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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. All opinions are my own.

Hello everyone,

How is August treating you? It’s the dog days of summer here, and I’m loving my air conditioning and cool evening walks. A few leaves have been falling, and I can’t help but feel giddy for the fall. And while most folks are preparing for “back to school,” I’m planning my next trip to Mexico City! In order to splurge while I’m away, I’m taking advantage of all the savings I found in my August Savings Round Up. Check out the full list of internet printable coupons, as well as, rebate apple savings below.

One of my most exciting finds was a rare Amy’s coupon for Buy 1, Get 1 on swirls, snacks or handheld items (like burritos) through 9/15/2018.

There is also a $1.00 coupon for Fieldroast products. I absolutely love their Apple Maple Breakfast “Sausage.” It tastes great chopped up in a tofu scramble for a spectacular weekend brunch.

Cheers and happy shopping!

Jocelyn

PS – As always, in case you missed them, check out my top ways to save and other recent savings posts.


Coupons (click the brand name for coupon link)

Amy’s 

  • BOGO Amy’s snacks, swirls and handhelds (exp. 9/15/18)

Beanfields

  • Save $0.50 off any 6oz bag of Beanfields Bean & Rice chips

Beyond Meat

  • $1.00 off any Beyond Meat item (exp. 8/31/18)

Coupons.com

  • $4.00 off any two (2) Talenti gelatos or sorbetto
  • $1.75 off any one (1) Talenti gelato or sorbetto
  • $1.50 off any one (1) So Delicious Dairy Free Frozen Mousse Product
  • $2.00 off any one (1) Nature’s Way Alive! Product
  • $4.00 off any one (1) Zyrtec product (24+ ct)

Follow Your Heart

French’s

  • $0.50 off any ONE (1) French’s Mustard product

Go Veggie

  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Go Veggie product

Heidi Ho

  • $1.00 off any one Heido Ho product (exp. 12/31/2018)

 Visit hopster offers!

  • $1.00 off any one (1) Saffron Road product
  • $1.00 off any one (1) DeLallo pizza kit, whole wheat pasta, simply pesto or bruschetta product

MamboSprouts

  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Pacific Foods soup or broth
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Bob’s Reds Mill product
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Suja product
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Sensible Portions™ Garden Veggie Straws 3.3oz
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Lightlife item or $2.00 off TWO (2)
  • $1.00 off any TWO (2) Frontier Co-Op Bottled Spices (excluding vanilla extract and flavors)
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Tasty Bite product
  • $1.00  off any TWO (2) flavors Lenny & Larry’s The Complete Cookie 4 oz.
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) The Jackfruit Company Product
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Fieldroast product
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Dang Foods product

Pirate’s Booty

  • $0.75 off ONE (1) Pirate’s Booty product 4 oz or larger

Sabra

  • Save up to $4.00 on Sabra products

West Soymilk

  • $1.00 off ONE (1) West Soy product

 


Rebate Apps

Berrycart 

Cartwheel by Target

    • 35% off Organic Triscuits
    • 30% off Naked Juice
    • 30% off  Triscuits & Wheat Thins
    • 30% off Chi Chi’s Salsa
    • 30% off Pure Via All-natural Sweeteners
    • 25% off Canada Dry + Lemonade
    • 25% off Frontera Single Serve Bowls
    • 25% off Good Thins, Triscuits or Ritz Crisps and Thins
    • 25% off Veggie Made Fries and Tots
    • 25% off LifeWTR
    • 25% off Method Free+Clear Laundry
    • 25% off Suja
    • 20% off Stok Coffee
    • 20% off Emerald Nuts
    • 20% off Healthy Choice Power Bowls
    • 20% off Gardein
    • 20% off Way Better Snacks
    • 20% off Graze snacks
    • 20% off Kikkoman Cooking Sauces
    • 20% off Truvia Brown Sugar Blend
    • 15% off Blue Diamond almonds
    • 15% off Talenti gelato or sorbetto

CheckOut51 (Join now and receive $5 off from refer & earn!)

  • $0.50, Bob’s Red Mill oatmeal cups
  • $1.00, Pacific Foods soup
  • $1.00, Terra chips
  • $2.00, Bob’s Red Mill Almond flour
  • $2.00, Chosen Foods Cooking Oil
  • $3.00, Chosen Foods Vegan Avocado Oil Mayo
  • $3.00, buy 3 select Nabisco Products (including Triscuit, Wheat Thins or Good Things family size)

Ibotta (Join with my  code “dlgmcji” and receive a $10 welcome bonus when you submit your first specific item rebate! *Note, offers vary based on store. I used Whole Foods and Target to find the following offers).

