Gourmet Vegetarian Kitchen

Healthy Vegetarian & Plant-Based Foods

dessert

vegan cultured mango gelato

This Vegan Cultured Mango Gelato is amazing. It’s so tasty & healthy, and best of all, it’s full of good bacteria that are good for your gut health!

During the hot summer, the food that we usually want to eat is something cold, creamy, sweet & tangy. In a simple word, we crave ice cream all summer long!

As we tend to eat something cold and sweet, why not make it healthy too?

That’s right. Instead of just making regular ice cream, I decided to make Vegan Cultured Mango Gelato for all of us.

It’s hard to believe that I can eat a lot of gelato without feeling bad afterward, yes!

Why do I choose to make Vegan Cultured Mango Gelato

First of all, I’m Thai and I love mangoes. I eat all kinds of mangoes, from green mangoes with sweet dipping- sauce, plain semi- sweet green mangoes, to mangoes with sweet sticky rice– you name it!…

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homemade coconut butter from scratch

It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient!

If you like coconut products, I’m sure you know about coconut butter and may have tried it. You also probably know that a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.

Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own–it’s unbelievably easy.…

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aloe vera jelly in small glass jars

Aloe Vera Jelly? Yes, besides using it on skin, hair and making healthy drinks, did you know that aloe vera can make a very healthy and tasty dessert too?

Aloe Vera Jelly is no stranger to me, as I grew up eating this tasty dessert. I forgot all about it for awhile though since moving to the US. 

It brought back childhood memories eating it after decided to put aloe vera back to my diet. As I always have aloe vera leaves and plants available at home now, Aloe Vera Jelly has become one of our favorite desserts. 

It’s very easy to make, and the agar-agar powder makes it so much fun to et. It contains very minimal sugar, but it’s very refreshing, just like eating jelly. …

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canned peaches

Have you been intimidated by the word canning? This easy & clear step-by-step description of Canning Peaches will help you be confident and enjoy it!

I love peaches so much. Unfortunately its season is very short and I can only enjoy juicy- local peaches a few weeks during the summer each year. I know we can buy peaches from far away lands all year round in stores, but they are never the same. The ones I buy locally during the season have ways better taste.

About a decade ago, I stumbled on a bumper sticker that said “I eat Local because I Can” with a picture of a mason jar. I was so motivated and inspired by it. Ever since, I started learning how to preserve more local food including canning for winter months.…

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black bean popsicles

Before summer ends and everything goes back to being routine, I have an urge to share this most tasty, healthy, and easy Black Bean Popsicles with you!

My teen child always wants some chilly sweets during hot days, but I am reluctant to buy store bought ice cream or popsicles. Why, there are so many “organic-healthy” popsicle options on the market, plus they can be quite inexpensive you might think.

Yes, I agree with you. However, being a conscious freak like me makes it hard to buy things that end up creating more garbage than I want.…

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Tapioca pearls (from scratch)

With only simple ingredients you already know. This Tapioca Pearls recipe is what you need to make it from scratch at home!

Most people know bubble tea is one of the most delicious and fun drinks–especially for kids.

Even though I don’t usually let my daughter buy unhealthy drinks that are full of sugar and require single-use plastic cups, when it comes to buying bubble tea–I give in and let her enjoy it once in a while.

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Red Ruby Dessert or Tubtim Krob

If you are looking for a healthy dessert to cool you off during these hot days, try this Red Ruby Dessert or Tubtim Krob. It’s so refreshing and tasty. With Jicama being the main ingredient, you’ll also get prebiotic (yes that’s “pre”-biotic ) to keep your gut happy while eating dessert!

Red Ruby Dessert or Tubtim Krob is a famous Thai dessert, and it’s a favorite for many people, especially during hot summer days. “Tubtim” in Thai has two meanings. One is for Red Ruby, a beautiful gemstone. The other one can be pomegranate, a very tasty and healthy fruit. “Krob” means crunchy. The beautiful red color of these pomegranate kernels or red rubies coated with clear tapioca flour is too hard for any child, or even grown up to resist. …

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steamed mung bean crepes

Thai desserts are one of the simplest, yet tastiest desserts. If you are looking for a dessert that is healthy but not too sweet, these Steamed Mung Bean Crepes are a great choice. It’s gluten free, vegan, very tasty, and most of all, you can control the sweetness in each bite!.

