The Holidays are here again and that means it's time for our yearly Holiday Gift Guide! This year I've compiled a list of gifts that I would LOVE to open up on Christmas morning - or any morning, let's be honest! Like some of the stuff you see here? All you have to do is share the link with your family members and make shopping that much easier on them. Every product on this list can be purchased online and can be shipped by Christmas (if that's your Holiday of choice!) so no searching through crowded stores or waiting in long store lines. I also included discount codes for you guys when I could - because who doesn't love a good deal?! I'm a real believer in all the things on this list and have tried every single one myself. If you're interested, you can also check out our gift guides from Holidays past: 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, or head over to our SHOP for signed cookbook copies. Let's open some presents! 

1. Canopy Verde Greenpoint Vegan Convertible Backpack 
THIS BAG. You guys - I've been wanting a backpack-style bag for so long now. The 90s are back and so are those adorable black leather bags!  Lucky for all of us, my fave bag brand Canopy Verde has released their Greenpoint Vegan Convertible Backpack just in time for the Holidays and its is THE CUTEST. I'm totally obsessed! It's got all the functionality and comfort of a backpack, with the cute faux leather straps and roomy interior - but has the option of converting into an easy-carry, oversize tote for work or play. I never take it off! I love that I can easily switch from a shoulder bag to an easy carry side tote without having to change anything. And the navy + black style goes with almost everything I wear! Their most popular bag style, it is available in navy, olive, indigo, and stone. And because it's the Holiday season, you can get 10% OFF your order with code: AMBER10. PLUS, when you spend $175, you'll get their chic Carroll Cutch free! The Carroll clutch is a classic foldover clutch made with organic cotton and vegan leather. Makes a great gift - or keep it for yourself! SHOP NOW

2. Cards Against Humanity - The Period Pack
If you haven't played Cards Against Humanity yet, I'll assume you've been living under a rock. It's the most fun, most outrageous and unfiltered game of word and sentence association and it is amazing. I've played with everyone from close friends to my mother-in-law and it's always a good time. These cards are uncensored in the best way - and the Period Pack is no exception. Full of feminine wordplay and menstrual persiflage, this pack will bring hormonal tears of joy to your favorite lady - and it even comes with a wrapped, heart-shaped chocolate, just in case you need it. I thoroughly enjoyed the cleverness of both the cards and the packaging. It's been a rough year for ladies and vaginas in general - but this was a high note in an otherwise crummy year full of pussy jokes. SHOP NOW

3. LL Bean Sweater Fleece Pullover Hoodie
Okay - I already own this. In full disclosure, my sister bought me this for Christmas this year and I ripped into early and have been loving it and keeping cozy ever since! It's the perfect amount of soft & comfortable and makes layering a breeze. I'm a Mainer and have been wearing LL Bean for years - so I can attest to the high quality and incredible return policy. As someone who officially owns three different versions of this fleece, I think the addition of the hood is the best! It keeps your ears nice and toasty, and these new color combos they've come out with are so cute! I'm loving the orange - and this fleece totally matches my snow boots! SHOP NOW

4. LEVO Oil Machine
When I first heard about the LEVO Oil machine I was totally intrigued; a machine that allowed you to create any custom infused oil, at home, with all the conveniences of a countertop coffee pod maker - but easier, cleaner, and sleeker than any other model on the market. Maybe you're wondering, "What kind of infusions could I possibly make?" And friends - the list is so, so long. As a yoga instructor I see value in this machine beyond food infusions, as a tool to help me create my own custom massage oils for practice and teaching. As someone with a love for cooking, I see unlimited infusion possibilities. Everything from garlic-infused olive oil and vanilla-infused vodka to cannabis-infused coconut oil and cinnamon-infused maple syrup. If you can cook with it, you can infuse it! The machine uses controlled heat and time are used to transfer the flavor, scent, color, and nutrients from a variety of ingredients into the carrier of your choice. And it's now sold in 4 colors - but I am LIVING for that rose gold! Use code GOODSAINT to get $10 OFF your LEVO infuser! SHOP NOW