  • Produce/ Any:
    • $0.25, any item
    • $0.25, Dijon Mustard
    • $0.25, Ice Cream
    • $0.25, 12-pk Ginger Ale
  • Pantry: 
    • $0.50, King Arthur Flour
    • $0.50, Banza Chickpea Pasta Pantry
    • $1.00, Simply Heinz Pantry
    • $2.00, Sir Kensington Ketchup
    • $1.00, French’s Crispy Jalapeno’s

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Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Vegan Cream Cheese https://veganhostess.com/2018/07/17/stuffed-mini-sweet-peppers-with-vegan-cream-cheese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stuffed-mini-sweet-peppers-with-vegan-cream-cheese https://veganhostess.com/2018/07/17/stuffed-mini-sweet-peppers-with-vegan-cream-cheese/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2018 01:25:03 +0000 http://veganhostess.com/?p=7898 *Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. All opinions are my own. Hello everyone, I am so excited to share a newly tested recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next summer soirée! Give my recipe for raw Stuffed … Continue reading Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Vegan Cream Cheese

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Hello everyone,

I am so excited to share a newly tested recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next summer soirée! Give my recipe for raw Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Vegan Cream Cheese a try!

This recipe simply calls for a handful of raw vegetables, vegan cream cheese, a few select spices, and requires minimal prep time and no cooking. How much simpler can it get? The best part—it’s a truly hassle free recipe but the end result still packs a serious flavor punch!

Raw Mini Sweet Peppers

I made these Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Vegan Cream Cheese as an appetizer for my friend’s veggie BBQ, and the entire plate with gone within the hour. People kept going back for seconds due to the bright colors and great taste. I believe I found another “goto recipe” to keep in rotation with my time-tested indulgent vegan macaroni salad and fresh summer pasta salad!

Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think! Printable recipe below!

Cheers & happy eating!

Jocelyn

*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. All opinions are my own.

Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
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Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Vegan Cream Cheese

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword quick & easy, raw, summer side, vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 people

Ingredients

Mini Sweet Peppers

  • 1 lb. mini sweet peppers Use 1/2 - 3/4 of the 1 lb. bag

Vegan Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz. vegan cream cheese Note, I used Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese!
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup celery diced
  • 1/4 cup green pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup yellow pepper diced

Garnish

  • salt & pepper to taste
  • garlic powder I recommend a light dusting.
  • smoked paprika I recommend a slightly heavier dusting.

Instructions

  • Wash each mini sweet pepper, cut the top off, scoop out any seeds, and slice the pepper in half lengthwise. 
  • Dice and measure the bell peppers, cucumber, celery, and red onion. Mix the ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Slowly combine a full 8 oz. container of vegan cream cheese to the diced vegetables until the mixture looks creamy. 
  • Spoon the mixture into the mini sweet pepper halves.
    Sweet Pepper Close Up
  • Serve on a large platter, and enjoy!

Notes

*Store in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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Spooktacular Vegan Graveyard Cake https://veganhostess.com/2017/10/29/spooktacular-vegan-graveyard-cake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spooktacular-vegan-graveyard-cake https://veganhostess.com/2017/10/29/spooktacular-vegan-graveyard-cake/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2017 03:19:53 +0000 http://veganhostess.com/?p=7411 Hello Everyone & Happy (almost) Halloween! Are you planning a halloween potluck? Heading to a boo-tastic bash? A frightful party? Why not make a spooktakular vegan graveyard cake?! This fun dessert is quick, easy, and devilishly delicious! It’s not a made from scratch piece of art—instead it’s a cake that is easy to whip up … Continue reading Spooktacular Vegan Graveyard Cake

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Hello Everyone & Happy (almost) Halloween!

Are you planning a halloween potluck? Heading to a boo-tastic bash? A frightful party? Why not make a spooktakular vegan graveyard cake?!

This fun dessert is quick, easy, and devilishly delicious! It’s not a made from scratch piece of art—instead it’s a cake that is easy to whip up so you can spend all that extra time on the decorations! There are so many “accidentally vegan” baking items on the market that are perfect for this recipe. Just grab a boxed cake mix, follow the instructions, add icing, and then decorate your ghostly graveyard cake! I’ve been making graveyard cakes off and on since I was in elementary school so I can attest that they never grow old! Why not give it a try?

