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Yogurt Binder isn't actually a binder that's on par with eggs.  It's about as effective as um, yogurt for binding in recipes which isn't much but it works great in things where you don't need lots of binding power.  Examples are cakes, waffles and pancakes.  It won't help you get things very dense and chewy but it's great for holding in moisture and adding flavor complexity at the same time. 

This frosting is a great way to get that cream cheese flavor without resorting to lab derived ingredients like xenophobo-lactate.  It takes longer to make because you need to give the cashews a 'rest' but it's worth it. 

Flax seeds contain magical 'goopifying' properties that are perfect for vegan baking.  Be sure to use golden flax seeds which are the light colored ones.  Brown flax seeds will impart more color in your baked item which is usually undesirable.  Flax Binder has a slight mealy flavor that's usually not prominent enough to stand out in most baked items.  Flax seeds also contain protein, fiber and are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which makes this binder a healthy alternative to other eggless binders.

This is a natural take on a vegan cheesecake that doesn't use space age ingredients. I tried to strike a good balance between unprocessed ingredients and high quality flavor.  You won't be able to fool non-vegans into thinking this is real cheesecake but it still delivers on the taste buds. 

Don't get me wrong, I love cream cheese alternatives from companies like Tofutti.  It's just that I've been wanting to have an option for something that's a little more natural.  It doesn't taste like cream cheese as much as some of the space age alternatives but it's close enough for me.  Keep in mind that if you forego using the xanthan or guar gum it won't be as creamy.  It's use is recommended- we're trying to emulate lactose here so we need all the help we can get.

Pumpkin purée gives these gingerbread cookies extra Halloween street cred.  I had no idea how well pumpkin and gingerbread went together before trying these.