5. The Reversible Mat 3mm from Lululemon
​I'm just obsessed with this mat. I've been using it for at least 6 months now and its my go-to for my everyday yoga practice. They make a slightly more cushioned 5mm version, but I've found this one being slightly smaller makes it perfect for all the traveling I do! It comes in a range of colors (I have one in Emerald Green from last season) and because it's two sided and reversible, is perfect for everything from sweaty hot yoga to a relaxing restore class. I rarely use the extra grippy side because the regular side - made with a polyurethane top layer that absorbs moisture - tends to be grippy enough, but I love the option in my sweatier, slipperier classes! Whenever I need another mat, I'd buy this one again for sure! SHOP NOW

6. Homestyle Vegan Cookbook
I'm not one to push a lot of stuff on you guys, but if you don't already own it and you're looking for a great Holiday gift, my cookbook can still make it to you in time! It's stuffed with 80 original, cozy, comforting dishes - each with a full-page color photo - that'll remind you of what Mama used to make...only healthier! Plus, it's 34% OFF on Amazon right now! SHOP NOW

7. Hydroflask - 40 oz with Straw Lid
We love our Hydroflask bottles and snack containers for iced and hot drinks and for taking warm breakfasts or lunches on the go. We each have a 32 oz bottle with a wide mouth lid, plus a 12 oz and 16 oz snack container and we are literally constantly using them. Now that I'm teaching yoga, having a larger amount of water and an easier way to grab a quick sip would be helpful, so I'm hoping Santa sneaks one of these babies under my tree - I love it in white! SHOP NOW

8. Native AP Mercury Lightknit Shoes 
​I've worn my current pair of Native sneakers almost to death. They're the most comfortable shoes I own! I bought them just before our Honeymoon to Europe and ended up walking at least 20 miles a day in them. I never got blisters and the materials are so incredibly light and breathable that you can wear them with or without socks. The  I can't wait to order my next pair and love the look of these mercury lightknits! They're clean, sporty, and I'm sure just as crazy comfortable. Plus, they're vegan!  SHOP NOW

9. Square Organics Protein Popcorn
I think Square Organics is making some of the best, most innovative, plant-based protein-packed snacks out there right now. They already have an 8-flavor line of SUPER yummy protein bars, and this year they released a line of cashew crisp bars that are like a healthy rice krispies. They're SO yummy! On top of that, they also dropped a line of protein popcorn this year. Let that sink in - snacking on popcorn AND getting a healthy serving of plant-based protein? HECK YES! It comes in three flavors - sweet, spicy, and salty and while I'm a sucker for plain salted, I think the spicy is a gift from the gods. You can use code GOODSAINT to get 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING on their website! SHOP NOW

10. Healthade Holiday Cheers Kombucha
If you follow me on IG, you know I'm always preaching about probiotics! If you love someone, give them the gift of happy belly bacteria! I know it sounds weird, but I promise - they'll thank you. Plus, it tastes great! Healthade is an incredible company that still brews small batch kombucha in glass jars right here in LA. I love that they're committed to keeping it real and keeping their flavors creative - like this warm, cozy Holiday Cheers flavor! Stay tuned and give us a follow on IG - we're hosting a giveaway with them next week! In the meantime, find your favorite flavor and order a 6-pack on their website! SHOP NOW

11. CorePower Yoga Gift Card
You guys know that I LOVE Corepower Yoga! I got certified in both 200-hr Power Yoga and Yoga Sculpt this year and have nothing but positive things to say about my experiences. I'm made tons of friends and learned an incredible amount - my practice has gotten so much stronger. I still take class ay my home studio at least 4 days a week! They're having an great sale right now, so if you've been thinking about checking out a class - or just want to stock up on some new yoga gear - grab yourself a gift card! Right now, you can get a $100 gift card for just $80. That's a steal! SHOP NOW

Hey guys! Back today with an amazing cookbook that I've recently had the pleasure of reviewing. If you haven't heard of Laura and her gorgeous, super popular blog The First Mess, you're missing out. Her culinary training-backed recipes and photography are next level, and I wish I could both learn to use light the way she does and have half the food styling talent. She's a mega babe and total girl boss and I am constantly enjoying her updates both on her beautifully designed blog and ever growing instagram! Follow Laura if you aren't already for a stream of gorgeous, beautifully-lit photos that feel real and make you feel like you're in the kitchen right alongside her. 