Cheers and happy haunting!

Jocelyn

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own!


Spooktacular Vegan Graveyard Cake

Time

  • 50-60 minutes (30-35 cook, 20 prep/post)
Servings
  • One 9×13 cake pan
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9 x13 baking pan.
  3. Make 3 eggs worth of egg replacer or mash 3 bananas.
  4. Mix together cake mix, water, oil, and egg replacer according to the boxed mix directions.
  5. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until cake is done (my oven took 32 minutes for a toothpick to come out clean).
  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for ~5 minutes.
  7. Flip the cake onto a cooling rack, and allow to cool completely.
  8. Then move the cake onto whatever surface you will use for your display.
  9. Evenly spread a thin layer of Vanilla Frosting around the edges and on top of the cake.
  10. Spray a hefty coating of Green Edible Cake Decorating Spray on the icing.
  11. Create your graveyard display using fake tombstones, pumpkins, spooky tree, etc. Get creative!
  12. Remove the frosting from three Oreos and crumble the cookie.
  13. Place the crumbled up Oreos on a few graves to make them look “fresh.”
  14. Strew Halloween Sprinkles around the cake.
  15. Enjoy!

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Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake https://veganhostess.com/2017/09/12/recipe-vegan-chocolate-chip-carrot-cake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recipe-vegan-chocolate-chip-carrot-cake https://veganhostess.com/2017/09/12/recipe-vegan-chocolate-chip-carrot-cake/#comments Tue, 12 Sep 2017 09:00:00 +0000 http://veganhostess.com/?p=7277 Hello friends, My dad loves carrot cake. Every few years for my parents birthdays  … Yes, you read that correctly—my parents were born on the same day two years apart! Anyway, every so often, I surprise them with a homemade carrot cake. This year, I started making the cake, got half way through the recipe, … Continue reading Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake

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Hello friends,

My dad loves carrot cake. Every few years for my parents birthdays  … Yes, you read that correctly—my parents were born on the same day two years apart! Anyway, every so often, I surprise them with a homemade carrot cake. This year, I started making the cake, got half way through the recipe, and realized I didn’t have any raisons! A carrot cake without raisons! Can you believe it? Well, it was much too late to head to the store. Or at least, I didn’t want to trek to the 24 hour Giant Eagle. So I started thinking about how to make a carrot cake with a twist. I looked around the cupboard and saw some chocolate chips, pecans and ginger powder. Voila! Why not make a vegan chocolate chip carrot cake?!

I have this saying—good food + good food = good food. It works with basic ingredients as well. The cake was perfectly moist, not too dense, and just sweet enough. It did not disappoint! Both my parents loved it! Why not give this recipe a try the next time you need an ‘inspired’ dessert?

Cheers and happy eating!

Jocelyn

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own!


Vegan Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake

Birthday Cake

Time
  • 36 minutes (26 cook, 10 prep)
Servings
  • One tall 9 in round cake pan (or 18 cupcakes)
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups flour (I used a mix of whole wheat and all purpose flours)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup Splenda or other sugar alternative
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup soy yogurt (I used vanilla Kitehill yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup soy milk
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Grease a 9 in baking pan (alternatively fill a cupcake pan with liners).
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, vegetable oil, soy yogurt, and vanilla.
  4. Sift the dry ingredients together and then add them to the wet ingredients.
  5. Mix until no large clumps remain.
  6. Fold in the carrots, pecans and chocolate chips.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into a 9 in round cake pan or fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for ~24 minutes until you can insert a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean.
  9. Transfer the cake/ cupcakes to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  10. Ice the cake/ cupcakes, decorate, and enjoy!

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August Savings: Follow Your Heart, Hillary’s, Earth Balance & More! https://veganhostess.com/2017/08/07/august-savings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-savings https://veganhostess.com/2017/08/07/august-savings/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:50:44 +0000 http://veganhostess.com/?p=7222 Hello everyone, How is your August going? Can you believe we’re in the last weeks of summer? I can’t! It seems like just yesterday it was May, and I was traveling across Utah. Now I’m hoping to get in a few more hiking trips and hammock naps before the weather turns. Today I scoured the internet … Continue reading August Savings: Follow Your Heart, Hillary’s, Earth Balance & More!

