1. Create a convincingly creamy ice cream with frozen banana slices...
2. Crunchy cashews can be blended down into a creamy cheese...
3. Nutrient-rich hummus makes a pitch-perfect pizza topping...
4. Mashed avocado can be a creamy, dreamy butter substitute...
5. Speaking of butter, pumpkin purée is an unexpected but outstanding stand-in...
6. Chickpea patties are an awesome, protein-packed swap for your standard beef burger...
7. Coconut cream can do everything conventional baking cream can do...
8. Blended tofu makes a remarkable ricotta substitute...
9. Zucchini noodles are a low-carb way to get your spaghetti fix...
10. On that note, sliced zucchini is an easy entry to vegan-friendly lasagna...
11. Speaking of, coconut oil can make a swell substitute for dairy milk...
12. Unsweetened applesauce is an excellent choice for when you're looking to cut down on sugar...
13. A mixture of flaxseeds and simple tap water creates a consistency comparable to eggs...
14. A long-time meat alternative, tempeh can be creatively cooked to make delicious meatballs...
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