Raw Chocolate Protein Tofu Pudding

Makes 4 servings A tasty treat rich in protein sure to satisfy a chocolate craving. Perfect post workout recovery smoothie alternative too! 1 package of silken tofu 1-2 TBSP maple syrup or 1-2 dates 2 scoops (approx 44g) chocolate, vanilla or plain protein powder 2-4 TBSP cacao powder (to taste preference) Blend in food processor…

5-Ingredient Grain Free Chickpea Blondies

I came across this recipe recently and realized that I’ve never made a sweet out of chickpeas! You can use canned or fresh cooked beans for this recipe. Preheat oven to 350º Prepare a brownie style pan for baking Ingredients 1 can or 2 cups cooked, drained and rinsed no-salt chickpeas 1/2 cup almond butter…

3 Ingredient Almond Pulp Macaroons

After a quick search of what to make with leftover almond pulp, I settled on modifying a few recipes to make an oil-free semi-sweet treat with only 3 ingredients. The results are simple, slightly sweet and easy to make! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Makes 14-16 macaroons Ingredients:  1 Cup fresh wet almond pulp 1/2…

Sugar Cookies (roll + cut)

This is my all time favorite cookie recipe for the holidays. It is directly from Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar. Easy dough, roll, cut in any shape you like and decorate with icing, sprinkles or leave plain. Experiment with rolling the dough to various thickness for your preference. I prefer a pretty fat, soft…

Rhubarb + Berry Crumble Bars

Inspired from the recipe author Minimalist Baker, I made some slight tweaks to this recipe and to make it my own. I definitely encourage you to check out the original recipe (and all of her amazing recipes + new cookbook!) Ingredients CRUST 1 cup gluten free rolled oats 1 cup raw almonds OR almond meal,…

Blueberry + Lemon Zest Muffins

I’ve only made some teeny changes to this magical muffin recipe by My Darling Vegan for my own preferences for a slightly less sweet treat. Definitely check her site for more amazing recipes! One recipe makes 12 muffins. I doubled this recipe and filled the tins to the top for big fat bakery style muffins. Ingredients 1…

Aquafaba! (vegan merengue/whipped cream from the brine of beans)

Thanks to the Twitter heads-up  from a friend, I began looking up “aquafaba” and found that it literally means “bean water” and has been used to replace eggs in mayonnaise, create merengue, marshmallow, whipped cream and macarons. This recipe is for a fluffy whipped cream that I used over fresh strawberries, however, I’ve included a…

LPB’s Candied fruit Peel

I just made this fantastic recipe for homemade holiday gifts! LPB gave me this recipe and it came out great. It took some time but the work was minimal. I recommend coating all the pieces in some sugar when done, otherwise they seem very sticky and hard to package. 4 grapefruits (or lemons, oranges etc)…

Savory Spinach + Onion Scones

I was inspired to make some scones after finally finding a vegan savory scone at Fiore’s Bakery in JP. I can usually only find sweet vegan baked goods and was thrilled to try out my own version at home. This recipe is inspired by one I found in Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. I’ve…

Chocolate Chia Coconut Pudding

Craving a little chocolate but want to avoid sugar and add a little fiber and protein? This is a perfect dessert that’s smooth and creamy with just a hint of sweetness. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of rice milk (or other non dairy milk. coconut and almond will yield a creamier pudding) 1/2…