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A head-on shot shows a chocolate pear smoothie on a wooden board in direct sun light. A stainless straw sticks out of the smoothie and whole pears are seen nearby.

Creamy Chocolate Pear Smoothie with Cinnamon (Vegan)

An up close, overhead shot shows a Dutch oven-style pot filled with vegan chili that features black beans, red kidney beans, and cooked bits of vegan "sausages." The chili is garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

30-Minute Hearty Vegan Chili

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 overhead image shows a pair of hands splitting a jumbo double chocolate cookie drizzled with peanut butter in half.

Jumbo Double Chocolate Cookie with Peanut Butter

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

Chocolate Zucchini Muffin Tops

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Coconut Waffles with Cocoa

An up close overhead shot of vegan and grain-free brownies

Seriously Fudgy Vegan & Grain-Free Brownies with Peanut Butter

Thick Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie (vegan) - The First Mess

Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie

GRAIN-FREE CHOCOLATE SEA SALT GRANOLA HUNKS - The First Mess

Grain-Free Chocolate Sea Salt Granola Hunks

Chocolate Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie

MAPLE WALNUT HOT CHOCOLATE (vegan recipe) - The First Mess

Maple Walnut Hot Chocolate

HOT COCOA WITH COCONUT, CARDAMOM & SEA SALT - The First Mess

Hot Cocoa with Coconut, Cardamom & Sea Salt

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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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