I was gifted this book when it came out over a month ago but didn't have a chance to really explore it last week. Wedding planning, ya know? Although I did finally pick out my flowers for the big day, so that feels like a win. As soon as I cracked this book open I got lost in the gorgeous, glossy photos and well designed text. The book is clean, minimalist, and full of recipes that will make you want to hit your nearest farmers market lickety split. I went straight to the Mega Clump Granola (pictured below) after seeing it on several IG feeds this month - and I was so not disappointed. Even my sugar-free version (made with alternative sweeteners from Lakanto) turned out super clumpy and perfect for smoothie bowls, snacking, and even in place of cereal. I have about 15 other recipes from the book flagged, including Laura's Cozy Lentil Soup, Crispy Avocado Tacos and Earl Grey Tiramisu. They all look incredible! Congrats to Laura on creating such a must-have-cookbook. You (and your recipes) rock girl! Lucky for us, we get to share one of her recipes - for Vanilla Corn Cake with Roasted Strawberries - with you all! Scroll down for the recipe and to enter to WIN your very own copy of The First Mess Cookbook!

Before we get to the recipe, a note about the giveaway: the randomly chosen giveaway winner will be notified via email, so please make sure the email you enter below is valid and checked regularly. US + Canadian entrants only. Please scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to enter the giveaway. Good luck! 

Now, a few words from the cookbook author, Laura, about this recipe: 
I had a corn-based cookie from a wildly popular bakery in New York one weekend, and on the way to the airport to fly home, I had to stop at that bakery and buy up a bunch of those golden cookies to take with me. That trip started my love affair with corn-based desserts. It made so much sense because I had always preferred cornbread with a noticeable sweet edge. I love the slightly crumbly texture that cornmeal brings to this cake. It tastes perfect with the jammy, roasted strawberries, but I imagine you could do this with plenty of other summer fruits.

Our Fettle Vegan Holiday Gift Bundle is the perfect gift for the vegan (or FV fan!) in your life! It includes a copy of my NEW cookbook, Homestyle Vegan, with a signed bookplate and recipe card, 5 stickers from our #PlantBasedAdventures collection and our favorite lunchbox on the planet emblazoned with our life motto: 'Pack All the Snacks!'

Nearly a $60 value, we're selling them this Holiday season at over a 25% discount for the bargain price of $45 for the bundle! There are limited quantities available, so be sure to order soon to guarantee you get your bundle in time.

Until the holidays, we're also offering a 10% discount on EVERYTHING in the FV Shop as well! Just type in the code ✨FVHOLIDAYS✨ at checkout to receive your discount. Happy Holidays, everybody! ​

I cannot believe that next week is Thanksgiving. How?! When?! Can someone please explain this to me?! My new cookbook, Homestyle Vegan, was released at the beginning of the month and I've been busy book-touring and planning my wedding, so things have been absolutely flying by around here. Before we know it, it's going to be CHRISTMAS. But not so fast - for now, we've still got a Thanksgiving dinner to plan for, and I've got you covered. I've rounded up 33 of my best, Thanksgiving-worthy dishes that're totally vegan and good enough to impress your (or my) cranky mother-in-law. Dishes like my Cranberry Apple Walnut Stuffing, Garam Masala Roasted Acorn Squash, and Purple Sweet Potato Pie Bars are sure to please everyone at your table this year.
And as is tradition, I'm most thankful this year for a few things: first, my Homestyle Vegan cookbook is finally here - and it is PACKED with Holiday recipes, so it may just be the perfect thing to scoop up while it's still HALF PRICE! Second, I'm thankful for my partner Alex and the support of my friends and family - I'm a lucky girl. Third, I'm thankful for everyone that's on this journey with me: whether you're here because you're vegan, trying to eat a little healthier, or just stumbled across the page this morning - I'm happy you're here. Now, get your stretchy jeans ready and let's get cookin'!

• Winter Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Persimmon, Pomegranate + Cranberry Vinaigrette 
• Lemon + Miso Cranberry Sauce
• Creamy Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes 

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• Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup 
• Homemade Tofurky
• Squash + Celeriac Quinoa Stuffing

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• Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
• Maple Pecan Blondies
• Pear & Almond Tart

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GUYS, IT'S FINALLY HERE! After over a year of hard work, edits, re-shoots, tears, taste-tests and successes, my Homestyle Vegan cookbook has finally arrived on my doorstep - and some of yours already, too! I poured everything I have into this book - and somehow I loved it enough that I think I'm crazy enough to want to do another one...ha! I worked hard to make this book a cookbook I would want to make room for on my already-crowded shelf. I wanted this book to have recipe basics that will be you reaching for daily, but some amazing Holiday favorites that will have you consulting it each year before Thanksgiving dinner, too.

