Mairi Rivers is a vegan food blogger and recipe developer living in Northern Ireland with her husband and kids.
Mairi Rivers

Chocolate Orange Cheesecakes
Calling all chocolate lovers, you will not believe this dessert is vegan. The rich and creamy filling will melt and your mouth and the hard and crunchy crust holds the cake together.
INGREDIENTS:
Makes 4 x 6cm cheesecakes.
Base:
3/4 cup/125g almonds
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup/80g raisins
2 Medjoul dates
1/2 tbsp Choc Pot
Filling:
1 cup/150g cashew nuts, soaked overnight
1/2 cup/110g vegan crea

Miso Soup Filled with Fresh Vegetables
You only need a bowl and a kettle -and as the vegetables are just blanched or even just warmed almost all the nutrients are preserved. I used @cocofinacoconut Coconut Aminos along with dark miso. Have you tried Coconut Aminos? They are a great alternative to soya sauce...

Raw Beetroot Ravioli with Cashew Cheese
It’s time to really impress yourself and your friends. This dish may look challenging but it’s actually very easy to follow this recipe. Beets are extremely low in calories and high in fiber.
Why it's healthier: Beets are packed with nitrates and vitamin C, which boosts immunity and lowers blood pressure. Beets are ...

Flavorful Tomato Sauce with Pasta
If you're looking for a creamy and fresh tasting tomato sauce, this recipe is for you! Boil your favorite pasta noodle and add this sauce to the mix when they're cooked through.
INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
500g Passata
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp coconut sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCT

Banana Bread with a Savory Topping
Warm banana bread is one of my favorite treats to sip with my hot cup of coffee. Spread Tofutti Cream Cheese on top and enjoy the sweet and savory taste.
INGREDIENTS:
250g plain flour
75g coconut sugar
50g Very Vanilla Protein
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp salt
350g bananas (about 4 small bananas)
180ml soya milk
50 ml rapeseed oil
100g raisins
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Quinoa Salad with Superfood Seeds
Salads can get a bit boring so it's important to add your favorite vegetables that make your taste buds satisfied! This recipe is full of superfoods and healthy fats that will give you lots of energy.
INGREDIENTS:
Mix together the following:
Quinoa (by the way quinoa has all the essential amino acids in if you are wondering where us vegans get our protein from)
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Raw Chocolate Frosted Brownies
Who fancies some chocolate? Raw chocolate frosted brownies to be precise! Absolutely delicious. I highly recommend making them right this second!
INGREDIENTS:
235g medjoul dates
200g hazelnuts
100g walnuts
100g coconut butter
50g ground almonds
50g cacao powder
2 tbsp coconut nectar
For the frosting:
150g maple syrup or coconut nectar
120g coconut oil
80g cashew butter
50g cacao powder
INSTRU

Healthy and Delicious Wholemeal Pancakes
Pancakes are always a big hit in our house, and when it is pancakes the kids don’t mind if they are wholemeal. They are just about the only thing that is guaranteed to get the kids out of bed without them complaining. I have been known to serve these for supper too when I didn’t have much else in the house. Just top w...

Chocolate Chia Donuts
Everyone loves donuts, and these chocolate ones are vegan (of course) and baked not fried so a little healthier than the traditional sort. I have used wholemeal flour for these, although you can easily sub plain flour if you prefer, and added chia seeds for extra goodness...

Raw Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Who said raw was boring? These are my first raw carrot cake cupcakes and also the first time I have piped any sort of icing that wasn’t full of sugar and fat! They were so tasty and also very healthy. Did I mention they were easy to make too? Oats...