Vegan Gluten-Free Pecan Pie

November 23, 2020 by Danielle Brown 12 Comments

Fans of pecan pie, this Vegan Gluten-Free Pecan Pie is a healthier plant-based version of the classic pie we all know and love. It’s also super easy to make and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Holiday spread. No corn syrup needed! If you’re looking for another healthy holiday dessert, try Vegan Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Bars, The BEST Vegan Pumpkin Pie, and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.

A piece of pecan pie on a white plate topped with whipped cream and a fork.

Why I Love This Recipe

Holiday Dessert: Pecan pie is truly a classic holiday dessert. Always a crowd pleaser!
Gluten-Free: Perfect for gluten-free eaters or if you want to have a healthier dessert option at the Thanksgiving table!
Healthier: The holidays typically revolve around super heavy meals and sweets. This healthier version of pumpkin pie is lighter, lower in sugar, dairy and gluten free, but still tastes delicious.

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Notes on Ingredients

Pecans: The base of pecan pie! I recommend using a mix of chopped and whole pecans.
Coconut sugar: Can also substitute brown sugar.
Maple syrup: Be sure to use 100% pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
Prepared pie crust: Makes this pie super easy! Use a prepared unbaked pie crust. I used a gluten-free vegan crust from Wholly Wholesome.
Coconut milk: Canned full-fat coconut milk, not from the refrigerated section.

Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.

How do you make Vegan Gluten-Free Pecan Pie?

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the potato starch and coconut milk in a bowl and whisk.
In a pan, dry toast the pecans for 1-minute until warmed on medium heat. Turn down the heat to a simmer and add the coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir. Then add the coconut milk and potato starch mixture. Stir until smooth.
Pour into the unbaked pre-prepared pie crust. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for a few hours then let it set in the fridge overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

A pot filled with a syrupy pecan mixture and a spatula.

Step 1: First, mix together coconut milk and potato starch and set aside. In a pan, dry toast pecans then add coconut sugar, maple, and vanilla.

Step 2: Then, mix well. Add in the coconut milk and potato starch mixture and stir until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pie crust.

Step 3: Bake for 30 minutes at 350F.

A piece of pecan pie topped with whipped cream.

Step 4: Finally, let the pie chill for at least 8 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Commonly Asked Questions

What is the best way to store Vegan Gluten-Free Pecan Pie?

Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days. Feel free to also freeze this and leave it out to thaw when you want to eat it. Don’t leave pie on the counter as it will go bad and get mushy.

What kind of pie pan should I use to make Vegan Gluten-Free Pecan Pie?

I love to use this pretty pie pan to elevate the presentation of this dessert!

Can I make Vegan Gluten-Free Pecan Pie ahead of time?

You definitely can and should! It needs to set in the fridge for at least 8 hours before eating, so make it the day before your party and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

What other Thanksgiving recipes can I pair with pie?

For a main course, serve Vegan Shepherd’s Pie and Baked Mac and Cheese. A great appetizer is Spinach Artichoke Dip. Another dessert to serve besides pecan pie is classic Pumpkin Pie.

“I made this three times already because it is that simple to make. Like how easy it is to make and healthier version of pecan pie. My fam loves it”

– Ham

Extra Helpful Tips

Use a pretty pie pan to elevate the presentation of your dessert!
Don’t use a pie crust that’s already baked. Get an unbaked pre-prepared pie crust or make your own!
Make sure to let it set in the fridge overnight for at least 8 hours to firm up. This is essential! If you are planning to make this for the holidays, make it the day before to prep.
Store leftover pie in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Feel free to substitute corn starch for potato starch, either will work.

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A piece of pecan pie on a white plate topped with whipped cream and a pecan.