I was inspired with this book to re-create favorites from my childhood in Maine, along with dishes I had learned to love as an adult, but as healthfully reimagined as possible - without using any trendy superfoods or hard-to-find ingredients. In fact, every ingredient in the book is one you'll be able to find at your local grocery store - I promise. (Unless you live in like rural Alaska - I can't help you there!)

​Oh and did we mention? NO TOFU or FAUX MEAT in the whole damn book! And most recipes include soy-free and gluten-free substitutions as well.  Below are a few sneak peeks you may have already missed on our IG. You can also find our cookbook posts under #HomestyleVeganCookbook. Ready to get your copy? Buy it here! 

In Homestyle Vegan, you’ll have access to creative vegan remakes of old favorites, such as:

• Chick’un + Dumplings  
• Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza with Ranch Sauce
• Tomato Basil Soup with Cornbread Croutons
• Fluffy Saturday Morning Waffles
• Baked Sea Salted Soft Pretzels with Spicy Mustard Dip  
• Biscuits with Mushroom Gravy
• Double Fudge Mint Brownies
• Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby with Crumbled Walnuts
• Pile O’ Poutine

The dishes inside are broken up into sections like 'Cook Up Some Comfort Food', 'Meals That'll Stick To Your Ribs', and 'Bake-Sale Worthy Baked Goods' you'll be able to easily find exactly what kind of recipe you're looking for. If you still can't find it you can head all the way to our detailed index in the back. Each recipes is served up with a full-page color photo, detailed instructions, and helpful recipe tips + tricks.

​And now, the recipe...

Apple Cider Donuts

Growing up in Maine we would often visit apple orchards in the Fall with our elementary school classes to pick apples, press cider, and munch as many apple cider donuts as we could get our tiny hands on. Of course, the donuts were always the highlight of the trip for me. Luckily I’m an adult now, so I can pick apples more than once a year, and make these delicious homemade donuts anytime I want. This recipe is almost too easy - you’ll have fresh, sweet donuts in half an hour or less! Makes 6

INGREDIENTS
1 cup (150 g) all purpose flour 
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (136 g) applesauce
1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider
2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) coconut oil, melted
3/4 cup (113 g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon


DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. 

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, sugar, apple cider and apple cider vinegar. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients about a cup at a time, stirring to combine. Pour in the melted coconut oil and whisk to incorporate. Let mixture set while you grease a 6-mold donut pan.

Once the pan is greased and the oven is preheated, pour the mixture equally between the 6 donut molds and bake for 15 minutes. While the donuts bake, whisk together the powdered sugar and cinnamon in a wide dish. 

When the donuts finish cooking, move them to a cooling rack for to cool slightly, then roll them in the powdered sugar mixture until they’re completely coated. Enjoy immediately! 

TIPS
Leftover donuts last 1-2 days in an airtight container on the counter, but are best enjoyed fresh.
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GUYS. I finally got my official copy of my new cookbook, Homestyle Vegan yesterday and OH MAN. I love it. I had to share it with you guys, even if it's not technically out for two more weeks. But don't let that discourage you, you can PRE-ORDER it now and have it delivered to you ON November 1st. Perfect timing for holiday gifts!
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This cookbook was a serious labor of love. I quit my job to dedicate myself full-time to testing, re-testing, editing, styling and photographing all 80 original recipes inside. And it was all worth it, because now I have compiled some of my FAVORITE recipes, veganized them, and have them all in one place - and I can share it with you guys! 

The dishes inside are broken up into sections like 'Cook Up Some Comfort Food', 'Meals That'll Stick To Your Ribs', and 'Bake-Sale Worthy Baked Goods' you'll be able to easily find exactly what kind of recipe you're looking for. If you still can't find it you can head all the way to our detailed index in the back. Each recipes is served up with a full-page color photo, detailed instructions, and helpful recipe tips + tricks. Oh and did we mention? NO TOFU or FAUX MEAT in the whole damn book! And most recipes include soy-free and gluten-free substitutions as well. 

I was inspired with this book to re-create favorites from my childhood in Maine, along with dishes I had learned to love as an adult, but as healthfully reimagined as possible - without using any trendy superfoods or hard-to-find ingredients. In fact, every ingredient in the book is one you'll be able to find at your local grocery store - I promise. (Unless you live in like rural Alaska - I can't help you there!)

