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15 Most Bold and Beautiful Vegan Recipes of September 2018

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Beauty may be subjective, but in this, we don’t think it is. These recipes look, smell, taste and are absolutely beautiful! Our recipe authors work incredibly hard to bring delicious and stunning recipes to share with the community, and they did not disappoint! Here are some of the most beautiful and eye-catching recipes of September, all of which can be found on our Food Monster App.

1. Creamy Nut-Free Cheese Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

There are tons of creamy sauces for plant-based eaters finding one without nuts is not so easy – thankfully we found this amazing Creamy Nut-Free Cheese Sauce recipe. It’s made from sweet potatoes and a tasty mixture of herbs that are blended smooth and will satisfy your craving for a cream sauce. Plus, Kristina Humphreys sauce is super versatile and can be used with almost anything.

2. Grilled Eggplant Stack With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Source: Grilled Eggplant Stack With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Kick off your summer cookout with this deliciously tasty and easy to make Grilled Eggplant Stack! Sliced eggplant is seasoned with paprika and then grilled until it begins to crisp. It’s layered with a savory roasted red pepper sauce and served with simple sides of corn and sliced avocado. Thank you Taryn Fitz-Gerald for this awesome dish!

3. Linguini with Lemon Basil Cream Sauce

Source: Linguine with Lemon Basil Cream Sauce

When you enjoy this Linguine with Lemon Basil Cream Sauce you’ll feel like you’re having the most indulgent, creamy, alfredo type sauce, but you won’t miss the cheese or dairy at all. Wendy Irene‘s sauce is so rich it feels like you’re having a meal at a fancy restaurant, minus the big bill. The flavors of the linguine with lemon basil cream sauce are perfectly balanced.

4. Toasted Coconut Caramel Frappe

This Toasted Coconut Caramel Frappe by Kat Condon contains no dairy, refined sugar or artificial ingredients. Loaded with a homemade vegan caramel sauce and sprinkled with freshly toasted coconut, this frappe is sure to be a summer favorite!

5. Sweet Potato Spaghetti with Olive Toasted Oats

Source: Sweet Potato Spaghetti with Olive Toasted Oats

Warm olives with some oregano, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning blend. Can you smell Annie McGee‘s recipe from here? Then you mix up the pasta with some dark green veggies — just your standard broccoli and spinach, nothing fancy. Pour on a big spoonful of your favorite tomato sauce, or maybe just some crushed tomatoes. Sprinkle the oats over top, along with a happy generous drizzle of good olive oil. Dive in and slurp up those Sweet Potato Spaghetti with Olive Toasted Oats noodles.

6. Strawberry-Oat Scones

These Strawberry-Oat Scones are super easy to make and contain only a handful of ingredients. They’re also sweetened with low-glycemic coconut sugar (read: taste slightly sweet; add more coconut sugar, stevia, or maple syrup to sweeten ‘em up a bit). Lastly, they taste like those hearty and fruity granola bars we had growing up. Basically, you should make Amanda Froelich‘s scones if you love delicious treats that won’t wreck your diet (lifestyle), think cruelty-free eating is a rad idea, and love to be surprised by delicious flavors.

7. Peach and Pesto Pizza

Peaches are great for dessert, but on this Peach and Pesto Pizza, they’re fantastic. The crust is covered in a delicious, garlicky basil pesto, two kinds of vegan cheese, and then it’s baked until the peaches are slightly roasted and topped with a balsamic glaze. You get a crunchy crust, cool basil, cheesiness, sweet slices of peach, and a tart drizzle of balsamic glaze in every bite of Gabrielle St. Claire’s pizza!

8. Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

The recipe is paleo, vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar and gluten-free. Does it sound like it isn’t delicious? Well, just wait till you try it. The tart case and tart is just chocolate all over. The hazelnuts are inside the crust and on top. This Chocolate Hazelnut Tart by Laura Kuklase is so beautiful and decadent, you will not be able to get enough.

9. Rustic Berry Paraguayo Galette with Rhubarb

Source: Rustic Berry Paraguayo Galette with Rhubarb

The great thing about baking a galette is that the more rustic it looks the more charming it is. The simple and rough, unsophisticated look of a galette makes every one of them a unique piece of beauty, and this rhubarb and berry treat is no exception. Every baker add their own finger prints on the dough. Galette is rustic and elegant at the same time, which only adds the attraction of this very much loved pastry! This Rustic Berry Paraguayo Galette with Rhubarb by Sirke Reivo will wow everyone you know!

10. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pancakes

Mmmm…fall! It’s here and I cannot wait for lots and lots of pumpkin, squash, sweet potato and all things that scream “fall.” There is nothing like a gorgeous, sky-high stack of pumpkin peanut butter pancakes with buckwheat to brighten your day and fill you up! Michaell Johnson knows what is up! Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pancakes.

11. Vegetable Rolls with Roasted Pumpkin and Red Curry Dip

Source: Vegetable Rolls With Roasted Pumpkin and Red Curry Dip

These vegetable rolls with roasted pumpkin and red curry dip by Julie Van den Kerchove are nice and easy to make. You can also vary endlessly with the fillings depending on what is in season.

12. Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

Cheeseburgers and mac and cheese are two of the most common comfort foods. On their own, they’re delicious. And together? Well, try out this Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese recipe and you’ll find out! It includes macaroni pasta smothered in rich, creamy, and yes, life-changing, cheese sauce. Not to mention, a hefty portion of ground beef-style crumbles. Try Gin Butters’ recipe and indulge away!

13. Post-Workout Smoothie Bowl with Cashew Butter and Pistachios

Source: Post-Workout Smoothie Bowl with Cashew Butter and Pistachios

This Post-Workout Smoothie Bowl with Cashew Butter and Pistachios by Katja Meier is packed full of important nutrients to replenish your body after a strenuous workout! Make sure you get the most out of your gym time by making this beauty when you get home. Not to mention, it’s also delicious!

14. Peanut Butter Fudge Brittle Cake [Vegan]

Source: Peanut Butter Fudge Brittle Cake

Super moist Peanut Butter Fudge Brittle Cake layered with peanut butter fudge filling topped off with a decadent buttercream frosting. If you want to get fancy, make homemade peanut brittle for a garnish and a crisp, crunchy bite to contrast the soft and smooth textures of the cake. Gretchen Price‘s recipe may seem like a pretty grand project, but it’s fun!

15. Apple Date Caramel Bites

Looking for a healthier treat? These tasty Apple Date Caramel Bites are perfect! Red apples are dipped in rich date caramel and then topped with sprinkles or your favorite little candy. It’s such a fun thing to do and it makes you feel like a child, just dipping the apples in that creamy caramel and in different toppings! Lili Basic Capaccetti‘s Apple Date Caramel Bites would be also good idea for kids birthdays or some other celebration.

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Lead Image Source: Peach and Pesto Pizza With Balsamic Glaze