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As you can see, the recipes on Orchids + Sweet Tea prove that eating GOOD can be a reality while using healthier alternatives to practice a healthy lifestyle. I’m here to prove that eating healthier doesn’t have to be boring, dreadful, or feel like a death sentence! You can still enjoy great flavors, childhood favorites, and much more as long as you are more intentional with the ingredients that you choose to use in your dishes.

Roasted Plantain + BBQ Chickpea Vegan Bowl

Roasted Plantain + BBQ Chickpea Vegan Bowl

This Roasted Plantain + BBQ Chickpea Vegan Bowl recipe is the ultimate dinner idea that comes packed with a sweet + spicy side of chickpeas, fresh spinach, baked sweet potatoes, snow peas, and a twist of oven roasted sweet plantains. Pure perfection in one dish. When it comes to vegan recipes, I’m so excited to share…

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Light + Fluffy Funfetti Vegan Waffles

Light + Fluffy Funfetti Vegan Waffles

These Light + Fluffy Funfetti Vegan Waffles are so thick and soft, they’ll leave you believing that they couldn’t possibly be entirely vegan and completely egg and dairy-free. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this waffle recipe is not only easy, but it is a fun, new way to eat first thing in the morning….

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Hot + Spicy Nine Mile Buffalo Chicken Wings

Hot + Spicy Nine Mile Buffalo Chicken Wings

These Hot + Spicy ‘Nine Mile’ Buffalo Chicken Wings definitely live up to their name—HOT + SPICY! Drenched in hot buffalo sauce with a hint of BBQ sauce and maple syrup to balance the heat, these wings remain a spicy staple inspired by Bob Marley and the Jamaican culture with bold uses of red pepper…

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Apple Blueberry Hand Pies + Maple-Brown Sugar Glaze

Apple Blueberry Hand Pies + Maple-Brown Sugar Glaze

A sweet and comforting recipe for homemade Apple Blueberry Hand Pies + Maple-Brown Sugar Glaze, wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust and stuffed gently with a spiced filling, these sweet treats are a sure favorite to anyone who dares to a take big bite. The perfect dessert, snack, or breakfast treat. Thank goodness, it’s the…

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Sweet Potato Berry Breakfast Boats

Sweet Potato Berry Breakfast Boats

You’re sure to LOVE the flavor in these Sweet Potato Berry Breakfast Boats. Packed with velvety roasted insides of the sweet potato, tartness of the blueberries + blackberries, along with the nuttiness of the peanut butter and top things off—a slather of greek yogurt for a touch of sweetness; these breakfast boats are the perfect way…

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Strawberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze

Strawberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze

These Strawberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze are absolutely moist and sticky, made with a homemade tender dough, a sweet strawberry filling with chunks of strawberries tucked away in between, and a sweet + tangy glaze that adds a punch of great flavor to this recipe. Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission for…

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BBQ Loaded Chicken Taco Fries

BBQ Loaded Chicken Taco Fries

These BBQ Loaded Chicken Taco Fries are beyond anything your fingers have ever held to your mouth. It’s all of your favorite taco flavors coming together in one dish, including succulent shredded chicken, homemade potato wedges, cheese, corn, onion, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, and completely smothered in BBQ sauce (with a pinch of spice) and “lime crema”….

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Cranberry Orange Crumble Muffins

Cranberry Orange Crumble Muffins

These Cranberry Orange Crumble Muffins are everything! They make for the perfect quick-grab breakfast item, or maybe a nice dessert or perhaps a snack in between. These muffins are moist and tender, with a great orange flavor and burst of cranberries and crunch in every bite. What more can you ask for in one sweet…

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Traditional Southern Iced Sweet Tea

Traditional Southern Iced Sweet Tea

Traditional Southern Iced Sweet Tea—a refreshing home brewed sweet tea (using black tea bags) with great hints of lemon and a whole lot of sweetness. The perfect drink for the sunniest of days! A true Southern staple, where conversations cannot exist without a good glass. Well—I’ve been so excited to share this recipe with you…

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Baked Strawberry Banana French Toast Casserole

Baked Strawberry Banana French Toast Casserole

When it comes to breakfast, this Baked Strawberry Banana French Toast Casserole is the epitome of an evolutionary dish. Not only is it a kick start to your day, but this comfort dish will surely make your morning that much brighter, even on the most gloomiest of days.  Happy April, ya’ll! I can’t believe that we…

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Salted Caramel Chunky Milkshake

Salted Caramel Chunky Milkshake

This fabulous Salted Caramel Chunky Milkshake is a real sweet treat. Incredibly velvety, smothered with caramel sauce, and little bits of chocolate chunks, this recipe is every bit of “heaven in a glass”.  Super easy to make and can be whipped together in less than 10 minutes. Much like my favorite Vegan Peanut Butter + Pecan…

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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

These Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect addition to your Spring’s sweet treat menu. They are most certainly not your traditional cinnamon rolls and the bold carrot cake flavor won’t disappoint. Super fluffy, thick, sweet, and a bit of a crunch from the pecans tucked away in between each roll; this recipe is one of…

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Vegan Vanilla Donuts with Sprinkles

Vegan Vanilla Donuts with Sprinkles

They always say that everything is better with sprinkles and these Vegan Vanilla Donuts with Sprinkles aren’t an exception. Super fluffy, soft, moist, and completely dairy-free, these donuts truly are like the perfect sweet treat for adults and kids alike, especially during Easter. Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission for my link to any products or…

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Blueberry Whole Wheat Pancakes

Blueberry Whole Wheat Pancakes

When it comes to these Blueberry Whole Wheat Pancakes, they are certainly a real treat in the mornings. Fluffy, thick, soft, whole-grain, and healthy, these pancakes are packed with a full punch indeed. All I can say is—-they are really really good. Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission for my link to any products or services…

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Chocolate Cranberry Almond Snack Bars

Chocolate Cranberry Almond Snack Bars

These Chocolate Cranberry Almond Snack Bars are anything less of amazing! They make for an awesome snack, breakfast replacement, or even dessert if you’re into something healthy as a sweet treat. Full of bold flavor, chewy, and super easy to make, these snack bars are a definite must have. Dairy-free and vegan option available. Usually, I’m…

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I'm Shanika -- an absolute Foodie + Sweets lover! I live NYC with my Husband + little guy. Give me a Caramel Frappuccino in one hand, something sweet in another, + a kitchen full of baking tools + I'm a Happy gal! I created Orchids + Sweet Tea to prove that #COMFORTFOODS can come in the form of many different dishes, using healthier + organic ingredients (hand in hand w/ Wellness). Dig Deeper!

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  • These Light + Fluffy Funfetti Vegan Waffles are so thick and soft, they’ll leave you believing that they couldn’t possibly be entirely vegan and completely egg and dairy-free. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this waffle recipe is not only easy, but it is a fun, new way to eat first thing in the morning. Happy Hump Day! 🎊 Tap link in bio for recipe! 👆🏾#orchidsandsweettea .
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  • A sweet and comforting recipe for homemade Apple Blueberry Hand Pies + Maple-Brown Sugar Glaze, wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust and stuffed gently with a spiced filling, these sweet treats are a sure favorite to anyone who dares to a take big bite. The perfect dessert, snack, or breakfast treat. 🥧 Recipe in link in bio. #orchidsandsweettea .
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