I don’t know what it is lately, but come good weather and all I crave is sweets… which isn’t exactly conducive to a bikini summer (thank god one-piece swimsuits have made a comeback). Nevertheless, being the last person on the planet who would go ever go vegan (or vegetarian), my discovery of vegan chocolate chip cookies have convinced me that perhaps I could survive on a no-meat-nor-dairy-diet.

While the search is still on for that perfect homemade recipe – I welcome recommendations, both Trader Joe’s and Peet’s Coffee and Tea offer vegan chocolate chip cookies that are not only scrumptious, but leaves you feeling guilt-free after consuming one, two, or even three…

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