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When I was in college I worked in a movie theater diner, and my absolute favorite part of my shift was when the restaurant closed. We got to turn up the music (we had a jukebox that had really good songs on it), dance around while cleaning, laugh with coworkers about the ups and downs of our shift, and finally eat some food after all the patrons left.  My friend Katie was a server, and I managed the dessert counter (are we surprised?). 1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake from Minimalist Baker →

Introducing a red velvet spin on our incredible no-bake chocolate cake balls! These cake balls are infused with beetroot powder for a deeper chocolate flavor and health perks. Just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and 10 minutes required for these healthier treats! How to Make Red Velvet Cake Balls Red velvet cake is considered a Southern dish that was invented in the 1800s. Those looking for a deeper dive into the history can do so here and here. No-Bake Red Velvet Cake Balls (V/GF) from Minimalist Baker →

Sometimes you just need something indulgent and you need it fast: Enter, this red velvet smoothie. It captures the flavors and colors of red velvet cake but with wholesome ingredients like banana, beets, cocoa powder, and dates. Swoon! Just 5 minutes, 1 blender, and 6 ingredients required for this incredibly satisfying smoothie inspired by red velvet cake. Red velvet cake is a Southern dish that originated in the 1800s. Red Velvet Cake Smoothie from Minimalist Baker →

Lately we’ve been on a pizza and pasta kick, and it’s no secret that we also have a thing for dairy-free cheese. It’s also no secret that Italian food and cheese go hand in hand. But what’s pasta and pizza without cheese? So we remedied this by experimenting with a SUPER quick vegan ricotta cheese made with 5 simple ingredients: quick-soaked cashews, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and nutritional yeast. Cashew Ricotta Cheese (Soy-Free, Fast, Easy!) from Minimalist Baker →

This Pina Colada is a sweet, creamy, frozen drink bursting with fruity flavors from pineapple and coconut.  The flavors are so vibrant that they will transport you from your porch to a lounge chair at a tropical beach! Summertime is the perfect time of year for quick and easy frozen refreshments like this pina colada. …