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Hello everyone,

How is your August going? Can you believe we’re in the last weeks of summer? I can’t! It seems like just yesterday it was May, and I was traveling across Utah. Now I’m hoping to get in a few more hiking trips and hammock naps before the weather turns.

Today I scoured the internet for the very best deals on vegan-friendly brands. There are quite a few good rebate app + manufacturer coupon matches. Be sure to checkout my full savings round up below! Cheers & happy shopping!

Jocelyn

PS – As always, in case you missed them, check out my top ways to save and other recent savings posts.

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own!


 


Coupons

Annie’s

  • Variety of coupons available!

Beyond Meat

  • $1.00 off any Beyond Meat item (exp. 8/31/17)

Bob’s Red Mill

  • $1.00 off any one Bob’s Red Mill product (Save more with Ibotta!)

Cool Savings

Coupons.com

  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Imagine Soup, Broth, Cooking Stock or Simmer Sauce
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) any flavor/variety 5.5 oz or larger Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips/ Bean Chips
  • $1.00 off any ONE (1) Lightlife product

Follow Your Heart

  • $1.00 off any one Saffron Road product
  • $1.00 off one or $2.00 off any two Hillary’s Eat Well products
  • $1.00 off any one DeLallo product
  • $1.00 off any La Morena product
  • $1.00 of any one El Yucateco product

Sweet Earth 

MamboSprouts

  • $1.00 off any one Hillary’s Eat Well product
  • $1.00 off two Argo Tea bottles
  • $1.00 off any one Enjoy Life 4oz Plentils
  • $1.00 off any one Ruby’s Rockets product
  • $1.00 off any one Kite Hill Product
  • $2.00 off any two Lightlife products
  • $2.00 any three Tasty Bite products

Whole Foods

  • $1.00 off any three So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives 
  • $1.00 off any one Tom’s of Maine product
  • $1.00 off any one Soyatoo! Whip Topping
  • $1.00 off any one Suja drinking vinegar
  • $1.00 off any two Just products
  • $1.00 off any one Earth Balance
  • And check out the Whole Foods App for even savings!

Rebate Apps

Berrycart

  • $1.00, Nayosoya TofuBaked
  • $1.00, Nayosoya Tofu, Noodles, Wraps
  • $1.00, Saffron Road Baked Lentil crackers or Simmer Sauces
  • $0.75, Saffron Road Baked Lentil chips
  • $0.50, Saffron Road Crunchy Chick Peas
  • $1.00, Sweet Earth Veggie Burger (combine with manufacturer coupon for even more savings!)
  • $1.00, Sweet Earth Functional Burritos (combine with manufacturer coupon for even more savings!)
  • $0.75, Hope Organic Hummus
  • $0.50, Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips

Cartwheel by Target

  • 50% off, Flatout Flatbreads
  • 30% off, Minute Rice
  • 25% off, Suja drinking vinegar/ pressed juice or probiotic water
  • 25% off, Nature’s Own Wheat Buns
  • 25% off, Earth Balance Buttery Spreads
  • 25% off, Starbucks Refreshers
  • 20% off, Starbucks bagged coffees
  • 10% off, Good Thins Crackers

CheckOut51 (Join now and receive $5 off from refer/ earn!)

Ibotta (***Revamped app this month! Offers may vary based on store. I used Whole Foods and Target to find the following offers).

  • Various 3% cashback rebates from Amazon!
  • Launch Uber through Ibotta for $1.00 off every ride!
  • Produce/ Any:
    • $0.25, prepackaged salad
  • Pantry
    • $0.25, pretzels
    • $1.00, Tabasco
    • $0.50, Tabasco Family of Flavors
    • $1.00, Newman’s Own Salad Dressing
    • $1.00, Truvia Sweetener
    • $1.25, Splenda Stevie Sweetener
    • $1.00, Enjoy Life Minichips
    • $0.75, Sandwich Thins
    • $0.50, Banza Chickpea pasta (8 oz.)
    • $0.50, Bob’s Red Mills Oatmeal Cups (Save more with a printable coupon!)

Linkable

  • Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Soup, Buy one; Get 1 50% off, Rustic Vegetable

Savingstar

  • $1.00, any Food Should Taste Good through August 31
  • $0.50, any GOYA Adobo Seasoning through September 4
  • $0.55, any GOYA Plantain Chips (5.5oz or larger) through September 4
  • $0.50, any two Larabars through August 31
  • $1.00, any Larabar Multipack through August 31

Redplum:

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