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Vegan Gluten-Free Pecan Pie

This 100% plant-based pecan pie is super easy and made without corn syrup! Tastes like classic pecan pie.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Chill Time8

Total Time8 40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Danielle Brown

Cost: $12

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ cups pecans
½ cup coconut sugar
⅓ cup maple syrup
¾ cup coconut milk canned full fat
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoon potato starch
1 pie crust pre-prepared

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the potato starch and coconut milk in a small bowl and whisk. Set aside.
In a pot, dry toast the pecans on medium heat for 1-minute until warmed. Turn down the heat to a simmer and add the coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir.
Then, add the coconut milk and potato starch mixture. Stir until smooth.
Pour pie mixture into the unbaked prepared pie crust. Bake for 30 minutes. Let it cool fully then refrigerate in the fridge overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Serve at room temperature and enjoy! Top with coconut whipped cream!

Notes

Don’t use a pie crust that’s already baked. Get an unbaked pre-prepared pie crust or make your own!
Make sure to let it set in the fridge overnight for at least 8 hours to firm up. This is essential! If you are planning to make this for the holidays, make it the day before to prep.
Store leftover pie in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Feel free to substitute corn starch for potato starch, either will work.

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ULTIMATE Vegan Holiday Gift Guide

November 16, 2020 by Danielle Brown Leave a Comment

Looking for the perfect gift for the vegan-healthy-foodie-wellness-obssessed person?! Or, are you the vegan who wants gift ideas to tell other people what you want? Either way, here is a specially curated list of 20 must-have gifts this season. These are all items I personally use and love or would use myself. I highly recommend every single item.

Tis the season!

1. Vegan Cheese Making Kit

This vegan cheese making kit has 6 different cheeses that you can make. They’re healthy and 100% plant-based. Such a fun gift for the vegan foodie in your life. I have this and it’s a blast.

2. Tea Organizer

Calling all tea fanatics! If you know someone who is always drinking tea and has 100 different boxes, gift them this tea organizer. It’s well made, has a lot of room for different teas, it’s quite spacious but it keeps all of your teas visible. I can’t recommend this enough. It’s also very affordable at only $19.99.

3. Air-Fryer

If you’ve been on the fence about getting an air-fryer for yourself or know someone who loves cooking appliances + gadgets, you can’t go wrong with this sleek, modern, air-fryer from Cosori. I have the white one and let me tell ya, it’s a life-saver. It fries your food and makes it crispy at the touch of a button with little to no oil. I think this is one of the best air-fryers on the market and it won’t break the bank.

4. Cruelty-Free Deodorant

I have tried so many natural vegan deodorants and they all leave a rash, don’t prevent B.O., or don’t stop perspiration. I have been using Native for a year now and it’s truly the best all natural deodorant. All of the scents are great and it has a nice texture. I never have bad body odor when I wear it. I suggest the coconut vanilla or the cucumber mint but all of them smell incredible and work super well.

5. Plant-Based Smoothie Subscription

The perfect gift for the busy health-nut. Evive makes blender-free smoothies that are delivered straight to your door. Sign your special someone up for this subscription and they’ll love you forever. Use my code healthygirl40 for 40% off your box! They are organic, vegan, delivered whenever you want, and are the most convenient healthy breakfast for the person on the go. I am newly obsessed with this company.

6. Ceramic Essential Oil Diffuser

This luxury oil diffuser is honestly the most well made oil diffuser I’ve ever seen. It’s ceramic and is such high quality. If you know a essential oil lover and you need to get them a really nice gift, you can’t go wrong with this. I love how it’s neutral, modern and chic – it will fit in to any home style.

7. Aesthetic Glass Water Bottle

I love a pretty water bottle that’s also functional. This is glass but it has a silicone boot which acts as a built-in coaster and prevents it from shattering. The bamboo straw is reusable and saves waste! No need for plastic straws with this! Also, water just tastes so much better coming out of this. I love it! You can also use it for smoothies.

8. Vegan Vitamin C Serum (for a youthful glow!)

Calling all skincare junkies! This is my ride or die vitamin c serum that I recommend to everyone. It doesn’t cause breakouts, it’s vegan, cruelty-free and lasts for months. It’s $50, but it’s totally worth it. You only need to use 2-3 drops in the morning in your skincare routine and that’s it! It makes you glow, it evens skin tone, prevents wrinkles, corrects sun damage, lightens dark spots, and is great for anti-aging.

