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A Virtual Vegan by Melanie McDonald

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with my trusted and delicious vegan recipes. There's a spot waiting in the AVV community just for you and I'll even send you a free e-cookbook!

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Chia pudding for people who hate chia pudding ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

Hi there, Reader If you've never quite understood the hype around chia pudding, I get it. The texture isn't for everyone. And that's exactly why I made this Blended Chocolate Chia Pudding. Blending completely transforms it. There's no weird texture, and the cocoa covers the chia seed flavour, so you get a healthy and very delicious chocolate pudding with a surprising amount of protein and fibre. If you're already a chia pudding fan, I have a feeling you'll love this version. And if you're...

Hi there, Reader Blueberry season is in full swing, and I'm so here for it! The second they start showing up at my local farm stand, I go a little overboard. If you're the same, don't worry because I've got you covered with lots of ways to use them. No berry will get left behind! Note that all of these recipes will work fine with fresh or frozen blueberries (don't defrost them first). Have a great week, and don't forget to check out and join my new and free AVV Community. I'd love to see you...

Hi there, Reader Iโ€™ve been working on something new, and I finally get to tell you! Introducing - My new, completely free, custom online community! It's an inviting, cozy space where we can chat, share tips, swap ideas, hang out like friends in the kitchen, and more. Itโ€™s fun and not on social media, so there are no algorithms involved. Iโ€™m so excited to connect with you in an even more personal way! Inside the community, you can:โ€ข Get direct access to me!โ€ข Share what youโ€™re cooking. You can...

Hi there, Reader If you've found yourself googling, "what can I make with all this zucchini?" while avoiding eye contact with the vegetable drawer, allow me to intervene! Vegan Zucchini Bread ๐Ÿ“Œ PIN FOR LATER "This zucchini bread really is THE BEST. Almost every single person I have shared this bread with has told me afterward that it was the most amazing zucchini bread they had ever had, and could they please have the recipe? None of them are vegans (or knew that the bread was vegan)." -...

Hi there, Reader Ooops! I quietly published this recipe weeks ago, and just realized I forgot to send a newsletter to let you know. You know those recipes that quietly become a permanent fixture in your fridge because they make literally everything taste better? Well, this Nutritional Yeast Dressing is one of them, and it absolutely deserves your attention! It's creamy, tangy, rich, and absolutely packed with umami. Try it with: Salads. Rice and noodles. Grain bowls. Tofu and tempeh. Veggies....

Hey, Reader I wanted to share something that I think you'll love! It's called The Plant-Based Bundle, a collection of 95+ ebooks, courses, and guides from plant-based creators, chefs, and wellness experts, all in one place. My contribution to the bundle is Everyday Vegan Dinners: 28 comforting, kitchen-tested recipes to make weeknights easy & delicious, but that's just one piece of what's inside. The full bundle covers everything from family-friendly dinners, baking, healthy desserts and...

Hi there, Reader To help you make the most of July's beautiful produce, I've rounded up 31 seasonal vegan recipes. One for every day of the month! You'll find easy weeknight dinners, picnic-ready favourites, fresh salads, BBQ stars, and plenty of delicious ways to put all that gorgeous summer produce to work. Here's to a very delicious July! GET THE RECIPES ๐Ÿ“Œ PIN FOR LATER And have you made these summer faves yet? Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso GET THE RECIPE Lemon Cheesecake...

Hi there, Reader I love looking back at the end of the month to see which recipes everyone was cooking the most, and seeing my grilled baby potatoes top the list means...WE'RE READY FOR SUMMER! Here are the six recipes that you loved the most this month (from across my website and socials). I hope one of them earns a spot on your menu this week! ๐Ÿ’œ Oh, and keep Chester in your thoughts. He had surgery last week on his ear, and now has very suddenly developed a nasty eye issue. We've seen a...

Hi there, Reader This Vegan Broccoli Salad is one of my personal faves. Made with a delicious blend of broccoli, red grapes, toasted slivered almonds and a tangy, creamy dressing, it's perfectly crunchy, creamy, sweet, and savoury and great for making ahead! It gets bonus points for being quick and easy, too. The most time-consuming part is washing and chopping the broccoli. Once that's done, it's a breeze! GET THE RECIPE ๐Ÿ“Œ PIN FOR LATER More Salads: Lemon & Orzo Salad GET THE RECIPE...

Hi there, Reader Don't let your fresh herbs get wilty and slimy in the back of the fridge. Use them to make this multi-purpose, super fresh yet robust, herby, citrusy, and slightly spicy Green Sauce! This sauce really does have the power to make almost anything better. Keep a jar in the fridge, and you are seconds away from amping up your meals! GET THE RECIPE! ๐Ÿ“Œ PIN FOR LATER Here's what some of you have had to say about it: "This is the best green sauce I've ever had. I never make comments...