I don’t know about you, but for me, it is a summer of squash! I’ve eaten more zucchini and yellow squash the past two months than I had in two years. Contributing to my massive increase in squash consumption is the fact that I planted a plethora of zucchini in my garden, and my parents brought me some beautiful vegetables from a relative’s garden in West Virginia.

I’ve also been eyeing the “just so happens to be vegan” puff pastry from Pepperidge Farms. I put two and two together and decided to put a vegan spin on a classic cream cheese tart. Admittedly, I had no idea what I was doing with the puff pastry, and it was nothing short of a miracle that this recipe worked out. It was quick, it was easy, and if I could do it, you can, too!

There is something so comforting about a flaky crust smothered in faux cream cheese and  olive oil lightly drizzled over zucchini with herbs. Ahh. This really is a perfect recipe for your next summer get together. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

Cheers & happy eating!

Jocelyn

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Zucchini Cream Cheese Tart

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Prep Time: ~10 minutes; Cook Time: 35-45 minutes; Yield: 12 or 24 small bites (depending on how small you want them!)

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 green onion
• 1 package of vegan cream cheese (I used Kite Hill)
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• dried oregano or basil, to taste
• extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F & thaw the puff pastry per package instructions.
2. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds (no need to salt/ weep).
3. Chop the green onion into small rounds.
4. Once the puff pastry is thaw, lay it on a parchment covered baking tray and spread a thin, even layer of vegan cream cheese (should be about a half package).
5. Add the zucchini rounds and green onion.
6. Drizzle a healthy amount of olive oil over the vegetables.
7. Add salt, pepper and any herbs, to taste.
8. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes.
10. Cut into small squares and enjoy!

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Hello everyone,

Avocado toast has become… Let’s just say “a thing.” Admittedly, I love a good avocado toast as much as the next millennial, but recently I had a craving for a sweet, slightly savory breakfast toast. I had just picked up some Kite Hill Ricotta so I thought—why not make a Vegan Banana Ricotta Toast?! I’m so glad I did. It was simple, ascetically pleasing, and delicious!

I love all things banana + peanut butter flavored, but I was never one for savory/ sweet breakfast combos. This recipe has swayed me. Kite Hill’s ricotta is slightly sweet and silky and can be used to replace traditional ricotta in any recipe. I’ve previously used this ‘ricotta’ for stuffed shells, and it works fantastic! Check out my tried and true recipe sure to please the dairy-free non-believers! (Plus, you can save $1.00 on the Kite Hill product of your choice!) Next on my list is to use this as a substitute for mascarpone!

What follows is my ‘all you need to know’ recipe for a delicious Vegan banana Ricotta Toast! I hope you enjoy it.

Cheers & happy eating!

Jocelyn

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PS – You should also check out Kite Hill‘s non-dairy yogurt, too. It’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Kite Hill states that their  almond milk yogurt is produced “exclusively with local, top quality almonds that provide a smooth and delicate mouthfeel and flavor.” It sure tastes like it.

I was never a big fan of yogurt growing up, but over the years I’ve tried a number of vegan yogurts. Most aren’t bad….I’m just not tempted to go back for seconds. This yogurt is different. It’s almost pudding-like, but healthier? Anyway, Kite Hill‘s yogurts are great for a quick lunch/ snack for work and they have so many flavor options! You can try plain, vanilla, peach, blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, key lime, caramel, or even, plain unsweetened.

Vegan Banana Ricotta Toast

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Prep Time: ~10 minutes; Cook Time: 0 minutes; Yield: To taste/ size! Servings are individual.

Ingredients

• PB2 (either original or chocolate)
• Banana
• Vegan chocolate bar or mini chips
• Your choice of bread (I used Ezekiel whole wheat bread)
• Kite Hill‘s Vegan Ricotta

Instructions

1. Slice the banana into ¼ inch rounds.
2. While heating a piece of toast:
   1. Make one servings of PB2.
   2. Finely shave chocolate to your liking.
   3. Fluff the ricotta with a fork.
3. Spread the PB2 on the toast.
4. Add a sprinkling layer of ricotta.
5. Add some dollops of PB2.
6. Add the banana rounds.
7. Sprinkle with chocolate and add more ricotta for balance.
8. Enjoy!

