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5 Vegan Pumpkin Treats That’ll Get You in the Mood for Fall

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You can call this time of the year fall, autumn or harvest time, but let’s be honest  — it’s really pumpkin season. That plump orange fruit reigns supreme from now through December. And best of all — it’s vegan. There are plenty of cruelty-free ways to satisfy your craving for all things spicy, sweet and seasonal. Peets’ Pumpkin Latte Starbucks …

6 Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vegan Cookies

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There’s a reason the cookie monster’s message has stayed relatable to kids from the 1960’s through now — cookies are delicious. But the idea that they need to be made with dairy and eggs is totally old school. Today’s best cookies are made with plant-based ingredients, and they’re just as mouthwatering as their non-vegan cookie counterparts. So, here are six …

10 Vegan Snack Ideas for Back to School

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Vegan snack ideas for back to school The long, lazy days of summer are on their way out and it’s time to go back to school. Kids may or may not be excited about their annual return to reading, writing and arithmetic — but at least you can brighten up their desk-bound days with some cruelty-free bites. Plus, with treat …

Time to Make the Vegan Donuts: 6 Awesome Recipes

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We recently highlighted four of America’s most awesome vegan-friendly donut shops! Will chains like Dunkin’ Donuts soon start serving cruelty-free donuts too? Compassion Over Killing campaigns have led Dunkin’ as well as Starbucks to keep expanding their dairy-free milk options – and COK is working on vegan donuts too: Join us in asking Dunkin’ to offer vegan donut options! In the meantime, on those days when you’re craving a doughy …

Three Delicious Chicken-Free Recipes

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Some may think of fried chicken as a crunchy, flavorful, American picnic tradition. But the experience is a lot less enjoyable for the chickens themselves. The truth is, this popular food is the product of unimaginable cruelty. A recent Compassion Over Kiling investigation found horrific abuse happening at Tyson contract chicken breeding farms; Tyson is a major supplier to KFC, McDonald’s, and other big chicken-selling chains. So, if …

Vegan Milkshakes 101

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Milkshakes are a quintessential summer food. They’re sweet, creamy, and all kinds of cool on those sweltering August days. If ice cream shops near you aren’t offering vegan milkshakes just yet, don’t worry! It’s easy to make and indulge in this delicious dessert at home! Whipping up an amazing vegan milkshake is super easy — it’s all about having a good blender and the right …

4 Vegan-Friendly Donut Shops That Will Blow Your Mind

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You gotta love donuts. These delightfully doughy, fried treats are the perfect indulgence sometimes. Just ask Homer Simpson; in his immortal words: “Donuts — is there anything they can’t do?” If you’re into those spheres of scrumptiousness — but would rather opt out of the animal products — this is a good time to be alive. Dunkin’ doesn’t yet offer vegan …

4 Amazing New Non-Dairy Ice Cream Options

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I scream, you scream, we all scream with joy for non-dairy ice cream. And so do cows! Because without the dairy, it’s a win for animals and humans alike. This year has seen some awesome additions when it comes to cow-approved ice cream treats; lots of companies are catching on to the demand for delicious almond, coconut, cashew, and other non-dairy options. …

Eight Vegan Starbucks Drinks for Sweltering Summer Days

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Starbucks offers many plant-based milk alternatives Summer is in full swing, and it’s sweltering out. The heat index is hitting triple digits, air conditioners are cranking and everyone’s looking for ways to cool off. Did you know you can find vegan choices at Starbucks? There’s one on every corner, and the popular chain has a ton of cruelty-free options. Here …