I’m not a big dessert fan, and I can live happily without them.Once in a while on a special occasion, I enjoy making them to surprise my family. However, I don’t make western desserts often. In my opinion, most of them are full of dairy, eggs and a lot of other things that I’m not as familiar with cooking. To be honest, they are too complicated for me to make.steamed mung bean crepes

To fulfill a sweet craving, we only want something quick & easy, and Steamed Mung Bean Crepes are just perfect. It’s so simple with a few basic ingredients you might already have in your pantry, and before we know it–voila there is a dessert!…

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bubble tea (without tea)

If you enjoy milk tea, I’m sure you know bubble tea. If you are looking for something healthier than regular bubble tea, but still fun to drink, Bubble Tea (without tea) is what you want. This kid-friendly version is made purely from the plant-based milk of your choice. Simply add your favorite fruits, boba, and some sweetener into it, this healthy Bubble Tea (without tea) will easily become a great dessert!

Living in Taiwan for a year, Bubble tea is no stranger to us. It’s a fun drink, refreshing, and undoubtedly tasty. Unfortunately, most of it made from powdered-premixed-flavored-tea, dairy milk. It’s also way too sweet, with so much syrup (which that I don’t know what it’s made from).bubble tea (without tea)

Since it’s rather unhealthy, we feel guilty most of the time we drink it. However, we don’t want to give up drinking it entirely, so I came up with my own recipe. With only simple and healthy ingredients, this Bubble Tea (without tea) is a much better choice for anyone.

Despite cutting out all unnecessary ingredients, we don’t feel we’re missing anything. In fact, we feel better knowing we aren’t putting any unknown ingredients into our bodies.…

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mango sticky rice

Talking about Thai dessert, I’m positive you must have tried this amazing Mango Sticky Rice at least once- if not more. It’s simple, yet satisfying without complication. Thinking about it might already make your mouth water. Let’s get some mangoes, sticky rice, coconut milk, and I’ll show you how!

We don’t use a lot of dairy products in Thai cooking. So, desserts that are filled with dairy and heavy refined sugar are not what I grew up eating. I like desserts, but my kind of desserts are mostly non-dairy, and light in sugar. Best of all, they are SUPER easy to make without too much kitchen equipments!

Mango Sticky Rice is one of those desserts that can instantly satisfy a sweets craving. The combination of sweet, creamy coconut milk, the texture of sticky rice, and juicy mangoes are incredibly delicious. You’ll be amazed how these simple ingredients can make this dessert flavor sublime.

I know you can’t wait, so let’s jump into it.…

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stewed peaches & nectarinesStewed Peaches & Nectarines are a good quick dessert that can satisfy a sweet craving easily. It’s the healthiest dessert of the summer!

I love stone fruits, and love them even more knowing they have many health benefits. I don’t make dessert often, but this summer, the idea came to me naturally when I had so many bananas, peaches and nectarines at the same time. The fruits turned overly ripe too easily, so I combined them and made Stewed Peaches & Nectarines. I had no idea they would turn out so good mixed together, but it turned out great and we all loved it. If you are looking for some quick, healthy vegan dessert ideas without added sugar, try this!

Things you need for Stewed Peaches & Nectarines:

  1. 3-4 peaches and nectarines
  2. 1-2 over-ripe bananas
  3. Filtered water
  4. Dairy-free milk, I use coconut milk (optional)
  5. Chia seeds to garnish (optional)      Note: This makes about 3 servings.

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fried bananas

Fried bananas is a street dessert available everywhere in Thailand. If you want something to satisfy your sweet tooth right that minute, voila, there’s a vendor frying bananas. They are crispy with a perfect amount of sweetness from the bananas themselves, and you can finish a whole lot before you know it!

When I was young, I often stopped by a vendor I was familiar with for Fried Bananas on the way home from school. Then one day, my mom talked to me about how the oil vendors use can harm your health. I wasn’t happy to hear that my favorite snack might be bad for me, but I immediately took action. I started to look at the oil before I bought the Fried Bananas. If the oil looked dark, it meant the vendors had used it too long and it could be harmful, so I wouldn’t buy it.

The info about bad oil really turned me away from buying and eating Fried Bananas. As they are not common in the US, I kind of forgot about it when I moved there. I really wanted to eat them more often without being afraid they are deep fried in bad oil, and the idea of making my own finally occurred to me. So, here I am again, reinterpreting a traditional food I like to eat….

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