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Who’s ready for weekend shopping and May savings? I scoured the internet and compiled the newest high value savings and rare rebates on vegan-friendly items below.

There are some amazing deals rights now—with coupons from Gardein, Field Roast, and even, Kite Hill! Plus, rebate savings on items from Morningstar Farms and Earth Balance.

Happy shopping & eating!

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!

Annie’s

• Variety of coupons available!

Beyond Meat

• $1.00 off any Beyond Meat item (exp. 5/31/17)

Bob’s Red Mill

• $1.00 off any one Bob’s Red Mill product

Cool Savings

• $0.75 off any Stevia in the Raw packets box
• $1.50 off any Stevia in the Raw 9.7oz bakers bag
• $1.00 off any four Uncle Ben’s products
• $1.00 off any two Silk or So Delicious Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternatives
• $1.00 off any one Earth Balance product (purchased at Wal*Mart)
• $0.50 off any one Food Should Taste Good 4oz or larger tortilla, kettle or brown rice chips
• $1.00 off any two Quaker Hot Cereals (quick, old fashioned or instant oats)
• $2.00 off any two Silk or So Delicious Fairy Free half gallons or larger
• $1.00 off any one House of Tsang Brand product
• $1.00 off any two Late July Tortilla Chip products (5.5oz or larger)

Follow Your Heart

• $1.00 off any Follow Your Heart product (exp.  12/31/2017)

• $2.00 off any two Hillary’s products
  
• $1.00 off any one Hillary’s product
• $1.00, off any one Saffron Road frozen product
•  $1.00, off any one Saffron Road snack product
• $1.00, off any one Avocado Oil Product

Sweet Earth 

• $1.00 off any Sweet Earth Natural Foods item, exp. 5/31/17 (Increase your savings with Berrycart!)
• Buy 1, Get 1 Free any Sweet Earth Natural Foods item, exp. 5/31/17 (Increase your savings with Berrycart!)

Coupons.com

• $1.00 off one Gardein product
• $1.00 off any one Newman’s Own Organics salad dressing
• $0.75 off any one Soy Vay Marinade
• $1.00 off any one Carr’s Crackers
• $1.50 off any two Seeds of Change Certified Organic Food Products
• $1.00 off one Newman’s Own Salad Dressing

MamboSprouts

• $1.00 off any one Maria and Ricardo’s Tortillas
• $1.00 off any one Kite Hill product
• $2.00 any three Tasty Bite products
• $1.00 off any one 16oz jar of Peanut Butter & Co. Peanut Butter
• $1.00 off any three Silk Dairy Free Yogurt Alternatives
• $2.00 off any two Lightlife products
• $1.00 off any two Late July Tortilla Chip products (5.5oz or larger)
• $1.00 off any one Barbara’s Cereal
• $1.00 off any two Kettle chips (4oz. or larger)
• $1.50 off any one Enjoy Life product $3.00 or more
• $1.00 off any one Hillary’s Eat Well product
• $0.75 off any one bag of Alexa Frozen potatoes or onion rings
• $2.00 off any two Field Roast products

Whole Foods

• $2.00 off any three Tasty Bite product
• $1.00 off any two Silk Creamers
• $0.75 off any one Alexia frozen potatoes
• $1.00 off any one Earth Balance Buttery Spread
• $1.00 off any one Lightlife product
• $1.00 off any two So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives 
• $1.00 off any two shelf-stable Almond Breeze Almondmilk (32oz. or larger)
• $1.00 off any one Suja Classic
• $2.00 off any two Lightlife products
• $1.00 off any one Method product
• And check out the Whole Foods App for even savings!

