Daily Top Recipes: From Apple Chia Jam to Lentil Salad!

Ready, set, recipes! Here are our just published, fresh-out-the-mill recipes in one convenient place! These are the top vegan recipes of the day, and are now a part of the thousands of recipes on our Food Monster App! Our newest recipes are stunning, so if you’re looking for something new and delicious, these recipes are it!

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1. Apple Chia Jam

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A delicious topping to toast, porridge, muesli and desserts this Apple Chia Jam by Taryn Fitz-Gerald is a sure win! With vibrant flavour from the grapes and texture from the chia seeds, this jam is a winner! A really simple and delicious alternative to regular sugar laden conventional jam.

2. Carrot Cake Banana Loaf

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This Carrot Cake Banana Loaf by Vicky Coates…. if you love carrot cake and love banana bread then you need this in your life for sure!! This loaf is gluten-free, vegan, and high in protein! The recipe is very simple- simply mix in a bowl and bake. Mix up frosting and top once cooled… voila!

3. Mediterranean Baked Lima Beans

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In the mood for something a bit more unique? This Mediterranean Baked Lime Beans recipe by Pavani Nandula has all of the same textures as American baked beans but with a more herbaceous flavor profile. The lima beans are baked in a savory tomato sauce with vegetables, thyme, and oregano, and topped off with fresh cilantro and mint.

4. Okra and Corn Stuffed Squash Blossoms

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These Okra and Corn Stuffed Squash Blossoms by Alena Grahn were made with a mixture of corn, okra, asparagus, dill, and garlic. So what exactly are squash blossoms? We know that they’re pretty and delicious and good for stuffing. Squash plants have both female and male flowers on the same plant; the female blossoms have zucchini inside while the male blossoms have stems. This delicious salad makes the best of male blossoms by stuffing them with fresh, seasonal summer produce. They would make a lovely starter to any outdoor gathering.

5. Lentil Salad

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This Lentil Salad by Dominique Ebra is a classic combination of fresh green lentils, crunchy cucumber, red bell pepper, red onions, and herbs, with a simple lemon and maple syrup dressing. A satisfying, healthy staple protein-packed dish, this lentil salad recipe is great to make for lunch, dinner, or a side dish.

6. Homemade Peppermint Patties

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These Homemade Peppermint Patties by Caroline Ginolfi are dairy-free, soy-free, and nut-free, so they’re perfect if you have allergies! The peppermint-kissed filling enrobed in rich, dark chocolate simply melts in your mouth.

7. Loaded Strawberry Basil Lemonade

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How to jazz up your lemonade? Make strawberry ice cubes! The fruity ice cubes add a little fun and extra color to your lemonade. This Loaded Strawberry Basil Lemonade by Anna Sue is so refreshing and delightful. Summer in a glass! Enjoy the sunshine!

8. Coffee Chia Overnight Oats

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This Coffee Chia Overnight Oats by Lenny Wu is a delicious way to energize your mornings! It make a great snack to keep in the fridge for whenever you’re ready to eat it!

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