9. Ella and Mila Vegan Nail Polish

This is for the simple beauty lover. A pale pink polish is the perfect nude that almost anyone would wear. This non-toxic vegan nail polish is truly top-notch and super high-quality. Great for a stocking stuffer or if you’re on a budget!

10. Best Non-Stick Pan

If you’re finding that your food sticks to your pans whenever you cook, you have to try this pan that’s amazing for oil-free cooking. It’s a pan that has started trending because everyone is obsessed with it. It’s a great pan that any frequent home cook will enjoy.

11. Vegan Vitamin Subscription

As vegans, we’re sometimes worried that we might not be getting all of the nutrients we need. I love taking this Ritual multi-vitamin because it contains everything a vegan could need. It’s a great supplement to a healthy diet. It’s delivered straight to your door every single month, it smells like peppermint heaven and you can take this instead of 10 different supplements.

12. Beige Silicone and Wood Cooking Utensils

Know someone who’s always cooking and would love these modern, neutral, chic cooking utensils? I am sure you have someone in mind who’d appreciate this set. These are a must and I couldn’t leave them out of my ultimate vegan holiday gift guide.

13. Spa Gift Set

Do you know someone who takes care of everyone else before themselves? Treat them to this vegan spa gift set that will help them to pamper themselves a bit this holiday season. I promise they’ll be so grateful you thought to get this for them.

14. Luxury Vegan Handbag

I am a lover of fashion and handbags and it’s the biggest disappointment that most handbags are made from leather. I found this company JW PEI and it’s legit. They make luxury vegan handbags that are such high quality and are SO on-trend. They’re affordable but look so high-fashion and chic.

15. Natural Vegan Soy Candle

Nothing says cozy holiday night-in like lighting a candle, drinking hot cocoa, and sitting by the fire. Give this natural soy candle as a gift to the candle-lover in your life, they will love it! Support a small business buy buying this candle from a shop owner on Etsy!

16. Trendy Vegan Beauty

Know a beauty lover? I am sure you have that friend or family member that LOVES products. Whether it’s skincare, or body care products, you know their day would be made if you got them these trendy, Truly beauty products. They’re super cool and can be seen all over social media! They are known for their “buns of glowry” products!

17. Poliviar Tea Kettle

Remember that tea organizer? How about getting the tea lover in your life a tea kettle, some boxes of tea and a tea organizer?! Such a fun idea! Or, just simply gift this beautiful, one-of-a-kind, tea kettle by itself. I love how unique this design is. It’s perfect for a minimalist who enjoys a neutral palette.

18. Vitamix Blender

Ah…the Vitamix blender. This blender is a MUST for someone who is always in the kitchen cooking. It’s the best blender on the market and as a food blogger, this comes highly recommended. This model is my favorite of all of different ones. This comes at a higher price tag but it lasts for years and will be probably be the last blender you ever have to buy.

19. Silicone Stasher Bags: Reusable Bags!

These are for the eco-friendly person in your life. The environmentally savvy will absolutely LOVE these reusable bags. Forget having to throw away ziplocs which create a ton of waste. These are dishwasher safe and completely reusable! Total win.

20. Glass Straws

I have had this set for years and they are the absolute best for smoothies. You know when you make a thick smoothie and you can barely suck it through a straw?! With these WIDE glass straws, you won’t have that problem at all. The set even comes with handy straw cleaners so they never get dirty. They’re dishwasher safe and perfect for the smoothie lover in your life.

21. GoNanas Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread Mix

Best vegan banana bread…EVER. GoNanas is a vegan, gluten-free, women-owned banana bread company that sells banana bread mixes – all you do is add the wet ingredients. It’s honestly the best banana bread I’ve ever had and I am not just saying that. It’s moist, decadent, perfectly sweet, has super clean ingredients and it’s beyond easy to make. You have to buy this for your family and friends!

Happy gifting!

xoxo,

Danielle

Authentic Vegan Pad Thai (easy!)

