Cozy right up with this Vegan Dirty Chai Latte. Made with strong chai tea, plant milk, strong coffee (or espresso), almond butter, coconut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla, this hot tonic is both warming and energizing. I love it as an afternoon pick-me-up! A couple of years ago, I learned about the dirty chai. For…
Beverages
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
This delicious vegan pumpkin spice latte is warming, satisfying, and comforting. Made with strong coffee instead of espresso, plus non-dairy milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, MCT oil, sunflower seed butter, vanilla, and date. Do you remember last winter, in the early stages of my blog, when I would post a drink recipe along with…
Espresso, Almond Butter, and Maca Smoothie
This espresso, almond butter, and maca smoothie is ultra energizing. Maca is an adaptogen that helps the body adapt to stress while also increasing energy and stamina. Combined with banana, espresso, almond butter, and coconut milk, this is one power-packed smoothie! Happy Sunday! And happy fall! Hoping you’ve had a chance to spend some time…
Watermelon Lime Chia Fresca
This watermelon lime chia fresca features homemade watermelon juice that you make in your blender! Water, lime juice, and chia seeds are added to this watermelon juice base to create a hydrating endurance drink that’s perfect for a pre-run or pre-workout… or for sipping on the patio! I’ve observed a palpable change in my outlook…
Vegan Bulletproof Mocha (August Coffee Date)
A month in review: a recap of August at UpBeet Kitchen, plus the recipe for a cozy, energizing Vegan “Bulletproof” Mocha. Feel free to read the whole post, or jump straight to the recipe if you prefer. 🙂 Where did August go? Surely I’m not the only one sitting here feeling like I blinked and…
Blueberry Chai Protein Smoothie Bowl
Meet your new favourite late summer breakfast. This Blueberry Chai Protein Smoothie Bowl is cool and refreshing, but it also features warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. It’s perfect for cooler summer mornings. When I visited Vancouver last year, I had a long list of restaurants, bakeries, and cafes that I wanted to hit…
Matcha Avocado Mint Chip Smoothie
This matcha avocado mint chip smoothie consists of a healthy blend of avocado, frozen banana, matcha, mint, non-dairy milk, and cacao nibs. You’ll fall head over heels for this drink with a consistency resembling a milkshake! I tend to go through spells with smoothies. Either I’m chugging them like they’re going out of style, or…
How to Make Homemade Hemp Milk
It’s Plastic-Free July, so I’m breaking from the Salad a Day Challenge to bring you a zero waste hemp milk recipe! You can read more about Plastic-Free July here. There are countless ways that we can reduce our plastic footprint, and the kitchen holds many opportunities for doing so. One of the easiest swaps to…
Strawberry Gin and Tonic
She’s sweet, sassy, vibrant, and fun, and she’s about to become your favourite spring drink. Say hello to the Strawberry Gin and Tonic, friends! Gin became my favourite spirit on my 24th birthday, when I made pomegranate lime gin and tonics for my friends and I. This version is decidedly more springy, although it still…
Superfood Hot Chocolate (Vegan)
This superfood hot chocolate is my favourite afternoon pick-me-up or healthy dessert when I’m craving something warm and sweet and the end of the day. It’s packed with good for you ingredients like cocoa, reishi mushroom, cashew butter, coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and is sweetened with a Medjool date. Reishi mushroom helps with relaxation and…