• $0.25, any item

• Refrigerated/ Frozen
  • $1.00, Earth Balance Buttery Spread
  • $1.00, Zevia soda
  • $1.00, Ripple Dairy Free milk
  • $0.50, KeVita Sparking drinks
  • $0.50, Argo Tea

• Pantry$0.25, cereal
  • $1.00, Newman’s Own Salad dressing
  • $0.75, Mrs. Renfro’s salsa
  • $0.75, Simply 7 Snacks
  • $0.75, CLIFF Crunch bars or Nut Butter filled bars
  • $0.75, Brad’s plant-based veggie chips
  • $0.50, Banza Chickpea pasta (8 oz.)
• Household
  • $1.00, Tom’s of Maine toothpaste [Whole Foods]
  • $3.00, Seventh Generation laundry packs (42 count)
  • $1.50, Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent (8 oz.)
  • $1.50, Seventh Generation Auto Dish (20 pack or 42 oz. or larger)
  • $1.00, two Seventh Generation Hand Soap (12 oz)

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

• $2.00, certain Starbucks blends
• $2.00, when you buy 2 Cottonelle
• $2.00, when you buy 2 Kleenex bundle packs
• $2.00, Justin’s Nut Butter Jars
• $1.50, Quorn Meatless & Soy Free products
• $1.00, Quaker GF Oatmeal
• $1.00, Smartfood Delight Popcorn
• $1.00, Popchips
• $1.00, any three Morningstar Farms products
• $1.00, French’s honey, dijon or honey dijon mustard
• $0.75, French’s yellow or spicy brown mustard
• $0.75, Sabra Hummus (Wal*Mart)
• $0.80, Frontera Gourmet Salsa
• $0.60, Good Thins Snacks
• $0.35, Morton All-Purpose Sea Salt
• $0.25, Earnest Eats Hot Cereal Cups (Save more with Mobisave!)
  

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 Breakfast Sandwiches (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
• $0.75, Hillary’s Eat Well Veggie Burgers
• $0.50, Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips
• $0.25, Hail Merry Macaroons
• Varied savings on La Preferida Organic products from salsa to black beans

Linkable

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

MobiSave

• $0.80, Frontera Mexican Gourmet Salsa
• $0.50, Frontera Mexican Sauces
• $0.75, Ken’s Steak House Simply Vinaigrette Dressing
• $0.30, Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes and Chiles
• $0.30, Rosarita Beans
• $1.50, Go Veggie Vegan product
• $1.50, two Enjoy Life Foods
• $2.00, Way Better Snacks Tortilla Chips
• $0.50, Earnest Eats Oatmeal Cups (Increase your savings with Shrink and Checkout51!)
• $1.00, Earnest Eats Superfood Oatmeal
• $0.50, Hunts Organic Canned Tomatoes & Sauce
• $0.75, Orville Redenbacher’s Microwave Popcorn
• $0.15 off, avocado
• $0.10 off, bell pepper
• $0.10 off, cranberry juice
• $0.20, disinfecting wipes

Cartwheel by Target

• Food, Dairy & Pantry
  • KeVita Sparkling Drinks (25% off)
  • Harvest Snapea Crisps (25% off)
  • Stok Cold Brew Coffee (25% off)
  • Lantana Hummus (25% off)
  • Just Cookies (25% off)
  • Kikkoman Cooking Sauces (20% off)
  • Banza Chickpea Pasta  (20% off)
  • High Brew Cold-Brew Coffee (20% off)
  • Canada Dry Mixers (20% off)
  • Just Dressings (20% off)
  • Just Mayo (20% off)
  • Silk OR So Delicious Coffee Creamer (20% off)
  • Silk (half gallons) (15% off)
  • Silk (96 oz.) (15% off)
  • Silk OR So Delicious Yogurt Alternatives (15% off)
  • So Delicious Frozen Desserts (15% off)
  • Pacific Non Dairy Beverages (15% off)
  • Bai, Bai Bubbles, & Antiwater  (15% off)
  • Alexia Frozen potatoes (10% off)
  • Mission &  Guerrero Corn Tortillas (10% off)
  • Skinny Pop (10% off)

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