In Homestyle Vegan, you’ll have access to creative vegan remakes of old favorites, such as:

• Chick’un + Dumplings  
• Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza with Ranch Sauce
• Tomato Basil Soup with Cornbread Croutons
• Apple Cider Donuts
• Baked Sea Salted Soft Pretzels with Spicy Mustard Dip  
• Biscuits with Mushroom Gravy
• Double Fudge Mint Brownies
• Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby with Crumbled Walnuts
• Pile O’ Poutine

Here's a little video sneal-peek:

As a new vegan 6 years ago I really struggled to find healthy, real-food recipes that weren't all tofu and brussels sprouts. The climate in the vegan world - and the online blogging world ALONE - has absolutely sky-rocketed in the last few years, but it used to be really bleak. Some of the first real recipes I found that totally enticed me were on Angela Liddon's site, Oh She Glows. Back then she was still doing a little treats business on the side, but now she's a powerhouse almost mom of two and cookbook author who is still regularly churning out drool-worthy recipes that make the rest of us look like absolute newbies. If you can't tell, I've got a mega- girl boss crush on Angela. She's got it together, works super hard, and manages to still absolutely kill it as a food blogger - she is #goals, guys!
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Angela's recipes and food photography - both in the book and on her blog- are consistently on point. Every recipe comes out so well you can pretty much guarantee she re-worked the recipe 6 times making it perfect before you ever got there. And every photo is so crisp, clean, and well-thought out. Her book is a visual joy to look through and totally makes you want to get in the kitchen and whip up all of her creative, nourishing dishes. Some of the dishes on my to-make list are: Strawberry Oat Crumble Bars with Strawberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam, Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Super-Seed Crackers, Golden French Lentil Stew + High-Rise Pumpkin Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting (some pictured below)!

In OSG Every Day, Angela has managed to create an impressive follow-up to her last book with 100 new hearty plant-based recipes easy enough for the busiest of eaters to enjoy. And lucky for you, she's letting us give away one her books to one very lucky WINNER! We're so excited to share this book with you, because it is such a solid addition to collection - whether you are a new or experienced cook. You can scroll down to enjoy some of the incredible photos from the book and to enter our giveaway to win a copy of the book for yourself. Entry details below, as well. 

You've made it to the giveaway! Simply follow the instructions on the widget below to enter. We will randomly select and email a winner when the contest ends. Entrants from the US and Canada only, please. Good luck!

-Reprinted from Oh She Glows Every Day by arrangement with Avery, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2016, Glo Bakery Corporation.

-Food photos credited to Ashley McLaughlin and lifestyle photos/headshots credited to Sandy Nicholson. The cover photo is credited to Angela Liddon.

GUYS. I am so excited to share this book with you. I've been lucky enough to call Jackie - girlboss over at Vegan Yack Attack - a friend for a few years now, and I just love her. She is smart, witty, sassy, fun to drink with and best of all - a fantastic chef! She's pretty easy on the eyes, too. 😉 And so is her new cookbook! Vegan Bowl Attack is packed with more than 100 one-dish, plant-powered meals, and comes in a gorgeous hardcover edition. Jackie combines vegetables, protein, and whole grains in one dish to make simple and delicious meals. And who doesn't love a good bowl? It means less dishes, easier food-mixing on a single fork, and an excuse to slurp up leftovers. 
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Filled with creative recipes like Peanut Butter Pretzel Oatmeal, Tex Mex Potato Salad, Mean Green Ramen and a S'mores Pudding Bowl, this cookbook is a must-have of the summer for sure. The recipes are well thought out and because Jackie is already a superstar, you know anything you try will turn out perfectly. The accompanying photography is gorgeous, with bright and colorful photographs alongside most of the recipes in the book. I included a few of my faves from the book below - they're all on my must-make list.