November 16, 2020 by Danielle Brown 12 Comments

There is no cozier meal than a big bowl of flavorful noodles. Pad Thai is such a yummy dish, but not traditionally vegan- or allergy-friendly with fish sauce and eggs. This Authentic Vegan Pad Thai is easy, healthy and tastes like the real deal. You’ll never need to order take out again! If you love this dish, you need to try Spring Roll in a Bowl, Thai Chopped Salad, and Easy Peanut Udon Noodles next!

A white bowl filled with noodles with cilantro on top and a fork sticking out. Behind the bowl is a large pan with remaining noodles garnished with cilantro and lime with tongs in the pot.

Why I Love This Recipe

Authentic Flavor: This dish tastes just like authentic pad thai, but without the animal products like fish sauce and egg.
Gluten-Free Optional: You can easily make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce (tamari).
Quality Ingredients: A lot of pad thai has excessive amounts of sugar, sodium, and low quality oils. This homemade version is made with real, whole foods!

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Notes on Ingredients

Rice noodles: Use pad thai rice noodles. Brown or white rice will work fine.
Mung bean sprouts: Find these in the produce section of your grocery store with the packaged/pre-chopped fruit and veggies or fresh herbs.
Soy sauce: Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) to keep this recipe GF.

How do you make Authentic Vegan Pad Thai?

Boil the noodles and strain.
Add the mung beans to a large pan and saute for a couple minutes. Add the noodles and continue to cook.
Whisk the sauce together in a small bowl and then pour over noodles.
Simmer on medium-heat until the sauce thickens.
Chop cilantro, lime wedges, scallions, cashews and/or peanuts. Garnish and enjoy!

A large pan filled with thin noodles garnished with cashews, cilantro and lime. Beside the pan is a small white bowl with tongs in it placing a serving of noodles in it.

Step 1: First, boil the noodles and strain. Add mung beans to a pan and sauté. Mix in noodles and continue to cook.

A white bowl filled with thin noodles with a silver fork sticking out and a lime over top being squeezed by a white hand. In the background is a large pan with remaining noodles.

Step 2: Then, whisk the sauce together and pour over the noodles. Cook until the sauce thickens. Garnish and enjoy!

Commonly Asked Questions

What kind of noodles should I use in Authentic Vegan Pad Thai?

I recommend pad thai rice noodles–brown or white rice is fine. Any kind of rice noodle will work!

Can I add other veggies to bulk up Authentic Vegan Pad Thai?

Sure! Julienned or shredded cabbage, carrot, or bell pepper would be delicious! Throw the veggies in with the mung beans and saute everything together.

Do you have any lower-carb options for pad thai?

Yes, make my Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai-Inspired Stir Fry.

Can I make Authentic Vegan Pad Thai gluten-free?

Yes! Be sure to use certified gluten-free rice noodles and gluten-free soy sauce. Everything else should be naturally GF.

What are the best garnishes for pad thai?

The most traditional garnishes are fresh lime juice, cilantro, chopped cashews or peanuts, scallions, extra mung bean sprouts, and red chili flakes.

“I made this yesterday and it was a hit! Even better the second day for leftovers. I will definitely be making this often.”

– Heather

A silver fork with thin noodles wrapped around it with cashews and cilantro on top. Under the fork is a large pan with remaining noodles.

Extra Helpful Tips

Do not let the noodles sit in the strainer for any length of time! They will clump together. Make sure to strain and immediately toss in the pan with pad thai sauce.
Do not cook the cilantro–only add it as a fresh garnish!
Make sure you are using coconut aminos, not liquid aminos. Liquid aminos are much saltier!
Pair with my Air-Fryer Vegan Wontons for a super satisfying meal!
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the stove for a couple minutes.

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If you tried this Authentic Vegan Pad Thai or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 5-star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting!

A large pot filled with noodles garnished with cashews, fresh cilantro, and half a lime. In the center is a pair of tongs.

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Authentic Vegan Pad Thai (easy!)

An easy and vegan version of the popular take-out dish, Pad Thai!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Entree, Pasta

Cuisine: asian

Servings:

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Danielle Brown