Holiday

Beet-Free Red Velvet Brownies w/ 3-Ingredient Frosting {vegan + gluten- oil- & refined sugar-free} sweetsimplevegan.comBeet-free?! YES, because beets DO kale my vibe :P A healthy version of a classic dessert-- or in other words, that GOOD GOOD. Not only are these to die for (but seriously), they are free of gluten, oil AND refined sugar. Perfect for you to impress that shugah shugah in your life, because nothing means I love you more than these fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth fudgey goodness, right? Beet-Free Red Velvet Brownies w/ 3-Ingredient Frosting {vegan + gluten- oil- & refined sugar-free} sweetsimplevegan.com

Like everyone else is probably saying in their end of the year posts, where did this year go? I still remember what I was doing at this time last year, and now I am prepping this blog post for you guys and getting ready for a cozy night in with my family in Big Bear, CA :) Today I am going to round up the top 10 2016 favorites that you and I enjoyed this year + bits of what was happening in my life during those recipes :) It's funny how looking back at food photos for me is just as nostalgic as any other photo, I can remember my life at that time. I am excited for all of the fun and exciting recipes to come in 2017, I have a lot in store for you! Dill & Chive Bean Dip Or Spread {Oil-Free, Low-Fat} sweetsimplevegan.com

Vegan Gingerbread Loaf w/ Sweet Potato Vanilla Frosting {gluten, oil & refined sugar-free, low-fat} sweetsimplevegan.com Happy Holidays, I hope you're having a great December wherever you are :)

I am here today to share with you a recipe that is perfect to enjoy in front of the fire with a cup of hot cocoa or almond milk, and this cold weather makes me love this bread with it's warming spices even more.

Chai Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix In A Jar - DIY Vegan Holiday Gift sweetsimplevegan.com There's nothing like a warm cup of hot cocoa on a cold December day in front of the Christmas Tree :) Growing up, my family often gathered around the tree at night and my mom would make us a big pot of hot cocoa to share, so it is definitely a must have tradition for us every year. This year I thought it would be fun to make a homemade mix to gift to my family + you all as well. Instead of bringing you an average vegan hot cocoa mix, I'm going to share with you a chai spiced one!

Every year I put together a gift guide for the holiday season, and I am excited to share with you all some of my favorite, some deals that are happening + 3 HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS as well! 2016-vegan-gift-guide-sweet-simple-vegan GIVEAWAYS will be hosted on my Instagram: November 29-Dec 3: I am collaborating with The Jewelry Box, a vegan jewelry brand based in Canada. I connected with Sue via Instagram, and she had the amazing idea to share her jewels with you all this holiday season. All of her pieces are 100% cruelty free, ethically crafted and made with love <3 December 7-9: I am collaborating with Bare Bones Body and Daily Harvest to giveaway the FULL Bare Bones Body including deodorant, muscle soak, muscle balm, moisturizing stick, and a sun stick, 6 Daily Harvest Smoothie packs + my Green Juice totes & Dat Hass tee. So excited!!  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZglraJJPgs[/embed]  

Urban Expressions Handbags & Accessories

A cruelty-free brand, where all products are certified by Vegan.org and PETA <3 All of their products are 35% until November 29 using the code FALL35OFF. If you miss this sale, no worries! You can use my coupon code: SWTSIMPVEGAN25%OFF for 25% off the entire site!My pick from their site is the Stevie Backpack :) 

Date-Sweetened Pumpkin Pie {oil, gluten & refined sugar free} sweetsimplevegan.comWhat is Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? To me, this is a main component of the holiday, and growing up it was honestly all that I looked forward to. Well, if you know me, then you know that I love to vegan-ize and health-ify my childhood favorites, so that is exactly what I did. I am here today to share with you one of my best recipes to date, a Date-Sweetened Pumpkin Pie that is oil, gluten AND refined sugar free...can I get a what what!!
Date-Sweetened Pumpkin Pie {oil, gluten & refined sugar free} sweetsimplevegan.com