First Jackie's Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream, followed by her Smoky Corn Chowder Bread Bowl (which I was luckily enough to try at the cookbook release party) and her Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl. Doesn't that last one sounds PERFECT for fall?!
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Lucky for you, even if you don't have a copy yet (they're available wherever books are sold, and also here!) we get to share with you all a favorite from the book - Jackie's Loaded Potato Breakfast Bowl! Scroll down for the recipe, and be sure to grab yourself a copy of Vegan Bowl Attack ASAP! ​

LOADED POTATO BREAKFAST BOWL

INGREDIENTS
For the potato hash:
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1½ pounds (680 g) russet potatoes, chopped
1 cup (160 g) diced white onion
1 cup (180 g) diced tomato
½ cup (75 g) diced red bell pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup (20 g) firmly packed arugula

For the mushroom gravy:
1½ cups (355 ml) plus 1
tablespoon (15 ml) light coconut milk, divided
½ cup (80 g) diced white onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
½ cup (35 g) diced baby bella mushrooms
1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
3 tablespoons (12 g) nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon (15 ml) liquid aminos
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Vegan cheese shreds, for topping (optional)

DIRECTIONS
To make the potato hash:
Melt the coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the 
pan is hot enough to make water sizzle, put the potatoes in. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, 
stirring occasionally. (Start your gravy now, if you can.) Add the onions to the potatoes, cover, 
and sauté until the onions become translucent. Lower the heat to medium and then add the 
tomatoes and bell pepper to the pan. Leave uncovered and sauté until the potatoes are crispy and 
cooked all the way through.

Season the hash with salt and pepper. Wait until right before serving to fold in the arugula, so 
that it does not become too limp.

To make the mushroom gravy:
Make the gravy at the same time as the potatoes if you can; I 
wouldn’t recommend doing it afterward, as the potatoes may get mushy when reheated. Coat a 
medium saucepan with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the coconut milk. Bring to a simmer over 
medium heat. Next, add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes and then stir in the garlic. Cook until 
the onions are almost translucent and then add the mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms have 
darkened and reduced in size. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the onion-mushroom mixture and stir 
until everything is coated evenly. Put the contents of the saucepan in a blender or food processor 
along with the remaining coconut milk, the nutritional yeast, and liquid aminos and pulse a few 
times for a smoother consistency.

Pour the gravy back into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat so that the gravy 
simmers. Stir or whisk every couple of minutes until it reaches the desired thickness and then 
season with pepper.
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Divide the potato hash among 4 bowls (don’t forget to fold in the arugula first!) and top with 
cheese shreds, if using, and the gravy. Serve immediately.

Yield: Makes 2 large or 4 small servings. 

If you're a fan of sweet frozen treats - and really, who isn't? - then you need to get your hands on the N'ice Cream cookbook! Bloggers Virpi and Tuulia, the creative forces behind the blogs Vanelja and Tuulia.co, teamed up to create this gorgeous book packed with 80 better-for-you frozen goodies. They were sick of seeing all the crummy ingredients in traditional ice creams and non-dairy frozen treats so they created this cookbook as a 'candy land' of wholesome, vegan recipe alternatives. And with recipes like Apple Avocado Mint Popsicles, Dreamy Chocolate Sundaes and Salted Caramel Milkshakes you'll never miss the old stuff! All of the recipes can be made without an ice cream maker, which I love since I don't own one myself. I also love how simple and healthy all of the ingredients in the book are. No crazy ingredients, just whole, healthy foods blended and frozen to perfection. The best part this book comes out TODAY! Yup, you can find it on store shelves at your local bookstore this afternoon. Or, you can scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and enter for a chance to win a FREE copy for yourself! Either way, enjoy the recipe for the sweet and simple Coconut Sundae with Peanut Butter Caramel Sauce Virpi and Tuulia were kind enough to share with us below. 

Coconut Sundae
Ice cream sundaes have a lovely nostalgic vibe, and this quick version of a vanilla sundae is unbelievably easy, yet so creamy. You need only four or five ingredients! Serves 2. 

INGREDIENTS
Ice Cream:
1 (14-ounce/400-ml) can full-fat coconut milk (refrigerated overnight)
2 frozen bananas
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional

Peanut Butter–Caramel Sauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup or other sweetener
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk

DIRECTIONS
Open the coconut milk can and scoop the thick, solid white cream into a blender. Add the bananas and vanilla and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as necessary. Taste and add maple syrup, if desired.

To make the peanut butter caramel sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until you get a nice thick caramel sauce.

Pour the ice cream into bowls, top with the Peanut Butter–Caramel Sauce, and enjoy!

Reprinted by arrangement with Avery Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © Virpi Mikkonen and Tuulia Talvio, 2016.

You made it to the giveaway! You can certainly buy your own copy of the book here, or you can enter to WIN a copy using the widget below. Good luck!