and a worn wooden board is in the background.

Zucchini Baked Oatmeal Cups with Chocolate

An up close, overhead shot of an almond butter tempeh stir fry with vegetables in a nonstick frying pan. The stir fry is topped with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Almond Butter Tempeh Stir Fry

An overhead shot of vegan almond butter hot chocolate in a mug, topped with a swirl of coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Almond Butter Hot Chocolate

An up overhead shot of a slightly orange pumpkin chocolate chip skillet cookie topped with 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

A 3/4 angle shot of chocolate zucchini muffin tops on a white parchment background.

Chocolate Zucchini Muffin Tops

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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