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All you need to make this homemade Instant Pot yogurt is milk and a small amount of yogurt (or freeze-dried yogurt starter). The process takes time, but there's very little hands-on prep required.

Make sure the yogurt you choose as a starter is plain with no added sweeteners, and it must have live active cultures. Not all commercial yogurts include live active cultures, so check the label to make sure.

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Instant Pot Vegan Yogurt
This homemade yogurt is delicious on its own, or you might want to add flavor when it's ready. Add some pure vanilla extract to the finished yogurt along with honey or another sweetener, or serve it with berries and crunchy bits of granola. Yogurt is acidic, making it an excellent savory marinade for many dishes, such as tandoori chicken, tikka masala, and Middle Eastern shawarma. In many cases, yogurt may be used in many recipes as a substitute for sour cream.

Ingredients
2 quarts milk, preferably whole
1/4 cup yogurt with live active cultures, or yogurt starter

This recipe makes delicious, melt-in-your-mouth buckwheat pancakes that are dairy-free and gluten-free to boot. They do contain eggs because eggs are not a dairy product and can be eaten by a lacto-ova vegetarian but they would not be considered vegan.

If you've never used coconut oil to top your pancakes, these are a good pancake to try it with. The coconut oil is mellow in flavor and just accentuates the sweet buckwheat flavor in the most wonderful way, especially with a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

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As with any pancakes, there are a zillion ways to dress these up. Slice up some fresh bananas and add them to your hotcakes, or add in any combination of berries, bacon (or vegan bacon substitute), shredded coconut, nuts, or dairy-free chocolate chips to change things up.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups organic buckwheat flour
1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups coconut milk, or almond milk, soy milk, or another dairy-free milk of your choosing
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, cold-pressed if available
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, make sure it's pure, imitation varieties can contain gluten
1 to 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, for cooking and serving

A lot of "healthy" bars are simply cookies in disguise. Not only is this bar not a cookie, but its name is so fun to say that you’ll want to make them just so you can tell everyone that you’re baking a big batch of banana bread bars.

They contain 9 grams of protein from egg whites and only natural sugars from fruit. The toasted wheat bran gives the bars a bready flavor without the addition of flour, while the cinnamon, bananas and walnuts deliver that classic beloved banana bread taste. For an extra-delicious boost, pop a bar in the toaster oven briefly, then follow with a slathering of chunky natural peanut butter.

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Though it’s based on the popular Rx Bar, these bars are less chewy and more banana bread-like. That’s because they contain liquid egg whites rather than powdered. Keep them in the refrigerator and eat within about a week.

If you are looking for a quick bread that isn’t too sweet, this applesauce bread is for you! The recipe uses whole wheat flour for a more robust flavor and texture. Then, some of the sugar and fat typically found in quick bread recipes is substituted with smooth, thick applesauce. You can use store bought applesauce or make your own, both taste great in this recipe. Cinnamon and nutmeg are added to the batter for a hint of fall spice. Next, the batter is given added bulk with the addition of rolled oats. Finally, chopped walnuts bring additional flavor and crunch to every slice.

Smoothies are a convenient and colorful way to start your day, but some recipes can be filled with added sugar and fat. For a healthy meal or snack, stick to the basics: fruit and veggies.

Every successful smoothie contains two main ingredients: fruit and/or vegetables (often frozen) and a liquid, such as fruit juice, vegetable juice, or milk. Other possible ingredients include yogurt, nut butter, seeds, spices, herbs, and more. Many smoothies also include a few ice cubes to keep the mixture nice and cold. Often, recipes can be tweaked to meet different dietary requirements or tastes—feel free to swap out dairy products for non-dairy ones or change up the spices and juices.