Butt-Ugly Sticky Buns
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 Tbsp. vegan margarine
1 Tbsp. water
1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 8-oz. can refrigerated vegan biscuits
- Combine the brown sugar, vegan margarine, and water in an 8-inch round microwave-safe dish.
- Nuke in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until the margarine melts. Stir and spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle with the chopped nuts, then place the biscuits on top.
- Nuke in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the biscuits are firm and no longer doughy.
- Let stand for 2 minutes, then dump the buns out upside down onto a plate.
Makes 8 servings
One-Bite Pizzas
1 12-oz. bag vegan beefy crumbles
1 14-oz. jar pizza sauce
1 bag mini-bagels, halved and toasted
1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
- Put the vegan crumbles in a microwave-safe bowl and nuke in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or until warm.
- Stir in the pizza sauce and place a spoonful of the mixture on each of the half-bagels.
- Top with the vegan cheese and nuke in the microwave for 1 minute, or until the “cheese”is melted.
Makes 6 servings
‘Pimp My Ramen’ Noodles
1 pkg. vegan ramen noodles
1 heaping Tbsp. peanut butter
1 Tbsp. Sriracha
1 handful bean sprouts (optional)
1 Tbsp. crushed peanuts (optional)
- Crush the ramen noodles and place in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water and stir in the seasoning packet. Nuke in the microwave for 4 minutes, then drain.
- Stir in the peanut butter and Sriracha.
- Top with bean sprouts and crushed peanuts, if desired.
Makes 1 serving
PBR Crispy Treats
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup sugar
6 cups puffed rice cereal
- Grease a 9-inch-by-13-inch pan with vegetable oil.
- Mix the corn syrup, peanut butter, and sugar together in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Sir in the cereal, then spread in the pan and chill until firm.
- Cut into 12 squares. Enjoy!
Makes 12 servings
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