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Minako Umehara

Minako is a health-conscious recipe creator, food stylist and photographer and food instructor. She has lived in eight cities across three countries since 2003. Despite the varying environments around her, her realization that the experience and emotions connected to food are universal led to her desire to connect with people through food. While living in Melbourne, she picked up vegan cooking. She now spends time creating innovative vegan recipes and running cooking classes. Check out more of Minako's gorgeous creations on Instagram - @365cleaneats.

Dessert Bars: Matcha Chocolate on Serving Platter Next to Match Tea in Mug March 17th, 2023

Vegan Matcha Chocolate Bars

Make these better-for-you, no-bake bars with rich dark chocolate, matcha tea, a hint of lemon and other nutritious whole-food ingredients. Indulge in this next-level dessert whenever the mood strikes.

Mini Bundt Cakes are Garnished With a Drippy Glaze, Sugared Cranberries and Christmas Tree Twigs, Representing a Recipe for Mini Bundt Cakes. December 15th, 2022

Mini Holiday Bundt Cakes

This holiday recipe for mini bundt cakes yields six servings and is simple enough to repeat multiple times for a crowd. Dainty and adorable, they’re irresistible even after a feast.

White Bean Brownie Tart With Pecans on Top on Serving Platter November 3rd, 2022

Vegan Bean Brownie Tart

This dessert is a crowd-pleaser for both vegans and non-vegans alike with a crumbly crust framing a chocolatey, fudgy center. Topped with pecans, this brownie tart’s gorgeous presentation makes it perfect for the holidays.